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272D3 Skid Steer Loader
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272D3
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Engine Expand Collapse
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
98 hp 73 kW
51 hp 38 kW
61 hp 45.5 kW
Net Power - SAE 1349
95 hp 71 kW
Displacement
232 in³ 3.8 l
134 in³ 2.2 l
134 in³ 2.2 l
Stroke
4.7 in 120 mm
3.9 in 100 mm
3.9 in 100 mm
Bore
3.9 in 100 mm
3.3 in 84 mm
3.3 in 84 mm
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995
246 ft·lbf 334 N·m
Engine Model
Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo)
Cat C2.2
Cat® C2.2 T
Net Power - ISO 9249
96 hp 71 kW
Net Flywheel Power
95 hp 71 kW
Rated Operating Capacity
3450 lb 1570 kg
1400 lb 635 kg
1500 lb 680 kg
Tipping Load
6900 lb 3135 kg
2800 lb 1270 kg
3000 lb 1360 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
7443 lb 3376 kg
4083 lb 1852 kg
4083 lb 1852 kg
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder
6074 lb 2755 kg
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
3690 lb 1675 kg
1500 lb 680 kg
1600 lb 726 kg
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, heater, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, standard flow hydraulics, 850 CCA battery, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, OROPS, 1524 mm (60 in) dirt bucket, Cat 10×16.5 tires, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, 1 speed, OROPS, dirt bucket, tires, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Operating Weight
9133 lb 4143 kg
5690 lb 2581 kg
5822 lb 2641 kg
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, heater, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, standard flow hydraulics, 850 CCA battery, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, OROPS, 1524 mm (60 in) dirt bucket, Cat 10×16.5 tires, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, 1 speed, OROPS, dirt bucket, tires, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Wheel Base
54.6 in 1386 mm
39 in 986 mm
39 ft 986 mm
Height - Top of Cab
82.4 in 2094 mm
77 in 1950 mm
77 in 1950 mm
Vehicle Width over Tires
72 in 1829 mm
60 in 1525 mm
60 in 1525 mm
Ground Clearance
8.9 in 226 mm
8 in 195 mm
8 ft 195 mm
Departure Angle
27°
26°
26°
Maximum Dump Angle
51°
40°
40°
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
14.7 in 374 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
127.1 in 3229 mm
112 in 2854 mm
112 in 2854 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
74.7 in 1899 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
30.3 in 769 mm
20 in 505 mm
20 in 505 mm
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle
46.2 in 1175 mm
38 in 967 mm
38 in 967 mm
Length - Without Bucket
127.6 in 3242 mm
99 in 2519 mm
99 in 2519 mm
Maximum Overall Height
160.1 in 4067 mm
146 in 3709 mm
146 in 3709 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
58.3 in 1482 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
50.5 in 1282 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
96 in 2438 mm
85.4 in 2169 mm
85.4 in 2169 mm
Length - With Bucket on Ground
155.7 in 3954 mm
127 in 3233 mm
127 in 3233 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
7.8 in 198 mm
8 in 200 mm
8 in 200 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked)
89.8 in 2280 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
84°
81°
81°
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, heater, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, standard flow hydraulics, 850 CCA battery, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, OROPS, 1524 mm (60 in) dirt bucket, Cat 10×16.5 tires, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, 1 speed, OROPS, dirt bucket, tires, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Roll Back Angle
28°
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
23 gpm 86 L/min
16 gpm 61 L/min
16 gpm 61 L/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
76 hp 57 kW
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
44 hp 33 kW
31.1 hp 23.2 kW
31.1 hp 23.2 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
32 gpm 121 L/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3335 psi 23000 kPa
3335 psi 23000 kPa
3335 psi 23000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
4061 psi 28000 kPa
ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
ISO 3471:2008
FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level I
SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
6.6 mile/h 10.6 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option
9.4 mile/h 15.1 km/h
Cooling System
4.1 gal (US) 16 l
2.6 gal (US) 10 l
2.6 gal (US) 10 l
Engine Crankcase
3.5 gal (US) 13 l
2.6 gal (US) 10 l
2.6 gal (US) 10 l
Fuel Tank
31.7 gal (US) 120 l
15.4 gal (US) 58 l
15.4 gal (US) 58 l
Hydraulic System
14.5 gal (US) 55 l
14.5 gal (US) 55 l
14.5 gal (US) 55 l
Hydraulic Tank
10.3 gal (US) 39 l
9.2 gal (US) 35 l
9.2 gal (US) 35 l
Chain Box - Each Side
2.7 gal (US) 10.2 l
1.6 gal (US) 6 l
1.6 gal (US) 6 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
5 gal (US) 19 l
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes.
Outside Cab**
102 dB(A)
Note (2)
*The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.
Note (1)
Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Inside Cab*
83 dB(A)
Note (3)
**The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.