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Caterpillar 272D3 Maintenance

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).

Refill Capacities

Engine Oil Capacity, gal (L) .................... 3.45 (13.0)
Engine Coolant Capacity, gal (L) .................... 4.2 (16.0)
Hydraulic Tank Fluid Capacity, gal (L) .................... 10.3 (39.0)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity, gal (L) .................... 14.5 (55.0)
Chain Case Oil Capacity, gal (L) .................... 2.7 (10.2)

Recommended Oil and Fluid

Engine Oil Type .................... Cat DEO-ULS, SAE 10W-30, 15W-40. API Service CE, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4
Engine Coolant Type .................... Caterpillar Diesel Engine Antifreeze/Coolant
Hydraulic Fluid Type .................... Cat HYDO Advanced, Cat DEO, SAE 15W-40, 5W-40
Chain Case Oil Type .................... Cat DEO-ULS, SAE 15W-40, 5W-40

Service Intervals

Lubricate Cylinder Pivot Points .................... Every 100 Hours
Check and Adjust Alternator/Fan Belt .................... Every 250 Hours
Clean Cab Air Filters .................... Every 250 Hours
Clean Primary Engine Air Filter .................... Every 250 Hours
Check and Adjust Drive Chain .................... Every 250 Hours
Change Engine Oil .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Engine Oil Filter .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Primary Fuel Filter .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Final Fuel Filter .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Primary Engine Air Filter .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Secondary Engine Air Filter .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Hydraulic Tank Breather .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Cab Air Filters .................... Every 500 Hours
Check Chain Case Oil Level .................... Every 500 Hours
Change Chain Case Oil .................... Every 1000 Hours
Change Hydraulic Fluid .................... Every 1000 Hours
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter .................... Every 1000 Hours
Replace Alternator/Fan Belt .................... Every 1000 Hours
Service And Refill Cooling System .................... Every 3000 Hours

Replacement Parts

Engine Oil Filter. Part Number .................... 377-6969
Engine Fuel Filter. Part Number .................... 541-6956
Primary Engine Air Filter. Part Number .................... 110-6326
Secondary Engine Air Filter. Part Number .................... 110-6331
Cab Air Filter. Part Number .................... 265-6619, 265-6618
Hydraulic Oil Filter. Part Number .................... 421-5479
Hydraulic Tank Breather. Part Number .................... 258-2829
Alternator/Fan Belt. Part Number .................... 482-8388

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