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Skid Steer Loaders / Caterpillar Skid Steer Loaders / Cat 272D3 XE

Caterpillar 272D3 XE Skid Steer Specifications

The Caterpillar 272D3 XE skid steer loader driveline system components: a 231.9 cu.in (3.8L) Cat C3.8 DIT 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 105.9 hp (79 kW), and 2-speed hydrostatic transmission. The hydraulic system has a high flow XPS pump with a rated capacity of 32 gal/min (121 l/min). The system relief pressure is 4060 psi (280 bar). The Cat 272D3 XE is equipped with vertical-lift loader boom, 100HS roller chains, and 12x16.5 tires. The skid steer loader has a boom lifting force of 5550 lbs (2517 kg) and bucket breakout force of 7362 lbs (3340 kg). The rated operating capacity is 3700 lbs (1680 kg), and tipping load is 7400 lbs (3360 kg).

Engine Specs

Engine Model .................... Caterpillar C3.8 DIT
Engine Type .................... 4-cycle liquid cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders .................... 4, in-line
Displacement, cu.in (L) .................... 231.9 (3.80)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) .................... 3.94 (100.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) .................... 4.72 (120.0)
Aspiration .................... Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 105.9 (79.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 110.0 (82.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 2400
Compression Ratio .................... 17:1
Firing Order .................... 1-3-4-2
Fuel System .................... Direct Injection
Air Cleaner .................... Dual element, radial seal
Emission Level .................... Tier 4 Interim
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 31.7 (120.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 13.8 (13.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) .................... 17.0 (16.0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................... 12
Charging System .................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps .................... 80

Drive Train

Drive System Type .................... Hydrostatic transmission, 4-wheel chain drive
Number of Gears .................... Two (low-high)
Chain Drive Type .................... 100HS continuous roller chain
Brakes Type .................... Wet multi disc
Front Tire Size .................... 12x16.5
Rear Tire Size .................... 12x16.5
Chaincase Capacity, qts (L) .................... 10.8 (10.2)
Forward Speed (Low Range), mph (kph) .................... 7.2 (11.6)
Forward Speed (High Range), mph (kph) .................... 10.3 (16.6)
Reverse Speed (Low Range), mph (kph) .................... 7.2 (11.6)
Reverse Speed (High Range), mph (kph) .................... 10.3 (16.6)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type .................... Load-sensing
Hydraulic Pump Type .................... Variable displacement, axial piston
Pump Flow (Standard), gpm (Lpm) .................... 23.0 (86.0)
Pump Flow (High Flow XPS), gpm (Lpm) .................... 32.0 (121.0)
System Pressure (Standard), Bar (psi) .................... 230 (3335)
System Pressure (High Flow XPS), Bar (psi) .................... 280 (4060)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 10.3 (39.0)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) .................... 14.5 (55.0)
Number of Valves .................... 3

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity, lbs (kg) .................... 3700 (1680)
Tipping Load, lbs (kg) .................... 7400 (3360)
Boom Lifting Force, lbs (kg) .................... 5550 (2517)
Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kg) .................... 7362 (3340)
Loader Boom Type .................... Vertical-lift

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) .................... 54.6 (1385)
Height (Operator Cab), in (mm) .................... 84 (2135)
Height (Boom Raised), in (mm) .................... 161.5 (4105)
Length (w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 127 (3225)
Length (Bucket On Ground), in (mm) .................... 155 (3935)
Width (w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 76 (1930)
Height to Hinge Pin (Fully Raised), in (mm) .................... 128.6 (3265)
Height to Hinge Pin (Carry Position), in (mm) .................... 9.3 (235)
Dump Angle At Max Height, deg .................... 51
Dump Height (Fully Raised), in (mm) .................... 97.4 (2475)
Dump Reach At Max Height, in (mm) .................... 29 (735)
Rollback Angle At Max Height, deg .................... 84
Departure Angle, deg .................... 28
Bucket Width, in (mm) .................... 84 (2130)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................... 10.4 (265)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket), in (mm) .................... 90.6 (2300)
Shipping Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 8700 (3955)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 9570 (4340)

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