The Cat® 272D3 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.
Financial Programs
- Downpayment>49%
- Period36 months
- Rate0%
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Period
Leasing agreement amount
Payment type
Annuity
Monthly payment
/ month
Engine
- Gross Power - SAE J1995
- 98 hp
- Net Power - SAE 1349
- 95 hp
- Displacement
- 232 in³
- Stroke
- 4.7 in
- Bore
- 3.9 in
- Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995
- 246 ft·lbf
- Engine Model
- Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo)
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 96 hp
- Net Flywheel Power
- 95 hp
Operating Specifications
- Rated Operating Capacity
- 3,450 lb
- Tipping Load
- 6,900 lb
- Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
- 7,443 lb
- Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder
- 6,074 lb
- Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
- 3,690 lb
- 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, 850 CCA batt
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 9,133 lb
- 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, 850 CCA batt
Dimensions
- Wheel Base
- 54.6 in
- Height - Top of Cab
- 82.4 in
- Vehicle Width over Tires
- 72 in
- Ground Clearance
- 8.9 in
- Departure Angle
- 27°
- Maximum Dump Angle
- 51°
- Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
- 127.1 in
- Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle
- 46.2 in
- Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
- 30.3 in
- Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
- 74.7 in
- Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
- 14.7 in
- Roll Back Angle
- 28°
- Length - With Bucket on Ground
- 155.7 in
- Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
- 7.8 in
- Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked)
- 89.8 in
- Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
- 84°
- 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, 850 CCA batt
- Length - Without Bucket
- 127.6 in
- Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
- 50.5 in
- Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
- 58.3 in
- Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
- 96 in
- Maximum Overall Height
- 160.1 in
Cab
- ROPS
- ISO 3,471:2,008
- FOPS
- ISO 3,449:2,005 Level I
Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System
- 4.1 gal (US)
- Engine Crankcase
- 3.5 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 31.7 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System
- 14.5 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 10.3 gal (US)
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
- 5 gal (US)
- Chain Box - Each Side
- 2.7 gal (US)
Air Conditioning System (if equipped)
- Air Conditioning
- The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1,430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes.
Noise Level
- Outside Cab**
- 102 dB(A)
- Note (2)
- *The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6,396:2,008. 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 spee
- Note (1)
- Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
- Inside Cab*
- 83 dB(A)
- Note (3)
- **The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2,000/14/EC.
Hydraulic System
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3,335 psi
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 23 gal/min
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 76 hp
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 44 hp
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 32 gal/min
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 4,061 psi
Power Train
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
- 6.6 mile/h
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option
- 9.4 mile/h
Standard Equipment:
- Electrical
- 12 volt Electrical System
- 100 ampere Alternator
- Ignition Key Start/Stop Switch
- Lights: Gauge Backlighting, Two Rear Tail Lights, Two Rear Halogen Working Lights, Two Adjustable Front Halogen Lights, Dome Light
- Backup Alarm
- Heavy Duty Battery, 850 CCA
- Operator Environment
- Gauges: Fuel Level, DEF Level, Hour Meter
- Operator Warning System Indicators: Air Filter Restriction, Alternator Output, Armrest Raised/Operator Out of Seat, Engine Coolant Temperature, Engine Oil Pressure, Air Inlet Heater Activation, Hydraulic Filter Restriction, Hydraulic Oil Temperature, Park Brake Engaged, Engine Emission System
- Adjustable Vinyl Seat
- Fold In Ergonomic Contoured Armrest
- Control Interlock System, when operator leaves seat or armrest raised: Hydraulic System Disables, Hydrostatic Transmission Disables, Parking Brake Engages
- ROPS Cab, Open, Tilt Up
- FOPS, Level I
- Top and Rear Windows
- Floor Mat
- Interior Rearview Mirror
- 12 volt Electric Socket
- Horn
- Hand (Dial) and Foot Throttle, Electronic with Decel Feature
- Adjustable Joystick Controls
- Advanced Display with Rearview Camera: Full Color, 127 mm (5 in) LCD Screen, Advanced Multi-operator Security System, On-screen Adjustments for Implement Response, Hystat Drive Response and Creep Control
- Storage Compartment with Netting
- Power Train
- Cat C3.8, Turbo Diesel Engine, Meeting Tier 4 Final and Stage V Emission Standards
- Air Cleaner, Dual Element, Radial Seal
- S·O·SSM Sampling Valve, Hydraulic Oil
- Filters, Cartridge-type, Hydraulic
- Filters, Canister-type, Fuel and Water Separator
- Radiator/Hydraulic Oil Cooler (side-by-side)
