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FeatureJohn Deere 270Skid steerCaterpillar 268bSkid steer
TypeSkid steerSkid steer
Lift DesignVerticalVertical
Years Made2002-20062004-2009
Horsepower61.1 kW61.1 kW
Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping)907.2 kg—
Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping)1270.1 kg1224.7 kg
Operating Weight3855.5 kg3626.0 kg
Tipping Load2540.1 kg2449.4 kg
Lift Breakout Force3370.2 kg2355.0 kg
Maximum Travel Speed11.3 km11.6 km
Optional High Speed19.3 km17.8 km
Pump Capacity66.6 LPM125.0 LPM
Relief Valve Pressure213.7 Bar280.0 Bar
Optional Pump Capacity113.9 LPM—
Hydraulic Tank Capacity34.1 L65.0 L
Engine ManufacturerJohn DeereCat
Engine Model4045 D3044 C DIT
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
No of Cylinders44
Rated Speed2400 RPM2600 RPM
Torque Speed1600 RPM1600 RPM
Combustion ChamberDirect injectionDirect injection
EmissionsTier IStage 2
Compression Ratio17.6:116:2.1
Firing Order1-3-4-21-3-4-2
Gross Power61.1 kW61.1 kW
Displacement4523 cc3394 cc
Bore10.6 cm9.4 cm
Stroke12.7 cm12.0 cm
Coolant Capacity10.6 L10.0 L
Engine Oil Capacity7.4 L10.0 L
Fuel Tank Capacity75.7 L65.0 L
Cab Height210.5 cm206.3 cm
Bucket Hinge Pin Height322.6 cm321.0 cm
Width193.5 cm182.9 cm
Length with Bucket350.4 cm361.6 cm
Dump Height259.1 cm222.1 cm
Dump Reach81.3 cm82.9 cm
Ground Clearance28.0 cm19.6 cm
Dump Angle45 °51 °
Rollback Angle35 °—
Departure Angle27 °26 °
Front Tire14×17.512 x 16.5
Rear Tire14×17.512 x 16.5
Tilt Breakout Force—2498.0 kg
Peak Torque—344.4 N∙m
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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