Caterpillar 272D2 XHP specifications
Skid-steer loader · 272D2 XHP
Caterpillar publishes an operating weight of 9,255 lb / 4,198 kg (inspected ). Evidence
Documented market: Caterpillar Performance Handbook, Edition 49. Engine emission variants are labelled separately.
Key facts
Both unit systems are shown; the selected one comes first. Brackets mark our approximate conversions.
Imperial units first.
- Operating weight
9,255 lb / 4,198 kgPublished
Closed cab
Details and evidence for operating weight- Machine width
76.0 in / 1,930 mmPublished
Closed cab
Details and evidence for machine width- Engine power
105.9–110.0 hp / 79.0–82.0 kW
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 110.0 hp / 82.0 kWGross (SAE J1995)
- 105.9 hp / 79.0 kWNet (SAE 1349)*
- Rated operating capacity
3,650 lb / 1,656 kgPublished
basis not stated, Closed cab
The load the manufacturer rates the loader to carry, set as a share of its tipping load.
Details and evidence for rated operating capacity- Tipping load
7,300 lb / 3,311 kgPublished
Closed cab
Details and evidence for tipping load- Standard hydraulic flow
23 gpm / 86 L/min
Standard
Details and evidence for standard hydraulic flow- High hydraulic flow
40 gpm / 150 L/min
Details and evidence for high hydraulic flow- Hydraulic pressure
3,336–4,061 psi / 23,000–28,000 kPa
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 3,336 psi / 23,000 kPaPublishedHydraulic Pressure, Standard
- 4,061 psi / 28,000 kPaPublishedHydraulic Pressure, XHP
Documented applicability
- Documented market
- Caterpillar Performance Handbook, Edition 49. Engine emission variants are labelled separately.
- Model years
- Not established
- Serial range
- Not established
- Evidence
Detailed specifications
Each row keeps its manufacturer label and configuration. Separate rows do not define one combined machine configuration.
Operating weight
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Operating weight 1,981 mm dirt bucket, 14 × 17.5 tyres, C3 enclosed cab with A/C and glass door. One speed, standard hydraulics, manual quick coupler, mechanical suspension seat, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 4198 kg / 9255 lb PDF p. 1012 · Skid steer loaders · Dimensions · 272D2 XHP · Operating weight | 9,255 lb / 4,198 kgPublished |
Machine width
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Vehicle width over tires 1,981 mm dirt bucket, 14 × 17.5 tyres, C3 enclosed cab with A/C and glass door. One speed, standard hydraulics, manual quick coupler, mechanical suspension seat, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 1930 mm / 76.0" PDF p. 1012 · Skid steer loaders · Dimensions · 272D2 XHP · O Vehicle width over tires | 76.0 in / 1,930 mmPublished |
Height
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Height to top of cab 1,981 mm dirt bucket, 14 × 17.5 tyres, C3 enclosed cab with A/C and glass door. One speed, standard hydraulics, manual quick coupler, mechanical suspension seat, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 2133 mm / 84.0" PDF p. 1012 · Skid steer loaders · Dimensions · 272D2 XHP · D Height to top of cab | 84.0 in / 2,133 mmPublished |
Length with bucket
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length with bucket on ground 1,981 mm dirt bucket, 14 × 17.5 tyres, C3 enclosed cab with A/C and glass door. One speed, standard hydraulics, manual quick coupler, mechanical suspension seat, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 3937 mm / 155.0" PDF p. 1012 · Skid steer loaders · Dimensions · 272D2 XHP · C Length with bucket on ground | 155.0 in / 3,937 mmPublished |
Length without bucket / attachment
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length without bucket 1,981 mm dirt bucket, 14 × 17.5 tyres, C3 enclosed cab with A/C and glass door. One speed, standard hydraulics, manual quick coupler, mechanical suspension seat, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 3226 mm / 127.0" PDF p. 1012 · Skid steer loaders · Dimensions · 272D2 XHP · B Length without bucket | 127.0 in / 3,226 mmPublished |
Engine power
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Gross (SAE J1995) Flywheel rating for the model column. Published: 82.0 kW / 110.0 hp PDF p. 975 · Skid steer loaders · Specifications · 272D2 XHP · Gross (SAE J1995) | 110.0 hp / 82.0 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net (SAE 1349)* Meets Tier 4 Final, Stage IIIB, Japan 2011 (Tier 4 Interim) emission standards. Published: 79.0 kW / 105.9 hp PDF p. 975 · Skid steer loaders · Specifications · 272D2 XHP · Net (SAE 1349)* | 105.9 hp / 79.0 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Rated operating capacity
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Rated operating capacity 1,981 mm dirt bucket, 14 × 17.5 tyres, C3 enclosed cab with A/C and glass door. One speed, standard hydraulics, manual quick coupler, mechanical suspension seat, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 1656 kg / 3650 lb PDF p. 1012 · Skid steer loaders · Dimensions · 272D2 XHP · Rated operating capacity | 3,650 lb / 1,656 kgPublished |
Tipping load
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Tipping load 1,981 mm dirt bucket, 14 × 17.5 tyres, C3 enclosed cab with A/C and glass door. One speed, standard hydraulics, manual quick coupler, mechanical suspension seat, all fluids, 75 kg operator and no optional counterweights. Published: 3311 kg / 7300 lb PDF p. 1012 · Skid steer loaders · Dimensions · 272D2 XHP · Tipping load | 7,300 lb / 3,311 kgPublished |
Standard hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Hydraulic Pump Capacity, Standard Standard hydraulic system. Published: 86 L/min / 23 gpm PDF p. 975 · Skid steer loaders · Specifications · 272D2 XHP · Hydraulic Pump Capacity, Standard | 23 gpm / 86 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
High hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Hydraulic Pump Capacity, XHP XHP hydraulic system. Published: 150 L/min / 40 gpm PDF p. 975 · Skid steer loaders · Specifications · 272D2 XHP · Hydraulic Pump Capacity, XHP | 40 gpm / 150 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Hydraulic pressure
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Hydraulic Pressure, Standard Standard hydraulic system. Published: 23 000 kPa / 3336 psi PDF p. 975 · Skid steer loaders · Specifications · 272D2 XHP · Hydraulic Pressure, Standard | 3,336 psi / 23,000 kPaPublished |
Hydraulic Pressure, XHP XHP hydraulic system. Published: 28 000 kPa / 4061 psi PDF p. 975 · Skid steer loaders · Specifications · 272D2 XHP · Hydraulic Pressure, XHP | 4,061 psi / 28,000 kPaPublished |
Configuration and source notes
- The handbook identifies this machine by model. Production years and serial limits are unspecified.
Manufacturer sources
- Caterpillar: Caterpillar Performance Handbook, Edition 49
SEBD0351-49 · Edition 49 · Inspected .
Manufacturer-authored handbook distributed by Cat dealer MacAllister Machinery. Citations use the PDF viewer page. Section 15 gives the skid-steer specification and dimension tables.
Record reviewed by Codex and Claude (AI-assisted review; no independent human review). Transcription by Codex. 2026-11-08: second comparison of every figure by Claude: the manufacturer PDFs re-downloaded, every value string checked on its cited page and row by script, and every cited table cell read again from the rendered page by separate readers who did not see the transcription; the New Holland viewer pages read by eye. No independent human review.