- Spring Applied, Hydraulically Released Parking Brakes
- Hydrostatic Transmission
- Four Wheel Chain Drive
- Other
- Engine Enclosure, Lockable
- Extended Life Antifreeze, –37° C (–34° F)
- Machine Tie Down Points (6)
- Support, Lift Arm
- Hydraulic Oil Level Sight Gauge
- Radiator Coolant Level Sight Gauge
- Radiator, Expansion Bottle
- Cat ToughGuard™ Hose
- Auxiliary, Hydraulics, Continuous Flow
- Heavy Duty, Flat Faced Quick Disconnects with Integrated Pressure Release
- Split D-Ring to Route Work Tool Hoses Along Side of Left Lift Arm
- Electrical Outlet, Beacon
- Belly Pan Cleanout
- Variable Speed Demand Fan
- Product Link™ PL240, Cellular
- Mandatory Equipment
- Hydraulics, Standard or High Flow XPS
- Quick Coupler, Mechanical or Powered
- High Visibility Seat Belt, 50 mm (2 in) or 75 mm (3 in)
- Power Train: One Speed, Two Speed or Two Speed with Speed Sensitive Ride Control
- Tires, 12 × 16.5 or 14 × 17.5
- PERFORMANCE PACKAGE (must select one of the following):
– Performance Package H1: Standard Flow Hydraulics (No Self Level)
– Performance Package H2: Standard Flow, Dual Direction Electronic Self Level (Raise and Lower), Work Tool Return to Dig, Work Tool Positioner, and Electronic Snubbing (Raise and Lower)
– Performance Package H3: High Flow XPS, Dual Direction Electronic Self Level (Raise and Lower), Work Tool Return to Dig, Work Tool Positioner, and Electronic Snubbing (Raise and Lower) - COMFORT PACKAGE (must select one of the following):
– Open ROPS (C0): Static Seat (No Foot Throttle, Headliner, Heater or Door)
– Open ROPS (C1): Foot Throttle, Headliner, Cup Holder, and choice of Seat (Mechanical Suspension or High Back, Heated, Air Ride Seat) (No Heater or Door)
– Enclosed ROPS with Heater (C2): Foot Throttle, Headliner, Heater and Defroster, Side Windows, Cup Holder, Radio Ready, choice of Seat (Mechanical Suspension or High Back, Heated, Air Ride Seat) and Door (Glass or Polycarbonate)
– Enclosed ROPS with A/C (C3): C2 + Air Conditioner
Optional Equipment:
- Optional Equipment
- External Counterweights
- Beacon, Rotating
- Engine Block Heater – 120V
- Oil, Hydraulic, Cold Operation
- Paint, Custom
- Heavy Duty Battery, 850 CCA, with Battery Disconnect
- Heavy Duty Battery, 1,000 CCA, with Battery Disconnect
- Product Link PL641, Cellular
- Variable Speed Demand Fan with Reversing Functionality
- Bluetooth® Radio with Microphone (AM/FM/Weather Band Receiver with USB and Auxiliary Input Jack)
Specifications
Engine
- Gross Power - SAE J1995
- 98 hp
- Net Power - SAE 1349
- 95 hp
- Displacement
- 232 in³
- Stroke
- 4.7 in
- Bore
- 3.9 in
- Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995
- 246 ft·lbf
- Engine Model
- Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo)
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 96 hp
- Net Flywheel Power
- 95 hp
Operating Specifications
- Rated Operating Capacity
- 3,450 lb
- Tipping Load
- 6,900 lb
- Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
- 7,443 lb
- Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder
- 6,074 lb
- Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
- 3,690 lb
- 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, 850 CCA batt
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 9,133 lb
- 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, 850 CCA batt
Dimensions
- Wheel Base
- 54.6 in
- Height - Top of Cab
- 82.4 in
- Vehicle Width over Tires
- 72 in
- Ground Clearance
- 8.9 in
- Departure Angle
- 27°
- Maximum Dump Angle
- 51°
- Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
- 127.1 in
- Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle
- 46.2 in
- Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
- 30.3 in
- Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
- 74.7 in
- Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
- 14.7 in
- Roll Back Angle
- 28°
- Length - With Bucket on Ground
- 155.7 in
- Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
- 7.8 in
- Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked)
- 89.8 in
- Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
- 84°
- 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, 850 CCA batt
- Length - Without Bucket
- 127.6 in
- Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
- 50.5 in
- Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
- 58.3 in
- Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
- 96 in
- Maximum Overall Height
- 160.1 in
Cab
- ROPS
- ISO 3,471:2,008
- FOPS
- ISO 3,449:2,005 Level I
Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System
- 4.1 gal (US)
- Engine Crankcase
- 3.5 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 31.7 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System
- 14.5 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 10.3 gal (US)
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
- 5 gal (US)
- Chain Box - Each Side
- 2.7 gal (US)
Air Conditioning System (if equipped)
- Air Conditioning
- The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1,430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes.
Noise Level
- Outside Cab**
- 102 dB(A)
- Note (2)
- *The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6,396:2,008. 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 spee
- Note (1)
- Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
- Inside Cab*
- 83 dB(A)
- Note (3)
- **The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2,000/14/EC.
