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272D3 Skid Steer Loader

The Cat® 272D3 Skid Steer Loader, with its long wheel base and vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its stability and lifting performance provides excellent material handling.

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    Product Specs

    Engine

    Gross Power - SAE J1995 98 HP
    Net Power - SAE 1349 95 HP
    Displacement 232 in³
    Stroke 4.7 in
    Bore 3.9 in
    Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 246 ft·lbf
    Engine Model Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo)
    Net Power - ISO 9249 96 HP
    Net Flywheel Power 95 HP

    Operating Specifications

    Rated Operating Capacity 3450 lb
    Tipping Load 6900 lb
    Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 7443 lb
    Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder 6074 lb
    Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 3690 lb
    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).

    Weights

    Operating Weight 9133 lb
    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).

    Dimensions

    Wheel Base 54.6 in
    Height - Top of Cab 82.4 in
    Vehicle Width over Tires 72 in
    Ground Clearance 8.9 in
    Departure Angle 27°
    Maximum Dump Angle 51°
    Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift 14.7 in
    Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 127.1 in
    Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear 74.7 in
    Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump 30.3 in
    Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle 46.2 in
    Length - Without Bucket 127.6 in
    Maximum Overall Height 160.1 in
    Turning Radius from Center - Coupler 58.3 in
    Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground 50.5 in
    Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 96 in
    Length - With Bucket on Ground 155.7 in
    Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 7.8 in
    Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked) 89.8 in
    Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height 84°
    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).
    Roll Back Angle 28°

    Hydraulic System

    Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow 23 gal/min
    Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 76 HP
    Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 44 HP
    Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 32 gal/min
    Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi
    Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061 psi

    Cab

    ROPS ISO 3471:2008
    FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I

    Power Train

    Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed 6.6 mile/h
    Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option 9.4 mile/h

    Service Refill Capacities

    Cooling System 4.1 gal (US)
    Engine Crankcase 3.5 gal (US)
    Fuel Tank 31.7 gal (US)
    Hydraulic System 14.5 gal (US)
    Hydraulic Tank 10.3 gal (US)
    Chain Box - Each Side 2.7 gal (US)
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 5 gal (US)

    Air Conditioning System (if equipped)

    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.

    Noise Level

    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.