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Cat 270 XE specifications

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Cat 270 XE: wheeled compact loader.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
270 XE	Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 121 hp Operating Weight 10,847 lb

270 XE specification matrix — Engine
Specification	270 XE
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	121 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349	121 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249	120 hp
Displacement	221 in³
Stroke	4.7 in
Bore	3.9 in
Engine Model	Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged, aftercooled)
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995	406 lb/ft
Engine Power - ISO 14396	134 hp

Operating Specifications
Specification	270 XE
Rated Operating Capacity	4,015 lb
Tipping Load	8,029 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	8,267 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	4,443 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	6,349 lb

Weights
Specification	270 XE
Operating Weight	10,847 lb

Dimensions and weight
Specification	270 XE
Wheel Base	54.6 in
Height - Top of Cab	87.5 in
Vehicle Width over Tires	72 in
Ground Clearance	9.4 in
Departure Angle	24.4°
Maximum Dump Angle	43.5°
Roll Back Angle	28°
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	29.5 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	57.9 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	74.7 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	135.4 in
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket	89.1 in
Length - Without Bucket	128.7 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	46.5 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	106.9 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	153.9 in
Maximum Overall Height	165.9 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	11.1 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	88°
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	9.3 in

Cab
Specification	270 XE
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II	ISO 3449:2005 (Optional)

Service Refill Capacities
Specification	270 XE
Cooling System	4.6 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)
Chain Box - Each Side	2.6 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank	2.9 gal (US)

Hydraulic System
Specification	270 XE
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4,496 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Hydraulic Power (calculated)	103.9 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	23 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	80.7 hp
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow*	40 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4,061 psi

Power Train
Specification	270 XE
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option	10.6 mph
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	7.3 mph

Noise Level
Specification	270 XE
Outside Cab**	101 dB(A)
Inside Cab*	83 dB(A)

Sustainability
Specification	270 XE
Recyclability	93%

Ratios
Figure	270 XE
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	11.1
Hydraulic horsepower from the listed flow and pressure	47.0 hp
Rated operating capacity as a share of tipping load	50%
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.29 gal

Cat 270 XE: wheeled compact loader

Where the 270 XE ranks in Cat's list — Scope of the captured comparison
Brand	Equipment group	Compared entry	Sort order
Cat	wheeled compact loader	270 XE	Descending quantity; 1 is largest

Figure	270 XE	Rank	Lowest in line	Highest in line
Engine power	120.0 hp	1 of 11	48.0 hp	120.0 hp
Listed weight	10,847 lb	1 of 11	5,490 lb	10,847 lb
Standard hydraulic flow	23.0 gpm	1 of 3	18.0 gpm	23.0 gpm
Fuel capacity	34.5 gal	1 of 11	15.1 gal	34.5 gal
Horsepower per 1,000 lb	11.1 hp	3 of 11	7.1 hp	11.4 hp

270 XE: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums	wheeled compact loader	Cat and the 270 line that the 270 XE belongs to (no title names the exact model). That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead	1

Any First Hand Experience With CAT 270 Skid Steer (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2025-12-15)

270 XE: dated market and recall observations — Dated listing search
Date	Listing index	Equipment class	Names queried	Result
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader (machinerytrader.com)	wheeled compact loader	270 XE	No matching offers in this snapshot

Dated CPSC search
Date	Database	Names queried	Result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	Cat; 270 XE	No matching recall in the stated search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Manufacturer	Manufacturer: Cat 270 XE — Caterpillar Inc.. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for Cat 270 XE — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for Cat — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

Cat 270 XE: Configuration records

270 XE

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	121 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349	121 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249	120 hp
Displacement	221 in³
Stroke	4.7 in
Bore	3.9 in
Engine Model	Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged, aftercooled)
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995	406 lb/ft
Engine Power - ISO 14396	134 hp
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity	4,015 lb
Tipping Load	8,029 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	8,267 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	4,443 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	6,349 lb
Weights
Operating Weight	10,847 lb
Dimensions and weight
Wheel Base	54.6 in
Height - Top of Cab	87.5 in
Vehicle Width over Tires	72 in
Ground Clearance	9.4 in
Departure Angle	24.4°
Maximum Dump Angle	43.5°
Roll Back Angle	28°
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	29.5 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	57.9 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	74.7 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	135.4 in
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket	89.1 in
Length - Without Bucket	128.7 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	46.5 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	106.9 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	153.9 in
Maximum Overall Height	165.9 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	11.1 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	88°
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	9.3 in
Cab
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II	ISO 3449:2005 (Optional)
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System	4.6 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)
Chain Box - Each Side	2.6 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank	2.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4,496 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Hydraulic Power (calculated)	103.9 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	23 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	80.7 hp
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow*	40 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4,061 psi
Power Train
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option	10.6 mph
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	7.3 mph
Noise Level
Outside Cab**	101 dB(A)
Inside Cab*	83 dB(A)
Sustainability
Recyclability	93%

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Cat 270 XE specifications

Cat 270 XE: wheeled compact loader

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Cat 270 XE: Configuration records