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Skid Steer Buyer Checklist for Inspecting Used Machines
A practical inspection checklist for skid steers for sale, focusing on loader pins and bushings, hydraulics, controls, and driveline, plus a spec table.
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SPECS / SKID STEERS
Caterpillar 272d Specs
Caterpillar 272d skid steer specifications: type Skid steer, lift design Vertical, years made 2012-2022, horsepower 73.1 kW.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skid steer | |
| Lift Design | Vertical | |
| Years Made | 2012-2022 | |
| Horsepower | 73.1 kW | 98.0 HP |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 1020.6 kg | 2250 lbs |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1451.5 kg | 3200 lbs |
| Operating Weight | 3742.1 kg | 8250 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 2903.0 kg | 6400 lbs |
| Lift Breakout Force | 2757.8 kg | 6080 lbs |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 3379.3 kg | 7450 lbs |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 10.6 km | 6.6 mph |
| Optional High Speed | 15.1 km | 9.4 mph |
| Pump Capacity | 87.1 LPM | 23.0 GPM |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 230.0 Bar | 3335 psi |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 54.9 L | 14.5 gal |
| Engine Manufacturer | Cat | |
| Engine Model | C3.8T | |
| Engine Type | Diesel | |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | |
| Rated Speed | 2400 RPM | |
| Torque Speed | 1500 RPM | |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | |
| Emissions | Tier 4 | |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | |
| Gross Power | 73.1 kW | 98.0 HP |
| Displacement | 3801.8 cc | 232 cu in. |
| Bore | 9.9 cm | 3.9 in. |
| Stroke | 11.9 cm | 4.7 in. |
| Peak Torque | 333.5 N∙m | 246 ft-lb |
| Coolant Capacity | 15.5 L | 4.1 gal |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 13.2 L | 3.5 gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 121.9 L | 32.2 gal |
| Cab Height | 211.1 cm | 83.1 in. |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 322.7 cm | 127.1 in. |
| Width | 182.9 cm | 72.0 in. |
| Length with Bucket | 387.6 cm | 152.6 in. |
| Dump Height | 243.1 cm | 95.7 in. |
| Dump Reach | 79.9 cm | 31.4 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 22.0 cm | 8.6 in. |
| Dump Angle | 52 ° | |
| Rollback Angle | 31 ° | |
| Departure Angle | 27 ° | |
| Front Tire | 12×16.5 | |
| Rear Tire | 12×16.5 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
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