272D Skid Steer Loader

At a Glance

Engine Model

Cat C3.8 (turbocharged)

Net Flywheel Power

95 HP

Rated Operating Capacity

3200 lb

Gross Power

98 HP

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Overview

The Cat 272D 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.

Engine

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Engine Model	Cat C3.8 (turbocharged)
Net Flywheel Power	95HP
Gross Power	98HP
Gross Power - SAE J1995	98HP
Net Power - ISO 9249 EEC	95HP
Net Power - SAE 1349	95HP
Displacement	232in³
Stroke	4.7in
Bore	3.9in

Operating Specifications

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Rated Operating Capacity	3200lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	3450lb
Tipping Load	6400lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	7443lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	6079lb

Weights

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Operating Weight

8252lb

Dimensions

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Wheel Base	54.6in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	152.6in
Length - Without Bucket	124.3in
Height - Top of Cab	83.1in
Vehicle Width over Tires	72in
Maximum Overall Height	159.9in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	127.1in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	7.8in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	31.4in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	95.7in
Ground Clearance	8.6in
Departure Angle	27°
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle	42.8in
Maximum Dump Angle	52°
Turn Radius from Center - Rear	73.7in
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler	58.4in
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket	90.2in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel	51.1in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	83°
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	16.4in

Cab

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

Power Train

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Travel Speed Forward	6.6mile/h
Travel Speed Reverse	6.6mile/h
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option	9.4mile/h
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option	9.4mile/h

Service Refill Capacities

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Chain Box - Each Side	2.7gal (US)
Cooling System	4.1gal (US)
Engine Crankcase	3.5gal (US)
Fuel Tank	32.2gal (US)
Hydraulic System	14.5gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	10.3gal (US)

Hydraulic System

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Hydraulic Flow (2)	High Flow XPS
Hydraulic Flow (1)	Standard
Loader Hydraulic Pressure (2)	4061psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure (1)	3335psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow (2)	32gal/min
Loader Hydraulic Flow (1)	23gal/min
Hydraulic Power - Calculated (2)	76HP
Hydraulic Power - Calculated (1)	44HP

Standard Equipment:

Electrical

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12 volt Electrical System
100 ampere Alternator
Ignition Key Start/Stop Switch
Lights: Gauge Backlighting, Two Rear Tail Lights, Two Adjustable Front and Rear Halogen Lights, Dome Light
Backup Alarm
Heavy Duty Battery, 880 CCA

Operator Environment

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Gauges: Fuel Level, Hour Meter
Operator Warning System Indicators: Air Filter Restriction, Alternator Output, Armrest Raised/Operator Out of Seat, Engine Coolant Temperature, Engine Oil Pressure, Glow Plug Activation, Hydraulic Filter Restriction, Hydraulic Oil Temperature, Parking Brake Engaged, Engine Emission System
Adjustable Vinyl Seat
Fold In Ergonomic Contoured Armrest
Control Interlock System, when operator leaves seat or armrest raised: Hydraulic System Disables, Hydrostatic Transmission Disables, Parking Brake Engages
ROPS Cab, Open, Tilt Up
FOPS, Level 1
Top and Rear Windows
Floor Mat
Interior Rear View Mirror
12 volt Electric Socket
Horn
Hand (Dial) Throttle, Electronic
Adjustable Joystick Controls
Anti-theft Security System with 6-button Keypad
Storage Compartment with Netting

Power Train

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Cat C3.8, Turbo Diesel Engine, Meeting U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim (EU Stage IIIB) Emission Standards
Air Cleaner, Dual Element, Radial Seal
SOS Sampling Valve, Hydraulic Oil
Filters, Cartridge-type, Hydraulic
Filters, Cartridge-type, Fuel and Water Separator
Radiator/Hydraulic Oil Cooler (side-by-side)
Spring Applied, Hydraulically Released Parking Brakes
Hydrostatic Transmission
Four Wheel Chain Drive

Other

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Engine Enclosure, Lockable
Extended Life Antifreeze, -37° C (-34° F)
Machine Tie Down Points (6)
Support, Lift Arm
Hydraulic Oil Level Sight Gauge
Radiator Coolant Level Sight Gauge
Radiator, Expansion Bottle
Cat ToughGuard^™ Hose
Auxiliary, Hydraulics, Continuous Flow
Heavy Duty, Flat Faced Quick Disconnects with Integrated Pressure Release
Split D-Ring to Route Work Tool Hoses Along Side of Left Lift Arm
Electrical Outlet, Beacon
Belly Pan Cleanout
Variable Speed Demand Fan

