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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.

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Weights

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, a

Engine

Gross Power - SAE J1995
98 HP
Net Power - SAE 1349
95 HP
Bore
3.9 in
Stroke
4.7 in
Displacement
232 in²
Engine Model
Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo)
Net Power - ISO 9249
96 HP
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995
246 ft·lbf

Operating Specifications

Rated Operating Capacity
3450 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, a
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
3690 lb
Tipping Load
6900 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
7443 lb

Service Refill Capacities

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

Dimensions

Length - With Bucket on Ground
155.7 in
Length - Without Bucket
127.6 in
Vehicle Width over Tires
72 in
Maximum Overall Height
160.1 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
127.1 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
7.8 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
30.3 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
96 in
Ground Clearance
8.9 in
Departure Angle
27°
Maximum Dump Angle
51°
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
84°
Height - Top of Cab
82.4 in
Wheel Base
54.6 in
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle
46.2 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
58.3 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
74.7 in
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, a
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
50.5 in

Cab

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

Shipping

UPC
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 equi

Noise Level

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.
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 so

Power Train

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

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
23 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
44 HP
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3335 psi