Milton CAT 289C User Manual

279C Series 2
289C Series 2

Compact Track Loaders

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C3.4 DIT Diesel Engine

Cat

Net Power (SAE J1349)

Weights

Operating Weight

Operating Specifications

Rated Operating Capacity at 50% Tipping Load

279C Series 2 289C Series 2

54 kW (73 hp) 54 kW (73 hp)

4475 kg (9,865 lb) 4687 kg (10,332 lb)

1383 kg (3,050 lb) 1656 kg (3,650 lb)

Features

Sealed and Pressurized Cab

Sealed and pressurized cab option provides
a cleaner and quieter operating environment.

Seat Mounted Adjustable Controls

Ergonomic seat mounted adjustable controls
and available air ride seat can be adjusted
to meet your personal preference.

Suspended Undercarriage

Suspended undercarriage features low
ground pressure so you can work on sensitive
surfaces and in soft underfoot conditions.

High Performance Power Train

Increased horsepower and higher torque
deliver outstanding performance.

High Flow XPS Hydraulic System

High fl ow XPS hydraulic system available
on all models for applications demanding
maximum hydraulic work tool performance.

More Work Tools

The broad range of performance matched
Cat Work Tools make the Cat Compact Track
Loader the most versatile machine on the
job site.

Contents

Operator Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Undercarriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Power Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Lift Linkages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Work Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Serviceability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Customer Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Standard Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Cat® Compact Track Loaders lead the industry in operator
comfort, performance and versatility. Inside the spacious
operator station, feel the superior comfort of a sealed
and pressurized cab. Adjustable seat mounted controls
and an available air ride seat keep you comfortable
throughout the work day. Low ground pressures, increased
rated operating capacities, higher horsepower and
excellent drawbar performance help you get more
done and increase your bottom line.

Operator Station

Superior comfort to keep you productive throughout the work day.

Superior Comfort

Comfort and ease of operation have been designed into every
aspect of the operator station. The wide, spacious interior and
uncluttered floor provide a comfortable work environment with
excellent head, shoulder and leg room to keep productivity high
and help reduce fatigue.

Sealed and Pressurized Cab

Operators spend long hours in the machine. The new optional
sealed and pressurized cab keeps dust out and clean air in for
greater operator comfort. Reduced sound levels within the cab
also help reduce fatigue.

Seat Mounted Joystick Controls

Ergonomic, seat mounted joystick controls enable a wide range
of comfortable operating positions for operators of any size.
The seat and controls are independently adjustable to meet the
specific needs of the operator.

Advanced Machine Information and Control System

The optional Advanced Machine Information and Control System
(AMICS) provides easy to read analog gauges for hydraulic oil
and engine coolant temperature. The electronic display provides
additional operating information such as engine speed, job clock
and diagnostic service codes. This display also provides the user
interface for the optional AccuGrade™ Grade Control System.
The Selectable Work Speed Control, Selectable Implement Control
and Selectable Hystat Response Control modes allow the
operator to “dial in” his machine to maximize production.

Additional Features for Maximum Comfort

• Air ride seat available for an unparalleled level of comfort
in a compact track loader.

• Easy to read instrument panels.

• Optional air conditioner and heater for greater comfort in
extreme conditions.

• Optional Selectable Pattern Control which allows the operator
to select the control pattern they are most familiar with for
greater productivity.

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Hydraulics

Exceptional lift, breakout and power to meet your needs.

High Performance Hydraulic System

Maximum power and reliability are built into the Cat Compact Track Loader hydraulic
system. In addition to providing power to the tracks, this system also powers the
loader lift and tilt functions, powers the auxiliary circuit to drive work tools and
drives the engine cooling fan. The hydraulic system features increased lift and
tilt breakout forces allowing you to move more material and get more done.
The continuous demand fan provides improved fuel efficiency, increased horsepower,
reduced sound levels and improved cold weather performance. Cat ToughGuard™
hoses increase reliability and durability. High capacity hydraulic tank and side-by­side cooling package keep components cool for maximum durability.

High Flow XPS

High flow XPS hydraulic system is available on all models for greater machine
versatility. Maximum performance can be maintained regardless of the work
tool speed or conditions with this load sensing, pressure compensating system.
Cat cooling systems are sized to allow the operator to continuously power high
flow work tools in conditions that cause competitive machines to overheat.

Selectable Implement Control

The Selectable Implement Control option with three levels of control gives the
operator the ability to adjust the responsiveness and speed of the lift and tilt
functions for more precise implement control.

Standard Two Speed

Two speed, offered as standard equipment, increases top speed up to 13.6 km/h
(8.5 mph) allowing you to finish jobs faster.

Steel Embedded Rubber Track
Undercarriage

Industry-first suspended undercarriage for versatility, durability, comfort.

Caterpillar introduces the industry’s first fully suspended undercarriage for a
Compact Track Loader. The heavy-duty torsion axles suspend the CTL undercarriage
and can move independently relative to the machine and each other. These axles
absorb most of the shock to the undercarriage, machine and operator, especially
over rough terrain. This means smooth travel, even at high speeds, as well as
better load retention and greater productivity. The tread design ensures a smooth
ride and a great combination of traction and flotation. The C Series 2 CTL offers
ground pressures ranging from 29.5 kPa (4.3 psi) to 30.9 kPa (4.5 psi).

The CTL undercarriage system features highly durable and easily maintained
components. Steel imbeds provide a rigid support for the entire width of the track
and provide excellent durability in a wide variety of applications. Continuously
wound cables hold these imbeds in place and provide tensile strength, ensuring the track does not stretch. Following the same
philosophy as Cat Track-Type Tractors, the elevated external positive drive system keeps drive components away from ground debris.
Planetary final drive motors improve torque and drawbar performance, delivering more power to the ground. Steel rollers with metal
face seals provide maximum protection for wheel bearings resulting in long-term durability and reliability in even the toughest
conditions. The simple recoil grease tensioning system allows quick track tension adjustment.

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