# 2023 Caterpillar 279D3 **URL:** > This machine has been sold or is not currently for sale. ## Listing details - **Price:** Sold - **Listing ID:** 88735447 - **Year:** 2023 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 279D3 - **Category:** Compact Track Loaders - **Hours:** 584 - **Serial number:** RB905700 - **Location:** Omaha , NE ## Description 2 Speed Travel, Air Conditioner, Anti-theft System, Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow - Standard Flow, Coupler Type - Hydraulic, Emissions Level - EPA - Tier4, Emissions Level - Japan - 2014 Regulation, Emissions Level - Korea - Korea-Tier4, Heater / Defroster, Lighting, Online Owner's Manual , Product Link, Radio - AM FM Radio, ROPS - Enclosed, Self Leveling, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel ## Machine details ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** No ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes ### OPERATOR STATION - **Current O&MM:** Yes - **Current Safety Manual:** Yes ### ENGINE - **Blow By:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Coolers:** Good - **Fan:** Good - **Radiator:** Good - **Water Pump:** Good ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Block Heater:** Yes ### TANDEMS/GEARS/BEARINGS/CHAINS - **Front Torsion Bars:** Good - **Lines / Linkages:** Good - **Rear Torsion Bars:** Good - **Torsion Axles:** Good - **Travel Controls:** Good - **Travel Pumps:** Good ### HYDRAULICS - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No ### BUCKET - **Bucket Capacity:** Unsure if a bucket will be traded with a bucket. ### UNDERCARRIAGE - **Track / Belt Width:** 15” ## 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 (4578.23 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 (1006.8 kg) - **ROC @ 35% Tpg Load (since 2021):** 2220 lbs (1006.8 kg) - **Tipping Load (since 2021):** 6345 lbs (2877.55 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 279D3 is a compact track loader designed for grading, loading, material handling, and site preparation in construction, landscaping, and utility work. It features a vertical lift design, high-flotation undercarriage, and rubber tracks for improved traction and reduced ground disturbance on soft or uneven terrain. The 279D3 is commonly equipped with a Caterpillar diesel engine, hydraulic attachment capability, and a sealed, pressurized cab option for operator comfort. Its compact size supports maneuverability in confined job sites while maintaining lifting performance and attachment versatility. The model is part of Caterpillar's D3 series compact track loader lineup. ## Photos ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kOGFkYWY5MjNmMTVkMTk1ODdiNTEyOTFjOTA5MjA5MCYkdHh0PU5NQyY2MTcyNA==) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05NmY5ZjczM2YwZjNlYmNlYTU1NWRhNTExNDVmYWU1MSYkdHh0PU5NQyY1ODM3Mg==) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hMDRjYzIzOGU2NTE2NGI1ZTEzNDgxMTk4MTk5MmRkMSYkdHh0PU5NQyYyMTIyMg==) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kOWM5MDliZDljOTYzM2M2ZGZjOTkxMDBlYjdkZmNjZiYkdHh0PU5NQyY0MjA1NA==) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hNjhmZWZhNDFkMzIyYjI1ZmI2NTAzZjhjY2M2MmU5MiYkdHh0PU5NQyY0NTUyMQ==) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jNjI2NWQ1MGQzZWZkZGZhYjFiMGE1ZGU1YzRjMzk0OSYkdHh0PU5NQyY0ODQ1NA==) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 7](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jYmM0ZTYzNTliYWJkMWFmYWNlY2U3ZGJjYWE1ZjFlNyYkdHh0PU5NQyYxMDk4Mg==) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 8](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jZjU2ZDA2NjE0OWMzY2RhOTg3NmMxNzUyZDcyYWFkYyYkdHh0PU5NQyY1NjkyNA==) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 9](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kODZiMGEyZDIwZWU0MTUyZTQzNTViNzc2ZDAyNGQ0MyYkdHh0PU5NQyY5ODA4) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 10](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hMjdlNDAxYjQ1MzhlYWFiZGQyZmU1NDBiYjE0OGIyMiYkdHh0PU5NQyY0OTIxMg==) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 11](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04ZmUwYmZkM2MyNjFhNzBlZjlkYmQyNmFhN2Y3NjIxYiYkdHh0PU5NQyYyODc1Mw==) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 12](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lM2M4ZmRiZWY4ZjE5MWIyZGVmNjg4ODEyZDBlYTU1NSYkdHh0PU5NQyYyNjM4) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 13](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iMzA2MDAzOWJlZGViNDI4ZTQ1ZGUzOGM3NjRjMGM0NSYkdHh0PU5NQyY1NzU5NA==) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 14](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05MjM2MWQ2M2M4OWJmN2Y2ZDIwZDRmMDY4ZWMyNDI1ZiYkdHh0PU5NQyYxODg0NA==) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 15](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mZTA4OGMwMzlmZjZjNjNhZDAwY2M2YjY5YzJmMTI1MyYkdHh0PU5NQyY1MzM1OA==) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 16](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mOWNjZTI3ODM3M2FiOWNlYmYzM2YyOGEyZDAyYjQwNSYkdHh0PU5NQyYzMTgzNg==) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 17](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hYzViYzgwZTUxOTI3ODJkYzExMTU5NDNkMTZjMDQ0MyYkdHh0PU5NQyY2NTMzNw==) ![2023 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 18](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05YzY3MDdiZjIyZWI5ZDY3Yzg1M2IyNDE4NmY0MTU5MyYkdHh0PU5NQyYxMzcxMQ==)