Cat 279c Specs (Weight, Lift Capacity, Hp, Dimensions)

Manufacturer Cat
Type Compact track loader
Model 279c
Lift Design Radial
Years Made 2009-2015
Horsepower 84.0 HP (62.6 kW)
Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) 2240 lbs (1016.0 kg)
Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) 3200 lbs (1451.5 kg)
Operating Weight 9900 lbs (4490.6 kg)
Tipping Load 6500 lbs (2948.4 kg)
Tilt Breakout Force 7308 lbs (3314.9 kg)
Maximum Travel Speed 5.0 mph (8.1 km)
Optional High Speed 8.5 mph (13.6 km)
Ground Pressure 4.0 psi (27.2 kPa)
Pump Capacity 22.0 GPM (83.3 LPM)
Relief Valve Pressure 4061 psi (278.0 Bar)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity 15.0 gal (56.8 L)
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 94.0 HP (70.1 kW)
Displacement 201 cu in. (3294 cc)
Bore 3.7 in. (9.4 cm)
Stroke 4.7 in. (12.0 cm)
Peak Torque 148 ft-lb (200.6 N∙m)
Coolant Capacity 3.7 gal (14.0 L)
Engine Oil Capacity 2.6 gal (9.8 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity 26.0 gal (98.4 L)
Cab Height 83.3 in. (211.7 cm)
Bucket Hinge Pin Height 123.2 in. (312.8 cm)
Width 78.0 in. (198.1 cm)
Length with Bucket 144.8 in. (367.9 cm)
Dump Height 95.6 in. (242.7 cm)
Dump Reach 23.4 in. (59.4 cm)
Ground Clearance 9.1 in. (23.1 cm)
Dump Angle 44°
Departure Angle 40°
Track Length 116.5 in. (296.0 cm)
Ground Contact Length 69.6 in. (176.8 cm)

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