# 2016 Caterpillar 272D2 for Sale in Bethesda, MD **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Auction pricing - **Listing ID:** 89489762 - **Year:** 2016 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 272D2 - **Category:** Skid Steer Loaders - **Serial number:** CAT0272DABL200628 - **Location:** Bethesda, MD - **Auction starts:** 2026-10-20 ## Description 2016 CAT 272D2 Two-Speed High Flow Skid Steer Loader ## Manufacturer specifications ### Air Conditioning System - **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. ### Cab - **Fops:** ISO 3449:2005 Level I - **Fops Level Ii:** ISO 3449:2005 Level II - **Rops:** ISO 3471:2008 ### Dimensions - **Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position:** 7.8 in (19.81 cm) - **Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift:** 10.6 ft (3.23 m) - **Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift:** 14.7 in (37.34 cm) - **Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle:** 46.2 in (117.35 cm) - **Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump:** 96 in (243.84 cm) - **Departure Angle:** 27 degrees - **Ground Clearance:** 0.75 ft (0.23 m) - **Height:** 6.9167 ft (2.11 m) - **Height - Top Of Cab:** 6.87 ft (2.09 m) - **Length:** 12.6667 ft (3.86 m) - **Length - With Bucket On Ground:** 155.7 in (395.48 cm) - **Length - Without Bucket:** 127.6 in (324.1 cm) - **Maximum Dump Angle:** 51 degrees - **Maximum Overall Height:** 160.1 in (406.65 cm) - **Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel To Ground:** 50.5 in (128.27 cm) - **Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height:** 84 degrees - **Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump:** 30.3 in (76.96 cm) - **Roll Back Angle:** 28 degrees - **Turning Radius From Center - Bucket (Racked):** 89.8 in (228.09 cm) - **Turning Radius From Center - Coupler:** 58.3 in (148.08 cm) - **Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear:** 74.7 in (189.74 cm) - **Vehicle Width Over Tires:** 72 in (182.88 cm) - **Weight:** 8252 lbs (3743.05 kg) - **Wheel Base:** 4.55 ft (1.39 m) - **Width:** 6 ft (1.83 m) ### Engine - **Bore:** 3.9 in (9.91 cm) - **Displacement:** 232 cu in (3801.81 cu cm) - **Engine Model:** Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo) - **Gross Power - Sae J1995:** 98 hp (73.08 kw) - **Net Flywheel Power:** 95 hp (70.84 kw) - **Net Power - Iso 9249:** 96 hp (71.59 kw) - **Net Power - Sae 1349:** 95 hp (70.84 kw) - **Peak Torque - 1,500 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 246 lbs ft (333.53 nm) - **Stroke:** 4.7 in (11.94 cm) ### General Specifications - **A Wheelbase (since 2016):** 54.6 in (138.68 cm) - **B Length without bucket (since 2016):** 127.6 in (324.1 cm) - **Blade surface height at level lift arms (since 2016):** 57.7 in (146.56 cm) - **Blade surface height at level lift arms (since 2016):** 57.2 in (145.29 cm) - **Blade surface height at maximum height (since 2016):** 123.6 in (313.94 cm) - **Blade surface height at maximum height (since 2016):** 123.1 in (312.67 cm) - **Blade surface height at minimum lift (since 2016):** 4.2 in (10.67 cm) - **Blade surface height at minimum lift (since 2016):** 4.1 in (10.41 cm) - **Bore (since 2016):** 3.9 in (9.91 cm) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2016):** 5802 lbs (2631.75 kg) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2016):** 5777 lbs (2620.41 kg) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2016):** 5550 lbs (2517.44 kg) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2016):** 5934 lbs (2691.62 kg) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2016):** 5904 lbs (2678.01 kg) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2016):** 5546 lbs (2515.63 kg) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2016):** 5509 lbs (2498.84 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2016):** 6384 lbs (2895.74 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2016):** 6366 lbs (2887.57 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2016):** 5843 lbs (2650.34 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2016):** 6676 lbs (3028.19 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2016):** 6654 lbs (3018.21 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2016):** 6176 lbs (2801.39 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2016):** 6144 lbs (2786.87 kg) - **Breakout force, tilt cylinder (since 2016):** 6937 lbs (3146.57 kg) - **Breakout force, tilt cylinder (since 2017):** 7443 lbs (3376.09 kg) - **C Length with bucket on ground (since 2016):** 155.7 in (395.48 cm) - **Carriage height above blade top (since 2016):** 36.5 in (92.71 cm) - **Carriage overall width without step (since 2016):** 45.7 in (116.08 cm) - **Carriage step additional width (since 2016):** 