- Width Over Tracks: 6.5 ft / 1981 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 6.95 ft / 2117 mm
- Ground Clearance: 9.1 in / 231.14 mm
- Clearance At Max Lift And Dump: 7.97 ft / 2427 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 279C
The Caterpillar 279C is a multi terrain loader of about 4.5 t; its C3.4 DIT engine is rated at 82 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight9892 lb4487 kg
03Selected published values84
Multi-terrain loaders are commonly used for loading and attachment work where low ground pressure and tracked mobility are useful. Published rows for Caterpillar 279C include published bucket capacity of 0.6 yd3 / 0.4 m3, published breakout force of 7308 lb / 3314.9 kg, published operating weight of 9892 lb / 4487 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Width Over Tracks” field (6.5 ft / 1981 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (6.95 ft / 2117 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (9.1 in / 231.14 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Width Over Tracks6.5 ft1981 mm
Height To Top Of Cab6.95 ft2117 mm
Ground Clearance9.1 in231.14 mm
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump7.97 ft2427 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump1.95 ft594 mm
Length - Track On Ground69.6 in1767.84 mm
Length - With Bucket On Ground144.81 in3677.92 mm
Length - Without Bucket116.5 in2959.1 mm
Length With Out Bucket9.72 ft2960 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift10.27 ft0.27 m
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump95.6 in2428.24 mm
Departure Angle44 degrees44 degrees
Height - Top Of Cab6.95 in0.18 m
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket91.11 in2314 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear64.57 in1640 mm
Vehicle Width78 in1981.2 mm
Length With Bucket12.08 ft3679 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position7.7 in195.58 mm
Maximum Dump Angle40 degrees40 degrees
Maximum Overall Height157.7 in4005.58 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel54.6 in1386.84 mm
Overall Length - Track89.4 in2270.77 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height85 degrees85 degrees
Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump23.4 in594.36 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket91.1 in2313.94 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler57.9 in1470.66 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Rear64.6 in1640.84 mm
Undercarriage
Length Of Track On Ground5.8 ft1767 mm
Ground Contact Area2504 in21.62 m2
Ground Pressure4 psi27.58 kPa
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC3.4 DITC3.4 DIT
Gross Power84 hp62.7 kw
Net Power82 hp61.2 kw
Power Measured @2500 rpm2500 rpm
Displacement201 cu in3.3 L
Bore3.4 in86.4 mm
Stroke4.7 in119.4 mm
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
Gross Power - Sae J199584 hp62.7 kw
Net Power - Sae 134982 hp61.2 kw
Operational
Operating Weight9892 lb4487 kg
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3.7 gal14 L
Engine Oil Capacity2.7 gal10 L
Fuel Capacity25.9 gal98 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity15.1 gal57 L
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 amps90 amps
Max Speed - Low Range5.1 mph8.1 km/h
Max Speed - High Range8.5 mph13.6 km/h
Power Train
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed8.5 mph13.7 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed8.5 mph13.7 km/h
Travel Speed Forward5 mph8.1 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse5 mph8.1 km/h
Loader
Breakout Force7308 lb3314.9 kg
Operating Load3200 lb1451.5 kg
Tipping Angle6483 degrees6483 degrees
Bucket Capacity0.6 yd30.4 m3
Weights
Operating Weight9892 lb4487 kg
Hydraulic
Pump Flow22.2 gal/min84 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3335 psi22994 kPa
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow (1)StandardStandard
Hydraulic Power42.8 hp32 kw
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow33 gal/min33 gal/min
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure4061 psi4061 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3335 psi3335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow22 gal/min22 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow (2)High Flow XPSHigh Flow XPS
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load3200 lb1451.5 kg
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load2240 lb1016.1 kg
Ground Contact Area2504 in21.7 m2
Ground Pressure4 psi4 psi
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight3465 lb1571.7 kg
Tipping Load6483 lb2940.7 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder7308 lb3314.9 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System3.7 gal14.1 L
Fuel Tank26 gal98.5 L
Hydraulic Tank11 gal41.7 L
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal9.9 L
Hydraulic System15 gal56.8 L
Cab
RopsSAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
FopsSAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level ISAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level IiSAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level IISAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
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