SPECS / COMPARISON
JCB 225t vs Caterpillar 279c
A detailed comparison of the JCB 225t and the Caterpillar 279c. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
JCB 225t55.2 kW (74.0 HP)
Caterpillar 279c62.6 kW (84.0 HP)
Operating Weight
JCB 225t4634.3 kg (10217 lbs)
Caterpillar 279c4490.6 kg (9900 lbs)
| Specification | JCB 225t Compact Track Loaders | Caterpillar 279c Compact Track Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact track loader | Compact track loader |
| Lift Design | Radial | Radial |
| Years Made | 2013-2017 | 2009-2015 |
| Horsepower | 55.2 kW (74.0 HP) | 62.6 kW (84.0 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 1020.6 kg (2250 lbs) | 1016.0 kg (2240 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1451.5 kg (3200 lbs) | 1451.5 kg (3200 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 4634.3 kg (10217 lbs) | 4490.6 kg (9900 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 2915.1 kg (6427 lbs) | 2948.4 kg (6500 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 2669.4 kg (5885 lbs) | — |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 2585.2 kg (5699 lbs) | 3314.9 kg (7308 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 9.2 km (5.7 mph) | 8.1 km (5.0 mph) |
| Optional High Speed | 12.6 km (7.7 mph) | 13.6 km (8.5 mph) |
| Ground Pressure | 30.1 kPa (4.4 psi) | 27.2 kPa (4.0 psi) |
| Pump Capacity | 36.0 LPM (9.5 GPM) | 83.3 LPM (22.0 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 229.9 Bar (3335 psi) | 278.0 Bar (4061 psi) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 60.0 L (15.9 gal) | 56.8 L (15.0 gal) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Jcb | Cat |
| Engine Model | TCAE-55 | C3.4 DIT |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | Indirect injection |
| Emissions | Tier 4 | Interim Tier 4 |
| Compression Ratio | 17.2 | 22:1 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 55.2 kW (74.0 HP) | 70.1 kW (94.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 4399 cc (268 cu in.) | 3294 cc (201 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.3 cm (4.1 in.) | 9.4 cm (3.7 in.) |
| Stroke | 13.2 cm (5.2 in.) | 12.0 cm (4.7 in.) |
| Peak Torque | 400.0 N∙m (295 ft-lb) | 200.6 N∙m (148 ft-lb) |
| Coolant Capacity | 15.5 L (4.1 gal) | 14.0 L (3.7 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 14.0 L (3.7 gal) | 9.8 L (2.6 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 103 L (27.2 gal) | 98.4 L (26.0 gal) |
| Cab Height | 208.0 cm (81.9 in.) | 211.7 cm (83.3 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 318.0 cm (125.2 in.) | 312.8 cm (123.2 in.) |
| Width | 185.0 cm (72.8 in.) | 198.1 cm (78.0 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 369.0 cm (145.3 in.) | 367.9 cm (144.8 in.) |
| Dump Height | 242.0 cm (95.3 in.) | 242.7 cm (95.6 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 96.0 cm (37.8 in.) | 59.4 cm (23.4 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 24.8 cm (9.8 in.) | 23.1 cm (9.1 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 42 ° | 44 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 30 ° | — |
| Departure Angle | 29 ° | 40 ° |
| Track Width | 32.0 cm (12.6 in.) | — |
| Track Length | 273.0 cm (107.5 in.) | 296.0 cm (116.5 in.) |
| Ground Contact Length | 210.0 cm (82.7 in.) | 176.8 cm (69.6 in.) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.