# 2023 Caterpillar 279D3 for Sale in Minneapolis, MN **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $52,900.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 88441294 - **Year:** 2023 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 279D3 - **Category:** Compact Track Loaders - **Hours:** 1591 - **Serial number:** RB905696 - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN ## Description 279D3, Online Owner's Manual ## Machine details ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Bumper:** Good - **Cab or Canopy:** Good - **Counterweight:** Good - **Crankcase Guard / Battery Box:** Good - **Eng. Enclose Hood / Stack:** Good - **Fuel Tank:** Poor - **Grab Irons:** Good - **Main Frame Welds:** Good - **Paint:** Good - **Plastic:** Good - **Radiator Grill & Shroud:** Good - **Sheet Metal:** Good - **Steps / Ladder:** Fair ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes ### OPERATOR STATION - **Current O&MM:** Yes - **Current Parts Manual:** Yes - **Current Safety Manual:** Yes ### ENGINE - **Blow By:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Compression in Radiator:** No ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Block Heater:** Yes - **Ether Aid:** No ### TANDEMS/GEARS/BEARINGS/CHAINS - **Front Torsion Bars:** Good - **Lines / Linkages:** Good - **Operating Condition:** Good - **Rear Torsion Bars:** Good - **Travel Controls:** Good - **Travel Motors:** Good - **Travel Pumps:** Good ### HYDRAULICS - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** Yes ### ATTACHMENTS / WORK TOOLS - **Angle Broom:** No - **Auger:** No - **Cold Planer:** No - **Hammer:** No - **Pick-up Broom:** No - **Stump Grinder:** No - **Trencher:** No - **Wheel Saw:** No ### BUCKET - **Bucket Bottom:** Poor - **Bucket Linkage:** Poor - **Bucket Sides:** Fair - **Cutting Edges:** Good - **Loader Frame:** Good - **Loader Pins & Bushings:** Fair - **Quick Coupler:** Fair ### UNDERCARRIAGE - **Idlers:** Good - **Roller:** Good - **Roller Frame:** Good - **Sprocket:** Fair - **Track / Belt Condition:** Fair ## 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 ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jYjcxMjBmZTFjZDljYjBjYzEzZTI4MDQwYjIxYjcwNyYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMTA4MDE=) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05NDZlODI4ZjVhNTdjMDI3ZTE2ZDI0ZWUzMWE2NTI2YyYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMTkwOTI=) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lZGMzYmJkYzRiNjFkOWEyYjUxOWIzMjgyZmRkYmY0ZSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmNjQ4NzE=) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jMDg5NmI2Y2QzNmVjZjcyYWYxMzdjNmQ4YmExOTZkMyYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMTAxNDk=) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lYTk2MDFiYjg4ZjVkZjMwYzRmODA2OGY3Njc4OWViMCYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMjcwMDY=) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hYWY1NGIyYTZiMmYzNDMzOGY4ZDAwZDFlNDBmNmRlNCYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMTg2MTM=) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 7](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mZWFlYzYxOTgyOTI1M2ViZTA5NTNlZjY3ZjQ2YTJlOSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMTgwMDg=) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 8](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lYmNhOTM4MzBlNDlhMmY3YzI5MTZkZmE0MzkzZTI5NSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMjY0NjE=) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 9](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jYzMwMzM2ODE2ODliMmZlYjJhNTZiNTk0ZGZjMjA4ZSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmNzc0Mw==) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 10](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jZmFlYzVlNTE0NjI3YjUxYjg2YWJmMDc4ZGM2NTM0MSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmNTc3ODY=) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 11](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lOWU4MWJlZWNlZTc5OGVmODk0YzY5NTZiMzkxYmVmOCYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmNDE2ODk=) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 12](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hNDlhZDJhMDAxOTA0MzY3YTI3MTdlMzg1ZTNmNTU0ZSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMjU2MQ==) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 13](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hYTkyYTIzM2I1NTE0ZjIwZjA0MzllYmUyOTcwNmRhMCYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMjc4MjU=) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 14](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iOTYwOWFmMDVhOGZiMWE2ZjVmYmZiM2MzZjVjY2I1YyYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmNTM2MDk=) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 15](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jNzUyODY5YjIyODc1ODI3ZmEyMDFhM2ZlOTJhZWM2NSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMzEzNjg=)