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Caterpillar 272D Specifications

The Cat 272D skid steer loader is powered by 232 cu.in (3.8L) Caterpillar C3.8 DIT 4-cylinder turbocharged liquid cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 95 hp (71 kW) at 2400 rpm. The Caterpillar 272D is equipped with a single-speed or two-speed hydrostatic transmission, vertical-lift loader boom, 100HS drive chains, and 12.00x16.5 standard tires. The hydraulic system has a pump with fluid flow rate of 23 gpm (86.4 lpm) or 32 gpm (120 lpm). The skid steer loader has a rated operating capacity of 3200 lbs (1450 kg) and tipping load of 6400 lbs (2900 kg). The boom breakout force is 7405 lbs (3360 kg), and bucket breakout force is 6100 lbs (2765 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 Type .................... Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 95.0 (71.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 98.0 (73.0)
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) .................... 30.8 (117.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 10.5 (10.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) .................... 14.7 (14.0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................... 12
Charging System .................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps .................... 80

Drive Train

Drive System Type .................... Hydrostatic transmission, 4-wheel drive
Number of Gears (Std) .................... Single
Number of Gears (Opt) .................... Two (low-high)
Chain Drive Type .................... 100HS continuous roller chain
Brakes Type .................... Wet multi disc
Front Tire Size .................... 12.00x16.5
Rear Tire Size .................... 12.00x16.5
Chaincase Capacity, qts (L) .................... 9.0 (8.6)
Maximum Speed (Single), mph (kph) .................... 6.6 (10.6)
Maximum Speed (Two), mph (kph) .................... 9.4 (15.1)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type .................... Open center
Hydraulic Pump Type .................... Gear
Pump Flow (Standard), gpm (Lpm) .................... 23.0 (86.4)
Pump Flow (High Flow), gpm (Lpm) .................... 32.0 (120.0)
System Pressure, Bar (psi) .................... 230 (3335)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 10.3 (39.0)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) .................... 16.0 (61.0)

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity, lbs (kg) .................... 3200 (1450)
Tipping Load, lbs (kg) .................... 6400 (2900)
Lift Breakout Force, lbs (kg) .................... 7405 (3360)
Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kg) .................... 6100 (2765)
Loader Boom Type .................... Vertical-lift

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) .................... 54.6 (1385)
Height (Operator Cab), in (mm) .................... 82.8 (2105)
Height (Boom Raised), in (mm) .................... 159.4 (4050)
Length (w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 123.6 (3140)
Length (Bucket On Ground), in (mm) .................... 151.6 (3850)
Width (w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 76 (1930)
Height to Hinge Pin (Fully Raised), in (mm) .................... 126.6 (3215)
Height to Hinge Pin (Carry Position), in (mm) .................... 7.9 (200)
Dump Angle At Max Height, deg .................... 52
Dump Height (Fully Raised), in (mm) .................... 95.2 (2420)
Dump Reach At Max Height, in (mm) .................... 30.9 (785)
Rollback Angle At Max Height, deg .................... 83
Departure Angle, deg .................... 25
Bucket Width, in (mm) .................... 72 (1830)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................... 8.9 (225)
Turning Radius (Front, w/Bucket), in (mm) .................... 91.5 (2325)
Turning Radius (Front, w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 58.9 (1495)
Turning Radius (Rear), in (mm) .................... 73.8 (1875)
Shipping Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 7770 (3530)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 8400 (3810)

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