272D3

Gross Power - SAE J1995
98 HP / 73 kW
Rated Operating Capacity
3450 lb / 1570 kg
Operating Weight
9133 lb / 4143 kg

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.

Engine
Gross Power - SAE J1995 98 HP / 73 kW
Net Power - SAE 1349 95 HP / 71 kW
Displacement 232 in³ / 3.8 l
Stroke 4.7 in / 120 mm
Bore 3.9 in / 100 mm
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 246 ft·lbf / 334 N·m
Engine Model Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo)
Net Power - ISO 9249 96 HP / 71 kW
Net Flywheel Power 95 HP / 71 kW
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity 3450 lb / 1570 kg
Tipping Load 6900 lb / 3135 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 7443 lb / 3376 kg
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder 6074 lb / 2755 kg
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 3690 lb / 1675 kg
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).
Weights
Operating Weight 9133 lb / 4143 kg
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).
Dimensions
Wheel Base 54.6 in / 1386 mm
Height - Top of Cab 82.4 in / 2094 mm
Vehicle Width over Tires 72 in / 1829 mm
Ground Clearance 8.9 in / 226 mm
Departure Angle 27°
Maximum Dump Angle 51°
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift 14.7 in / 374 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 127.1 in / 3229 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear 74.7 in / 1899 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump 30.3 in / 769 mm
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle 46.2 in / 1175 mm
Length - Without Bucket 127.6 in / 3242 mm
Maximum Overall Height 160.1 in / 4067 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler 58.3 in / 1482 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground 50.5 in / 1282 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 96 in / 2438 mm
Length - With Bucket on Ground 155.7 in / 3954 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 7.8 in / 198 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked) 89.8 in / 2280 mm
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 System
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow 23 gal/min / 86 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 76 HP / 57 kW
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 44 HP / 33 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 32 gal/min / 121 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi / 23000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061 psi / 28000 kPa
Cab
ROPS ISO 3471:2008
FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Power Train
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed 6.6 mile/h / 10.6 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option 9.4 mile/h / 15.1 km/h
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System 4.1 gal (US) / 16 l
Engine Crankcase 3.5 gal (US) / 13 l
Fuel Tank 31.7 gal (US) / 120 l
Hydraulic System 14.5 gal (US) / 55 l
Hydraulic Tank 10.3 gal (US) / 39 l
Chain Box - Each Side 2.7 gal (US) / 10.2 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 5 gal (US) / 19 l
Air Conditioning System (if equipped)
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.
Noise Level
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.

Standard Equipment

  • ELECTRICAL
    • 12 volt Electrical System
    • 100 ampere Alternator
    • Ignition Key Start/Stop Switch
    • Lights: Gauge Backlighting, Two Rear Tail Lights, Two Rear Halogen Working Lights, Two Adjustable Front Halogen Lights, Dome Light
    • Backup Alarm
    • Heavy Duty Battery, 850 CCA
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Gauges: Fuel Level, DEF Level, Hour Meter
    • Operator Warning System Indicators: Air Filter Restriction, Alternator Output, Armrest Raised/Operator Out of Seat, Engine Coolant Temperature, Engine Oil Pressure, Air Inlet Heater Activation, Hydraulic Filter Restriction, Hydraulic Oil Temperature, Park Brake Engaged, Engine Emission System
    • Adjustable Vinyl Seat
    • Fold In Ergonomic Contoured Armrest
    • Control Interlock System, when operator leaves seat or armrest raised: Hydraulic System Disables, Hydrostatic Transmission Disables, Parking Brake Engages
    • ROPS Cab, Open, Tilt Up
    • FOPS, Level I
    • Top and Rear Windows
    • Floor Mat
    • Interior Rearview Mirror
    • 12 volt Electric Socket
    • Horn
    • Hand (Dial) and Foot Throttle, Electronic with Decel Feature
    • Adjustable Joystick Controls
    • Advanced Display with Rearview Camera: Full Color, 127 mm (5 in) LCD Screen, Advanced Multi-operator Security System, On-screen Adjustments for Implement Response, Hystat Drive Response and Creep Control
    • Storage Compartment with Netting
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Cat C3.8, Turbo Diesel Engine, Meeting Tier 4 Final and Stage V Emission Standards
    • Air Cleaner, Dual Element, Radial Seal
    • S·O·SSM Sampling Valve, Hydraulic Oil
    • Filters, Cartridge-type, Hydraulic
    • Filters, Canister-type, Fuel and Water Separator
    • Radiator/Hydraulic Oil Cooler (side-by-side)
    • Spring Applied, Hydraulically Released Parking Brakes
    • Hydrostatic Transmission
    • Four Wheel Chain Drive
  • OTHER
    • Engine Enclosure, Lockable
    • Extended Life Antifreeze, –37° C (–34° F)
    • Machine Tie Down Points (6)
    • Support, Lift Arm
    • Hydraulic Oil Level Sight Gauge
    • Radiator Coolant Level Sight Gauge
    • Radiator, Expansion Bottle
    • Cat ToughGuard™ Hose
    • Auxiliary, Hydraulics, Continuous Flow
    • Heavy Duty, Flat Faced Quick Disconnects with Integrated Pressure Release
    • Split D-Ring to Route Work Tool Hoses Along Side of Left Lift Arm
    • Electrical Outlet, Beacon
    • Belly Pan Cleanout
    • Variable Speed Demand Fan
    • Product Link™ PL240, Cellular
  • MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
    • Hydraulics, Standard or High Flow XPS
    • Quick Coupler, Mechanical or Powered
    • High Visibility Seat Belt, 50 mm (2 in) or 75 mm (3 in)
    • Power Train: One Speed, Two Speed or Two Speed with Speed Sensitive Ride Control
    • Tires, 12 × 16.5 or 14 × 17.5
    • PERFORMANCE PACKAGE (must select one of the following):
      – Performance Package H1: Standard Flow Hydraulics (No Self Level)
      – Performance Package H2: Standard Flow, Dual Direction Electronic Self Level (Raise and Lower), Work Tool Return to Dig, Work Tool Positioner, and Electronic Snubbing (Raise and Lower)
      – Performance Package H3: High Flow XPS, Dual Direction Electronic Self Level (Raise and Lower), Work Tool Return to Dig, Work Tool Positioner, and Electronic Snubbing (Raise and Lower)
    • COMFORT PACKAGE (must select one of the following):
      – Open ROPS (C0): Static Seat (No Foot Throttle, Headliner, Heater or Door)
      – Open ROPS (C1): Foot Throttle, Headliner, Cup Holder, and choice of Seat (Mechanical Suspension or High Back, Heated, Air Ride Seat) (No Heater or Door)
      – Enclosed ROPS with Heater (C2): Foot Throttle, Headliner, Heater and Defroster, Side Windows, Cup Holder, Radio Ready, choice of Seat (Mechanical Suspension or High Back, Heated, Air Ride Seat) and Door (Glass or Polycarbonate)
      – Enclosed ROPS with A/C (C3): C2 + Air Conditioner

Optional Equipment

  • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
    • External Counterweights
    • Beacon, Rotating
    • Engine Block Heater – 120V
    • Oil, Hydraulic, Cold Operation
    • Paint, Custom
    • Heavy Duty Battery, 850 CCA, with Battery Disconnect
    • Heavy Duty Battery, 1,000 CCA, with Battery Disconnect
    • Product Link PL641, Cellular
    • Variable Speed Demand Fan with Reversing Functionality
    • Bluetooth® Radio with Microphone (AM/FM/Weather Band Receiver with USB and Auxiliary Input Jack)
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