Caterpillar recently unveiled three new additions to its line of rubber-track loaders - 279C, 289C and 299C. These loaders feature a newly engineered suspension-type undercarriage, designed and built by Caterpillar, with the chassis of their multi terrain loader counterparts, the 277C, 287C and 297C. Joining the construction equipment podcast to discuss the new rubber-track loaders and where they fit into the product line are Pierre Verdon Industry Manager North America - skid steer loaders, multi-trerrian loaders and compact track loaders and Todd Lynnes, Product Marketing Manger - skid steer loaders, multi-train loaders and compact track loaders.
Basic Specifications for 279C, 289C and 299C Compact Track Loaders
 |
279C |
289C |
299C |
Rated op. capacity (50% tipping load) |
3,200 lb (1415 kg) |
3,850lb (1746 kg) |
4,150 lb (1882 kg) |
Operating weight |
9,892 lb (4487 kg) |
10,365 lb (4702 kg) |
10,730 lb (4867 kg) |
Engine model |
Cat C3.4T |
Cat C3.4T |
Cat C3.4T |
Net engine power |
82 hp (61 kW) |
82 hp (61 kW) |
90 hp (67 kW) |
Hydraulic power:
|
 22 gpm (84 L/min) 33 gpm (125 L/min) |
 22 gpm (84 L/min) 33 gpm (125 L/min) |
 22 gpm (84 L/min) 33 gpm (125 L/min) |
Linkage type |
Radial |
Vertical |
Vertical |
Bucket pin height at max. lift |
123 in. (3128 mm) |
127 in. (3239 mm) |
129 in. (3286 mm) |
Travel speed:   One speed   Two speed option |
 5.0 mph (8.1 kph) 8.5 mph (13.6 kph) |
 5.0 mph (8.1 kph) 8.5 mph (13.6 kph) |
 5.0 mph (8.1 kph) 8.5 mph (13.6 kph) |
Machine width |
78 in. (1981 mm) |
78 in. (1981 mm) |
78 in. (1981 mm) |
Ground pressure |
4.0 psi (27.2 kPa) |
4.1 psi (28.5 kPa) |
4.3 psi (29.6 kPa) |