4.2 in (10.67 cm) - **category (since 2020):** SKID STEERS - **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2016):** 119.2 in (302.77 cm) - **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2016):** 119.1 in (302.51 cm) - **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2016):** 119.0 in (302.26 cm) - **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2016):** 119.3 in (303.02 cm) - **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2016):** 118.7 in (301.5 cm) - **D Height to top of cab (since 2016):** 82.4 in (209.3 cm) - **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2016):** -0.2 in (-0.51 cm) - **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2016):** -0.3 in (-0.76 cm) - **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2016):** -0.1 in (-0.25 cm) - **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2016):** -0.6 in (-1.52 cm) - **Displacement (since 2016):** 231.9 cu in (3800.17 cu cm) - **Dump (since 2016):** 2.3 - **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2016):** 92.9 in (235.97 cm) - **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2016):** 89.9 in (228.35 cm) - **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2016):** 94.6 in (240.28 cm) - **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2016):** 92.4 in (234.7 cm) - **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2016):** 92.3 in (234.44 cm) - **E Maximum overall height (since 2016):** 160.1 in (406.65 cm) - **Engine Model (since 2016):** C3.8 DIT - **ENGINE POWER (since 2016):** 95 hp (70.84 kw) - **F Bucket pin height at maximum lift (since 2016):** 127.1 in (322.83 cm) - **Floor angle at maximum lift/dump (since 2016):** -51.1 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/dump (since 2016):** -51.0 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/dump (since 2016):** -51.2 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/dump (since 2016):** -51.3 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back (since 2016):** 83.1 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back (since 2016):** 83.9 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back (since 2016):** 83.8 deg - **Flywheel Power - Gross (SAE J1995) (since 2016):** 98.2 hp (73.23 kw) - **Flywheel Power - Net (SAE 1349) (since 2016):** 94.7 hp (70.62 kw) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2016):** 92.7 in (235.46 cm) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2016):** 94.0 in (238.76 cm) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2016):** 98.2 in (249.43 cm) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2016):** 91.0 in (231.14 cm) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2016):** 92.3 in (234.44 cm) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2016):** 93.0 in (236.22 cm) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2016):** 94.2 in (239.27 cm) - **Fuel Tank Capacity (since 2016):** 32.2 US gal (122 L) - **G Bucket pin height at carry position (since 2016):** 7.8 in (19.81 cm) - **Ground Clearance (since 2016):** 8.9 in (22.61 cm) - **H Reach at maximum lift and dump (since 2016):** 30.3 in (76.96 cm) - **Hinge pin height at maximum lift (since 2016):** 127.1 in (322.83 cm) - **Hinge pin height at maximum lift (since 2016):** 127.0 in (322.58 cm) - **Hinge pin height at maximum lift (since 2016):** 126.9 in (322.33 cm) - **Hinge pin height at maximum lift (since 2016):** 126.8 in (322.07 cm) - **Hydraulic Pressure, Standard (since 2016):** 3336 psi (23000 kPa) - **Hydraulic Pressure, XPS (since 2016):** 4061 psi (28000 kPa) - **Hydraulic Pump Capacity, Standard (since 2016):** 23 US gpm (86 L/min) - **Hydraulic Pump Capacity, XPS (since 2016):** 32 US gpm (121 L/min) - **Hydraulic System Capacity - (includes tank) (since 2016):** 14.5 US gal (55 L) - **Hydraulic Tank Capacity (since 2016):** 10.3 US gal (39 L) - **J Clearance at maximum lift and dump (since 2016):** 96.0 in (243.84 cm) - **K Ground clearance (since 2016):** 8.9 in (22.61 cm) - **L Departure angle (since 2016):** 27 deg - **Lower (Empty, Float Down) (since 2016):** 4.6 - **M Bumper overhang behind rear axle (since 2016):** 46.2 in (117.35 cm) - **Maximum floor angle at minimum lift (since 2016):** 28.4 deg - **Maximum floor angle at minimum lift (since 2016):** 28.3 deg - **Maximum floor angle at minimum lift (since 2016):** 28.2 deg - **Maximum overall height (since 2016):** 162.9 in (413.77 cm) - **Maximum overall height (since 2016):** 163.1 in (414.27 cm) - **Maximum overall height (since 2016):** 166.7 in (423.42 cm) - **Maximum overall height (since 2016):** 161.1 in (409.19 cm) - **Maximum overall height (since 2016):** 161.0 in (408.94 cm) - **Maximum overall height (since 2016):** 163.2 in (414.53 cm) - **MODEL (since 2016):** 272D2 - **N