4938 E 11th Ave
Hialeah, Florida 33013
We're at your service
Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Online store always open
Hialeah, Florida 33013
We're at your service
Online store always open
The Cat 279D is a compact track loader with an operating weight of 9,893 lb, a rated operating capacity of 2,055 lb (35% tipping load) and a 74.3 HP Cat C3.3B DIT turbo engine. At IronPower Industries, a used Cat 279D sold for $36,500, and one unit is currently in stock at $35,800 (2015–2019, about 1,800–2,000 hours).
31870
$35,800
1987
2019
| Engine | Cat C3.3B DIT turbo |
|---|---|
| Gross / net power | 74.3 HP / 72.9 HP |
| Operating weight | 9,893 lb |
| Rated operating capacity | 2,055 lb (35%) · 2,935 lb (50%) |
| Tipping load | 5,870 lb |
| Breakout force (tilt) | 7,285 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 23 gpm standard · 32 gpm High Flow XPS |
| Hydraulic pressure | 3,335 psi standard · 4,061 psi High Flow XPS |
| Travel speed | 4.5 mph (1-speed) · 7 mph (2-speed) |
| Length with bucket | 146.2 in |
| Width | 76 in (400 mm tracks) · 78 in (450 mm tracks) |
| Height to top of cab | 83.2 in |
| Ground pressure | 4.9 psi (400 mm) · 4.4 psi (450 mm) |
| Fuel tank | 24.8 gal |
Source: manufacturer specifications. Base-model figures; actual specs vary by configuration.
At IronPower Industries, a used Cat 279D sold for $36,500, and one unit is currently in stock at $35,800 (2015–2019, about 1,800–2,000 hours). Price depends mainly on year, hours, cab type, high flow and undercarriage condition. Every unit is inspected at our yard in Hialeah, FL, and can be financed and shipped nationwide.
The Cat 279D has an operating weight of 9,893 lb. Use a truck and trailer rated for that weight plus the trailer and attachments.
The rated operating capacity is 2,055 lb at 35% of tipping load, or 2,935 lb at 50%. Tipping load is 5,870 lb.
The Cat 279D has a 74.3 HP Cat C3.3B DIT turbo engine.
Both use the 74.3 HP Cat C3.3B engine. The newer 279D3 is heavier (10,095 lb vs 9,893 lb) and rated higher: 2,220 lb at 35% versus 2,055 lb on the 279D.
For a well-maintained loader, 1,500 to 2,500 hours is mid-life. Check undercarriage and track wear, hydraulic leaks and service records.
Yes. IronPower Industries ships loaders nationwide from Hialeah, Florida, and offers financing on approved credit.
Compare similar models: Cat 279D3 · Cat 259D · Cat 289D · Cat 299D2. Browse all skid steer & compact track loaders or all Caterpillar equipment. Choosing controls? Read our guide to skid steer controls.
