# 2008 Caterpillar 272C for Sale in Fort Worth, Tx

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## Listing details

- **Price:** Auction pricing
- **Listing ID:** 89480936
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 272C
- **Category:** Skid Steer Loaders
- **Hours:** 4080
- **Serial number:** CAT0272CJRED00801
- **Location:** Fort Worth, Tx
- **Auction starts:** 2026-11-18

## Description

Open Operator Station, Joystick Steering, Manual Quick Coupler Closing Time: 2026-11-18 04:00:00 PM

## Manufacturer specifications

### Cab

- **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

- **Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position:** 7.8 in (19.81 cm)
- **Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift:** 10.76 ft (3.28 m)
- **Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift:** 14.7 in (37.34 cm)
- **Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle:** 42.8 in (108.71 cm)
- **Clearance At Max Lift And Dump:** 8.16 ft (2.49 m)
- **Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump:** 97.9 in (248.67 cm)
- **Departure Angle:** 26 degrees
- **Ground Clearance:** 8.81 in (22.38 cm)
- **Height:** 6.6667 ft (2.03 m)
- **Height - Top Of Cab:** 6.9 ft (2.1 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 6.83 ft (2.08 m)
- **Length:** 12.4167 ft (3.78 m)
- **Length - With Bucket On Ground:** 150.9 in (383.29 cm)
- **Length - Without Bucket:** 122.8 in (311.91 cm)
- **Length W/O Bucket:** 10.71 ft (3.26 m)
- **Length With Bucket:** 12.5 ft (3.81 m)
- **Maximum Dump Angle:** 51 degrees
- **Maximum Overall Height:** 162 in (411.48 cm)
- **Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel:** 50 in (127 cm)
- **Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height:** 83 degrees
- **Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump:** 30.1 in (76.45 cm)
- **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 30 in (76.2 cm)
- **Turn Radius From Center - Bucket:** 89.1 in (226.31 cm)
- **Turn Radius From Center - Coupler:** 57.1 in (145.03 cm)
- **Turn Radius From Center - Rear:** 70.7 in (179.58 cm)
- **Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket:** 101.5 in (257.81 cm)
- **Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear:** 58.3 in (148.08 cm)
- **Vehicle Width Over Tires:** 66 in (167.64 cm)
- **Weight:** 8300 lbs (3764.82 kg)
- **Wheel Base:** 4.54 ft (1.38 m)
- **Wheelbase:** 4.5 ft (1.37 m)
- **Width:** 5.4167 ft (1.65 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 5.5 ft (1.68 m)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 3.7 in (9.4 cm)
- **Displacement:** 201 cu in (3293.81 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** 3044C DIT
- **Engine Model:** Cat C3.4 DIT
- **Engine Power - Iso 14396:** 93 hp (69.35 kw)
- **Gross Power:** 94 hp (70.1 kw)
- **Gross Power - Sae J1995:** 94 hp (70.1 kw)
- **Net Flywheel Power:** 90 hp (67.11 kw)
- **Net Power:** 90 hp (67.11 kw)
- **Net Power - Eec 80/1269:** 91 hp (67.86 kw)
- **Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec:** 91 hp (67.86 kw)
- **Net Power - Sae 1349:** 90 hp (67.11 kw)
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 4
- **Power Measured @:** 2500 rpm
- **Stroke:** 4.7 in (11.94 cm)

### General Specifications

- **A Height to top of ROPS (since 2010):** 83 in (210.82 cm)
- **Approx. Machine Weight (since 2008):** 8362 lbs (3792.94 kg)
- **B Length to coupler (since 2010):** 122 in (309.88 cm)
- **Blade surface height at level lift arms (since 2010):** 63.3 in (160.78 cm)
- **Blade surface height at maximum height (since 2010):** 123.2 in (312.93 cm)
- **Blade surface height at minimum lift (since 2010):** 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- **Bore (since 2010):** 3.7 in (9.4 cm)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 4941 lbs (2241.2 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 5027 lbs (2280.21 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 5062 lbs (2296.09 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 4910 lbs (2227.14 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 5002 lbs (2268.87 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 5038 lbs (2285.2 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 4885 lbs (2215.8 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 4976 lbs (2257.08 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 5015 lbs (2274.77 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 4804 lbs (2179.06 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 4676 lbs (2121 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 4773 lbs (2165 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 4813 lbs (2183.14 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 4687 lbs (2125.99 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 4769 lbs (2163.18 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 4645 lbs (2106.94 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 4736 lbs (2148.22 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 5060 lbs (2295.18 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 5029 lbs (2281.12 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 5159 lbs (2340.09 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 5000 lbs (2267.96 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 5137 lbs (2330.11 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 5185 lbs (2351.88 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 4608 lbs (2090.16 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2010):** 4696 lbs (2130.07 kg)
- **Breakout force - lift (since 2012):** 4669 lbs (2117.83 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6473 lbs (2936.11 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6788 lbs (3078.99 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6825 lbs (3095.77 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6453 lbs (2927.04 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6773 lbs (3072.18 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6810 lbs (3088.97 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6444 lbs (2922.95 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6762 lbs (3067.2 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6803 lbs (3085.79 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6627 lbs (3005.96 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 5739 lbs (2603.17 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6008 lbs (2725.19 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6047 lbs (2742.88 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6285 lbs (2850.83 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6590 lbs (2989.18 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6263 lbs (2840.85 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6572 lbs (2981.01 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6607 lbs (2996.89 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6431 lbs (2917.06 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6404 lbs (2904.81 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6667 lbs (3024.1 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6382 lbs (2894.83 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6651 lbs (3016.85 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6689 lbs (3034.08 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6239 lbs (2829.97 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6545 lbs (2968.77 kg)
- **Breakout force - tilt (since 2010):** 6587 lbs (2987.82 kg)
- **Bucket overall width (since 2010):** 72 in (182.88 cm)
- **C Length with bucket on ground (since 2010):** 151 in (383.54 cm)
- **Capacity at 50% with counter- weight (since 2008):** 3480 lbs (1578.5 kg)
- **Carriage height above blade top (since 2010):** 36.6 in (92.96 cm)
- **Carriage overall width without step (since 2010):** 45.6 in (115.82 cm)
- **Carriage step additional width (since 2010):** 4.2 in (10.67 cm)
- **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2010):** 120.8 in (306.83 cm)
- **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2010):** 121.5 in (308.61 cm)
- **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2010):** 121.4 in (308.36 cm)
- **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2010):** 120.7 in (306.58 cm)
- **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2010):** 120.9 in (307.09 cm)
- **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2010):** 121.6 in (308.86 cm)
- **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2012):** 120.6 in (306.32 cm)
- **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2012):** 121.3 in (308.1 cm)
- **D Maximum overall height (since 2010):** 162 in (411.48 cm)
- **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2010):** 1.2 in (3.05 cm)
- **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2010):** 0.6 in (1.52 cm)
- **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2010):** 0.7 in (1.78 cm)
- **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2010):** 1.3 in (3.3 cm)
- **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2010):** 1.0 in (2.54 cm)
- **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2010):** 0.4 in (1.02 cm)
- **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2012):** 1.1 in (2.79 cm)
- **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2012):** 1 in (2.54 cm)
- **Displacement (since 2010):** 201 cu in (3293.81 cu cm)
- **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2010):** 97.4 in (247.4 cm)
- **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2010):** 96.0 in (243.84 cm)
- **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2010):** 97.9 in (248.67 cm)
- **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2010):** 96.9 in (246.13 cm)
- **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2010):** 96.3 in (244.6 cm)
- **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2010):** 93.9 in (238.51 cm)
- **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2012):** 96 in (243.84 cm)
- **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2012):** 97.5 in (247.65 cm)
- **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2012):** 97.6 in (247.9 cm)
- **E Ground clearance (since 2010):** 8.9 in (22.61 cm)
- **Engine Model (since 2008):** Cat C3.4 DIT
- **Engine Model (since 2010):** C3.4 DIT
- **F Departure angle (since 2010):** 26 deg