Hydraulic System
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3,335 psi
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 23 gal/min
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 76 hp
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 44 hp
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 32 gal/min
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 4,061 psi
Power Train
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
- 6.6 mile/h
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option
- 9.4 mile/h
Standard/Optional Features
Standard Equipment:
- Electrical
- 12 volt Electrical System
- 100 ampere Alternator
- Ignition Key Start/Stop Switch
- Lights: Gauge Backlighting, Two Rear Tail Lights, Two Rear Halogen Working Lights, Two Adjustable Front Halogen Lights, Dome Light
- Backup Alarm
- Heavy Duty Battery, 850 CCA
- Operator Environment
- Gauges: Fuel Level, DEF Level, Hour Meter
- Operator Warning System Indicators: Air Filter Restriction, Alternator Output, Armrest Raised/Operator Out of Seat, Engine Coolant Temperature, Engine Oil Pressure, Air Inlet Heater Activation, Hydraulic Filter Restriction, Hydraulic Oil Temperature, Park Brake Engaged, Engine Emission System
- Adjustable Vinyl Seat
- Fold In Ergonomic Contoured Armrest
- Control Interlock System, when operator leaves seat or armrest raised: Hydraulic System Disables, Hydrostatic Transmission Disables, Parking Brake Engages
- ROPS Cab, Open, Tilt Up
- FOPS, Level I
- Top and Rear Windows
- Floor Mat
- Interior Rearview Mirror
- 12 volt Electric Socket
- Horn
- Hand (Dial) and Foot Throttle, Electronic with Decel Feature
- Adjustable Joystick Controls
- Advanced Display with Rearview Camera: Full Color, 127 mm (5 in) LCD Screen, Advanced Multi-operator Security System, On-screen Adjustments for Implement Response, Hystat Drive Response and Creep Control
- Storage Compartment with Netting
- Power Train
- Cat C3.8, Turbo Diesel Engine, Meeting Tier 4 Final and Stage V Emission Standards
- Air Cleaner, Dual Element, Radial Seal
- S·O·SSM Sampling Valve, Hydraulic Oil
- Filters, Cartridge-type, Hydraulic
- Filters, Canister-type, Fuel and Water Separator
- Radiator/Hydraulic Oil Cooler (side-by-side)
- Spring Applied, Hydraulically Released Parking Brakes
- Hydrostatic Transmission
- Four Wheel Chain Drive
- Other
- Engine Enclosure, Lockable
- Extended Life Antifreeze, –37° C (–34° F)
- Machine Tie Down Points (6)
- Support, Lift Arm
- Hydraulic Oil Level Sight Gauge
- Radiator Coolant Level Sight Gauge
- Radiator, Expansion Bottle
- Cat ToughGuard™ Hose
- Auxiliary, Hydraulics, Continuous Flow
- Heavy Duty, Flat Faced Quick Disconnects with Integrated Pressure Release
- Split D-Ring to Route Work Tool Hoses Along Side of Left Lift Arm
- Electrical Outlet, Beacon
- Belly Pan Cleanout
- Variable Speed Demand Fan
- Product Link™ PL240, Cellular
- Mandatory Equipment
- Hydraulics, Standard or High Flow XPS
- Quick Coupler, Mechanical or Powered
- High Visibility Seat Belt, 50 mm (2 in) or 75 mm (3 in)
- Power Train: One Speed, Two Speed or Two Speed with Speed Sensitive Ride Control
- Tires, 12 × 16.5 or 14 × 17.5
- PERFORMANCE PACKAGE (must select one of the following):
– Performance Package H1: Standard Flow Hydraulics (No Self Level)
– Performance Package H2: Standard Flow, Dual Direction Electronic Self Level (Raise and Lower), Work Tool Return to Dig, Work Tool Positioner, and Electronic Snubbing (Raise and Lower)
– Performance Package H3: High Flow XPS, Dual Direction Electronic Self Level (Raise and Lower), Work Tool Return to Dig, Work Tool Positioner, and Electronic Snubbing (Raise and Lower) - COMFORT PACKAGE (must select one of the following):
– Open ROPS (C0): Static Seat (No Foot Throttle, Headliner, Heater or Door)
– Open ROPS (C1): Foot Throttle, Headliner, Cup Holder, and choice of Seat (Mechanical Suspension or High Back, Heated, Air Ride Seat) (No Heater or Door)
– Enclosed ROPS with Heater (C2): Foot Throttle, Headliner, Heater and Defroster, Side Windows, Cup Holder, Radio Ready, choice of Seat (Mechanical Suspension or High Back, Heated, Air Ride Seat) and Door (Glass or Polycarbonate)
– Enclosed ROPS with A/C (C3): C2 + Air Conditioner
Optional Equipment:
- Optional Equipment
- External Counterweights
- Beacon, Rotating
- Engine Block Heater – 120V
- Oil, Hydraulic, Cold Operation
- Paint, Custom
- Heavy Duty Battery, 850 CCA, with Battery Disconnect
- Heavy Duty Battery, 1,000 CCA, with Battery Disconnect
- Product Link PL641, Cellular
- Variable Speed Demand Fan with Reversing Functionality
- Bluetooth® Radio with Microphone (AM/FM/Weather Band Receiver with USB and Auxiliary Input Jack)