# Caterpillar 279D3 for Sale in Taos, NM **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Call for price - **Listing ID:** 89188491 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 279D3 - **Category:** Compact Track Loaders - **Hours:** 93 - **Serial number:** RB905412 - **Location:** Taos, NM ## Description 2 Speed Travel, Air Conditioner, Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow - Standard Flow, Auxiliary Hydraulics Pressure - Medium Pressure, Bucket, Combined Hydraulics - Two Way, Heater / Defroster, Lighting, Online Owner's Manual , Product Link, Radio - AM FM Radio, Ride Control, ROPS - Enclosed, Self Leveling, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel ## Machine details ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** Yes ### 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 - **Compression in Radiator:** No ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **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 ### HYDRAULICS - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No ### BUCKET - **Bucket Bottom:** Good - **Bucket Linkage:** Good - **Bucket Sides:** Good - **Cutting Edges:** Good - **Loader Frame:** Good - **Loader Pins & Bushings:** Good - **Quick Coupler:** Good ### UNDERCARRIAGE - **Idlers:** Good - **Roller:** Good - **Roller Frame:** Good - **Sprocket:** Good - **Track / Belt Condition:** Good ### COMMENTS, MISC. REPAIRS, GENERAL REMARKS - **comment 1:** Start code 1111 - **comment 3:** Machine is like new condition ## 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 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 ![Caterpillar 279D3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lOGZiNTFmMjQxMDcxYzMzZDJjZDQxZDNkNDM3NmI4YiYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjI0NDQw) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jMTZmOWM4NDEzMmRkMzFlYTRkYzVhMmQxZjVjODEwNiYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjUwNTg1) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jZjhkMTY0MTE0YWJlYTE1ZTlmZjdkMTY3N2NkNDc3YyYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjU2MTM5) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iODVmMzNmMDFiYzljZWQ3ODllOWViMGRjNTgzZTk4MiYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjMyNDg=) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hODJlZWE0NDZjODgzY2NiYWY4ODVmZTlhODVjNGQxMyYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjI4NjY3) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lMmU3MzlkYWI5ZDQ3ZjYwYzE1Nzg3N2RhOTFmNTQ1OCYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjI2MTM=) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 7](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kMGJjYzViMTY1M2U5ZjA3ZDc4ZTVjOTVjYTExYWNjYyYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjIzNjY5) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 8](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kMDQ4NzUwOWYwOTRlY2Q2ZTkwODMxMGVhYTA2YzNkMSYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjM5NTA0) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 9](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hMGUyYjFmOTQzZmU1YTAwYjU1YzY1NjRjYzU5YzI5ZiYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjY1MjM2) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 10](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iNzYxZjBlZWNhMmNjZWViOTJiMmNjM2JlMWZmYWQ5OCYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjEwODky) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 11](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05MGNiODUzNDMwODM3MGRmZGNhOWE5ODc4NjA4YzcwMiYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjQzMjUz) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 12](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kNDVhMjdmMTJlZDEyMWJjYWNlNzNmZDg0NmVhMjljNCYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjI1ODE3) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 13](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05Y2Q1YzgzYWFiMmYwZmQ5YmVmYjE2ZWQxYjZkNTY2NCYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjU2MDIz) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 14](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jMWEyNzI4ZDRlMzA2MzMzZGE0MTJkZTY5OWUxNmI2MiYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjYyMjQ4) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 15](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hMTZkZThkOWY4YTY1NTYwODM1YTg3ODNlNGJiOWU3YiYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjE2Mjky) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 16](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lMzYwZWY4ZDUwYjAwYjI3ZDM5MDhjNTAzZjg4ZWQ1MyYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjM0NzQx) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 17](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kZjE0NzU4MmQyZDVjMDBiZDgyYzFjZmRmMmRhNTNjMiYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjYzNzk2) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 18](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04MmU5YmZhNTBjMjM5MzllYTIzMzI4YzdkM2MwMDg2OSYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjExOTI=) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 19](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mOTZhMDQ3NDc0YTExMzRlZjRkODA2NjkzZTU5M2IxNiYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjY1Mjcw) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 20](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04Njc2MDRiMjU4MjU3N2NmZGJiZGIyMzUyYTFiZjkyOSYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjIwNTI0) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 21](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lZmY4YTAzZWQzNzRhZGVlZDY2YmUyNGNjMjc5YjBkNyYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjkzNzk=) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 22](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kNjI1MTVkODExNDVmMzAxZTdhZjY5OTdhMDdmZTBjYyYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjMxNw==) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 23](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jNjc4YTkwZGM0ZDM3MDQ4ZmE1Nzg5NGFjOGZkOWJmNyYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjE2NTM3) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 24](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hZTIwNmE5MzA3MzVhYTIwOTY2ODAyYzk3YzZkNGVjNyYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjI0NDcw) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 25](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05NWU1YTc0MzMwNmIwMjM3ZTExYWQ2MDM4MDQ2ZmYzNiYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjU0ODky) ![Caterpillar 279D3 photo 26](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05OTUyZmJhY2IzZGRmNDhkZTNkMzc2ZGFmZDM2MWZiMyYkdHh0PVdBR05FUiUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPJjI4MjQ4)