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Caterpillar 279c Specs
Caterpillar 279c compact track loader specifications: type Compact track loader, lift design Radial, years made 2009-2015, horsepower 62.6 kW.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact track loader | |
| Lift Design | Radial | |
| Years Made | 2009-2015 | |
| Horsepower | 62.6 kW | 84.0 HP |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 1016.0 kg | 2240 lbs |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1451.5 kg | 3200 lbs |
| Operating Weight | 4490.6 kg | 9900 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 2948.4 kg | 6500 lbs |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 3314.9 kg | 7308 lbs |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 8.1 km | 5.0 mph |
| Optional High Speed | 13.6 km | 8.5 mph |
| Ground Pressure | 27.2 kPa | 4.0 psi |
| Pump Capacity | 83.3 LPM | 22.0 GPM |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 278.0 Bar | 4061 psi |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 56.8 L | 15.0 gal |
| Engine Manufacturer | Cat | |
| Engine Model | C3.4 DIT | |
| Engine Type | Diesel | |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | |
| Rated Speed | 2500 RPM | |
| Torque Speed | 1600 RPM | |
| Combustion Chamber | Indirect injection | |
| Emissions | Interim Tier 4 | |
| Compression Ratio | 22:1 | |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | |
| Gross Power | 70.1 kW | 94.0 HP |
| Displacement | 3294 cc | 201 cu in. |
| Bore | 9.4 cm | 3.7 in. |
| Stroke | 12.0 cm | 4.7 in. |
| Peak Torque | 200.6 N∙m | 148 ft-lb |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.0 L | 3.7 gal |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 9.8 L | 2.6 gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98.4 L | 26.0 gal |
| Cab Height | 211.7 cm | 83.3 in. |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 312.8 cm | 123.2 in. |
| Width | 198.1 cm | 78.0 in. |
| Length with Bucket | 367.9 cm | 144.8 in. |
| Dump Height | 242.7 cm | 95.6 in. |
| Dump Reach | 59.4 cm | 23.4 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 23.1 cm | 9.1 in. |
| Dump Angle | 44 ° | |
| Departure Angle | 40 ° | |
| Track Length | 296.0 cm | 116.5 in. |
| Ground Contact Length | 176.8 cm | 69.6 in. |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
