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279D Compact Track Loader

279D Compact Track Loader

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The Cat 279D Compact Track Loader, with its radial lift design, delivers impressive mid-lift reach and excellent digging performance with outstanding drawbar power. Its standard, suspended undercarriage system provides superior traction, flotation, stability and speed to work in a wide range of applications and underfoot conditions.

Engine

Engine Model
Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Net Power
72.9 hp
Gross Power
74.3 hp
Gross Power SAE J1995
74.3 hp
Net Power SAE 1349
72.9 hp
Displacement
203.0 in3
Bore
3.7 in
Stroke
4.7 in
Net Power ISO 9249
73.7 hp
Peak Torque at 1,500 rpm SAE J1995
195 lbf-ft

Weights

Operating Weight
9893 lb
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1981 mm (78 in) dirt bucket, 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics,

Operating Specifications

Tipping Load
5870.0 lb
Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder
7285.0 lb
Rated Operating Capacity: 50% Tipping Load
2935.0 lb
Rated Operating Capacity: 35% Tipping Load
2055.0 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
3185 lb
Ground Contact Area (400 mm/15.7 in track)
2015 in2
Ground Contact Area (450 mm/17.7 in track)
2272 in2
Ground Pressure (400 mm/15.7 in track)
4.9 psi
Ground Pressure (450 mm/17.7 in track)
4.4 psi
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1981 mm (78 in) dirt bucket, 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics,

Dimensions

Length of Track on Ground
64.2 in
Overall Length of Track
83.8 in
Height to Top of Cab
83.2 in
Ground Clearance
8.9 in
Departure Angle
32°
Maximum Dump Angle
39°
Length with Bucket on Ground
146.2 in
Length without Bucket
117.9 in
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)
76.0 in
Maximum Overall Height
159.5 in
Bucket Pin Height at Maximum Lift
124.9 in
Bucket Pin Height at Carry Position
7.8 in
Reach at Maximum Lift and Dump
22.6 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
97.8 in
Turning Radius from Center – Machine Rear
70.7 in
Turning Radius from Center – Coupler
55.5 in
Turning Radius from Center – Bucket
88.8 in
Maximum Reach with Arms Parallel to Ground
54.0 in
Rack Back Angle at Maximum Height
84°
Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks)
78.0 in
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1981 mm (78 in) dirt bucket, 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics,

Hydraulic System

Max. Loader Hydraulic Flow
32.0 gal/min
Hydraulic Power (calculated)
76.0 hp
Hydraulic Flow – Standard: Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3335 psi
Hydraulic Flow – Standard: Loader Hydraulic Flow
23 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow – Standard: Hydraulic Power (calculated)
44 hp
Hydraulic Flow – High Flow XPS: Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
4061 psi
Hydraulic Flow – High Flow XPS: Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
32 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow – High Flow XPS: Hydraulic Power (calculated)
76 hp

Cab

ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II
ISO 3449:2005 Level II

Power Train

Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed
8.4 mph
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed
8.4 mph
Travel Speed (Forward or Reverse): One Speed
4.5 mph
Travel Speed (Forward or Reverse): Two Speed
7.0 mph

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System
3.7 gal
Engine Crankcase
3.0 gal
Fuel Tank
24.8 gal
Hydraulic System
13.7 gal
Hydraulic Tank
10.3 gal

Noise Level

Inside Cab**
83 dB(A)
Outside Cab***
103 dB(A)
Note
Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Note
**The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan spe
Note
***The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.0 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes.