270 XE Skid Steer Loader

Overview

The Cat^® 270 XE 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.

50% 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	121 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349	121 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249	120 hp
Displacement	221 in³
Stroke	4.7 in
Bore	3.9 in
Engine Model	Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged, aftercooled)
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995	406 lb/ft
Engine Power - ISO 14396	134 hp
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	4015 lb
Note	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speeds, 2036 mm (80in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 17.5 tires, HP5 XE hydraulics, enclosed cab with glass door and air conditioning, cloth air ride seat, advanced display, rear view camera, self level, 1000 CCA battery, front counterweight, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Tipping Load	8029 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	8267 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	4372 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	6349 lb

Operating Weight	10847 lb
Note	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speeds, 2036 mm (80in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 17.5 tires, HP5 XE hydraulics, enclosed cab with glass door and air conditioning, cloth air ride seat, advanced display, rear view camera, self level, 1000 CCA battery, front counterweight, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).

Operating Weight

10847 lb

Note

Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speeds, 2036 mm (80in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 17.5 tires, HP5 XE hydraulics, enclosed cab with glass door and air conditioning, cloth air ride seat, advanced display, rear view camera, self level, 1000 CCA battery, front counterweight, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).

Note	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speeds, 2036 mm (80in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 17.5 tires, HP5 XE hydraulics, enclosed cab with glass door and air conditioning, cloth air ride seat, advanced display, rear view camera, self level, 1000 CCA battery, front counterweight, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Wheel Base	54.6 in
Height - Top of Cab	87.5 in
Vehicle Width over Tires	72 in
Ground Clearance	9.4 in
Departure Angle	24.4°
Maximum Dump Angle	43.5°
Roll Back Angle	28°
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	29.5 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	57.9 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	74.7 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	135.4 in
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket	89.1 in
Length - Without Bucket	128.7 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	46.5 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	106.9 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	153.9 in
Maximum Overall Height	165.9 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	11.1 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	88°
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	9.3 in

Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4496 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Hydraulic Power (calculated)	103.9 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	23 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	80.7 hp
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow*	40 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4061 psi

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

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option	10.6 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	7.3 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)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank	2.9 gal (US)

Outside Cab**	101 dB(A)
Note (1)	Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
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.
Inside Cab*	83 dB(A)
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.