- Category: Skid Steer Loaders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 272D ➔
The Caterpillar 272D is a skid steer loader designed for construction, landscaping, material handling, and site preparation tasks. It is part of Caterpillar's D Series and is known for its vertical lift design, which supports loading and lifting applications. The 272D typically features a compact frame, high breakout force, and compatibility with a wide range of hydraulic attachments. Common uses include grading, digging, pallet handling, and snow removal. As a tracked or wheeled compact loader depending on configuration, the 272D is used on job sites where maneuverability, lift capacity, and attachment versatility are important.
Cab
| FOPS | SAE J1043 SEPT87 ISO 3449:1992 Level I
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| FOPS Level II | SAE J231 JAN81 ISO 3449:1992 Level II
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| ROPS | SAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471:1994
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Dimensions
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 8 in (20 cm)
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| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 11 ft (3 m)
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| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 16 in (41 cm)
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| Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle | 43 in (108 cm)
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| Clearance at Max Lift and Dump | 8 ft (2 m)
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| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 95 in (242 cm)
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| Departure Angle | 25 degrees
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| Ground Clearance | 9 in (23 cm)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 7 ft (2 m)
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| Hinge pin height - fully raised | 127 in (322 cm)
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| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 152 in (385 cm)
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| Length - Without Bucket | 124 in (314 cm)
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| Length w/o Bucket | 10 ft (3 m)
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| Length with Bucket | 13 ft (4 m)
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| Maximum Dump Angle | 52 degrees
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| Maximum Overall Height | 159 in (405 cm)
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| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel | 51 in (129 cm)
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| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 83 degrees
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| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 31 in (78 cm)
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| Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 31 in (79 cm)
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| Turn Radius from Center - Bucket | 92 in (232 cm)
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| Turn Radius from Center - Coupler | 59 in (150 cm)
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| Turn Radius from Center - Rear | 74 in (187 cm)
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| Turning Radius from Center - machine rear | 74 in (187 cm)
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| Vehicle Width over Tires | 76 in (193 cm)
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| Wheel Base | 5 ft (1 m)
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| Wheelbase | 5 ft (1 m)
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| Width Over Tires | 6 ft (2 m)
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Engine
| Bore | 4 in (10 cm)
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| Displacement | 232 cu in (3,802 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | Cat C3.8 (turbocharged)
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| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 98 hp (73 kw)
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| Net Flywheel Power | 95 hp (71 kw)
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| Net Power - ISO 9249 EEC | 95 hp (71 kw)
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| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 95 hp (71 kw)
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| Stroke | 5 in (12 cm)
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Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow (1) | Standard
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| Hydraulic Flow (2) | High Flow XPS
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| Loader Hydraulic Flow | 23 gpm (87 lpm)
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| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi
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| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 32 gpm (121 lpm)
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| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 4061 psi
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Loader
| Operating Load Rating | 3,200 lbs (1,451 kg)
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| Operating Width | 72 in (183 cm)
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| Tipping load (ISO 14397) | 6,400 lbs (2,903 kg)
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Operating Specifications
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 100 amps
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| Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder | 6,100 lbs (2,767 kg)
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| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 7,405 lbs (3,359 kg)
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| Chain Box Fluid Capacity - each side | 2 gal (9 l)
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| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 4 gal (14 l)
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| Engine Oil Fluid Capacity | 3 gal (10 l)
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| Fuel Capacity | 31 gal (117 l)
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 16 gal (61 l)
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| Max Speed | 7 mph (11 kph)
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| Operating Voltage | 12 volts
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| Operating Weight | 18,528 lbs (8,404 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacity | 3,200 lbs (1,451 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 3,450 lbs (1,565 kg)
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| Tipping Load | 6,400 lbs (2,903 kg)
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| Tire Size | 14 x 17.5
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Power Train
| Travel Speed Forward | 7 mph (11 kph)
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| Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option | 9 mph (15 kph)
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| Travel Speed Reverse | 7 mph (11 kph)
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| Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option | 9 mph (15 kph)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Chain Box - Each Side | 2 gal (9 l)
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| Cooling System | 4 gal (14 l)
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| Engine Crankcase | 3 gal (10 l)
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| Fuel Tank | 31 gal (117 l)
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| Hydraulic System | 16 gal (61 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 10 gal (39 l)
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Weights
| Operating Weight | 8,404 lbs (3,812 kg)
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