SPECS / COMPARISON
JCB 270 vs Caterpillar 279d
A detailed comparison of the JCB 270 and the Caterpillar 279d. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
JCB 27055.2 kW (74.0 HP)
Caterpillar 279d55.4 kW (74.3 HP)
Operating Weight
JCB 2704989.5 kg (11000 lbs)
Caterpillar 279d4487.4 kg (9893 lbs)
| Specification | JCB 270 Compact Track Loaders | Caterpillar 279d Compact Track Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact track loader | Compact track loader |
| Lift Design | Vertical | Radial |
| Years Made | 2017-2022 | 2014-2020 |
| Horsepower | 55.2 kW (74.0 HP) | 55.4 kW (74.3 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 861.8 kg (1900 lbs) | 932.1 kg (2055 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1236.0 kg (2725 lbs) | 1331.3 kg (2935 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 4989.5 kg (11000 lbs) | 4487.4 kg (9893 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 3937.2 kg (8680 lbs) | 2662.6 kg (5870 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 2744.2 kg (6050 lbs) | — |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 2971.0 kg (6550 lbs) | 3304.3 kg (7285 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 10.9 km (6.8 mph) | 11.3 km (7.0 mph) |
| Optional High Speed | 20.0 km (12.4 mph) | — |
| Pump Capacity | 90.8 LPM (24.0 GPM) | 87.1 LPM (23.0 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 229.9 Bar (3335 psi) | 230.0 Bar (3335 psi) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 55.0 L (14.5 gal) | 51.9 L (13.7 gal) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Jcb | Cat |
| Engine Model | TCAE-55 | C3.3B DIT |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Emissions | Tier 4 | Tier 4 |
| Compression Ratio | 17.2 | 17:1 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 55.2 kW (74.0 HP) | 55.4 kW (74.3 HP) |
| Displacement | 4399 cc (268 cu in.) | 3327 cc (203 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) | 359.3 N∙m (265 ft-lb) |
| Coolant Capacity | 22.0 L (5.8 gal) | 14.0 L (3.7 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 15.1 L (4.0 gal) | 11.4 L (3.0 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 103.3 L (27.3 gal) | 93.9 L (24.8 gal) |
| Cab Height | 210.2 cm (82.8 in.) | 211.3 cm (83.2 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 320.1 cm (126.0 in.) | 317.2 cm (124.9 in.) |
| Width | 155.7 cm (61.3 in.) | 193.0 cm (76.0 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 384.0 cm (151.2 in.) | 371.3 cm (146.2 in.) |
| Dump Height | 231.6 cm (91.2 in.) | 248.4 cm (97.8 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 64.3 cm (25.3 in.) | 57.4 cm (22.6 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 25.4 cm (10.0 in.) | 22.6 cm (8.9 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 42 ° | 39 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 30 ° | — |
| Departure Angle | 29 ° | 32 ° |
| Front Tire | 12-16.5 | — |
| Rear Tire | 12-16.5 | — |
| Ground Pressure | — | 33.8 kPa (4.9 psi) |
| 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.) |
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