- **Floor angle at maximum lift/dump (since 2010):** 40 deg
- **Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back (since 2010):** 85 deg
- **Flywheel Power: Net (since 2010):** 90 hp (67.11 kw)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2010):** 100.0 in (254 cm)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2010):** 101.4 in (257.56 cm)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2010):** 99.2 in (251.97 cm)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2010):** 101.3 in (257.3 cm)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2010):** 102.7 in (260.86 cm)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2010):** 100.5 in (255.27 cm)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2010):** 102.8 in (261.11 cm)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2010):** 104.1 in (264.41 cm)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2010):** 101.5 in (257.81 cm)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2010):** 100.2 in (254.51 cm)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2010):** 101.1 in (256.79 cm)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2010):** 102.4 in (260.1 cm)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2010):** 103.7 in (263.4 cm)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2010):** 103.8 in (263.65 cm)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2010):** 105.2 in (267.21 cm)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2010):** 102.5 in (260.35 cm)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2012):** 100 in (254 cm)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2012):** 96.8 in (245.87 cm)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2012):** 95.8 in (243.33 cm)
- **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2012):** 95.6 in (242.82 cm)
- **Fuel Tank Capacity (since 2010):** 26 US gal (98 L)
- **G Wheelbase (since 2010):** 54 in (137.16 cm)
- **Gross (since 2010):** 94 hp (70.1 kw)
- **Ground Clearance (since 2010):** 8.9 in (22.61 cm)
- **H Bumper overhang from axle (since 2010):** 43 in (109.22 cm)
- **Height to Top of Cab (since 2008):** 82.8 in (210.31 cm)
- **Hinge pin height at carry position (since 2010):** 7.8 in (19.81 cm)
- **Hinge pin height at maximum lift (since 2010):** 129.1 in (327.91 cm)
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time, - Empty Bucket - Dump (HF) (since 2010):** 2.5 sec (2.5 Seconds)
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time, - Empty Bucket - Lower (Empty, - Float Down) (HF) (since 2010):** 4.7 sec (4.6 Seconds)
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time, - Empty Bucket - Raise (HF) (since 2010):** 4.5 sec (4.7 Seconds)
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time, - Empty Bucket - Total (HF) (since 2010):** 11.7 sec (11.8 Seconds)
- **Hydraulic Pump Capacity (since 2010):** 22 US gpm (84 L/min)
- **Hydraulic System Capacity - (includes tank) (since 2010):** 15 US gal (57 L)
- **Hydraulic Tank Capacity (since 2010):** 11 US gal (42 L)
- **J Clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2010):** 98 in (248.92 cm)
- **K Floor angle at maximum lift/dump (since 2010):** 51 deg
- **L Floor angle at maximum lift/rack (since 2010):** 83 deg
- **Length to Coupler (since 2008):** 122.8 in (311.91 cm)
- **M Clearance at maximum lift/level (since 2010):** 122 in (309.88 cm)
- **Maximum floor angle - at carry position (since 2010):** 26 deg
- **Maximum floor angle at minimum lift (since 2010):** 26.4 deg
- **Maximum floor angle at minimum lift (since 2010):** 26.1 deg
- **Maximum floor angle at minimum lift (since 2010):** 26 deg
- **Maximum overall height (since 2010):** 163.0 in (414.02 cm)
- **Maximum overall height (since 2010):** 165.4 in (420.12 cm)
- **Maximum overall height (since 2010):** 162.0 in (411.48 cm)
- **Maximum overall height (since 2010):** 164.0 in (416.56 cm)
- **Maximum overall height (since 2012):** 163 in (414.02 cm)
- **Maximum overall height (since 2012):** 162 in (411.48 cm)
- **Maximum overall height (since 2012):** 168.7 in (428.5 cm)
- **Maximum overall height (since 2012):** 167.9 in (426.47 cm)
- **Maximum overall height (since 2012):** 167.8 in (426.21 cm)
- **Maximum overall height (since 2012):** 164 in (416.56 cm)
- **N Hinge pin height at maximum lift (since 2010):** 129 in (327.66 cm)
- **Net Power (since 2008):** 90 hp (67.11 kw)
- **No. Cylinders (since 2010):** 4
- **O Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2010):** 50 in (127 cm)
- **One Speed Forward (since 2010):** 0 - 7 mph
- **One Speed Reverse (since 2010):** 0 - 7 mph
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8404 lbs (3812 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8367 lbs (3795.21 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8331 lbs (3778.88 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8437 lbs (3826.96 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8395 lbs (3807.91 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8360 lbs (3792.04 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8470 lbs (3841.93 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8428 lbs (3822.88 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8389 lbs (3805.19 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8624 lbs (3911.79 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8532 lbs (3870.05 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8478 lbs (3845.56 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8439 lbs (3827.87 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8697 lbs (3944.9 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8662 lbs (3929.02 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8748 lbs (3968.03 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8706 lbs (3948.98 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8669 lbs (3932.2 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8353 lbs (3788.86 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8309 lbs (3768.9 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8340 lbs (3782.97 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8281 lbs (3756.2 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8792 lbs (3987.99 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8750 lbs (3968.94 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8710 lbs (3950.79 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8278 lbs (3754.84 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8298 lbs (3763.91 kg)
- **Operating weight (since 2010):** 8256 lbs (3744.86 kg)
- **Overall length at minimum lift, level tine (since 2010):** 164.8 in (418.59 cm)
- **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2010):** 152.0 in (386.08 cm)
- **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2010):** 154.8 in (393.19 cm)
- **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2010):** 150.9 in (383.29 cm)
- **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2010):** 153.0 in (388.62 cm)
- **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2010):** 154.1 in (391.41 cm)
