Caterpillar 279C Compact Track Loader

Cab

FOPS SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level II SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
ROPS SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height – Carry Position 8 in (20 cm)
Bucket Pin Height – Maximum Lift 10 ft (3 m)
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump 8 ft (2 m)
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 96 in (243 cm)
Departure Angle 44 degrees
Ground Clearance 9 in (23 cm)
Height – Top of Cab 7 ft (2 m)
Length – Track on Ground 70 in (177 cm)
Length – with Bucket 12 ft (4 m)
Length – With Bucket on Ground 145 in (368 cm)
Maximum Dump Angle 40 degrees
Maximum Overall Height 158 in (401 cm)
Maximum Reach – With Arms Parallel 55 in (139 cm)
Overall Length – Track 89 in (227 cm)
Rack Back Angle – Maximum Height 85 degrees
Reach at Max Lift and Dump 2 ft (1 m)
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump 23 in (59 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Bucket 91 in (231 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Coupler 58 in (147 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Rear 65 in (164 cm)
Turning Radius from Center – inc bucket 91 in (232 cm)
Turning Radius from Center – machine rear 65 in (164 cm)
Vehicle Width 78 in (198 cm)
Width Over Tracks 7 ft (2 m)

Engine

Aspiration Turbocharged
Bore 3 in (9 cm)
Displacement 201 cu in (3,294 cu cm)
Engine Model Cat C3.4T
Gross Power 84 hp (63 kw)
Gross Power – SAE J1995 84 hp (63 kw)
Net Power 82 hp (61 kw)
Net Power – SAE 1349 82 hp (61 kw)
Number of Cylinders 4
Power Measured @ 2500 rpm
Stroke 5 in (12 cm)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow (1) Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2) High Flow XPS
Hydraulic Power 43 hp (32 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow 22 gpm (83 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 33 gpm (125 lpm)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061 psi
Pump Flow 22 gpm (84 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure 3335 psi

Loader

Breakout Force 7,308 lbs (3,315 kg)
Bucket Capacity 1 cu yd (0 cu m)
Operating Load 3,200 lbs (1,451 kg)
Tipping Angle 6483 degrees

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage 90 amps
Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder 7,308 lbs (3,315 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 4 gal (14 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 3 gal (10 l)
Fuel Capacity 26 gal (98 l)
Ground Contact Area 2,504 cu in (41,033 cu cm)
Ground Pressure 4 psi
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 15 gal (57 l)
Max Speed – high range 9 mph (14 kph)
Max Speed – low range 5 mph (8 kph)
Operating Voltage 12 volts
Operating Weight 9,892 lbs (4,487 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities – 35% Tipping Load 2,240 lbs (1,016 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities – 50% Tipping Load 3,200 lbs (1,451 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 3,465 lbs (1,572 kg)
Tipping Load 6,483 lbs (2,941 kg)

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward 5 mph (8 kph)
Travel Speed Forward – 2-Speed 9 mph (14 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse 5 mph (8 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse – 2-Speed 9 mph (14 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 4 gal (14 l)
Engine Crankcase 3 gal (10 l)
Fuel Tank 26 gal (98 l)
Hydraulic System 15 gal (57 l)
Hydraulic Tank 11 gal (42 l)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area 2,504 cu in (41,033 cu cm)
Ground Pressure 4 psi
Length of Track on Ground 6 ft (2 m)

Weights

Operating Weight 9,892 lbs (4,487 kg)
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