279C Compact Track Loader

Overview & Specifications

Engine

Engine Model

Cat® C3.4T

Cat® C3.4T

Net Power

82 hp

61 kW

Gross Power SAE J1995

84 hp

63 kW

Net Power SAE 1349

82 hp

61 kW

Displacement

201 in3

3.3 L

Bore

3.4 in

94 mm

Stroke

4.7 in

120 mm

Weights

Operating Weight

9892 lb

4487 kg

Operating Specifications

Rated Operating Capacities: 50% Tipping Load

3200 lb

1451 kg

Rated Operating Capacities: 35% Tipping Load

2240 lb

1016 kg

Ground Contact Area

2504 in2

1.62 m2

Ground Pressure

4 psi

27.2 kPa

Tipping Load

6483 lb

2941 kg

Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder

7308 lb

3315 kg

Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight

3465 lb

1572 kg

Dimensions

Length of Track on Ground

69.6 in

1767 mm

Overall Length of Track

89.4 in

2270 mm

Length w/Bucket on Ground

144.8 in

3679 mm

Length w/o Bucket

116.5 in

2960 mm

Height to Top of Cab

83.3 in

2117 mm

Vehicle Width

78 in

1981 mm

Max. Overall Height

157.7 in

4005 mm

Bucket Pin Height at Max. Lift

123.2 in

3128 mm

Bucket Pin Height at Carry Pos.

7.7 in

195 mm

Reach at Max. Lift/Dump

23.4 in

594 mm

Clearance at Max. Lift/Dump

95.6 in

2427 mm

Ground Clearance

9.1 in

231 mm

Departure Angle

44°

44°

Maximum Dump Angle

40°

40°

Turn Radius from Ctr - Rear

64.6 in

1640 mm

Turn Radius from Ctr - Coupler

57.9 in

1471 mm

Turn Radius from Ctr - Bucket

91.1 in

2314 mm

Max. Reach w/Arms Parallel

54.6 in

1387 mm

Rack Back Angle at Max Height

85°

85°

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow

Standard

Standard

Loader Hydraulic Pressure

3335 psi

23000 kPa

Loader Hydraulic Flow

22 gal/min

84 L/min

Hydraulic Power

42.8 hp

31.9 kW

Hydraulic Flow

High Flow XPS

High Flow XPS

Max. Loader Hydraulic Pressure

4061 psi

28000 kPa

Max. Loader Hydraulic Flow

33 gal/min

125 L/min

Cab

ROPS

SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994

SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994

FOPS

SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I

SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I

FOPS Level II

SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II

SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward

5 mph

8.1 km/h

Travel Speed Reverse

5 mph

8.1 km/h

Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed

8.5 mph

13.6 km/h

Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed

8.5 mph

13.6 km/h

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System

3.7 gal

14 L

Engine Crankcase

2.6 gal

10 L

Fuel Tank

26 gal

98 L

Hydraulic System

15 gal

57 L

Hydraulic Tank

11 gal

42 L