Caterpillar 272D3

Name: Caterpillar 272D3
Brand: Caterpillar

Configuration: One-speed, enclosed cab with heater, standard-flow hydraulics, 1883 mm low-profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires, manual quick coupler, 75 kg operator.

20 sourced values · Sources: Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A	Overall length	3,954 mm
B	Overall height	2,094 mm
C	Wheelbase	1,386 mm
D	Ground clearance	226 mm
E	Overall width	1,829 mm
F	Track gauge / tread	Not published

Weights

Spec	Value	Source
Operating weight	4,143 kg	Published: 4,143 kg Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Stated configuration (9,133 lb).

Dimensions

Spec	Value	Source
Overall length	3,954 mm	Published: 3,954 mm Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 With bucket on ground. Without bucket 3242 mm.
Overall width	1,829 mm	Published: 1,829 mm Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Vehicle width over tires.
Overall height	2,094 mm	Published: 2,094 mm Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Height to top of cab. Maximum overall height (raised) 4067 mm.
Wheelbase	1,386 mm	Published: 1,386 mm Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Track gauge / tread	Not published	Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Wheel tread not published.
Ground clearance	226 mm	Published: 226 mm Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25

Undercarriage / tires

Spec	Value	Source
Undercarriage type	Wheeled, skid steer	Published: Wheeled, skid steer Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Number of axles	2	Published: 2 Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Wheels (count)	4	Published: 4 Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tire size	12 × 16.5	Published: 12 × 16.5 Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Cat PC tires.

Axle loads

Spec	Value	Source
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)	Not published	Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in this document.
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)	Not published	Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in this document.

Engine

Spec	Value	Source
Engine model	Cat C3.8 DIT	Published: Cat C3.8 DIT Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Turbo; U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V.
Net power	Not captured	—
Gross power	73 kW	Published: 73 kW Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 SAE J1995 (98 hp). Net SAE J1349 71 kW.
Displacement	3.8 L	Published: 3.8 L Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Rated speed	Not captured	—

Hydraulics

Spec	Value	Source
Pump / aux flow	86 L/min	Published: 86 L/min Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Loader hydraulic flow, standard (23 gpm). High flow max 121 L/min.
System / relief pressure	≈ 23 MPa	Published: 23,000 kPa Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Loader hydraulic pressure, standard (3,335 psi). High flow max 28 000 kPa.

Performance

Spec	Value	Source
Rated / lift capacity	1,570 kg	Published: 1,570 kg Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 3,450 lb; with optional counterweight 1675 kg.
Tipping load	3,135 kg	Published: 3,135 kg Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 6,900 lb.
Lift / hinge-pin height	3,229 mm	Published: 3,229 mm Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Bucket pin height at maximum lift. Clearance at max lift and dump 2438 mm.
Breakout / digging force	≈ 33.1 kN	Published: 7,443 lbf Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Tilt cylinder; doc prints 3376 kg (7,443 lb). Lift cylinder 2755 kg.
Max travel speed	10.6 km/h	Published: 10.6 km/h Cat 272D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8211-02 (01-2021); U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 One speed (6.6 mph); two-speed option 15.1 km/h.

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