SPECS / COMPARISON
Takeuchi TL240 vs Caterpillar 279c
A detailed comparison of the Takeuchi TL240 and the Caterpillar 279c. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Takeuchi TL24063.9 kW (86.0 HP)
Caterpillar 279c62.6 kW (84.0 HP)
Operating Weight
Takeuchi TL2404701.5 kg (10.365 lbs)
Caterpillar 279c4490.6 kg (9900 lbs)
| Specification | Takeuchi TL240 Compact Track Loaders | Caterpillar 279c Compact Track Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact track loader | Compact track loader |
| Lift Design | Radial | Radial |
| Years Made | 2008-2014 | 2009-2015 |
| Horsepower | 63.9 kW (86.0 HP) | 62.6 kW (84.0 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 952.5 kg (2100 lbs) | 1016.0 kg (2240 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1360.8 kg (3000 lbs) | 1451.5 kg (3200 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 4701.5 kg (10.365 lbs) | 4490.6 kg (9900 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 2698.9 kg (5950 lbs) | 2948.4 kg (6500 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 3356.6 kg (7400 lbs) | — |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 3367.9 kg (7425 lbs) | 3314.9 kg (7308 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 7.6 km (4.7 mph) | 8.1 km (5.0 mph) |
| Optional High Speed | 11.6 km (7.2 mph) | 13.6 km (8.5 mph) |
| Ground Pressure | 30.3 kPa (4.4 psi) | 27.2 kPa (4.0 psi) |
| Pump Capacity | 75.7 LPM (20.0 GPM) | 83.3 LPM (22.0 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 206.8 Bar (3000 psi) | 278.0 Bar (4061 psi) |
| Optional Pump Capacity | 137.4 LPM (36.3 GPM) | — |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 75.0 L (19.8 gal) | 56.8 L (15.0 gal) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 4.4 seconds | — |
| Lower Lift Arms | 2.9 seconds | — |
| Bucket Rollback | 2.1 seconds | — |
| Bucket Dump | 3.1 seconds | — |
| Engine Manufacturer | Yanmar | Cat |
| Engine Model | 4 TNV98T | C3.4 DIT |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | Indirect injection |
| Emissions | Tier 3 | Interim Tier 4 |
| Compression Ratio | 18:5 | 22:1 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 63.9 kW (86.0 HP) | 70.1 kW (94.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 3318 cc (202.5 cu in.) | 3294 cc (201 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 | 242.7 N∙m (179 ft-lb) | 200.6 N∙m (148 ft-lb) |
| Coolant Capacity | 16.5 L (4.4 gal) | 14.0 L (3.7 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 10.2 L (2.7 gal) | 9.8 L (2.6 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90.1 L (23.8 gal) | 98.4 L (26.0 gal) |
| Cab Height | 227.0 cm (89.4 in.) | 211.7 cm (83.3 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 312.0 cm (122.8 in.) | 312.8 cm (123.2 in.) |
| Width | 177.0 cm (69.7 in.) | 198.1 cm (78.0 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 374.0 cm (147.2 in.) | 367.9 cm (144.8 in.) |
| Dump Height | 240.5 cm (94.7 in.) | 242.7 cm (95.6 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 87.5 cm (34.4 in.) | 59.4 cm (23.4 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 32.5 cm (12.8 in.) | 23.1 cm (9.1 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 41 ° | 44 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 31 ° | — |
| Departure Angle | 30 ° | 40 ° |
| Track Width | 45.0 cm (17.7 in.) | — |
| Track Length | 298.0 cm (117.3 in.) | 296.0 cm (116.5 in.) |
| Ground Contact Length | 149.5 cm (58.9 in.) | 176.8 cm (69.6 in.) |
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