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Caterpillar

272D

Skid Steer Loader

Operating Weight
18,528 lb
Max Speed
6.6 mph
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight18,528 lb
Max Speed6.6 mph
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity16.2 gal
Tire Size14 x 17.5
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage100 A
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3.7 gal
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - each side2.3 gal
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder7,405 lb
Rated Operating Capacity3,200 lb
Tipping Load6,400 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight3,450 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder6,100 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C3.8 (turbocharged)
Displacement232 in³
Bore4 in
Stroke5 in
Gross Power - SAE J199598.0 hp
Net Power - SAE 134995.0 hp
Net Flywheel Power95.0 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 EEC95.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight8,404 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow23.0 gal/min
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow32.0 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 Cab84 in
Wheelbase55 in
Width Over Tires77 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump31 in
Length with Bucket on Ground152 in
Length with Bucket152 in
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump96 in
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear74 in
Length w/o Bucket124 in
Length - without Bucket124 in
Wheel Base55 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift127 in
Maximum Overall Height159 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump95 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump31 in
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket92 in
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler59 in
Turn Radius from Center - Rear74 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel51 in
Maximum Dump Angle52 °
Departure Angle25 °
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height83 °
Vehicle Width over Tires76 in
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle43 in
Hinge pin height - fully raised127 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift16 in

Cab & Operator

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

Loader

Loader specifications
Operating Load Rating3,200 lb
Operating Width72 in
Tipping load (ISO 14397)6,400 lb

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System3.7 gal
Hydraulic Tank10.3 gal
Fuel Tank30.8 gal
Chain Box - Each Side2.3 gal
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal
Hydraulic System16.0 gal

Power Train

Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward6.6 mph
Travel Speed Reverse6.6 mph
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option9.4 mph
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option9.4 mph

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