Maximum dump angle (since 2016):** 51 deg - **No. Cylinders (since 2016):** 4 - **O Vehicle width over tires (since 2016):** 72.0 in (182.88 cm) - **One Speed Forward (since 2016):** 6.6 mph (10.62 kph) - **One Speed Reverse (since 2016):** 6.6 mph (10.62 kph) - **OPERATING LOAD (since 2016):** 3,400 lbs (1542.22 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2016):** 8942 lbs (4056.03 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2016):** 8974 lbs (4070.54 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2016):** 9055 lbs (4107.28 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2016):** 8893 lbs (4033.8 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2016):** 8931 lbs (4051.04 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2016):** 9252 lbs (4196.64 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2016):** 9296 lbs (4216.6 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2016):** 8757 lbs (3972.11 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2016):** 8778 lbs (3981.64 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2016):** 8735 lbs (3962.13 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2016):** 8767 lbs (3976.65 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2017):** 8768 lbs (3977.1 kg) - **OPERATING WIDTH (since 2016):** 72 in (182.88 cm) - **Overall length at minimum lift, level tine (since 2016):** 176.8 in (449.07 cm) - **Overall length at minimum lift, level tine (since 2016):** 182.7 in (464.06 cm) - **Overall length at minimum lift, level tine (since 2016):** 170.5 in (433.07 cm) - **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2016):** 159.1 in (404.11 cm) - **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2016):** 162.8 in (413.51 cm) - **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2016):** 157.0 in (398.78 cm) - **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2016):** 159.4 in (404.88 cm) - **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2016):** 159.3 in (404.62 cm) - **P Turning radius from center - machine rear (since 2016):** 74.7 in (189.74 cm) - **Q Turning radius from center - coupler (since 2016):** 58.3 in (148.08 cm) - **R Turning radius from center - bucket (since 2016):** 89.8 in (228.09 cm) - **Raise (since 2016):** 5.2 - **Rated bucket capacity (since 2016):** 0.58 cu yd (0.44 cu m) - **Rated bucket capacity (since 2016):** 0.63 cu yd (0.48 cu m) - **Rated bucket capacity (since 2016):** 0.82 cu yd (0.63 cu m) - **Rated bucket capacity (since 2016):** 0.54 cu yd (0.41 cu m) - **Rated bucket capacity (since 2016):** 0.48 cu yd (0.37 cu m) - **Rated bucket capacity (since 2016):** 0.52 cu yd (0.4 cu m) - **Rated Engine RPM (since 2016):** 2400 rpm - **Rated operating capacity (since 2016):** 3405 lbs (1544.48 kg) - **Rated operating capacity (since 2017):** 3400 lbs (1542.22 kg) - **RATED OPERATING CAPACITY (50%) (since 2019):** 3,400 lbs (1542.22 kg) - **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2016):** 53.7 in (136.4 cm) - **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2016):** 57.5 in (146.05 cm) - **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2016):** 53.4 in (135.64 cm) - **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2016):** 51.6 in (131.06 cm) - **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2016):** 54.1 in (137.41 cm) - **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2016):** 31.8 in (80.77 cm) - **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2016):** 31.9 in (81.03 cm) - **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2016):** 34.2 in (86.87 cm) - **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2016):** 30.6 in (77.72 cm) - **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2016):** 32.1 in (81.53 cm) - **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2016):** 32.2 in (81.79 cm) - **S Maximum reach with arms parallel to ground (since 2016):** 50.5 in (128.27 cm) - **Shank front face reach at level lift arms (since 2016):** 29.2 in (74.17 cm) - **Shank front face reach at level lift arms (since 2016):** 29.6 in (75.18 cm) - **Shank front face reach at maximum height (since 2016):** 27.5 in (69.85 cm) - **Shank front face reach at maximum height (since 2016):** 27.6 in (70.1 cm) - **Shank front face reach at maximum height (since 2016):** 27.9 in (70.87 cm) - **Shank front face reach at minimum lift (since 2016):** 17.4 in (44.2 cm) - **Shank front face reach at minimum lift (since 2016):** 17.5 in (44.45 cm) - **Stroke (since 2016):** 4.7 in (11.94 cm) - **Struck capacity (since 2016):** 0.41 cu yd (0.31 cu m) - **Struck capacity (since 2016):** 0.42 cu yd (0.32 cu m) - **Struck capacity (since 2016):** 0.77 cu yd (0.59 cu m) - **Struck capacity (since 2016):** 0.39 cu yd (0.3 cu m) - **Struck capacity (since 