Ranger 979 Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Ranger ➔
Model: 979 ➔

General Specifications

Bucket

Bucket Capacity - heaped	6 cu yd (4 cu m)
Bucket Width	11 ft (3 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	11 ft (3 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Height - Top of Cab	12 ft (4 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	30 ft (9 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	4 ft (1 m)
Wheelbase	11 ft (3 m)
Width Over Tires	10 ft (3 m)

Engine

Displacement	659 cu in (10,801 cu cm)
Engine Model	M11-C290
Net Power	290 hp (216 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2100 rpm

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight	50,706 lbs (23,000 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	15,432 lbs (7,000 kg)
Tire Size	26.5-25-24
Turning Radius	23 ft (7 m)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	22 mph (36 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	14 mph (23 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Electrohydraulic

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