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FeatureJCB 225tCompact track loaderCaterpillar 279cCompact track loader
TypeCompact track loaderCompact track loader
Lift DesignRadialRadial
Years Made2013-20172009-2015
Horsepower55.2 kW62.6 kW
Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping)1020.6 kg1016.0 kg
Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping)1451.5 kg1451.5 kg
Operating Weight4634.3 kg4490.6 kg
Tipping Load2915.1 kg2948.4 kg
Lift Breakout Force2669.4 kg—
Tilt Breakout Force2585.2 kg3314.9 kg
Maximum Travel Speed9.2 km8.1 km
Optional High Speed12.6 km13.6 km
Ground Pressure30.1 kPa27.2 kPa
Pump Capacity36.0 LPM83.3 LPM
Relief Valve Pressure229.9 Bar278.0 Bar
Hydraulic Tank Capacity60.0 L56.8 L
Engine ManufacturerJcbCat
Engine ModelTCAE-55C3.4 DIT
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
No of Cylinders44
Rated Speed2400 RPM2500 RPM
Torque Speed1200 RPM1600 RPM
Combustion ChamberDirect injectionIndirect injection
EmissionsTier 4Interim Tier 4
Compression Ratio17.222:1
Firing Order1-3-4-21-3-4-2
Gross Power55.2 kW70.1 kW
Displacement4399 cc3294 cc
Bore10.3 cm9.4 cm
Stroke13.2 cm12.0 cm
Peak Torque400.0 N∙m200.6 N∙m
Coolant Capacity15.5 L14.0 L
Engine Oil Capacity14.0 L9.8 L
Fuel Tank Capacity103 L98.4 L
Cab Height208.0 cm211.7 cm
Bucket Hinge Pin Height318.0 cm312.8 cm
Width185.0 cm198.1 cm
Length with Bucket369.0 cm367.9 cm
Dump Height242.0 cm242.7 cm
Dump Reach96.0 cm59.4 cm
Ground Clearance24.8 cm23.1 cm
Dump Angle42 °44 °
Rollback Angle30 °—
Departure Angle29 °40 °
Track Width32.0 cm—
Track Length273.0 cm296.0 cm
Ground Contact Length210.0 cm176.8 cm
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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