2015-2023 RANGER 979 WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Ranger 979 is a robust wheel loader designed for heavy-duty applications, featuring a heaped bucket capacity of 5.5 cubic yards (4 m³) and a bucket width of 10.5 feet (3 m). It offers a maximum dump clearance of 10.8 feet (3 m) at full raise and a reach of 4.2 feet (1 m). The loader measures 29.5 feet (9 m) in length with the bucket on the ground, stands 11.7 feet (3 m) tall to the top of the cab, and has a ground clearance of 1.7 feet (0.5 m). Its wheelbase spans 11.4 feet (3 m), with an overall width over tires of 9.9 feet (3 m). Powered by an M11-C290 engine, it delivers 289.7 horsepower (216 kW) at 2100 rpm, driven by a 6-cylinder, 659.1 cubic inch displacement motor. The operating weight is approximately 50,706 lbs (23,000 kg), with a static tipping weight of 15,432 lbs (7,000 kg). It rides on large 26.5-25-24 tires and boasts a turning radius of 23.3 feet (7 m). The transmission is an electrohydraulic type with four forward and three reverse gears, enabling a maximum forward speed of 22.4 mph (35 kph) and a reverse speed of 14.3 mph (23 kph). This combination of power, capacity, and maneuverability makes the Ranger 979 suited for demanding loading and material handling tasks in construction, mining, and industrial operations.