Caterpillar 272D3 Skid Steer Specifications

The Caterpillar 272D3 skid steer loader is powered by 231.9 cu.in (3.8L) Cat C3.8 DIT 4-cycle 4-cylinder direct injection turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 94.7 hp (70.6 kW) at 2400 rpm. The Cat 272D3 is equipped with a two-speed hydrostatic transmission, vertical-lift loader boom, 100HS continuous roller chains, and 12x16.5 tires. The hydraulic system has a standard pump with fluid flow rate of 23 gpm (86 lpm). The hydraulic pressure is 3335 psi (230 bar). The skid steer has a rated operating capacity of 3450 lbs (1570 kg) and tipping load of 6900 lbs (3140 kg). The boom lifting force is 5777 lbs (2620 kg), and bucket breakout force is 7443 lbs (3375 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) .................... 94.7 (70.6)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 98.2 (73.2)
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) .................... 6.6 (10.6)
Forward Speed (High Range), mph (kph) .................... 9.4 (15.1)
Reverse Speed (Low Range), mph (kph) .................... 6.6 (10.6)
Reverse Speed (High Range), mph (kph) .................... 9.4 (15.1)

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) .................... 3450 (1570)
Tipping Load, lbs (kg) .................... 6900 (3140)
Boom Lifting Force, lbs (kg) .................... 5777 (2620)
Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kg) .................... 7443 (3375)
Loader Boom Type .................... Vertical-lift

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) .................... 54.6 (1385)
Height (Operator Cab), in (mm) .................... 82.4 (2095)
Height (Boom Raised), in (mm) .................... 160.1 (4065)
Length (w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 127.6 (3240)
Length (Bucket On Ground), in (mm) .................... 155.7 (3955)
Width (w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 72 (1830)
Height to Hinge Pin (Fully Raised), in (mm) .................... 127.1 (3230)
Height to Hinge Pin (Carry Position), in (mm) .................... 7.9 (200)
Dump Angle At Max Height, deg .................... 51
Dump Height (Fully Raised), in (mm) .................... 96 (2440)
Dump Reach At Max Height, in (mm) .................... 30.3 (770)
Rollback Angle At Max Height, deg .................... 84
Departure Angle, deg .................... 27
Bucket Width, in (mm) .................... 78 (1980)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................... 8.9 (225)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket), in (mm) .................... 89.8 (2280)
Shipping Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 8305 (3775)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 9135 (4145)