# 2021 Caterpillar 279D3 for Sale in Tupelo, MS **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $49,500.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 88892450 - **Year:** 2021 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 279D3 - **Category:** Compact Track Loaders - **Hours:** 1782 - **Serial number:** RB903051 - **Location:** Tupelo, MS ## Description 2 Speed Travel, Air Conditioner, Anti-theft System, Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow - High Flow, Auxiliary Hydraulics Pressure - High Flow, Bucket, Combined Hydraulics - Two Way, Coupler Type - Hydraulic, Heater / Defroster, Lighting, Online Owner's Manual , Product Link, Radio - Bluetooth, ROPS - Enclosed, Self Leveling, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel ## Machine details ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** No - **Cleaning Required:** No ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes ### OPERATOR STATION - **Air Conditioner:** Good - **Dash Console:** Good - **Gauges:** Good - **Hydraulic Controls:** Good - **Interior Lights:** Good - **Switches:** Good - **Windshield Wipers:** Good - **Air Conditioner:** Good - **Dash Console:** Good - **Gauges:** Good - **Hydraulic Controls:** Good - **Interior Lights:** Good - **Switches:** Good - **Windshield Wipers:** Good ### ENGINE - **Blow By:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Water in Oil:** No - **Blow By:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Coolers:** Good - **Fan:** Good - **Radiator:** Good - **Water Pump:** Good - **Coolers:** Good - **Fan:** Good - **Radiator:** Good - **Water Pump:** Good ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Alternator:** Good - **Lighting:** Good - **Starter:** Good - **Wiring:** Good - **Alternator:** Good - **Lighting:** Good - **Starter:** Good - **Wiring:** Good ### TANDEMS/GEARS/BEARINGS/CHAINS - **Front Torsion Bars:** Good - **Lines / Linkages:** Good - **Operating Condition:** Good - **Rear Torsion Bars:** Good - **Torsion Axles:** Good - **Travel Controls:** Good - **Travel Motors:** Good - **Travel Pumps:** Good - **Front Torsion Bars:** Good - **Lines / Linkages:** Good - **Operating Condition:** Good - **Rear Torsion Bars:** Good - **Torsion Axles:** Good - **Travel Controls:** Good - **Travel Motors:** Good - **Travel Pumps:** Good ### HYDRAULICS - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No ### BUCKET - **Notes - BUCKET:** 78” Bucket - **Notes - BUCKET:** 78” Bucket ### UNDERCARRIAGE - **Percentage Worn:** 10-15% - **Track / Belt Width:** 17.5 - **Percentage Worn:** 10-15% - **Track / Belt Width:** 17.5 ### COMMENTS, MISC. REPAIRS, GENERAL REMARKS - **comment 1:** Machine starts and operates as should. No leaks were observed during operation. Machine does have slack atthe quick coupler and loader arms, and at the loader arms and the rear of the machine. Undercarriage is in good shape tracks look fairly new. - **comment 1:** Machine starts and operates as should. No leaks were observed during operation. Machine does have slack atthe quick coupler and loader arms, and at the loader arms and the rear of the machine. Undercarriage is in good shape tracks look fairly new. ## 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 ![2021 Caterpillar 279D3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hZGY4MmZhZWY4ZDg5OGI3OGFkNWU2Yjg5MzBlYTNlNiYkdHh0PVRIT01QU09OJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ09NTUVSQ0UlMjBDT1JQT1JBVElPTiY4NzE4) ![2021 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iZGMwNGNjZjczODIxODA2YjAzYTk4MDk1ZTc4ZGZhMCYkdHh0PVRIT01QU09OJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ09NTUVSQ0UlMjBDT1JQT1JBVElPTiYyODIzOA==) ![2021 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05MjQzMzVlOGIyYWVjM2MzYjU2OWQzMTQ5YjgyNjRlOSYkdHh0PVRIT01QU09OJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ09NTUVSQ0UlMjBDT1JQT1JBVElPTiYxMDE0Ng==) ![2021 Caterpillar 279D3 photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kZTc0ZmEzYjVmZjE5YzY5OTA5NjY1MmZhYjhmZTNkZiYkdHh0PVRIT01QU09OJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJTIwQ09NTUVSQ0UlMjBDT1JQT1JBVElPTiY0Njg4OQ==) ![2021 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