# Caterpillar 279D3 for Sale in Indianapolis, IN **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $36,500.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 68830075 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 279D3 - **Category:** Compact Track Loaders - **Hours:** 3073 - **Serial number:** RB900599 - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN ## Description 2 Speed Travel, Air Conditioner, Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow - Standard Flow, Coupler Type - Hydraulic, Forks - Pallet, Heater / Defroster, Lighting, Online Owner's Manual , Pilot Control, ROPS - Enclosed, Self Leveling, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel ## Machine details ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** No ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes ### GAUGES, OPERATOR STATION, CONSOLE - **Back Up Alarm:** Yes - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes ### ENGINE - **Blow By:** No - **Compression in Radiator:** No - **Fluid Levels OK?:** Yes - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Leaks - COOLING SYSTEM:** No ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Alternator:** Good - **Batteries / Cables:** Good - **Lighting:** Good - **Starter:** Good - **Wiring:** Good ### TANDEMS/GEARS/BEARINGS/CHAINS - **Lines / Linkages:** Good - **Operating Condition:** Good - **Torsion Axles:** Fair - **Travel Controls:** Good - **Travel Motors:** Good - **Travel Pumps:** Good ### HYDRAULICS - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No ### BUCKET - **Bucket Linkage:** Fair - **Loader Frame:** Good - **Loader Pins & Bushings:** Good - **Quick Coupler:** Good ### UNDERCARRIAGE - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** 20% worn. - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** 26/32nds. ### COMMENTS, MISC. REPAIRS, GENERAL REMARKS - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** Forks included ## Manufacturer specifications ### General Specifications - **Bucket Pin Height at Max Lift (since 2021):** 124.9 in (317.25 cm) - **Engine (since 2021):** C3.3B DIT - **Engine Power (since 2021):** 74 hp (55.18 kw) - **Gross Power (since 2021):** 74.3 hp (55.41 kw) - **Loader Hydraulic Power (since 2021):** 44 hp (32.81 kw) - **Operating Weight (since 2021):** 10095 lbs (4579.02 kg) - **Operating Width (since 2021):** 78 in (198.12 cm) - **Rated Operating Capacity LBS. (KG) 50% (since 2021):** 2,220 (1,007) - **Rated Operating Capacity LBS. (KG) 50% (since 2022):** 2,220 (1,010) - **ROC @ 35% Tipping Load (since 2023):** 2220 lbs (1006.98 kg) - **ROC @ 35% Tpg Load (since 2021):** 2220 lbs (1006.98 kg) - **Tipping Load (since 2021):** 6345 lbs (2878.05 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 279D3 is a compact track loader designed for grading, loading, material handling, and work in soft or uneven ground conditions. It features a vertical lift design, high flotation undercarriage, and a sealed, pressurized cab for operator comfort and reduced dust intrusion. The 279D3 is commonly used in construction, landscaping, agriculture, and site preparation applications. Caterpillar offers the model with a range of bucket, fork, and attachment options to support versatile jobsite use. Its compact size and tracked undercarriage help improve traction, stability, and performance on challenging terrain. ## Photos ![Caterpillar 279D3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kZWU4YWVmNTJjM2VmNTUxYTBiOThkZWU5NTY5MGIzZiYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ08uJTJDJTIwSU5DJjUzODIx) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hN2FhOGUxYTNjODQ0NTFiY2U2OTM3MzQyY2Q1NWI1YSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ08uJTJDJTIwSU5DJjEwNjE2) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kMDM2YTQ5MDhkZWNmYTkyZWQ0YTFiMjA4Y2JmYjA2OSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ08uJTJDJTIwSU5DJjY1NjA=) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lZmE3ZWQ5ZWYyYzEwMWRmZDZlMGY3Yzk1NGMzMWNkMyYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ08uJTJDJTIwSU5DJjE0OTgx) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jMzM3ZWM0MTNiMzJjNzViZjI0YTNjZWVjODQyYjU4OSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ08uJTJDJTIwSU5DJjMwNDA=) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mNmFhZGExZjg1MDY0N2Y3OTg0ZmUwNTQ5YzUyOWRmMCYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ08uJTJDJTIwSU5DJjM2MjQy) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 7](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lZTNiN2Q0MDNmMTZhMzNjODI3Y2M4NmE3MzkwMjRlNCYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ08uJTJDJTIwSU5DJjMyNzA=) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 8](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iYmMwODdjM2I4ZDMxZTEwOTc5ODdiYTZkMzliY2ViNSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ08uJTJDJTIwSU5DJjM5MDQw) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 9](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04ZWU5YmFhNWMwMDgzYmY2ZWE2Y2E5NDhlNGJhZDQ1OSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ08uJTJDJTIwSU5DJjYzMzkz) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 10](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jYjhhZTFjN2I1MWZhNDFmYTFlMDcyYjIwZmQwZTMyZSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ08uJTJDJTIwSU5DJjU4ODAz) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 11](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hOWM4YzE4Y2YwOTQ4ZTAwODc3MmZmMWVkNzM4NDdiYSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ08uJTJDJTIwSU5DJjQzOTY2) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 12](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mMDFhZjA4Zjc1NDEzODFhOTJlMDVhNTc5NjBiZDA2NCYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ08uJTJDJTIwSU5DJjM0MDkx) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 13](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04ODc4ZGE1ZTJiOTdiYzFmZjE1ZjYzODQwNWM2YmU2ZSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ08uJTJDJTIwSU5DJjIxMDc1) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 14](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kOWIyYzhhNmY4OTFkMDNlZTI5ZTQxNTg5OGZhMGNmNyYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ08uJTJDJTIwSU5DJjE0MDU2) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 15](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iZjRiNGVhYmUwNDE5NzY4OWNmZjkxMzk4ODc5NjljNyYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ08uJTJDJTIwSU5DJjQ0ODIz) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 16](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mNzBmZGE3ZTRkZGRkZjMzOTcyOGNjMGY2M2JhMzEwYyYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ08uJTJDJTIwSU5DJjU3MTUz) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 17](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hZDQ1MzcxZmY0YmU3ZmViYmVkNTU2Njg5NGYyMGE5NSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ08uJTJDJTIwSU5DJjIxMDM=) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 18](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kM2RkMTM3YzFjN2Q1NDM2ZmJmMDJkYTk2ZGYzM2Y4ZCYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ08uJTJDJTIwSU5DJjMxNTg2) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 19](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jZTgzNjM0YjliNzQxNmUwODVjZDE5N2UzNmM2YmQzYSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ08uJTJDJTIwSU5DJjEwNjA2)