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The Cat® 272D3 XE Skid Steer Loader, with its powerful engine, high output hydraulic system, high lift forces and vertical lift design, provides the maximum performance for work tool productivity, digging, truck loading and material handling.
•Redesigned, More Comfortable Cab
•Wider opening door for easier machine entry
•New Industrial Performance Buckets
•Providing the Next Level Machine and Tool Compatibility
•Integrated SMART technology to automate complex attachments
- INDUSTRY FIRSTS
- Attachment recognition
- Tailors controls
- Grade Assist
| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 110 hp 82 kW |
| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 106 hp 79 kW |
| Displacement | 232 in³ 3.8 l |
| Stroke | 4.7 in 120 mm |
| Bore | 3.9 in 100 mm |
| Net Flywheel Power | 106 hp 79 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo) Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo) |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 107 hp 80 kW |
| Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 | 276 ft·lbf 374 N·m |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 3700 lb 1680 kg |
| Tipping Load | 7400 lb 3365 kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 7362 lb 3339 kg |
| Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder | 6085 lb 2760 kg |
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, ride control, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, air conditioning, air ride seat, advanced display, rearview camera, 1,000 CCA battery, dual direction self level, 2036 mm (80 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 14 × 17.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, ride control, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, air conditioning, air ride seat, advanced display, rearview camera, 1,000 CCA battery, dual direction self level, 2036 mm (80 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 14 × 17.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 3950 lb 1795 kg |
| Operating Weight | 9573 lb 4342 kg |
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, ride control, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, air conditioning, air ride seat, advanced display, rearview camera, 1,000 CCA battery, dual direction self level, 2036 mm (80 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 14 × 17.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, ride control, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, air conditioning, air ride seat, advanced display, rearview camera, 1,000 CCA battery, dual direction self level, 2036 mm (80 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 14 × 17.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
| Wheel Base | 54.6 in 1386 mm |
| Height - Top of Cab | 84 in 2133 mm |
| Vehicle Width over Tires | 76 in 1930 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 10.4 in 263 mm |
| Departure Angle | 28° 28° |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 51° 51° |
| Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle | 46.2 in 1175 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 74.7 in 1899 mm |
| Length - Without Bucket | 127 in 3226 mm |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 29 in 736 mm |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 97.4 in 2474 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 128.6 in 3265 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 9.3 in 235 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 57.7 in 1466 mm |
| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 13.5 in 344 mm |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 84° 84° |
| Maximum Overall Height | 161.5 in 4103 mm |
| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 155 in 3937 mm |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 49.1 in 1246 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked) | 90.6 in 2301 mm |
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, ride control, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, air conditioning, air ride seat, advanced display, rearview camera, 1,000 CCA battery, dual direction self level, 2036 mm (80 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 14 × 17.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, ride control, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, air conditioning, air ride seat, advanced display, rearview camera, 1,000 CCA battery, dual direction self level, 2036 mm (80 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 14 × 17.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
| Roll Back Angle | 28° 28° |
| Standard Flow Mode - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi 23000 kPa |
| Standard Flow Mode - Hydraulic Power - Calculated | 44 hp 33 kW |
| Standard Flow Mode - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 23 gal/min 86 l/min |
| Note | *When equipped with Cat 400 Series work tools. *When equipped with Cat 400 Series work tools. |
| Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 4061 psi 28000 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow* | 40 gal/min 150 l/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - XE - Hydraulic Power (calculated) | 94 hp 70 kW |
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008 |
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed | 7.2 mile/h 11.6 km/h |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed | 10.3 mile/h 16.6 km/h |
| 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 | 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. 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. |
| 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. **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. |
| Outside Cab*** | 104 dB(A) 104 dB(A) |
| Inside Cab** | 83 dB(A) 83 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. |
| 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. ***The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC. |
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