- **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2010):** 157.2 in (399.29 cm)
- **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2012):** 152 in (386.08 cm)
- **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2012):** 153 in (388.62 cm)
- **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2012):** 158 in (401.32 cm)
- **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2012):** 157 in (398.78 cm)
- **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2012):** 156.7 in (398.02 cm)
- **Product Identification Prefix (since 2008):** RED
- **Rated bucket capacity (since 2010):** 0.50 cu yd (0.38 cu m)
- **Rated bucket capacity (since 2010):** 0.51 cu yd (0.39 cu m)
- **Rated bucket capacity (since 2010):** 0.48 cu yd (0.37 cu m)
- **Rated bucket capacity (since 2010):** 0.55 cu yd (0.42 cu m)
- **Rated bucket capacity (since 2010):** 0.58 cu yd (0.44 cu m)
- **Rated bucket capacity (since 2010):** 0.52 cu yd (0.4 cu m)
- **Rated bucket capacity (since 2010):** 0.59 cu yd (0.45 cu m)
- **Rated bucket capacity (since 2010):** 0.60 cu yd (0.46 cu m)
- **Rated bucket capacity (since 2010):** 0.43 cu yd (0.33 cu m)
- **Rated bucket capacity (since 2010):** 0.82 cu yd (0.63 cu m)
- **Rated bucket capacity (since 2010):** 0.44 cu yd (0.34 cu m)
- **Rated bucket capacity (since 2012):** 0.5 cu yd (0.38 cu m)
- **Rated bucket capacity (since 2012):** 0.6 cu yd (0.46 cu m)
- **Rated Engine RPM (since 2010):** 2500 rpm
- **Rated operating capacity (since 2010):** 3250 lbs (1474.18 kg)
- **Rated Operating Capacity at 50% (since 2008):** 3250 lbs (1474.18 kg)
- **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2010):** 52.5 in (133.35 cm)
- **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2010):** 52.1 in (132.33 cm)
- **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2010):** 52.4 in (133.1 cm)
- **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2010):** 53.5 in (135.89 cm)
- **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2010):** 51.1 in (129.79 cm)
- **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2010):** 49.3 in (125.22 cm)
- **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2012):** 56.3 in (143 cm)
- **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2012):** 55.2 in (140.21 cm)
- **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2012):** 55.1 in (139.95 cm)
- **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2010):** 30.6 in (77.72 cm)
- **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2010):** 32.0 in (81.28 cm)
- **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2010):** 30.1 in (76.45 cm)
- **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2010):** 31.1 in (78.99 cm)
- **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2010):** 31.7 in (80.52 cm)
- **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2010):** 34.1 in (86.61 cm)
- **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2012):** 32 in (81.28 cm)
- **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2012):** 39.4 in (100.08 cm)
- **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2012):** 39 in (99.06 cm)
- **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2012):** 38.9 in (98.81 cm)
- **Shank front face reach at level lift arms (since 2010):** 29.1 in (73.91 cm)
- **Shank front face reach at maximum height (since 2010):** 27.4 in (69.6 cm)
- **Shank front face reach at minimum lift (since 2010):** 16.1 in (40.89 cm)
- **Stroke (since 2010):** 4.7 in (11.94 cm)
- **Struck capacity (since 2010):** 0.35 cu yd (0.27 cu m)
- **Struck capacity (since 2010):** 0.41 cu yd (0.31 cu m)
- **Struck capacity (since 2010):** 0.38 cu yd (0.29 cu m)
- **Struck capacity (since 2010):** 0.42 cu yd (0.32 cu m)
- **Struck capacity (since 2010):** 0.31 cu yd (0.24 cu m)
- **Struck capacity (since 2010):** 0.77 cu yd (0.59 cu m)
- **Struck capacity (since 2010):** 0.34 cu yd (0.26 cu m)
- **Struck capacity (since 2010):** 0.39 cu yd (0.3 cu m)
- **Struck capacity (since 2010):** 0.37 cu yd (0.28 cu m)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 6133 lbs (2781.89 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 6230 lbs (2825.88 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 6279 lbs (2848.11 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 6094 lbs (2764.2 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 6199 lbs (2811.82 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 6250 lbs (2834.96 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 6060 lbs (2748.77 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 6164 lbs (2795.95 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 6217 lbs (2819.99 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 5915 lbs (2683 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 5842 lbs (2649.89 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 5946 lbs (2697.06 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 5999 lbs (2721.1 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 5776 lbs (2619.95 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 5728 lbs (2598.18 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 5829 lbs (2643.99 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 5873 lbs (2663.95 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 6338 lbs (2874.87 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 6303 lbs (2859 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 6479 lbs (2938.83 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 6270 lbs (2844.03 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 6455 lbs (2927.94 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 6506 lbs (2951.08 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 5710 lbs (2590.02 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 5811 lbs (2635.83 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 5864 lbs (2659.87 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 4689 lbs (2126.9 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 4473 lbs (2028.92 kg)
- **Tipping load (since 2010):** 4938 lbs (2239.84 kg)
- **Top Travel Speed km/h (mph (since 2008):** 16.1 (10.0
- **Two Speed Forward (since 2010):** 0 - 10 mph
- **Two Speed Reverse (since 2010):** 0 - 10 mph
- **Width (since 2010):** 68.5 in (173.99 cm)
- **Width (since 2010):** 68.1 in (172.97 cm)
- **Width (since 2010):** 74.5 in (189.23 cm)
- **Width (since 2010):** 74.1 in (188.21 cm)
- **Width (since 2010):** 80.5 in (204.47 cm)
- **Width (since 2010):** 80.1 in (203.45 cm)
- **Width (since 2010):** 86.5 in (219.71 cm)
- **Width (since 2010):** 86.1 in (218.69 cm)
- **Width (since 2010):** 66.4 in (168.66 cm)
- **Width (since 2010):** 72.4 in (183.9 cm)
- **Width (since 2010):** 72.0 in (182.88 cm)
- **Width (since 2010):** 78.4 in (199.14 cm)
- **Width (since 2010):** 78.0 in (198.12 cm)
- **Width (since 2010):** 66.0 in (167.64 cm)
- **Width (since 2012):** 72 in (182.88 cm)
- **Width (since 2012):** 78 in (198.12 cm)
- **Width (since 2012):** 66 in (167.64 cm)
- **Width over Tires (since 2008):** 66 in (167.64 cm)
- **Width Over Tires (since 2010):** 66 in (167.64 cm)
- **Years Built (since 2008):** 2,008 - 2,013

