Manufactured By: Caterpillar
Category: Compact Track Loader
Model Number: 279C
| Make | Caterpillar |
| Model | 279C |
| Type | Compact Track Loader |
| Standard Flow | 22 GPM |
| High Flow | 33 GPM |
| Pressure | 3335PSI PSI |
| Hydraulic HP Standard Flow | 42. HP |
| Hydraulic HP High Flow | 78.2 HP |
| Engine HP | 84 HP |
| Width | 78 in. |
| Lift Capacity at 35% | 2240 lb. |
| Lift Capacity at 50% | 3200 lb. |
| Operating Weight | 9892 lb. |
| Tire Size |
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 | 7.7 in (20 cm) |
| Bucket Pin Height – Maximum Lift | 10.3 ft (3 m) |
| Clearance at Max Lift and Dump | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 95.6 in (243 cm) |
| Departure Angle | 44 ° |
| Ground Clearance | 9.1 in (23 cm) |
| Height – Top of Cab | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Length – Track on Ground | 69.6 in (177 cm) |
| Length – with Bucket | 12.1 ft (4 m) |
| Length – With Bucket on Ground | 144.8 in (368 cm) |
| Length – Without Bucket | 116.5 in (296 cm) |
| Length – without Bucket | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 40 ° |
| Maximum Overall Height | 157.7 in (401 cm) |
| Maximum Reach – With Arms Parallel | 54.6 in (139 cm) |
| Overall Length – Track | 89.4 in (227 cm) |
| Rack Back Angle – Maximum Height | 85 ° |
| Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 2 ft (1 m) |
| Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump | 23.4 in (59 cm) |
| Turn Radius from Center – Bucket | 91.1 in (231 cm) |
| Turn Radius from Center – Coupler | 57.9 in (147 cm) |
| Turn Radius from Center – Rear | 64.6 in (164 cm) |
| Turning Radius from Center – inc bucket | 91.2 in (232 cm) |
| Turning Radius from Center – machine rear | 64.6 in (164 cm) |
| Vehicle Width | 78 in (198 cm) |
| Width Over Tracks | 6.5 ft (2 m) |
Engine
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Bore | 3.4 in (9 cm) |
| Displacement | 201 cu in (0 m) |
| 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 | 4.7 in (12 cm) |
Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow (1) | Standard |
| Hydraulic Flow (2) | High Flow XPS |
| Hydraulic Power | 42.8 hp (32 kw) |
| Loader Hydraulic Flow | 22 gal/min (83 l/min) |
| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 33 gal/min (125 l/min) |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 4061 psi |
| Pump Flow | 22.2 gal/min (84 l/min) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3335 psi |
Loader
| Breakout Force | 7308 lbs (3,315 kg) |
| Bucket Capacity | 0.6 cu yds (0 m) |
| Operating Load | 3200 lbs (1,452 kg) |
| Tipping Angle | 6483 ° |
Operating Specifications
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 90 A |
| Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder | 7308 lbs (3,315 kg) |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 3.7 gal (14 l) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 2.7 gal (10 l) |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.9 gal (98 l) |
| Ground Contact Area | 2504 cu in (0 m) |
| Ground Pressure | 4 psi |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 15.1 gal (57 l) |
| Max Speed – high range | 8.5 mph (14 kph) |
| Max Speed – low range | 5.1 mph (8 kph) |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V V |
| Operating Weight | 9892 lbs (4,487 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacities – 35% Tipping Load | 2240 lbs (1,016 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacities – 50% Tipping Load | 3200 lbs (1,452 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 3465 lbs (1,572 kg) |
| Tipping Load | 6483 lbs (2,941 kg) |
Power Train
| Travel Speed Forward | 5 mph (8 kph) |
| Travel Speed Forward – 2-Speed | 8.5 mph (14 kph) |
| Travel Speed Reverse | 5 mph (8 kph) |
| Travel Speed Reverse – 2-Speed | 8.5 mph (14 kph) |
Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 3.7 gal (14 l) |
| Engine Crankcase | 2.6 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 | 2504 cu in (0 m) |
| Ground Pressure | 4 psi |
| Length of Track on Ground | 5.8 ft (2 m) |
Weights
| Operating Weight | 9892 lbs (4,487 kg) |