User guide

FEATURES:
The Cat
®
272C Skid Steer Loader, with its long wheel base and vertical lift
design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck
loading. Its stability and lifting performance provides excellent material
handling. The 272C features the following:
 Sealed and pressurized cab option provides a cleaner and quieter
operating environment.
 Seat mounted adjustable joystick controls and available air ride seat
make the C-Series the industry leader in operator comfort.
 High performance power train provides high engine horsepower
and torque. Electronic Torque Management and standard foot throttle
allow the machine to be operated at part throttle for lower sound levels
and fuel consumption.
 High Flow XPS hydraulic system is available for applications that
demand maximum hydraulic work tool performance.
 Easy routine maintenance helps reduce machine downtime for
greater productivity.
 Caterpillar’s broad range of performance matched work tools make
the Cat Skid Steer Loader the most versatile machine on the jobsite.
Engine
Engine Model Cat
®
C3.4 DIT
Gross Power SAE J1995 70 kW 94 hp
Net Power SAE 1349 67 kW 90 hp
Displacement 3.3 L 201 in
3
Stroke 120 mm 4.7 in
Bore 94 mm 3.7 in
Weights
Operating Weight 3793 kg 8,362 lb
Power Train
Travel Speed (Forward or Reverse):
One Speed 11.6 kph 7.2 mph
Two Speed Option 16.1 kph 10.0 mph
XDP Option Speed (with tires) 9.7 kph 6.0 mph
XDP Option Speed (with VTS tracks) 7.5 kph 4.7 mph
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow – Standard:
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 23 000 kPa 3,335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow 84 L/min 22 gal/min
Hydraulic Power 31.9 kW 42.8 hp
Hydraulic Flow – High Flow XPS:
Max. Loader Hydraulic Pressure 28 000 kPa 4,061 psi
Max. Loader Hydraulic Flow 125 L/min 33 gal/min
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity 1474 kg 3,250 lb
Rated Operating Capacity 1579 kg 3,480 lb
with Optional Counterweight
Tipping Load 2948 kg 6,500 lb
Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder 3318 kg 7,315 lb
Cab
ROPS SAE J1040 MAY94,
ISO 3471:1994
FOPS SAE J1043 SEPT87,
ISO 3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level II SAE J231 JAN81,
ISO 3449:1992 Level II
Service Refill Capacities
Chain Box, each side 11 L 2.9 gal
Cooling System 14 L 3.7 gal
Engine Crankcase 10 L 2.6 gal
Fuel Tank 98 L 26 gal
Hydraulic System 57 L 15 gal
Hydraulic Tank 42 L 11 gal
Cat
®
272C
SKID STEER LOADER
Specifications
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