Caterpillar 279C Series 2

Fully suspended, steel embedded rubber track undercarriage provides a smooth ride, better load retention and greater productivity. Spacious, sealed and pressurized cab, low ground pressure, highly durable components and excellent drawbar performance help you get more done and increase your bottom line.

Caterpillar 279C Series 2
 


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Specifications for the Caterpillar 279C Series 2


Cab
ROPSSAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
FOPSSAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level IISAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
Dimensions
Length of Track on Ground64 in
Overall Length of Track83.8 in
Length w/Bucket on Ground144.8 in
Length w/o Bucket116.5 in
Height to Top of Cab83.3 in
Vehicle Width78 in
Max. Overall Height157.7 in
Bucket Pin Height at Max. Lift123.2 in
Bucket Pin Height at Carry Pos.7.7 in
Reach at Max. Lift/Dump23.4 in
Clearance at Max. Lift/Dump95.6 in
Ground Clearance9.1 in
Departure Angle44°
Maximum Dump Angle40°
Turn Radius from Ctr - Rear69.4 in
Turn Radius from Ctr - Coupler57.4 in
Turn Radius from Ctr - Bucket88.1 in
Max. Reach w/Arms Parallel54.6 in
Rack Back Angle at Max Height85°
Engine
Engine ModelCat® C3.4T
Net Power73 hp
Gross Power SAE J199574 hp
Net Power SAE 134973 hp
Displacement201 in3
Bore3.4 in
Stroke4.7 in
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic FlowStandard
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow22 gal/min
Hydraulic Power42.8 hp
Hydraulic FlowHigh Flow XPS
Max. Loader Hydraulic Pressure4061 psi
Max. Loader Hydraulic Flow33 gal/min
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacities: 50% Tipping Load3050 lb
Rated Operating Capacities: 35% Tipping Load2135 lb
Ground Contact Area2303 in2
Ground Pressure4.3 psi
Tipping Load6100 lb
Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder7308 lb
Power Train
Travel Speed Forward5 mph
Travel Speed Reverse5 mph
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed8.5 mph
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed8.5 mph
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System3.7 gal
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal
Fuel Tank26 gal
Hydraulic System15 gal
Hydraulic Tank11 gal
Weights
Operating Weight9865 lb



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