Caterpillar 279C2 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 hinge pin 123 in (313 cm)
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
Dump angle 40 degrees
Ground Clearance 9 in (23 cm)
Height – Top of Cab 7 ft (2 m)
Length – Track on Ground 64 in (163 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 height 13 ft (4 m)
Overall Length – Track 84 in (213 cm)
Overall Track Length 7 ft (2 m)
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 88 in (224 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Coupler 57 in (146 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Rear 69 in (176 cm)
Turning Radius from Center – machine rear 68 in (173 cm)
Vehicle Width 78 in (198 cm)
Width Over Tracks 7 ft (2 m)

Engine

Bore 3 in (9 cm)
Displacement 201 cu in (3,294 cu cm)
Engine Make Caterpillar
Engine Model Cat C3.4T
Gross Power 74 hp (55 kw)
Gross Power – SAE J1995 74 hp (55 kw)
Net Power 73 hp (54 kw)
Net Power – SAE 1349 73 hp (54 kw)
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)
Pump Type Standard
Relief Valve Pressure 3335.9 psi

Loader

Breakout Force 7,308 lbs (3,315 kg)
Operating capacity (ISO 14397) 3,049 lbs (1,383 kg)
Tipping Load 6,100 lbs (2,767 kg)

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)
Fuel Capacity 26 gal (98 l)
Ground Contact Area 2,303 cu in (37,739 cu cm)
Ground Pressure 4.3 psi
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 15 gal (57 l)
Operating Voltage 12 volts
Operating Weight 9,866 lbs (4,475 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities – 35% Tipping Load 2,135 lbs (968 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities – 50% Tipping Load 3,050 lbs (1,383 kg)
Tipping Load 6,100 lbs (2,767 kg)
Travel Speed 9 mph (14 kph)

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

Counterweight, Standard 126 lbs (57 kg)
Ground Contact Area 2,310 cu in (37,848 cu cm)
Ground Pressure 4.3 psi
Length of Track on Ground 5 ft (2 m)

Weights

Operating Weight 9,865 lbs (4,475 kg)
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