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279D

Compact Track Loaders

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.

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Engine Model Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Net Power 54.4 kW
Gross Power 55.4 kW
Gross Power - SAE J1995 55.4 kW

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FEATURES & BENEFITS

Comfortable Cab

Industry leading sealed and pressurized cab option provides a cleaner and quieter operating environment with excellent work tool visibility. Available high-back, heated,... Read more

Outstanding Power

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Versatility to Tackle Any Job

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Advanced Display

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Easy Service

Ground level access to all daily service and routine maintenance points helps reduce machine downtime for greater productivity. Read more

SPECIFICATIONS FOR 279D

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Engine
Engine Model Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Net Power 54.4 kW
Gross Power 55.4 kW
Gross Power - SAE J1995 55.4 kW
Net Power - SAE 1349 54.4 kW
Displacement 3.3 l
Bore 94 mm
Stroke 120 mm
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 265 N·m
Net Power - ISO 9249 54.9 kW
Weights
Operating Weight 4487 kg
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, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Operating Specifications
Tipping Load 2663 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 3304 kg
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load 932 kg
Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track 1.3 kPa
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 1444 m²
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load 1331 kg
Ground Pressure - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track 30 kPa
Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track 33.9 kPa
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, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Ground Contact Area - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track 1.47 m²
Dimensions
Length - Track on Ground 1630 mm
Overall Length - Track 2129 mm
Height - Top of Cab 2113 mm
Ground Clearance 226 mm
Departure Angle 32°
Maximum Dump Angle 39°
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground 1373 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump 575 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear 1796 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 3173 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 2485 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 198 mm
Length - With Bucket on Ground 3714 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket 2256 mm
Length - Without Bucket 2995 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler 1410 mm
Maximum Overall Height 4051 mm
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks) 1931 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height 84°
Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks) 1981 mm
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, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 57 kW
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow 86 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 121 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 33 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 28000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 23000 kPa
Cab
ROPS ISO 3471:2008
FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Power Train
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed 7.2 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed 11.3 km/h
Service Refill Capacities
Hydraulic System 52 l
Hydraulic Tank 39 l
Fuel Tank 94 l
Engine Crankcase 11 l
Cooling System 14 l
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.
Noise Level
Inside Cab** 83 dB(A)
Note (3) ***The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
Outside Cab*** 103 dB(A)
Note (2) **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 speeds.
Note (1) Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.

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