Mandatory Equipment

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Hydraulics, Standard or High Flow XPS
Quick Coupler, Mechanical or Electric
Seat Belt, 50 mm (2 in) or 75 mm (3)
Power Train: One Speed, Two Speed or Two Speed with Ride Control
Comfort Package (must select one of the following):
Tires, 12 x 16.5 or 14 x 17.5
Open ROPS (C0): Static Seat (No Foot Throttle, Headliner, Heater or Door)
Open ROPS (C1): Foot Throttle, Headliner, Cup Holder, and choice of Seat (Mechanical Suspension or High Back, Heated, Air Ride Seat) (No Heater or Door)
Enclosed ROPS with Heater (C2): Foot Throttle, Headliner, Heater and Defroster, Side Windows, Cup Holder, Radio Ready, choice of Seat (Mechanical Suspension or High Back, Heated, Air Ride Seat) and Door (Glass or Polycarbonate)
Enclosed ROPS with A/C (C3): C2 plus Air Conditioner
Performance Package (must select one of the following):
Performance Package H1: Standard Flow Hydraulics (No Self Level)
Performance Package H2: Standard Flow, Dual Direction Electronic Self Level (Raise and Lower), Electronic Snubbing (Raise and Lower)
Performance Package H3: High Flow XPS, Dual Direction Electronic Self Level (Raise and Lower), Electronic Snubbing (Raise and Lower)

Featured Equipment

272D Skid Steer Loader

272D Skid Steer Loader

At a Glance

Overview

Engine

Operating Specifications

Weights

Dimensions

Cab

Power Train

Service Refill Capacities

Hydraulic System

Standard Equipment:

Electrical

12 volt Electrical System

100 ampere Alternator

Ignition Key Start/Stop Switch

Lights: Gauge Backlighting, Two Rear Tail Lights, Two Adjustable Front and Rear Halogen Lights, Dome Light

Backup Alarm

Heavy Duty Battery, 880 CCA

Operator Environment

Gauges: Fuel Level, Hour Meter

Operator Warning System Indicators: Air Filter Restriction, Alternator Output, Armrest Raised/Operator Out of Seat, Engine Coolant Temperature, Engine Oil Pressure, Glow Plug Activation, Hydraulic Filter Restriction, Hydraulic Oil Temperature, Parking Brake Engaged, Engine Emission System

Adjustable Vinyl Seat

Fold In Ergonomic Contoured Armrest

Control Interlock System, when operator leaves seat or armrest raised: Hydraulic System Disables, Hydrostatic Transmission Disables, Parking Brake Engages

ROPS Cab, Open, Tilt Up

FOPS, Level 1

Top and Rear Windows

Floor Mat

Interior Rear View Mirror

12 volt Electric Socket

Horn

Hand (Dial) Throttle, Electronic

Adjustable Joystick Controls

Anti-theft Security System with 6-button Keypad

Storage Compartment with Netting

Power Train

Cat C3.8, Turbo Diesel Engine, Meeting U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim (EU Stage IIIB) Emission Standards

Air Cleaner, Dual Element, Radial Seal

SOS Sampling Valve, Hydraulic Oil

Filters, Cartridge-type, Hydraulic

Filters, Cartridge-type, Fuel and Water Separator

Radiator/Hydraulic Oil Cooler (side-by-side)

Spring Applied, Hydraulically Released Parking Brakes

Hydrostatic Transmission

Four Wheel Chain Drive

Other

Engine Enclosure, Lockable

Extended Life Antifreeze, -37° C (-34° F)

Machine Tie Down Points (6)

Support, Lift Arm

Hydraulic Oil Level Sight Gauge

Radiator Coolant Level Sight Gauge

Radiator, Expansion Bottle

Cat ToughGuard™ Hose

Auxiliary, Hydraulics, Continuous Flow

Heavy Duty, Flat Faced Quick Disconnects with Integrated Pressure Release

Split D-Ring to Route Work Tool Hoses Along Side of Left Lift Arm

Electrical Outlet, Beacon

Belly Pan Cleanout

Variable Speed Demand Fan

Mandatory Equipment

Hydraulics, Standard or High Flow XPS

Quick Coupler, Mechanical or Electric

Seat Belt, 50 mm (2 in) or 75 mm (3)

Power Train: One Speed, Two Speed or Two Speed with Ride Control

Comfort Package (must select one of the following):

Tires, 12 x 16.5 or 14 x 17.5

Open ROPS (C0): Static Seat (No Foot Throttle, Headliner, Heater or Door)

Open ROPS (C1): Foot Throttle, Headliner, Cup Holder, and choice of Seat (Mechanical Suspension or High Back, Heated, Air Ride Seat) (No Heater or Door)

Enclosed ROPS with Heater (C2): Foot Throttle, Headliner, Heater and Defroster, Side Windows, Cup Holder, Radio Ready, choice of Seat (Mechanical Suspension or High Back, Heated, Air Ride Seat) and Door (Glass or Polycarbonate)

Enclosed ROPS with A/C (C3): C2 plus Air Conditioner

Performance Package (must select one of the following):

Performance Package H1: Standard Flow Hydraulics (No Self Level)

Performance Package H2: Standard Flow, Dual Direction Electronic Self Level (Raise and Lower), Electronic Snubbing (Raise and Lower)

Performance Package H3: High Flow XPS, Dual Direction Electronic Self Level (Raise and Lower), Electronic Snubbing (Raise and Lower)

Optional Equipment:

1676 mm (66 in) Utility Grapple Forks

Cat ToughGuard^™ Hose