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FeatureNew Holland L228Skid steerJohn Deere 270Skid steer
TypeSkid steerSkid steer
Lift DesignVerticalVertical
Years Made2011-20192002-2006
Horsepower55.2 kW61.1 kW
Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping)907.2 kg907.2 kg
Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping)1270.1 kg1270.1 kg
Operating Weight3739.9 kg3855.5 kg
Tipping Load2540.1 kg2540.1 kg
Lift Breakout Force2735.2 kg3370.2 kg
Tilt Breakout Force3910.0 kg—
Maximum Travel Speed12.5 km11.3 km
Optional High Speed18.3 km19.3 km
Pump Capacity91.6 LPM66.6 LPM
Relief Valve Pressure210.3 Bar213.7 Bar
Optional Pump Capacity142.3 LPM113.9 LPM
Hydraulic Tank Capacity45.4 L34.1 L
Raise Lift Arms4.5 seconds—
Lower Lift Arms2.6 seconds—
Bucket Rollback2.0 seconds—
Bucket Dump2.6 seconds—
Engine ManufacturerFPTJohn Deere
Engine ModelF5H FL463A*F0014045 D
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
No of Cylinders44
Rated Speed2500 RPM2400 RPM
Torque Speed1400 RPM1600 RPM
Combustion ChamberDirect injectionDirect injection
EmissionsTier 4Tier I
Firing Order1-3-4-21-3-4-2
Gross Power55.2 kW61.1 kW
Displacement3392 cc4523 cc
Bore9.9 cm10.6 cm
Stroke11.0 cm12.7 cm
Peak Torque314.5 N∙m—
Engine Oil Capacity8.5 L7.4 L
Fuel Tank Capacity96.5 L75.7 L
Cab Height200.2 cm210.5 cm
Bucket Hinge Pin Height328.7 cm322.6 cm
Width176.8 cm193.5 cm
Length with Bucket363.1 cm350.4 cm
Dump Height261.5 cm259.1 cm
Dump Reach82.0 cm81.3 cm
Ground Clearance20.3 cm28.0 cm
Dump Angle55 °45 °
Rollback Angle34 °35 °
Departure Angle24 °27 °
Front Tire12×16.514×17.5
Rear Tire12×16.514×17.5
Compression Ratio—17.6:1
Coolant Capacity—10.6 L
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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