CAT 279C Compact Track Loader


Dimensions

Width Over Tracks 6.5 ft in (1981 mm)
Height To Top Of Cab 6.95 ft in (2117 mm)
Ground Clearance 9.1 in (231.14 mm)
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump 7.97 ft in (2427 mm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 1.95 ft in (594 mm)
Length – Track On Ground 69.6 in (1767.84 mm)
Length – With Bucket On Ground 144.81 in (3677.92 mm)
Length – Without Bucket 116.5 in (2959.1 mm)
Length With Out Bucket 9.72 ft in (2960 mm)
Bucket Pin Height – Maximum Lift 10.27 ft in (0.27 m)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump 95.6 in (2428.24 mm)
Departure Angle 44 degrees
Height – Top Of Cab 6.95 ft in (0.18 m)
Turning Radius From Center – Inc Bucket 91.11 in (2314 mm)
Turning Radius From Center – Machine Rear 64.57 in (1640 mm)
Vehicle Width 78 in (1981.2 mm)
Length With Bucket 12.08 ft in (3679 mm)
Bucket Pin Height – Carry Position 7.7 in (195.58 mm)
Maximum Dump Angle 40 degrees
Maximum Overall Height 157.7 in (4005.58 mm)
Maximum Reach – With Arms Parallel 54.6 in (1386.84 mm)
Overall Length – Track 89.4 in (2270.77 mm)
Rack Back Angle – Maximum Height 85 degrees
Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump 23.4 in (594.36 mm)
Turn Radius From Center – Bucket 91.1 in (2313.94 mm)
Turn Radius From Center – Coupler 57.9 in (1470.66 mm)
Turn Radius From Center – Rear 64.6 in (1640.84 mm)

Undercarriage

Length Of Track On Ground 5.8 ft in (1767 mm)
Ground Contact Area 2504 in2 (1.62 m2)
Ground Pressure 4 psi (27.58 kPa)

Engine Details

Number Of Cylinders 4
Engine Make CAT
Engine Model C3.4 DIT
Gross Power 84 hp (62.7 kw)
Net Power 82 hp (61.2 kw)
Power Measured @ 2500 rpm
Displacement 201 cu in (3.3 L)
Bore 3.4 in (86.4 mm)
Stroke 4.7 in (119.4 mm)
Aspiration Turbocharged
Gross Power – Sae J1995 84 hp (62.7 kw)
Engine Model Cat C3.4T
Net Power – Sae 1349 82 hp (61.2 kw)

Operational Specs

Operating Weight 9892 lb (4487 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 3.7 gal (14 L)
Engine Oil Capacity 2.7 gal (10 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity 25.9 gal (98 L)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 15.1 gal (57 L)
Operating Voltage 12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage 90 amps
Max Speed – Low Range 5.1 mph (8.1 km/h)
Max Speed – High Range 8.5 mph (13.6 km/h)

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward – 2-Speed 8.5 mph (13.7 km/h)
Travel Speed Reverse – 2-Speed 8.5 mph (13.7 km/h)
Travel Speed Forward 5 mph (8.1 km/h)
Travel Speed Reverse 5 mph (8.1 km/h)

Loader

Breakout Force 7308 lb (3314.9 kg)
Operating Load 3200 lb (1451.5 kg)
Tipping Angle 6483 degrees
Bucket Capacity 0.6 yd3 (0.4 m3)

Weights

Operating Weight 9892 lb (4487 kg)

Hydraulic

Pump Flow 22.2 gal/min (84 L/min)
Relief Valve Pressure 3335 psi (22994 kPa)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow (1) Standard
Hydraulic Power 42.8 hp (32 kw)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 33 gal/min
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow 22 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow (2) High Flow XPS

Operating Specifications

Rated Operating Capacities – 50% Tipping Load 3200 lb (1451.5 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities – 35% Tipping Load 2240 lb (1016.1 kg)
Ground Contact Area 2504 in2 (1.7 m2)
Ground Pressure 4 psi
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight 3465 lb (1571.7 kg)
Tipping Load 6483 lb (2940.7 kg)
Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder 7308 lb (3314.9 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 3.7 gal (14.1 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity 26 gal (98.5 L)
Hydraulic Tank 11 gal (41.7 L)
Engine Crankcase 2.6 gal (9.9 L)
Hydraulic System 15 gal (56.8 L)

Cab

Rops SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
Fops SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level Ii SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
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