### Hydraulic

- **Pump Flow Capacity:** 22 gpm (83.27 lpm)
- **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3335 psi

### Hydraulic System

- **Hydraulic Flow (1):** Standard
- **Hydraulic Flow (2):** High Flow XPS
- **Hydraulic Power:** 42.8 hp (31.92 kw)
- **Loader Hydraulic Flow:** 22 gpm (83.27 lpm)
- **Loader Hydraulic Pressure:** 3335 psi
- **Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow:** 33 gpm (124.91 lpm)
- **Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure:** 4061 psi

### Loader

- **Breakout Force:** 7315 lbs (3318.03 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity:** 0.6 cu yd
- **Operating Load Rating:** 3250 lbs (1474.18 kg)
- **Tipping Angle:** 6500 degrees

### Operating Specifications

- **Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder:** 7315 lbs (3318.03 kg)
- **Rated Operating Capacity:** 3250 lbs (1474.18 kg)
- **Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight:** 3480 lbs (1578.5 kg)
- **Tipping Load:** 6500 lbs (2948.35 kg)

### Operational

- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 90 amps
- **Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side:** 2.9 gal (10.98 l)
- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 3.7 gal (14 l)
- **Engine Oil Fluid Capacity:** 2.6 gal (9.84 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 26 gal (98.41 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 15 gal (56.78 l)
- **Max Speed:** 7.2 mph (11.59 kph)
- **Operating Voltage:** 12 V
- **Operational Weight:** 8292 lbs (3761.19 kg)

### Power Train

- **Travel Speed Forward:** 7.2 mph (11.59 kph)
- **Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option:** 10 mph (16.09 kph)
- **Travel Speed Reverse:** 7.2 mph (11.59 kph)
- **Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option:** 10 mph (16.09 kph)
- **Xdp Option Speed - With Tires:** 6 mph (9.66 kph)
- **Xdp Option Speed - With Vts Tracks:** 4.7 mph (7.56 kph)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Chain Box - Each Side:** 2.9 gal (10.98 l)
- **Cooling System:** 3.7 gal (14 l)
- **Engine Crankcase:** 2.6 gal (9.84 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 26 gal (98.41 l)
- **Hydraulic System:** 15 gal (56.78 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 11 gal (41.64 l)

### Weights

- **Operating Weight:** 8362 lbs (3792.94 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 272C is a skid steer loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and general construction work. It is part of Caterpillar's C-Series compact equipment lineup and is commonly used in landscaping, agriculture, site preparation, and utility applications. The 272C features a vertical lift design, which supports improved reach and load placement at full height. It is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic attachment capability, and a compact frame for maneuverability in confined work areas. The model is compatible with a range of buckets, forks, augers, and other work tools for versatile jobsite use.

## Photos

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