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Skid Steer Loaders 270

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Key Specs

Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
100 hp
75 kW
Rated Operating Capacity
3557 lb
1614 kg
Operating Weight
10441 lb
4736 kg

Overview

More Power. More Performance. More Comfort.

The Cat® 270 Skid Steer Loader, with its vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its stability and lifting performance provides excellent material handling.

Benefits

35% More Torque

than the previous model

More Lift Height

and greater lift and tilt breakout forces

Larger Cab

featuring redesigned layout with more cab space and easier entry and exit

Product Specifications for 270

Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 100 hp 75 kW
Net Power - SAE 1349 100 hp 74 kW
Displacement 221 in³ 3.6 l
Stroke 4.7 in 120 mm
Bore 3.9 in 98 mm
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 317 ft·lbf 430 N·m
Net Power - ISO 9249 99 hp 74 kW
Note Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
Engine Model Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged, aftercooled) Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged, aftercooled)
Rated Operating Capacity 3557 lb 1614 kg
Tipping Load 7114 lb 3227 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 8267 lb 3750 kg
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder 6349 lb 2880 kg
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 3914 lb 1776 kg
Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, enclosed cab with glass door, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, 1000 CCA battery, front counterweight, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, enclosed cab with glass door, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, 1000 CCA battery, front counterweight, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Operating Weight 10441 lb 4736 kg
Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, enclosed cab with glass door, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, 1000 CCA battery, front counterweight, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, enclosed cab with glass door, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, 1000 CCA battery, front counterweight, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Wheel Base 54.6 in 1386 mm
Height - Top of Cab 86.2 in 2189 mm
Vehicle Width over Tires 72 in 1830 mm
Ground Clearance 8 in 202 mm
Departure Angle 23.6° 23.6°
Maximum Dump Angle 43.5° 43.5°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket 87.7 in 2228 mm
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift 12.6 in 320 mm
Note Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, enclosed cab with glass door, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, 1000 CCA battery, front counterweight, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, enclosed cab with glass door, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, 1000 CCA battery, front counterweight, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Length - With Bucket on Ground 153.9 in 3908 mm
Maximum Overall Height 164.3 in 4174 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 8.7 in 220 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground 48 in 1220 mm
Roll Back Angle 28° 28°
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump 30.9 in 786 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler 57.9 in 1471 mm
Length - Without Bucket 128.7 in 3270 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 133.5 in 3391 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear 74.7 in 1897 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 105.4 in 2676 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height 88° 88°
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061 psi 28000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 46.4 hp 34.6 kW
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3500 psi 24130 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3500 psi 24130 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 80.7 hp 60.2 kW
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow 23 gal/min 86 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 34 gal/min 129 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 69.6 hp 51.9 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 34 gal/min 129 l/min
ROPS ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008
FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II ISO 3449:2005 (Optional) ISO 3449:2005 (Optional)
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed 6.6 mile/h 10.6 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option 9.6 mile/h 15.4 km/h
Cooling System 4.6 gal (US) 17.5 l
Engine Crankcase 2.4 gal (US) 9 l
Fuel Tank 34.5 gal (US) 130.7 l
Hydraulic System 10.8 gal (US) 41 l
Hydraulic Tank 6.9 gal (US) 26 l
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.
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.
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.
Inside Cab* 83 dB(A) 83 dB(A)
Outside Cab** 101 dB(A) 101 dB(A)
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.85 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.85 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes.
Recyclability 93% 93%

270 Standard Equipment

ELECTRICAL

  • Battery disconnect with lockout feature
  • Work Tool Electrical Harness
  • Heavy duty battery
  • 12-volt Electrical System
  • 85 Ampere Alternator
  • LED Work Lights
  • Auto Reverse Lights
  • Switch Backlighting
  • Interior LED Dome Light
  • Backup Alarm
  • Electrical Outlet, Beacon
  • Exterior Courtesy Lighting
  • Automatic Work light notification flash when parking brake is released

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Full color LCD monitor: Creep speed control, Drive response adjustment, Implement response adjustment, Drive Power Priority adjustment, Language selection (×32), Multi-operator Anti-theft Security System and Monitoring, Maintenance schedule and reminders, Event and Diagnostic Code monitoring, Date /Time/Units/Brightness settings, and Smart Technology for use with Smart Attachments.
  • Operator Warning System Indicators: Air Filter Restriction, Alternator Output, Armrest Raised/Operator Out of Seat, Engine Coolant Temperature, Engine Oil Pressure, Glow Plug Activation, Hydraulic Supply Filter Restriction, Hydraulic Oil Temperature, Park Brake Engaged, Engine Emission System (where applicable)
  • Gauges: Fuel Level, Hour Meter, Hydraulic Temperature, Hour Meter, Battery Voltage, Tachometer
  • 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, Tilt Up
  • FOPS, Level I
  • Top and Rear Windows
  • Floor Mat
  • Headliner
  • Interior Rearview Mirror
  • Horn
  • Hand (Dial) Throttle, Electronic
  • Seat Mounted Joystick Controls
  • Cell Phone Storage Pocket
  • Cup Holder
  • 12-volt power port
  • Foot Throttle

