Product Description
Track Width
- Fits all Caterpillar 279C2 undercarriages
- SKU: B450x86x56Q-CR279C2
Q-Tread Tread — Is It Right for Your Work?
| Pattern | Best Used For |
|---|---|
| Bar | Flat terrain · large ground contact · stability on firm surfaces |
| Block | General purpose · hardpack · dirt · long pavement runs |
| C-Lug | Mixed terrain · grading · site work · on/off road · concrete & dirt |
| Q-Tread ✔ | Multi-directional traction · good all-around performance |
| Split Bar | Bidirectional traction · shock absorption · smooth ride on varied ground |
| Turf | Lawns · landscaping · minimal ground disturbance |
| Z-Lug | Steep grades · snow · ice · maximum traction applications |
The Q-Tread pattern provides multi-directional traction — gripping equally well during turns, side-slopes, and straight-line travel. For operators working on varied terrain where the machine is constantly changing direction, the Q-Tread delivers consistent grip without aggressive wear. See all available patterns at the bottom of this page.
Know Your Machine: Caterpillar 279C2 Undercarriage Facts
The 279C2 is a radial-lift Caterpillar compact track loader with a 3,050 lb rated operating capacity and 2 available track widths — 400mm (15.7") and 450mm (17.7"). At approximately 9,865 lbs operating weight, it delivers strong pushing and lifting performance for landscaping, site prep, grading, and utility work.
What's Inside the Track
| Component | Specification | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Cores | Drop-forged steel embeds · pitch-spaced | Maintain track shape · resist deformation under load · engage sprocket cleanly |
| Steel Cords | Acid-washed · continuous cord layer | Carry tensile load · prevent stretching · hold pitch dimension over time |
| Rubber Compound | Wear-resistant · premium bonding agent | Protects cords from moisture · bonds all layers · absorbs impact on hard surfaces |
| Q-Tread Tread | Multi-directional tread design | Consistent grip in turns and side-slopes. Good all-around wear characteristics. |
| Lug Height | ~1" nominal new depth | Replace when worn below ⅓ remaining — traction loss accelerates past that point |
Track Dimensions
| Size | Width | Pitch | Links | SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450mm Width (450×86×56) | 450mm (17.7") | 86mm | 56 | B450x86x56Q-CR279C2 |
Complete Your 279C2 Undercarriage
Replacing tracks? Consider replacing your sprockets at the same time — worn sprockets destroy new tracks. All parts below are confirmed to fit the Caterpillar 279C2.
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