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Ranger

979

Wheel Loader

Operating Weight
50,706 lb
Bucket Capacity - heaped
5.49 yd³
Net Power
289.7 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight50,706 lb
Tire Size26.5-25-24
Static Tipping Weight15,432 lb
Turning Radius280 in

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelM11-C290
Displacement659 in³
Power Measured @2,100 rpm
Net Power289.7 hp
Number of Cylinders6

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance20 in
Height - Top of Cab141 in
Wheelbase137 in
Width Over Tires119 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump50 in
Length with Bucket on Ground354 in

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward22.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse14.3 mph
Transmission TypeElectrohydraulic
Number of Forward Gears4
Number of Reverse Gears3

Bucket

Bucket specifications
Bucket Capacity - heaped5.49 yd³
Dump Clearance at Max Raise130 in
Bucket Width126 in

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