Skid Steer Loaders, 270 XE Skid Steer Loader, Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged, aftercooled)
Skid Steer Loaders
The Cat® 270 XE Skid Steer Loader, with its vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its stability and lifting performance provides excellent material handling.
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Engine
| Engine Model | Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged, aftercooled) |
| Note | Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator. |
Operating Specifications
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speeds, 2036 mm (80in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 17.5 tires, HP5 XE hydraulics, enclosed cab with glass door and air conditioning, cloth air ride seat, advanced display, rear view camera, self level, 1000 CCA battery, front counterweight, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
Weights
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speeds, 2036 mm (80in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 17.5 tires, HP5 XE hydraulics, enclosed cab with glass door and air conditioning, cloth air ride seat, advanced display, rear view camera, self level, 1000 CCA battery, front counterweight, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
Dimensions
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speeds, 2036 mm (80in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 17.5 tires, HP5 XE hydraulics, enclosed cab with glass door and air conditioning, cloth air ride seat, advanced display, rear view camera, self level, 1000 CCA battery, front counterweight, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
| Departure Angle | 24.4° |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 43.5° |
| Roll Back Angle | 28° |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 88° |
Cab
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
| FOPS Level II | ISO 3449:2005 (Optional) |
Noise Level
| Outside Cab** | 101 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. |
| Note (3) | **The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC. |
| Inside Cab* | 83 dB(A) |
| Note (2) | *The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. |
Air Conditioning System (if equipped)
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.85 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes. |
Sustainability
| Recyclability | 93% |
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Engine
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 91 kW |
| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 90 kW |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 89 kW |
| Displacement | 3.6 l |
| Stroke | 120 mm |
| Bore | 98 mm |
| Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995 | 551 N·m |
| Engine Power - ISO 14396 | 100 kW |
Operating Specifications
| Rated Operating Capacity | 1821 kg |
| Tipping Load | 3642 kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 3750 kg |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 1983 kg |
| Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder | 2880 kg |
Weights
| Operating Weight | 4920 kg |
Dimensions
| Wheel Base | 1386 mm |
| Height - Top of Cab | 2222 mm |
| Vehicle Width over Tires | 1830 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 238 mm |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 749 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 1471 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 1897 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 3440 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Bucket | 2262 mm |
| Length - Without Bucket | 3270 mm |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 1182 mm |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 2716 mm |
| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 3908 mm |
| Maximum Overall Height | 4214 mm |
| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 283 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 235 mm |
Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 24130 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 31000 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 129 L/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 34.6 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - XE - Hydraulic Power (calculated) | 77.5 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 86 L/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 60.2 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow* | 150 L/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 28000 kPa |
Power Train
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option | 17 km/h |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed | 11.7 km/h |
Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 17.5 l |
| Engine Crankcase | 9 l |
| Fuel Tank | 130.7 l |
| Hydraulic System | 41 l |
| Hydraulic Tank | 26 l |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank | 11 l |
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ELECTRICAL
- - Battery disconnect with lockout feature
- - Work Tool Electrical Harness
- - Heavy duty battery
- - 12-volt Electrical System
- - 85 Ampere Alternator
- - LED Work Lights
- - Auto Reverse Lights
- - Switch Backlighting
- - Interior LED Dome Light
- - Backup Alarm
- - Electrical Outlet, Beacon
- - Exterior Courtesy Lighting
- - Automatic Work light notification flash when parking brake is released
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- - Full color LCD monitor: Creep speed control, Drive response adjustment, Implement response adjustment, Drive Power Priority adjustment, Language selection (×32), Multi-operator Anti-theft Security System and Monitoring, Maintenance schedule and reminders, Event and Diagnostic Code monitoring, Date /Time/Units/Brightness settings, and Smart Technology for use with Smart Attachments.
