SPECS / COMPARISON
Gehl Rt215 vs Caterpillar 279d
A detailed comparison of the Gehl Rt215 and the Caterpillar 279d. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Gehl Rt21553.7 kW (72.0 HP)
Caterpillar 279d55.4 kW (74.3 HP)
Operating Weight
Gehl Rt2154490 kg (9900 lbs)
Caterpillar 279d4487.4 kg (9893 lbs)
| Specification | Gehl Rt215 Compact Track Loaders | Caterpillar 279d Compact Track Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact track loader | Compact track loader |
| Lift Design | Radial | Radial |
| Years Made | 2018-2023 | 2014-2020 |
| Horsepower | 53.7 kW (72.0 HP) | 55.4 kW (74.3 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 975 kg (2150 lbs) | 932.1 kg (2055 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1393 kg (3072 lbs) | 1331.3 kg (2935 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 4490 kg (9900 lbs) | 4487.4 kg (9893 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 2787 kg (6144 lbs) | 2662.6 kg (5870 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 2940 kg (6481 lbs) | — |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 3007 kg (6631 lbs) | 3304.3 kg (7285 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 14.2 km (8.8 mph) | 11.3 km (7.0 mph) |
| Ground Pressure | 33.1 kPa (4.8 psi) | 33.8 kPa (4.9 psi) |
| Pump Capacity | 82.5 LPM (21.8 GPM) | 87.1 LPM (23.0 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 206.8 Bar (3000 psi) | 230.0 Bar (3335 psi) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 52.2 L (13.8 gal) | 51.9 L (13.7 gal) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 4.6 seconds | — |
| Lower Lift Arms | 3.1 seconds | — |
| Bucket Rollback | 2.5 seconds | — |
| Bucket Dump | 3.4 seconds | — |
| Engine Manufacturer | Yanmar | Cat |
| Engine Model | 4 TNV98CT-XNMSL | C3.3B DIT |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Emissions | Tier 4 | Tier 4 |
| Compression Ratio | 18.5 | 17:1 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 53.7 kW (72.0 HP) | 55.4 kW (74.3 HP) |
| Displacement | 3320 cc (202.6 cu in.) | 3327 cc (203 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.8 cm (3.9 in.) | 9.4 cm (3.7 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.0 cm (4.3 in.) | 12.0 cm (4.7 in.) |
| Peak Torque | 294 N∙m (217 ft-lb) | 359.3 N∙m (265 ft-lb) |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.4 L (3.8 gal) | 14.0 L (3.7 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 10.4 L (2.7 gal) | 11.4 L (3.0 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91.0 L (24.0 gal) | 93.9 L (24.8 gal) |
| Cab Height | 211.1 cm (83.1 in.) | 211.3 cm (83.2 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 325.1 cm (128.0 in.) | 317.2 cm (124.9 in.) |
| Width | 176.5 cm (69.5 in.) | 193.0 cm (76.0 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 376.9 cm (148.4 in.) | 371.3 cm (146.2 in.) |
| Dump Height | 248.9 cm (98.0 in.) | 248.4 cm (97.8 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 87.6 cm (34.5 in.) | 57.4 cm (22.6 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 32.0 cm (12.6 in.) | 22.6 cm (8.9 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 39 ° | 39 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 30 ° | — |
| Departure Angle | 29 ° | 32 ° |
| Track Length | 295.9 cm (116.5 in.) | 299.5 cm (117.9 in.) |
| Ground Contact Length | 148.3 cm (58.4 in.) | 163.1 cm (64.2 in.) |
| Track Width | — | 39.9 cm (15.7 in.) |
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