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Compact Track Loaders 279D3

Cat® Compact Track Loaders feature a steel embedded track and steel undercarriage components for maximum life in applications where maintenance, operator technique and underfoot conditions may not be ideally suited for a Multi Terrain Loader or Skid Steer Loader.
Compact Track Loaders

Compact Track Loaders 279D3

Cat® Compact Track Loaders feature a steel embedded track and steel undercarriage components for maximum life in applications where maintenance, operator technique and underfoot conditions may not be ideally suited for a Multi Terrain Loader or Skid Steer Loader.
Units: USMetric
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.0 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes.
Units: USMetric
ROPS ISO 3471:2008
FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Units: USMetric
Length - Track on Ground 64.2 in 1630 mm
Overall Length - Track 83.8 in 2129 mm
Height - Top of Cab 83.2 in 2113 mm
Ground Clearance 8.9 in 226 mm
Departure Angle 32°
Maximum Dump Angle 39°
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 7.8 in 198 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear 70.7 in 1796 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler 55.5 in 1410 mm
Maximum Overall Height 159.5 in 4051 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground 54 in 1373 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket 88.8 in 2256 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 124.9 in 3173 mm
Length - With Bucket on Ground 146.2 in 3714 mm
Length - Without Bucket 117.9 in 2995 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump 22.6 in 575 mm
Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 2036 mm (80 in) low profile bucket, 450 mm (17.7 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 97.8 in 2485 mm
Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks) 78 in 1981 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height 84°
Units: USMetric
Gross Power - SAE J1995 74.3 HP 55.4 kW
Net Power - SAE 1349 72.9 HP 54.4 kW
Displacement 203 in³ 3.3 cm³
Bore 3.7 in 94 mm
Stroke 4.7 in 120 mm
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 195 ft·lbf 265 N·m
Net Power 72.9 HP 54.4 kW
Note Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, muffler/aftertreatment and cooling fan.
Gross Power 74.3 HP 55.4 kW
Engine Model Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Net Power - ISO 9249 73.7 HP 54.9 kW
Units: USMetric
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi 23000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 32 gal/min 121 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow 23 psi 86 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 44 HP 33 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061 HP 28000 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 76 HP 57 kPa
Units: USMetric
Note (2) **The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.
Outside Cab*** 103 dB(A) 103 dB(A)
Note (3) ***The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
Inside Cab** 83 dB(A) 83 dB(A)
Note (1) Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Units: USMetric
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load 2220 lb 1010 kg
Tipping Load 6345 lb 2885 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 7285 lb 3304 kg
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load 3170 lb 1445 kg
Ground Contact Area - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track 2272 in² 1.47 m²
Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 2036 mm (80 in) low profile bucket, 450 mm (17.7 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 3390 lb 1540 kg
Ground Pressure - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track 4.4 psi 30.4 kPa
Units: USMetric
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed 8.3 mile/h 13.3 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed 4.5 mile/h 7.2 km/h
Units: USMetric
Hydraulic System 13.7 gal (US) 52 l
Hydraulic Tank 10.3 gal (US) 39 l
Fuel Tank 27.7 gal (US) 105 l
Engine Crankcase 3 gal (US) 11 l
Cooling System 3.7 gal (US) 14 l
Units: USMetric
Operating Weight 10095 lb 4579 kg
Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 2036 mm (80 in) low profile bucket, 450 mm (17.7 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
ELECTRICAL
12 volt Electrical System
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
Advanced Display with Rearview Camera: Full Color, 127 mm (5 in) LCD screen; Advanced Multi-operator Security System; On-screen Adjustments for Implement Response, Hystat Response, and Creep Control
POWER TRAIN
Cat C3.3B, Turbo Diesel Engine, Meeting Tier 4 Final and Stage V Emission Standards
OTHER
Engine Enclosure, Lockable
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Hydraulics, Standard or High Flow XPS

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