272D3 Skid Steer Loader

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.

  • Gross Power - SAE J1995 98 HP

  • Rated Operating Capacity 3450 lb

  • Operating Weight 9133 lb

  • Net Power - SAE 1349 95 HP

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Product Specifications

Specifications

Engine

  • Bore 3.9in

  • Displacement 232in³

  • Engine Model Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo)

  • Gross Power - SAE J1995 98HP

  • Net Flywheel Power 95HP

  • Net Power - ISO 9249 96HP

  • Net Power - SAE 1349 95HP

  • Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 246ft·lbf

  • Stroke 4.7in

Operating Specifications

  • Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder 6074lb

  • Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 7443lb

  • 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 batt

  • Rated Operating Capacity 3450lb

  • Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 3690lb

  • Tipping Load 6900lb

Weights

  • 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 batt

  • Operating Weight 9133lb

Dimensions

  • Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 7.8in

  • Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 127.1in

  • Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift 14.7in

  • Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle 46.2in

  • Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 96in

  • Departure Angle 27°

  • Ground Clearance 8.9in

  • Height - Top of Cab 82.4in

  • Length - With Bucket on Ground 155.7in

  • Length - Without Bucket 127.6in

  • Maximum Dump Angle 51°

  • Maximum Overall Height 160.1in

  • Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground 50.5in

  • 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 batt

  • Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height 84°

  • Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump 30.3in

  • Roll Back Angle 28°

  • Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked) 89.8in

  • Turning Radius from Center - Coupler 58.3in

  • Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear 74.7in

  • Vehicle Width over Tires 72in

  • Wheel Base 54.6in

Cab

  • FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I

  • ROPS ISO 3471:2008

Service Refill Capacities

  • Chain Box - Each Side 2.7gal (US)

  • Cooling System 4.1gal (US)

  • Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 5gal (US)

  • Engine Crankcase 3.5gal (US)

  • Fuel Tank 31.7gal (US)

  • Hydraulic System 14.5gal (US)

  • Hydraulic Tank 10.3gal (US)

Hydraulic System

  • Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 76HP

  • Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 32gal/min

  • Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061psi

  • Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 44HP

  • Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow 23gal/min

  • Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335psi

Power Train

  • Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed 6.6mile/h

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

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

  • Inside Cab* 83 dB(A)

  • 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 sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan spee

  • 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.

  • Outside Cab** 102 dB(A)

Features

Equipment

Standard Equipment

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)