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Caterpillar

279C

Compact Track Loader

Operating Weight
9,892 lb
Max Speed - high range
8.5 mph
Displacement
201 in³
Gross Power
84.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight9,892 lb
Max Speed - high range8.5 mph
Max Speed - low range5.1 mph
Fuel Capacity25.9 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity15.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3.7 gal
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 A
Engine Oil Capacity2.7 gal
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder7,308 lb
Tipping Load6,483 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load2,240 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load3,200 lb
Ground Contact Area2,504 in³
Ground Pressure4 psi
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight3,465 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C3.4T
Displacement201 in³
Power Measured @2,500 rpm
Gross Power84.0 hp
Net Power82.0 hp
Number of Cylinders4
AspirationTurbocharged
Bore3 in
Stroke5 in
Gross Power - SAE J199584.0 hp
Net Power - SAE 134982.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight9,892 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow22.2 gal/min
Relief Valve Pressure3,335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,335 psi
Hydraulic Power42.8 hp
Loader Hydraulic Flow22.0 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow (1)Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2)High Flow XPS
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow33.0 gal/min
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure4,061 psi

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance9 in
Height - Top of Cab84 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump24 in
Length with Bucket on Ground145 in
Width Over Tracks78 in
Length with Bucket145 in
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump96 in
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket91 in
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear65 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift124 in
Maximum Overall Height158 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump96 in
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler58 in
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket91 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel55 in
Turn Radius from Center - Rear65 in
Departure Angle44 °
Maximum Dump Angle40 °
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height85 °
Length - Track on Ground70 in
Overall Length - Track89 in
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump23 in
Vehicle Width78 in

Undercarriage

Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure4 psi
Length of Track on Ground70 in
Ground Contact Area2,504 in³

Cab & Operator

Cab & Operator specifications
FOPSSAE J1043 SEPT87 ISO 3449:1992 Level I
ROPSSAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471:1994
FOPS Level IISAE J231 JAN81 ISO 3449:1992 Level II

Loader

Loader specifications
Bucket Capacity0.60 yd³
Tipping Angle6,483 °
Operating Load3,200 lb
Breakout Force—

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System3.7 gal
Hydraulic Tank11.0 gal
Fuel Tank26.0 gal
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal
Hydraulic System15.0 gal

Power Train

Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward5.0 mph
Travel Speed Reverse5.0 mph
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed8.5 mph
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed8.5 mph

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