270 XE
270 XE Skid Steer Loader
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. These versatile wheeled machines are well suited for general construction, landscaping, agriculture, snow removal and other applications. A wide range of attachments make the Cat skid steer loader suitable for a variety of jobsite applications.
DESCRIPTION
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.Introducing the Next Generation Cat® Skid Steer Loaders and Compact Track Loaders
High Performance Power Train
High performance power train delivers maximum performance and production capability as well as standard two speed travel.
Redesigned Operator Station
Redesigned operator station delivers a larger operating environment. Combined with additional seat travel, the 270 XE provides more space for operators of any size. The optional one-piece, sealed, and pressurized cab offers a clean and quiet workspace with excellent air distribution through optimally placed vents throughout the cab.
Ventilated and Heated High-Back Air Ride Seat
Available ventilated and heated high-back air ride seat and seat-mounted adjustable joystick controls deliver superior operator comfort.
XE Hydraulic System
The XE Hydraulic System provides the highest flow and highest pressure in the Cat Skid Steer Loader line-up to deliver industry leading hydraulic horsepower to efficiently run even the most power hungry attachments.
High Horsepower, High Torque Engine
Electronically controlled Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged, aftercooled) engine delivers maximum horsepower across a wide RPM range and provides high torque for increased working performance, no matter the application. The engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
Ride Control
Speed sensitive ride control option improves operation on rough terrain, enabling better load retention, increased productivity, and greater operator comfort.
Advanced Touchscreen Monitor
The 20.3 cm (8-inch) Advanced Touchscreen Monitor offers cutting-edge functionality and control that includes an integrated radio, Bluetooth® connectivity, and multi-camera (side-view) option, and supports 32 different language choices.
Advanced Joysticks
The Advanced Joysticks provide unmatched control of machine functions and adjustments within the display without having to remove your hands from the controls. This includes on-joystick navigation of the Advanced Touchscreen Monitor, radio volume up/down/mute, creep activation, creep on/off, creep speed increment/decrement, one-button Smart Attachment control activation, and additional auxiliary control buttons that deliver single-button control of complex attachment functions.
Ground-Level Access
Ground-level access to all daily service and routine maintenance points helps reduce machine downtime for greater productivity.
Cat Attachments
The broad range of performance matched Cat Attachments makes the Cat Skid Steer Loader the most versatile machine on the job site.
- Standard Equipment
- Optional Equipment
- Specs
- Docs
Standard Equipment
- 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
- Performance Package HP5: XE Hydraulics
- COMFORT PACKAGES
- Enclosed Cab with heat and air conditioning: Side Windows, Cup Holder, Cell Phone Pocket, choice of Seat (Mechanical Suspension, High Back/Heated Air Ride Seat, High Back/Ventilated and Heated Air Ride Seat) and Door choice (Glass or Polycarbonate)
- 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
Optional Equipment
- 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
Specs
Overview
Engine
Operating Specifications
Weights
Dimensions
Hydraulic System
Cab
Power Train
Service Refill Capacities
Noise Level
Air Conditioning System (if equipped)
Sustainability
SEE HOW 270 XE COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.
- Brand
- Cat
- Status
- Current
- Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
- 121 hp / 91 kW
- Net Power - SAE 1349
- 121 hp / 90 kW
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 120 hp / 89 kW
- Displacement
- 221 in³ / 3.6 l
- Stroke
- 4.7 in / 120 mm
- Bore
- 3.9 in / 98 mm
- Engine Model
- Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged, aftercooled)
- 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 / 1821 kg
- Tipping Load
- 8029 lb / 3642 kg
- Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
- 8267 lb / 3750 kg
- Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
- 4372 lb / 1983 kg
- Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder
- 6349 lb / 2880 kg
- Operating Weight
- 10847 lb / 4920 kg
- Wheel Base
- 54.6 in / 1386 mm
- Height - Top of Cab
- 87.5 in / 2222 mm
- Vehicle Width over Tires
- 72 in / 1830 mm
- Ground Clearance
- 9.4 in / 238 mm
- Departure Angle
- 24.4°
- Maximum Dump Angle
- 43.5°
- Roll Back Angle
- 28°
- Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
- 29.5 in / 749 mm
- Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
- 57.9 in / 1471 mm
- Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
- 74.7 in / 1897 mm
- Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
- 135.4 in / 3440 mm
- Length - Without Bucket
- 128.7 in / 3270 mm
- Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
- 46.5 in / 1182 mm
- Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
- 106.9 in / 2716 mm
- Length - With Bucket on Ground
- 153.9 in / 3908 mm
- Maximum Overall Height
- 165.9 in / 4214 mm
- Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
- 11.1 in / 283 mm
- Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
- 88°
- Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
- 9.3 in / 235 mm
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3500 psi / 24130 kPa
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 34 gpm / 129 L/min
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 46.4 hp / 34.6 kW
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 23 gpm / 86 L/min
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 80.7 hp / 60.2 kW
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 4061 psi / 28000 kPa
- ROPS
- ISO 3471:2008
- FOPS
- ISO 3449:2005 Level I
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option
- 10.6 mile/h / 17 km/h
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
- 7.3 mile/h / 11.7 km/h
- Cooling System
- 4.6 gal (US) / 17.5 l
- Engine Crankcase
- 2.4 gal (US) / 9 l
- Fuel Tank
- 34.5 gal (US) / 130.7 l
- Hydraulic System
- 10.8 gal (US) / 41 l
- Hydraulic Tank
- 6.9 gal (US) / 26 l
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
- 2.9 gal (US) / 11 l
- 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
- 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.
