User guide
Dimensions
1 Wheelbase 1381 mm 54.4 in
2 Length w/o Bucket 3120 mm 122.8 in
3 Length w/Bucket on Ground 3833 mm 150.9 in
4 Height to Top of Cab 2104 mm 82.8 in
5 Max. Overall Height 4115 mm 162.0 in
6 Bucket Pin Height at Max. Lift 3279 mm 129.1 in
7 Bucket Pin Height at Carry Position 200 mm 7.8 in
8 Reach at Max. Lift and Dump 764 mm 30.1 in
9 Clearance at Max. Lift and Dump 2487 mm 97.9 in
10 Ground Clearance 225 mm 8.8 in
11 Departure Angle 26°
12 Bumper Overhang Behind Rear Axle 1089 mm 42.8 in
13 Maximum Dump Angle 51°
14 Vehicle Width over Tires 1676 mm 66.0 in
15 Turning Radius from Center – Machine Rear 1796 mm 70.7 in
16 Turning Radius from Center – Coupler 1451 mm 57.1 in
17 Turning Radius from Center – Bucket 2263 mm 89.1 in
18 Max. Reach w/Arms Parallel to Ground 1270 mm 50.0 in
19 Rack Back Angle at Max. Height 83°
20 Bucket Pin Reach at Max. Lift 373 mm 14.7 in
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Hydraulics, Standard or High Flow XPS
Quick Coupler, Mechanical or Hydraulic
Seat Belt, 50 mm (2 in) or 75 mm (3 in)
COMFORT PACKAGE
(must select one of the following)
Open ROPS (C1):
Cup Holder, Radio Ready, Suspension Seat,
(No Heater or Door)
Enclosed ROPS with Heat (C2):
Cup Holder, Radio Ready,
Seat (choice of Suspension or Air Ride), Heater and Defroster,
Side Windows, Door (either Glass or Polycarbonate)
Enclosed ROPS with A/C (C3):
C2 + Air Conditioner
PERFORMANCE PACKAGE
(must select one of the following)
Performance Package 1:
One Speed
Performance Package 2:
One Speed, Self Level
Performance Package 3:
Two Speed, Self Level
Performance Package 4:
Two Speed, Self Level, Ride Control,
Advanced Machine Information and Control System (AMICS)
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
ELECTRICAL
12 volt Electrical System
90 ampere Alternator
Ignition Key Start/Stop Switch
Lights:
Gauge Backlighting, Two Rear Tail Lights, Two Rear Working
Lights, Two Adjustable Front Halogen Lights, Dome Light
Backup Alarm
Heavy Duty Battery, 850 CCA
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
Gauges:
Fuel Level, Hour Meter
Operator Warning System Indicators:
Air Filter Restriction, Alternator
Output, Armrest Raised/Operator Out of Seat, Engine Coolant
Temperature, Engine Oil Pressure, Glow Plug Activation, Hydraulic
Filter Restriction, Hydraulic Oil Temperature, Park Brake Engages
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
Headliner, Deluxe
Floor Mat
Interior Rear View Mirror
12 volt Electric Socket
Horn
POWER TRAIN
Cat
®
C3.4 DIT Tier 3 Compliant Diesel Engine
Air Cleaner, Dual Element, Radial Seal
S·O·S
SM
Sampling Valves, Engine Oil and Hydraulic Oil
Filters, Spin-on, Hydraulic
Filters, Bayonet-type, Fuel and Water Separator
Tilt Up Radiator/Hydraulic Oil Cooler
Spring Applied, Hydraulically Released, Wet Multi Disc Parking Brakes
Hydrostatic Transmission
Four Wheel Chain Drive
OTHER
Engine Enclosure, Lockable
Extended Life Antifreeze, –37° C (–34° F)
Machine Tie Down Points (4)
Support, Lift Arm
Hydraulic Oil Level Sight Gauge
Radiator Coolant Level Sight Gauge
Radiator, Expansion Bottle
Caterpillar ToughGuard™ Hose
Auxiliary, Hydraulics, Continuous Flow
Heavy Duty, Flat Faced Quick Disconnects
Split D-Ring to Route Work Tool Hoses Along Side of Left Lift Arm
Electrical Outlet, Beacon
Belly Pan Cleanout
OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
Counterweight
Beacon, Rotating
Engine Block Heater – 120V or 240V
Oil, Hydraulic, Cold Operation
Paint, Custom
Extreme Duty Power Train (XDP)
112
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10
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15
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272C Skid Steer Loader
AEHQ5861-01 (5-08)
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