2016):** 0.34 cu yd (0.26 cu m) - **Struck capacity (since 2016):** 0.37 cu yd (0.28 cu m) - **T Rack back angle at maximum height (since 2016):** 84 deg - **Tipping load (since 2016):** 6417 lbs (2910.71 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2016):** 6383 lbs (2895.28 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2016):** 6171 lbs (2799.12 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2016):** 6632 lbs (3008.23 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2016):** 6599 lbs (2993.26 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2016):** 6045 lbs (2741.97 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2016):** 6030 lbs (2735.17 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2016):** 4961 lbs (2250.27 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2016):** 4735 lbs (2147.76 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2016):** 5223 lbs (2369.12 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2016):** 6810 lbs (3088.97 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2017):** 6800 lbs (3084.43 kg) - **Total (since 2016):** 12.1 - **Tread Width, Standard (since 2016):** 60 in (152.4 cm) - **Two Speed Forward (since 2016):** 9.4 mph (15.13 kph) - **U Bucket pin reach at maximum lift (since 2016):** 14.7 in (37.34 cm) - **Width (since 2016):** 74.5 in (189.23 cm) - **Width (since 2016):** 80.5 in (204.47 cm) - **Width (since 2016):** 86.5 in (219.71 cm) - **Width (since 2016):** 74.9 in (190.25 cm) - **Width Over Tires (since 2016):** 72 in (182.88 cm) ### Hydraulic System - **Hydraulic Flow - High Flow Xps - Hydraulic Power (Calculated):** 76 hp (56.67 kw) - **Hydraulic Flow - High Flow Xps - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow:** 32 gpm (121.12 lpm) - **Hydraulic Flow - High Flow Xps - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure:** 4061 psi - **Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated):** 44 hp (32.81 kw) - **Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow:** 23 gpm (87.06 lpm) - **Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure:** 3335 psi ### Noise Level - **Inside Cab\*:** 83 dB(A) - **Note (1):** Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. - **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. - **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. - **Outside Cab\*\*:** 102 dB(A) ### Operating Specifications - **Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder:** 6074 lbs (2755.12 kg) - **Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder:** 7443 lbs (3376.09 kg) - **Note:** Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, heater, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, standard flow hydraulics, 880 CCA battery, 1829 mm (72 in) dirt bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 12 16.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). - **Rated Operating Capacity:** 3400 lbs (1542.22 kg) - **Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight:** 3650 lbs (1655.61 kg) - **Tipping Load:** 6800 lbs (3084.43 kg) ### Power Train - **Travel Speed - Forward Or Reverse - One Speed:** 6.6 mph (10.62 kph) - **Travel Speed - Forward Or Reverse - Two Speed Option:** 9.4 mph (15.13 kph) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Chain Box - Each Side:** 2.7 gal (10.22 l) - **Cooling System:** 4.1 gal (15.52 l) - **Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Tank:** 5 gal (18.93 l) - **Engine Crankcase:** 3.5 gal (13.25 l) - **Fuel Tank:** 32.2 gal (121.88 l) - **Hydraulic System:** 14.5 gal (54.88 l) - **Hydraulic Tank:** 10.3 gal (38.99 l) ### Weights - **Note:** Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, heater, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, standard flow hydraulics, 880 CCA battery, 1829 mm (72 in) dirt bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 12 16.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). - **Operating Weight:** 8768 lbs (3977.1 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 272D2 is a skid steer loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and general construction work. It features a vertical lift design for improved reach and lift height, making it suitable for truck loading and pallet handling. The 272D2 is part of Caterpillar's D2 series and is commonly used in landscaping, agriculture, site preparation, and utility applications. It is compatible with a wide range of attachments, including buckets, forks, augers, and grapples. The machine is known for its compact footprint, maneuverability, and operator-focused cab layout, supporting work in confined jobsite conditions and varied terrain. ## Photos ![2016 Caterpillar 272D2](https://webassets.lqdt1.com/assets/photos/20467/20467_149_5bc07454-eb48-41e6-b338-429888cc44da.jpg)