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Caterpillar 279d Specs
Caterpillar 279d compact track loader specifications: type Compact track loader, lift design Radial, years made 2014-2020, horsepower 55.4 kW.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact track loader | |
| Lift Design | Radial | |
| Years Made | 2014-2020 | |
| Horsepower | 55.4 kW | 74.3 HP |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 932.1 kg | 2055 lbs |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1331.3 kg | 2935 lbs |
| Operating Weight | 4487.4 kg | 9893 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 2662.6 kg | 5870 lbs |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 3304.3 kg | 7285 lbs |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 11.3 km | 7.0 mph |
| Ground Pressure | 33.8 kPa | 4.9 psi |
| Pump Capacity | 87.1 LPM | 23.0 GPM |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 230.0 Bar | 3335 psi |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 51.9 L | 13.7 gal |
| Engine Manufacturer | Cat | |
| Engine Model | C3.3B DIT | |
| Engine Type | Diesel | |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | |
| Rated Speed | 2400 RPM | |
| Torque Speed | 1500 RPM | |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | |
| Emissions | Tier 4 | |
| Compression Ratio | 17:1 | |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | |
| Gross Power | 55.4 kW | 74.3 HP |
| Displacement | 3327 cc | 203 cu in. |
| Bore | 9.4 cm | 3.7 in. |
| Stroke | 12.0 cm | 4.7 in. |
| Peak Torque | 359.3 N∙m | 265 ft-lb |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.0 L | 3.7 gal |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 11.4 L | 3.0 gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93.9 L | 24.8 gal |
| Cab Height | 211.3 cm | 83.2 in. |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 317.2 cm | 124.9 in. |
| Width | 193.0 cm | 76.0 in. |
| Length with Bucket | 371.3 cm | 146.2 in. |
| Dump Height | 248.4 cm | 97.8 in. |
| Dump Reach | 57.4 cm | 22.6 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 22.6 cm | 8.9 in. |
| Dump Angle | 39 ° | |
| Departure Angle | 32 ° | |
| Track Width | 39.9 cm | 15.7 in. |
| Track Length | 299.5 cm | 117.9 in. |
| Ground Contact Length | 163.1 cm | 64.2 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.
