- Length With Bucket: 12.5 ft / 3833 mm
- Width Over Tires: 5.5 ft / 1676 mm
- Ground Clearance: 8.81 in / 223.52 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 6.83 ft / 2083 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 272C
The Caterpillar 272C is a 3.8 t-class skid steer loader with a 90 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight8362 lb3793 kg
03Selected published values86
Skid-steer loaders are commonly used for loading, material handling and attachment work in confined areas. Published rows for Caterpillar 272C include published bucket capacity of 0.6 yd3 / 0.4 m3, published breakout force of 7315 lb / 3318 kg, published operating weight of 8362 lb / 3793 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Length With Bucket” field (12.5 ft / 3833 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Width Over Tires” field (5.5 ft / 1676 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (8.81 in / 223.52 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Length With Bucket12.5 ft3833 mm
Width Over Tires5.5 ft1676 mm
Ground Clearance8.81 in223.52 mm
Height To Top Of Cab6.83 ft2083 mm
Wheelbase4.5 ft1381 mm
Length W/O Bucket10.71 ft3265 mm
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump8.16 ft2487 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump30 in764 mm
Length - With Bucket On Ground150.9 in3832.86 mm
Length - Without Bucket122.8 in3119.12 mm
Maximum Dump Angle51 degrees51 degrees
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel50 in1270 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height83 degrees83 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump30.1 in764.54 mm
Maximum Overall Height162 in4114.8 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position7.8 in198.12 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift10.76 ft0.28 m
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift14.7 in373.38 mm
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle42.8 in1087.12 mm
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump97.9 in2486.66 mm
Departure Angle26 degrees26 degrees
Height - Top Of Cab6.9 in0.18 m
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket101.5 in2577 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear58.3 in1481 mm
Vehicle Width Over Tires66 in1676.4 mm
Wheel Base4.54 in0.12 m
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket89.1 in2263.14 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler57.1 in1450.34 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Rear70.7 in1795.78 mm
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight3480 lb1578.51 kg
Tipping Load6500 lb2948.36 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder7315 lb3318.03 kg
Rated Operating Capacity3250 lb1474.18 kg
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3044C DIT3044C DIT
Gross Power94 hp70.1 kw
Net Power90 hp67 kw
Power Measured @2500 rpm2500 rpm
Displacement201 cu in3.3 L
Bore3.7 in94 mm
Stroke4.7 in119.4 mm
Gross Power - Sae J199594 hp70.1 kw
Engine Power - Iso 1439693 hp69.4 kw
Net Power - Eec 80/126991 hp67.9 kw
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec91 hp67.9 kw
Net Power - Sae 134990 hp67.2 kw
Net Flywheel Power90 hp67.2 kw
Operational
Operational Weight8292 lb3761 kg
Fuel Capacity26 gal98 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3.7 gal14 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.6 gal10 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity15 gal57 L
Max Speed7.2 mph11.6 km/h
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side2.9 gal11 L
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 amps90 amps
Power Train
Travel Speed Forward7.2 mph11.6 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse7.2 mph11.6 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option10 mph16.1 km/h
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option10 mph16.1 km/h
Xdp Option Speed - With Tires6 mph9.7 km/h
Xdp Option Speed - With Vts Tracks4.7 mph7.6 km/h
Loader
Breakout Force7315 lb3318 kg
Operating Load Rating3250 lb1474 kg
Tipping Angle6500 degrees6500 degrees
Bucket Capacity0.6 yd30.4 m3
Weights
Operating Weight8362 lb3793 kg
Hydraulic
Pump Flow Capacity22 gal/min84 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3335 psi23000 kPa
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow (1)StandardStandard
Hydraulic Power42.8 hp32 kw
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow33 gal/min33 gal/min
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure4061 psi4061 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3335 psi3335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow22 gal/min22 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow (2)High Flow XPSHigh Flow XPS
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System3.7 gal14.1 L
Fuel Tank26 gal98.5 L
Hydraulic Tank11 gal41.7 L
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal9.9 L
Hydraulic System15 gal56.8 L
Chain Box - Each Side2.9 gal11 L
Cab
RopsSAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
FopsSAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level ISAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level IiSAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level IISAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
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