272D3 Skid Steer Loader

Overview

The Cat^® 272D3 Skid Steer Loader, with its long wheel base and 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.

15% Additional Space for More Operator Comfort

• Redesigned, More Comfortable Cab
• Wider opening door for easier machine entry

30% Additional Capacity in a New Line of Buckets

• New Industrial Performance Buckets

SMART

• Providing the Next Level Machine and Tool Compatibility
• Integrated SMART technology to automate complex attachments
- INDUSTRY FIRSTS
- Attachment recognition
- Tailors controls
- Grade Assist

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Specifications

Gross Power - SAE J1995	98 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349	95 hp
Displacement	232 in³
Stroke	4.7 in
Bore	3.9 in
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995	246 ft·lbf
Engine Model	Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo)
Net Power - ISO 9249	96 hp
Net Flywheel Power	95 hp

Rated Operating Capacity	3450 lb
Tipping Load	6900 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	7443 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	6074 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	3690 lb
Note	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, heater, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, standard flow hydraulics, 850 CCA battery, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).

Operating Weight	9133 lb
Note	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, heater, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, standard flow hydraulics, 850 CCA battery, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).

Wheel Base	54.6 in
Height - Top of Cab	82.4 in
Vehicle Width over Tires	72 in
Ground Clearance	8.9 in
Departure Angle	27°
Maximum Dump Angle	51°
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	14.7 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	127.1 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	74.7 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	30.3 in
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle	46.2 in
Length - Without Bucket	127.6 in
Maximum Overall Height	160.1 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	58.3 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	50.5 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	96 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	155.7 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	7.8 in
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked)	89.8 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	84°
Note	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, heater, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, standard flow hydraulics, 850 CCA battery, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Roll Back Angle	28°

Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	23 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	76 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	44 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	32 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4061 psi

ROPS	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	6.6 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option	9.4 mile/h

Cooling System	4.1 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase	3.5 gal (US)
Fuel Tank	31.7 gal (US)
Hydraulic System	14.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	10.3 gal (US)
Chain Box - Each Side	2.7 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank	5 gal (US)

Air Conditioning	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes.

Outside Cab**	102 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.
Note (1)	Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Inside Cab*	83 dB(A)
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.