Caterpillar 279C Skid Steer / CTL
Caterpillar 279C
Average price
$22,900
5+
sold in last year
General overview
Year
2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Country of manufacturing
United States
General specifications
Dimensions
Length
Height
Width
Weight
2,270 mm
~89.4 in
4,005 mm
~157.7 in
1,981 mm
~78 in
4,475 kg
~9,865.7 lb
Additional specifications
Engine Power
82 hp
Emission standard level
Tier 3
Displacement
3.3 L
Speeds
One-speed forward/reverse: 0-8.1 km/h; two-speed forward/reverse: 0-13.6 km/h
Fuel tank
98 L
Operating Weight
4,475 kg
Ground Pressure
27.6 kPa
Length of Track on Ground
1,767 mm
Net Power (ISO 9249)
82 hp
Manufacturer and Model
Caterpillar Cat C3.4 DIT
Alternator Rating
90
Single
8.1 km/h
2 Speed High
13.6 km/h
Hydraulic Horsepower Flow
42.8 hp
Length Without Bucket
2,960 mm
Height to Top of ROPS
2,117 mm
Height to Hinge Pin
3,128 mm
Ground Clearance
231 mm
SAE Rated Operating Capacity With Counterweight
1,572 kg
Rated Operating Capacity
1,451 kg
Dump Height
2,427 mm
Max. speed
13.6 km/h
Powertrain Type
Hydrostatic transmission, 2 speed
Cylinders
4
Track Width
457 mm
Operating weight base machine
4,487 kg
Pump flow standard
84 L/min
Rated operating capacity standard
50% tipping load
Undercarriage type
Steel-embedded rubber track undercarriage with independent torsion axle suspension
Caterpillar 279C Skid Steer / CTL Listings
$22,900
82 hp
1451 kg
Tier 3
6845 hours
Jonesville, United States
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