- - 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 Supply Filter Restriction, Hydraulic Oil Temperature, Park Brake Engaged, Engine Emission System (where applicable)
- - Gauges: Fuel Level, Hour Meter, Hydraulic Temperature, Hour Meter, Battery Voltage, Tachometer
- - 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, Tilt Up
- - FOPS, Level I
- - Top and Rear Windows
- - Floor Mat
- - Headliner
- - Interior Rearview Mirror
- - Horn
- - Hand (Dial) Throttle, Electronic
- - Seat Mounted Joystick Controls
- - Cell Phone Storage Pocket
- - Cup Holder
- - 12-volt power port
- - Foot Throttle
HYDRAULICS
- - Selectable control pattern – ISO or H
- - Electro/hydraulic implement control
- - Electro/hydraulic hydrostatic transmission control Speed sensor guarding
- - Heavy duty flat faced quick disconnects with integrated pressure release lever
- - Hydraulic oil level sight gauge
POWER TRAIN
- - Cat C2.8T turbocharged diesel engine, Meeting U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards
- - Glow plugs starting aid
- - Liquid cooled, direct injection
- - Extended life antifreeze (–37°C, –34°F)
- - Air cleaner, dual element, radial seal
- - Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·SSM) Valve, Hydraulic Oil Ecology drain – coolant
- - Radiator coolant level sight gauge Radiator expansion bottle
- - Filter, hydraulic supply, cartridge type
- - Filter, hydraulic return, cartridge type
- - Filter, canister type, engine oil
- - Radiator/hydraulic oil cooler (side-by-side)
- - Spring applied, hydraulically released, parking brakes
- - Hydrostatic transmission
- - Lockable fuel cap
- - Hydraulic demand cooling fan
- - Auto engine idle
OTHER
- - Auxiliary Hydraulics, Continuous Flow
- - Telematics, Product Link, Cellular
- - Steel engine door with replaceable louvers
- - Engine door – lockable
- - Work tool attachment coupler
- - Cat ToughGuard™ hose
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
- - Quick Coupler: Mechanical or Hydraulic
- - High Visibility Seat Belt: 50 mm (2 in), 75 mm (3 in), or 3-point lap/shoulder
- - Tires: 12 x 16.5 or 14 x 17.5
PERFORMANCE PACKAGES
COMFORT PACKAGES
TECHNOLOGY PACKAGES
- - T4 – Advanced Touchscreen Monitor, Advanced Joysticks, Push start, X-mount cell phone holder, and a Rear-view camera.
- - T5 – T4 + 2 additional side view cameras.
RADIO
- - Radio, none – for open canopy machines and countries not certified for Bluetooth® technology
- - Integrated AM/FM radio with Bluetooth technology. Includes USB port, 3.5 mm Auxiliary (AUX) input, and Bluetooth microphone. Only for use with enclosed cab. Availability varies by country.
- - Integrated DAB+/AM/FM radio with Bluetooth technology. Includes USB port, 3.5 mm AUX input, and Bluetooth microphone. Only for use with enclosed cab. Availability varies by country.
PRODUCT LINK™
- - Product Link Basic series PL243
- - Product Link Elite series PLE643
COOLING FAN
- - On-demand, variable speed hydraulic cooling fan
- - On-demand, variable speed hydraulic cooling fan, with automatic and manual purge reversing operation
GUARDING AND SEALING PACKAGES
- - HD0 – base guarding and sealing (engine air inlet rain cap, front cab-toframe sealing, and hydraulic fill access door)
- - HD1– intermediate guarding and sealing (HD0 + cab-to-frame side sealing, lockable fuel fill access door, tilt cylinder guarding, and drive line bottom guarding. Some equipment varies by region)
- - HD2 – most comprehensive guarding and sealing (HD1 + turbo guard, exhaust stack wrap, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) wrap, quick disconnect guarding, fully enclosed drive line guarding, under step hydraulic lines guard cover, engine air inlet pre-cleaner. Some equipment varies by region
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- - External Counterweights
- - Beacon, LED
- - Engine Block Heater – 120V
- - Oil, Hydraulic, Cold Operation
- - 4-point machine lifting eyes
- - Paint, Custom
- - Speed Sensitive Ride Control
- - Bluetooth Key Security
- - Attachment Hose Guide
- - Corrosion Inhibitor Coating
