272C Skid Steer Loader

Overview & Specifications

Overview & Specifications

Engine

Engine Model
Cat® C3.4 DIT
Cat® C3.4 DIT
Net Flywheel Power
90 hp
67 kW
Gross Power
94 hp
70 kW
Gross Power SAE J1995
94 hp
70 kW
Engine Power ISO 14396
93 hp
69 kW
Net Power EEC 80/1269
91 hp
68 kW
Net Power EEC ISO 9249
91 hp
68 kW
Net Power SAE 1349
90 hp
67 kW
Displacement
201 in3
3.3 L
Stroke
4.7 in
120 mm
Bore
3.7 in
94 mm

Weights

Operating Weight
8362 lb
3793 kg

Operating Specifications

Rated Operating Capacity
3250 lb
1474 kg
Rated Operating Capacity w/Optional Counterweight
3480 lb
1579 kg
Tipping Load
6500 lb
2948 kg
Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder
7315 lb
3318 kg

Dimensions

Wheelbase
54.4 in
1381 mm
Length w/Bucket on Ground
150.9 in
3833 mm
Length w/o Bucket
122.8 in
3120 mm
Height to Top of Cab
82.8 in
2104 mm
Vehicle Width over Tires
66 in
1676 mm
Max Overall Height
162 in
4115 mm
Bucket Pin Height at Max Lift
129.1 in
3279 mm
Bucket Pin Height at Carry Pos.
7.8 in
200 mm
Reach at Max Lift and Dump
30.1 in
764 mm
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump
97.9 in
2487 mm
Ground Clearance
8.8 in
225 mm
Departure Angle
26°
26°
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle
42.8 in
1089 mm
Maximum Dump Angle
51°
51°
Turn Radius from Ctr - Rear
70.7 in
1796 mm
Turn Radius from Ctr - Coupler
57.1 in
1451 mm
Turn Radius from Ctr - Bucket
89.1 in
2263 mm
Max. Reach w/Arms-Parallel
50 in
1270 mm
Rack Back Angle at Max Height
83°
83°
Bucket Pin Reach at Max Lift
14.7 in
373 mm

Hydraulic System

Max. Loader Hydraulic Pressure
4061 psi
28000 kPa
Max. Loader Hydraulic Flow
33 gal/min
125 L/min
Hydraulic Power
42.8 hp
31.9 kW
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Standard
Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3335 psi
23000 kPa
Loader Hydraulic Flow
22 gal/min
84 L/min
Hydraulic Flow
High Flow XPS
High Flow XPS

Cab

ROPS
SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
FOPS
SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level II
SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward
7.2 mph
11.6 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse
7.2 mph
11.6 km/h
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option
10 mph
16.1 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option
10 mph
16.1 km/h
XDP Option Speed (with tires)
6 mph
9.7 km/h
XDP Option Speed (with VTS tracks)
4.7 mph
7.5 km/h

Service Refill Capacities

Chain box, each side
2.9 gal
11 L
Cooling System
3.7 gal
14 L
Engine Crankcase
2.6 gal
10 L
Fuel Tank
26 gal
98 L
Hydraulic System
15 gal
57 L
Hydraulic Tank
11 gal
42 L
  
  
 

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