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Caterpillar

279C2

Compact Track Loader

Operating Weight
9,866 lb
Displacement
201 in³
Gross Power
73.8 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight9,866 lb
Fuel Capacity25.9 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity15.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3.7 gal
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 A
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder7,308 lb
Tipping Load6,100 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load2,135 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load3,050 lb
Ground Contact Area2,303 in³
Ground Pressure4 psi
Travel Speed8.5 mph

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C3.4T
Displacement201 in³
Gross Power73.8 hp
Net Power73.0 hp
Engine MakeCaterpillar
Bore3 in
Stroke5 in
Gross Power - SAE J199574.0 hp
Net Power - SAE 134973.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight9,865 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow22.2 gal/min
Relief Valve Pressure3,336 psi
Pump TypeStandard
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
Overall Height158 in
Length with Bucket145 in
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump96 in
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear68 in
Dump angle40 °
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift124 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8 in
Maximum Overall Height158 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump96 in
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket88 in
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler57 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel55 in
Turn Radius from Center - Rear69 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height85 °
Maximum Dump Angle40 °
Departure Angle44 °
Length - Track on Ground64 in
Overall Length - Track84 in
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump23 in
Vehicle Width78 in
Overall Track Length84 in
Bucket hinge pin123 in

Undercarriage

Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure4 psi
Length of Track on Ground65 in
Ground Contact Area2,310 in³
Counterweight, Standard126 lb

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
Breakout Force—
Tipping Load6,100 lb
Operating capacity (ISO 14397)3,049 lb

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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