- Brand
- Cat
- Status
- Current
- Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
- 100 hp / 75 kW
- Net Power - SAE 1349
- 100 hp / 74 kW
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 99 hp / 74 kW
- Displacement
- 221 in³ / 3.6 l
- Stroke
- 4.7 in / 120 mm
- Bore
- 3.9 in / 98 mm
- Engine Model
- Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged, aftercooled)
- Note
- Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, enclosed cab with glass door, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, 1000 CCA battery, front counterweight, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
- Rated Operating Capacity
- 3557 lb / 1614 kg
- Tipping Load
- 7114 lb / 3227 kg
- Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
- 8267 lb / 3750 kg
- Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
- 3914 lb / 1786 kg
- Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder
- 6349 lb / 2880 kg
- Operating Weight
- 10441 lb / 4736 kg
- Wheel Base
- 54.6 in / 1386 mm
- Height - Top of Cab
- 86.2 in / 2189 mm
- Vehicle Width over Tires
- 72 in / 1830 mm
- Ground Clearance
- 8 in / 202 mm
- Departure Angle
- 23.6°
- Maximum Dump Angle
- 43.5°
- Roll Back Angle
- 28°
- Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
- 30.9 in / 786 mm
- Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
- 57.9 in / 1471 mm
- Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
- 74.7 in / 1897 mm
- Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
- 133.5 in / 3391 mm
- Length - Without Bucket
- 128.7 in / 3270 mm
- Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
- 48 in / 1220 mm
- Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
- 105.4 in / 2676 mm
- Length - With Bucket on Ground
- 153.9 in / 3908 mm
- Maximum Overall Height
- 164.3 in / 4174 mm
- Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
- 12.6 in / 320 mm
- Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
- 88°
- Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
- 8.7 in / 220 mm
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3500 psi / 24130 kPa
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 34 gpm / 129 L/min
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 46.4 hp / 34.6 kW
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 23 gpm / 86 L/min
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 80.7 hp / 60.2 kW
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 4061 psi / 28000 kPa
- ROPS
- ISO 3471:2008
- FOPS
- ISO 3449:2005 Level I
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option
- 9.6 mile/h / 15.4 km/h
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
- 6.6 mile/h / 10.6 km/h
- Cooling System
- 4.6 gal (US) / 17.5 l
- Engine Crankcase
- 2.4 gal (US) / 9 l
- Fuel Tank
- 34.5 gal (US) / 130.7 l
- Hydraulic System
- 10.8 gal (US) / 41 l
- Hydraulic Tank
- 6.9 gal (US) / 26 l
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
- 2.9 gal (US) / 11 l
- 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
- 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.
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
- 98 hp / 73 kW
- Net Power - SAE 1349
- 95 hp / 71 kW
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 96 hp / 71 kW
- Displacement
- 232 in³ / 3.8 l
- Stroke
- 4.7 in / 120 mm
- Bore
- 3.9 in / 100 mm
- Engine Model
- Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo)
- Note
- Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, heater, mechanical suspension seat, advanced display, standard flow hydraulics, 850 CCA battery, 1883 mm (74 in) low profile bucket, no optional counterweights, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
- Rated Operating Capacity
- 3450 lb / 1570 kg
- Tipping Load
- 6900 lb / 3135 kg
- Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
- 7443 lb / 3376 kg
- Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
- 3690 lb / 1675 kg
- Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder
- 6074 lb / 2755 kg
- Operating Weight
- 9133 lb / 4143 kg
- Wheel Base
- 54.6 in / 1386 mm
- Height - Top of Cab
- 82.4 in / 2094 mm
- Vehicle Width over Tires
- 72 in / 1829 mm
- Ground Clearance
- 8.9 in / 226 mm
- Departure Angle
- 27°
- Maximum Dump Angle
- 51°
- Roll Back Angle
- 28°
- Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
- 30.3 in / 769 mm
- Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
- 58.3 in / 1482 mm
- Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
- 74.7 in / 1899 mm
- Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
- 127.1 in / 3229 mm
- Length - Without Bucket
- 127.6 in / 3242 mm
- Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
- 50.5 in / 1282 mm
- Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
- 96 in / 2438 mm
- Length - With Bucket on Ground
- 155.7 in / 3954 mm
- Maximum Overall Height
- 160.1 in / 4067 mm
- Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
- 14.7 in / 374 mm
- Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
- 84°
- Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
- 7.8 in / 198 mm
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3335 psi / 23000 kPa
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 32 gpm / 121 L/min
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 44 hp / 33 kW
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 23 gpm / 86 L/min
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 76 hp / 57 kW
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 4061 psi / 28000 kPa
- ROPS
- ISO 3471:2008
- FOPS
- ISO 3449:2005 Level I
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option
- 9.4 mile/h / 15.1 km/h
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
- 6.6 mile/h / 10.6 km/h
- Cooling System
- 4.1 gal (US) / 16 l
- Engine Crankcase
- 3.5 gal (US) / 13 l
- Fuel Tank
- 31.7 gal (US) / 120 l
- Hydraulic System
- 14.5 gal (US) / 55 l
- Hydraulic Tank
- 10.3 gal (US) / 39 l
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
- 5 gal (US) / 19 l
- Outside Cab**
- 102 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
- 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.