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Comfortable. Performance. Smart.
More Comfort – More Performance – More Versatility
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15% Additional Space for More Operator Comfort
•Redesigned, More Comfortable Cab
•Wider opening door for easier machine entry -
30% Additional Capacity in a New Line of Buckets
•New Industrial Performance Buckets
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SMART
•Providing the Next Level Machine and Tool Compatibility
•Integrated SMART technology to automate complex attachments
- INDUSTRY FIRSTS
- Attachment recognition
- Tailors controls
- Grade Assist
Engine
| Bore | 3.7 in |
| Displacement | 203 in³ |
| Engine Model | Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo) |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 74.3 hp |
| Net Flywheel Power | 73.2 hp |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 73.9 hp |
| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 73.2 hp |
| Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 | 195 ft·lbf |
| Stroke | 4.7 in |
Operating Specifications
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 4963 lb |
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 2200 lb |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 2410 lb |
| Tipping Load | 4400 lb |
Weights
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
| Operating Weight | 7138 lb |
Dimensions
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 7.9 in |
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 121.1 in |
| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 7.2 in |
| Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle | 40.2 in |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 90 in |
| Departure Angle | 27° |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 in |
| Height - Top of Cab | 83.1 in |
| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 137.3 in |
| Length - Without Bucket | 108.9 in |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 52° |
| Maximum Overall Height | 154.2 in |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 49.2 in |
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 87° |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 21.7 in |
| Turning Radius from Center - Bucket | 83 in |
| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 51.8 in |
| Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 64.5 in |
| Vehicle Width over Tires | 66 in |
| Wheel Base | 43.5 in |
Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 58 hp |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 30 gpm |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 39 hp |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 20 gpm |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi |
Cab
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
Power Train
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed | 7.5 mile/h |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option | 11.5 mile/h |
Service Refill Capacities
| Chain Box - Each Side | 2.3 gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 3.7 gal (US) |
| Engine Crankcase | 3 gal (US) |
| Fuel Tank | 24.8 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic System | 13.2 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 10.3 gal (US) |
Noise Level
| Inside Cab** | 83 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Outside Cab*** | 101 dB(A) |
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 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes. |
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Engine
| Bore | 3.7 in |
| Displacement | 203 in³ |
| Engine Model | Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo) |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 74.3 hp |
| Net Flywheel Power | 73.2 hp |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 73.9 hp |
| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 73.2 hp |
| Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 | 195 ft·lbf |
| Stroke | 4.7 in |
Operating Specifications
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 4963 lb |
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 2200 lb |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 2410 lb |
| Tipping Load | 4400 lb |
Weights
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
| Operating Weight | 7138 lb |
Dimensions
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 7.9 in |
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 121.1 in |
| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 7.2 in |
| Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle | 40.2 in |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 90 in |
| Departure Angle | 27° |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 in |
| Height - Top of Cab | 83.1 in |
| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 137.3 in |
| Length - Without Bucket | 108.9 in |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 52° |
| Maximum Overall Height | 154.2 in |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 49.2 in |
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 87° |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 21.7 in |
| Turning Radius from Center - Bucket | 83 in |
| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 51.8 in |
| Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 64.5 in |
| Vehicle Width over Tires | 66 in |
| Wheel Base | 43.5 in |
Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 58 hp |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 30 gpm |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 39 hp |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 20 gpm |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi |
Cab
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
Power Train
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed | 7.5 mile/h |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option | 11.5 mile/h |
Service Refill Capacities
| Chain Box - Each Side | 2.3 gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 3.7 gal (US) |
| Engine Crankcase | 3 gal (US) |
| Fuel Tank | 24.8 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic System | 13.2 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 10.3 gal (US) |
Noise Level
| Inside Cab** | 83 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Outside Cab*** | 101 dB(A) |
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 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes. |