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270 XE Skid Steer Loader

270 XE Skid Steer Loader

More Power. More Performance. More Comfort.

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More Comfort – More Performance – More Versatility

  • 50% More Torque

    than the previous model

  • More Lift Height

    and greater lift and tilt breakout forces

  • Larger Cab

    featuring redesigned layout with more cab space and easier entry and exit

Engine

Bore 3.9 in
Displacement 221 in³
Engine Model Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged, aftercooled)
Engine Power - ISO 14396 134 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 121 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 120 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349 121 hp
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.
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995 406 lb/ft
Stroke 4.7 in

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder 6349 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 8267 lb
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).
Rated Operating Capacity 4015 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 4372 lb
Tipping Load 8029 lb

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).
Operating Weight 10847 lb

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 9.3 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 135.4 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift 11.1 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 106.9 in
Departure Angle 24.4°
Ground Clearance 9.4 in
Height - Top of Cab 87.5 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground 153.9 in
Length - Without Bucket 128.7 in
Maximum Dump Angle 43.5°
Maximum Overall Height 165.9 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground 46.5 in
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).
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height 88°
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump 29.5 in
Roll Back Angle 28°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket 89.1 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler 57.9 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear 74.7 in
Vehicle Width over Tires 72 in
Wheel Base 54.6 in

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 80.7 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 34 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow 23 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Hydraulic Power (calculated) 103.9 hp
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow* 40 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4496 psi

Cab

FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II ISO 3449:2005 (Optional)
ROPS ISO 3471:2008

Power Train

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed 7.3 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option 10.6 mile/h

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 4.6 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 2.9 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase 2.4 gal (US)
Fuel Tank 34.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic System 10.8 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 6.9 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 0.85 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes.

Sustainability

Recyclability 93%

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Engine

Bore 3.9 in
Displacement 221 in³
Engine Model Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged, aftercooled)
Engine Power - ISO 14396 134 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 121 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 120 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349 121 hp
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.
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995 406 lb/ft
Stroke 4.7 in

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder 6349 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 8267 lb
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).
Rated Operating Capacity 4015 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 4372 lb
Tipping Load 8029 lb

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).
Operating Weight 10847 lb

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 9.3 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 135.4 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift 11.1 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 106.9 in
Departure Angle 24.4°
Ground Clearance 9.4 in
Height - Top of Cab 87.5 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground 153.9 in
Length - Without Bucket 128.7 in
Maximum Dump Angle 43.5°
Maximum Overall Height 165.9 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground 46.5 in
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).
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height 88°
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump 29.5 in
Roll Back Angle 28°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket 89.1 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler 57.9 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear 74.7 in
Vehicle Width over Tires 72 in
Wheel Base 54.6 in

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 80.7 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 34 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow 23 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Hydraulic Power (calculated) 103.9 hp
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow* 40 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4496 psi

Cab

FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II ISO 3449:2005 (Optional)
ROPS ISO 3471:2008

Power Train

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed 7.3 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option 10.6 mile/h

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 4.6 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 2.9 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase 2.4 gal (US)
Fuel Tank 34.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic System 10.8 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 6.9 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 0.85 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes.

Sustainability

Recyclability 93%

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