HYDRAULICS

  • Selectable control pattern – ISO or H
  • Electro/hydraulic implement control
  • Electro/hydraulic hydrostatic transmission control Speed sensor guarding
  • Heavy duty flat faced quick disconnects with integrated pressure release lever
  • Hydraulic oil level sight gauge

POWER TRAIN

  • Cat C3.6TA turbocharged diesel engine, meeting Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA
  • Glow plugs starting aid
  • Liquid cooled, direct injection
  • Extended life antifreeze (–37°C, –34°F)
  • Air cleaner, dual element, radial seal
  • Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·SSM) Valve, Hydraulic Oil Ecology drain – coolant
  • Radiator coolant level sight gauge Radiator expansion bottle
  • Filter, hydraulic supply, cartridge type
  • Filter, hydraulic return, cartridge type
  • Filter, canister type, engine oil
  • Radiator/hydraulic oil cooler (side-by-side)
  • Spring applied, hydraulically released, parking brakes
  • Hydrostatic transmission
  • Lockable fuel cap
  • Hydraulic demand cooling fan
  • Auto engine idle

OTHER

  • Auxiliary Hydraulics, Continuous Flow
  • Telematics, Product Link, Cellular
  • Steel engine door with replaceable louvers
  • Engine door – lockable
  • Work tool attachment coupler
  • Cat ToughGuard™ hose

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT

  • Auxiliary Hydraulics: Standard or High Flow XPS
  • Quick Coupler: Mechanical or Hydraulic
  • High Visibility Seat Belt: 50 mm (2 in), 75 mm (3 in), or 3-point lap/shoulder
  • Tires: 12 x 16.5 or 14 x 17.5

PERFORMANCE PACKAGES

  • Performance Package HP1: Standard Flow Hydraulics

COMFORT PACKAGES

  • Open canopy: Cup Holder, Cell Phone Pocket, choice of vinyl seat (Mechanical Suspension, High Back/Heated/Air Ride Seat
  • Enclosed Cab with heat and air conditioning: Side Windows, Cup Holder, Cell Phone Pocket, choice of Seat (Mechanical Suspension, High Back/Heated Air Ride Seat, High Back/Ventilated and Heated Air Ride Seat) and Door choice (Glass or Polycarbonate)

TECHNOLOGY PACKAGES

  • T2 – T1 + Rear-view camera.
  • T4 – Advanced Touchscreen Monitor, Advanced Joysticks, Push start, X-mount cell phone holder, and a Rear-view camera.
  • T5 – T4 + 2 additional side view cameras.

RADIO

  • Radio, none – for open canopy machines and countries not certified for Bluetooth® technology
  • Integrated AM/FM radio with Bluetooth technology. Includes USB port, 3.5 mm Auxiliary (AUX) input, and Bluetooth microphone. Only for use with enclosed cab. Availability varies by country.
  • Integrated DAB+/AM/FM radio with Bluetooth technology. Includes USB port, 3.5 mm AUX input, and Bluetooth microphone. Only for use with enclosed cab. Availability varies by country.

PRODUCT LINK™

  • Product Link Basic series PL243
  • Product Link Elite series PLE643

COOLING FAN

  • On-demand, variable speed hydraulic cooling fan
  • On-demand, variable speed hydraulic cooling fan, with automatic and manual purge reversing operation

GUARDING AND SEALING PACKAGES

  • HD0 – base guarding and sealing (engine air inlet rain cap, front cab-toframe sealing, and hydraulic fill access door)
  • HD1– intermediate guarding and sealing (HD0 + cab-to-frame side sealing, lockable fuel fill access door, tilt cylinder guarding, and drive line bottom guarding. Some equipment varies by region)
  • HD2 – most comprehensive guarding and sealing (HD1 + turbo guard, exhaust stack wrap, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) wrap, quick disconnect guarding, fully enclosed drive line guarding, under step hydraulic lines guard cover, engine air inlet pre-cleaner. Some equipment varies by region

270 Optional Equipment

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

  • External Counterweights
  • Beacon, LED
  • Engine Block Heater – 120V
  • Oil, Hydraulic, Cold Operation
  • 4-point machine lifting eyes
  • Paint, Custom
  • Speed Sensitive Ride Control
  • Bluetooth Key Security
  • Attachment Hose Guide
  • Corrosion Inhibitor Coating

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