270 Skid Steer Loader

Overview

The Cat^® 270 Skid Steer Loader, with its vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its stability and lifting performance provides excellent material handling.

Key Features

More Comfort. More Performance. More Versatility.

35% More Torque

than the previous model

More Lift Height

and greater lift and tilt breakout forces

Larger Cab

featuring redesigned layout with more cab space and easier entry and exit

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Specifications

Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	100 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349	100 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249	99 hp
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995	333 lb/ft
Engine Model	Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged, aftercooled)
Displacement	221 in³
Stroke	4.7 in
Bore	3.9 in
Note	Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.

Rated Operating Capacity	3557 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	3914 lb
Tipping Load	7114 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	8267 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	6349 lb
Note	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, enclosed cab with glass door, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, 1000 CCA battery, front counterweight, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).

Operating Weight	10441 lb
Note	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, enclosed cab with glass door, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, 1000 CCA battery, front counterweight, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).

Wheel Base	54.6 in
Height - Top of Cab	86.2 in
Vehicle Width over Tires	72 in
Ground Clearance	8 in
Departure Angle	23.6°
Maximum Dump Angle	43.5°
Maximum Overall Height	164.3 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	12.6 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	57.9 in
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket	87.7 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	74.7 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	30.9 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	48 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	133.5 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	8.7 in
Roll Back Angle	28°
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	105.4 in
Length - Without Bucket	128.7 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	153.9 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	88°
Note	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, enclosed cab with glass door, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, 1000 CCA battery, front counterweight, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).

Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	23 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	69.6 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	80.7 hp

ROPS	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II	ISO 3449:2005 (Optional)

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	6.6 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option	9.6 mile/h

Cooling System	4.6 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase	2.4 gal (US)
Fuel Tank	34.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic System	10.8 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	6.9 gal (US)
Chain Box - Each Side	2.6 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank	2.9 gal (US)

Outside Cab**	101 dB(A)
Inside Cab*	83 dB(A)
Note (1)	Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Note (2)	*The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.
Note (3)	**The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.