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Caterpillar

272C

Skid Steer Loader

Operating Weight
8,292 lb
Bucket Capacity
0.60 yd³
Max Speed
7.2 mph
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight8,292 lb
Max Speed7.2 mph
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity15.0 gal
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 A
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3.7 gal
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - each side2.9 gal
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder7,315 lb
Rated Operating Capacity3,250 lb
Tipping Load6,500 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight3,480 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C3.4 DIT
Displacement201 in³
Power Measured @2,500 rpm
Number of Cylinders4
Engine MakeCaterpillar
Stroke5 in
Bore4 in
Gross Power - SAE J199594.0 hp
Net Power - EEC 80/126991.0 hp
Engine Power - ISO 1439693.0 hp
Net Power - SAE 134990.0 hp
Net Flywheel Power90.0 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 EEC91.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight8,362 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity22.0 gal/min
Relief Valve Pressure3,335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow22.0 gal/min
Hydraulic Power42.8 hp
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow33.0 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow (1)Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2)High Flow XPS
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure4,061 psi

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance9 in
Height - Top of Cab83 in
Wheelbase54 in
Width Over Tires66 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump30 in
Length with Bucket on Ground151 in
Length with Bucket150 in
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump98 in
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket102 in
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear58 in
Length w/o Bucket130 in
Length - without Bucket123 in
Wheel Base55 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift130 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump98 in
Maximum Overall Height162 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump30 in
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket89 in
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler57 in
Turn Radius from Center - Rear71 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel50 in
Departure Angle26 °
Maximum Dump Angle51 °
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height83 °
Vehicle Width over Tires66 in
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle43 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift15 in

Cab & Operator

Cab & Operator specifications
FOPSSAE J1043 SEPT87 ISO 3449:1992 Level I
ROPSSAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471:1994
FOPS Level IISAE J231 JAN81 ISO 3449:1992 Level II

Loader

Loader specifications
Bucket Capacity0.60 yd³
Operating Load Rating3,250 lb
Tipping Angle6,500 °
Operating Width66 in
Breakout Force7,315 psi

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System3.7 gal
Hydraulic Tank11.0 gal
Fuel Tank26.0 gal
Chain Box - Each Side2.9 gal
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal
Hydraulic System15.0 gal

Power Train

Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward7.2 mph
Travel Speed Reverse7.2 mph
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option10.0 mph
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option10.0 mph

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