Category : Skid Steer Loaders ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : 272D ➔
The Caterpillar 272D is a skid steer loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and general construction tasks. It is part of Caterpillar's D Series and is commonly used in landscaping, agriculture, site preparation, and utility work. The 272D features a vertical lift path, compact frame, and compatibility with a wide range of hydraulic attachments, including buckets, forks, augers, and grapples. Its enclosed cab, operator controls, and auxiliary hydraulic system support productivity in confined jobsite conditions. The Caterpillar 272D is recognized for its versatility, maneuverability, and attachment flexibility in skid steer applications.
Cab
Caterpillar 272D Skid Steer Loader Cab specifications
Fops
SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level Ii
SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
Rops
SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
Dimensions
Caterpillar 272D Skid Steer Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
7.90 in (20.07 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
10.55 ft (3.22 m)
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
16.11 in (40.92 cm)
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle
42.70 in (108.46 cm)
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump
7.94 ft (2.42 m)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump
95.20 in (241.81 cm)
Departure Angle
25 degrees
Ground Clearance
8.90 in (22.61 cm)
Height
6.92 ft (2.11 m)
Height - Top Of Cab
6.93 ft (2.11 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
6.91 ft (2.11 m)
Hinge Pin Height - Fully Raised
126.66 in (321.72 cm)
Length
12.67 ft (3.86 m)
Length - With Bucket On Ground
151.60 in (385.06 cm)
Length - Without Bucket
123.60 in (313.94 cm)
Length W/O Bucket
10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Length With Bucket
12.64 ft (3.85 m)
Maximum Dump Angle
52 degrees
Maximum Overall Height
159.40 in (404.88 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel
50.70 in (128.78 cm)
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
83 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
30.90 in (78.49 cm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump
30.91 in (78.51 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket
91.50 in (232.41 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler
58.90 in (149.61 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Rear
73.80 in (187.45 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear
73.78 in (187.40 cm)
Vehicle Width Over Tires
76.00 in (193.04 cm)
Weight
8,252.00 lbs (3,743.05 kg)
Wheel Base
4.55 ft (1.39 m)
Wheelbase
4.55 ft (1.39 m)
Width
6.00 ft (1.83 m)
Width Over Tires
6.34 ft (1.93 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 272D Skid Steer Loader Engine specifications
Bore
3.90 in (9.91 cm)
Displacement
232.00 cu in (3,801.81 cu cm)
Engine Model
Cat C3.8 (turbocharged)
Gross Power
98.00 hp (73.08 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995
98.00 hp (73.08 kw)
Net Flywheel Power
95.00 hp (70.84 kw)
Net Power
95.00 hp (70.84 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec
95.00 hp (70.84 kw)
Net Power - Sae 1349
95.00 hp (70.84 kw)
Stroke
4.70 in (11.94 cm)
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 272D Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow (1)
Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2)
High Flow XPS
Hydraulic Power (1)
44.00 hp (32.81 kw)
Hydraulic Power (2)
76.00 hp (56.67 kw)
Hydraulic Power - Calculated (1)
44.00 hp (32.81 kw)
Hydraulic Power - Calculated (2)
76.00 hp (56.67 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow
23.00 gpm (87.06 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Flow (1)
23.00 gpm (87.06 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Flow (2)
32.00 gpm (121.12 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure (1)
3335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure (2)
4061 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
32.00 gpm (121.12 lpm)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
4061 psi
Loader
Caterpillar 272D Skid Steer Loader Loader specifications
Tipping Load (Iso 14397)
6,400.10 lbs (2,903.04 kg)
Operating Specifications
Caterpillar 272D Skid Steer Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder
6,100.00 lbs (2,766.92 kg)
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
7,405.00 lbs (3,358.86 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity
3,200.00 lbs (1,451.50 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight
3,450.00 lbs (1,564.90 kg)
Tipping Load
6,400.00 lbs (2,902.99 kg)
Operational
Caterpillar 272D Skid Steer Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
100 amps
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side
2.30 gal (8.71 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity
2.70 gal (10.22 l)
Fuel Capacity
31.00 gal (117.34 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
16.20 gal (61.32 l)
Max Speed
6.60 mph (10.62 kph)
Operating Voltage
12 V
Operating Weight
18,527.70 lbs (8,404.03 kg)
Tire Size
14 x 17.5
Power Train
Caterpillar 272D Skid Steer Loader Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward
6.60 mph (10.62 kph)
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option
9.40 mph (15.13 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse
6.60 mph (10.62 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option
9.40 mph (15.13 kph)
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar 272D Skid Steer Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Chain Box - Each Side
2.30 gal (8.71 l)
Cooling System
3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Engine Crankcase
2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Tank
30.80 gal (116.58 l)
Hydraulic System
16.00 gal (60.56 l)
Hydraulic Tank
10.30 gal (38.99 l)
Weights
Caterpillar 272D Skid Steer Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight
8,404.00 lbs (3,812.00 kg)
