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Engine
Gross Power - SAE J1995
74.3 HP 55.4 kW	74.7 HP 55.7 kW	74.2 HP 55.3 kW
Peak Torque at 1,360 rpm SAE J1995
-	-	280 lb/ft 380 N·m
Net Power - SAE 1349
72.1 HP 53.8 kW	74 HP 55.1 kW	73.5 HP 54.8 kW
Displacement
203 in³ 3.3 l	171 in² 2.8 l	171 in² 2.8 l
Bore
3.7 in 94 mm	4.3 in 110 mm	4.3 in 110 mm
Stroke
4.7 in 120 mm	3.5 in 90 mm	3.5 in 90 mm
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995
195 ft·lbf 265 N·m	222 lb/ft 301 N·m	-
Net Power SAE 1349†
72.7 HP 54.2 kW	-	-
Engine Model
Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo) Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)	Cat® C2.8T (turbo) Cat® C2.8T (turbo)	Cat® C2.8TA (turbo after-cooled) Cat® C2.8TA (turbo after-cooled)
Gross Power
74.3 HP 55.4 kW	-	-
Note
†Engine meeting Brazil MAR-1 and China Nonroad Stage III emission standards emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim and is offered only for Australia/New Zealand, Brazil, China, French Polynesia, Hong Kong, Macedonia and New Caledonia. †Engine meeting Brazil MAR-1 and China Nonroad Stage III emission standards emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim and is offered only for Australia/New Zealand, Brazil, China, French Polynesia, Hong Kong, Macedonia and New Caledonia.	-	-
Net Power
72.1 HP 53.8 kW	-	-
Net Power - ISO 9249
72.8 HP 54.3 kW	73 HP 54.5 kW	73.1 HP 54.5 kW
Net Power ISO 9249†
73.5 HP 54.8 kW	-	-
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load
2010 lb 915 kg	2499 lb 1133 kg	2823 lb 1280 kg
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder
-	5895 lb 2674 kg	6739 lb 3057 kg
Ground Contact Area - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track
-	-	2268 in² 1.46 m²
Ground Pressure - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track
-	4.6 psi 31.9 kPa	4.6 psi 31.9 kPa
Tipping Load
5745 lb 2610 kg	7140 lb 3238 kg	8066 lb 3659 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
4965 lb 2252 kg	6746 lb 3060 kg	8680 lb 3937 kg
Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track
4.9 psi 34 kPa	4.9 in² 34 m²	-
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load
2870 lb 1305 kg	3570 lb 1619 kg	4033 lb 1829 kg
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
3060 lb 1390 kg	2631 lb 1194 kg	2996 lb 1359 kg
Ground Pressure - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track
6.1 psi 41.8 kPa	41.8 in² 6.1 m²	-
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).	-	-
Ground Contact Area - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track
1848 in² 1.19 m²	1977 in² 1.28 m²	-
Ground Contact Area - With 320 mm/12.6 in Track
1483 in² 0.96 m²	1582 in² 1.02 m²	-
Weights
Operating Weight
8987 lb 4076 kg	-	-
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).	-	-
Weights*
Operating Weight
-	9578 lb 4345 kg	10492 lb 4759 kg
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight
-	276 lb 125 kg	276 lb 125 kg
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%)
-	132 lb 60 kg	173 lb 78 kg
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load
-	379 lb 172 kg	494 lb 224 kg
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight
-	180 lb 82 kg	180 lb 82 kg
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%)
-	38 lb 17 kg	75 lb 34 kg
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load
-	108 lb 49 kg	214 lb 97 kg
Note
-	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications, and Dimensions are based on 1730 mm (68") low profile bucket with bolt on cutting edge, 320 mm (12.6") narrow track, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, open canopy, mechanical suspension seat, HD battery with disconnect, standard flow hydraulics, manual coupler, and full fluids. No external counterweights, and no dual self-level/return-to-dig/work tool positioner. Operating Weight, Operating Specifications, and Dimensions are based on 1730 mm (68") low profile bucket with bolt on cutting edge, 320 mm (12.6") narrow track, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, open canopy, mechanical suspension seat, HD battery with disconnect, standard flow hydraulics, manual coupler, and full fluids. No external counterweights, and no dual self-level/return-to-dig/work tool positioner.	Operating Weight, Operating Specifications, and Dimensions are based on 2036 mm (80") low profile bucket with bolt on cutting edge, 450 mm (17.7") wide track, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, open canopy, mechanical suspension seat, HD battery with disconnect, standard flow hydraulics, manual coupler, and full fluids. No external counterweights, and no dual self-level/return-to-dig/work tool positioner Operating Weight, Operating Specifications, and Dimensions are based on 2036 mm (80") low profile bucket with bolt on cutting edge, 450 mm (17.7") wide track, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, open canopy, mechanical suspension seat, HD battery with disconnect, standard flow hydraulics, manual coupler, and full fluids. No external counterweights, and no dual self-level/return-to-dig/work tool positioner
Operating Weight - ROC (35%)
-	2499 lb 1133 kg	2823 lb 1280 kg
Operating Weight - ROC (50%)
-	3570 lb 1619 kg	4033 lb 1829 kg
Operating Weight - Tip Load
-	7140 lb 3238 kg	8066 lb 3659 kg
Wide Track (400 mm/15.7 in) Adds to Operating Weight
-	119 lb 54 kg	-
Dimensions
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump
-	21.3 in 540 mm	25.1 in 638 mm
Roll Back Angle
-	27° 27°	27° 27°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked)
-	82.9 in 2105 mm	87.8 in 2229 mm
Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks)
-	-	75.8 in 1925 mm
Length - Track on Ground
59 in 1499 mm	58.5 in 1485 mm	64 in 1626 mm
Overall Length - Track
78.7 in 1999 mm	76.7 in 1948 mm	83.7 in 2126 mm
Height - Top of Cab
83.1 in 2111 mm	83.3 in 2115 mm	83.3 in 2115 mm
Ground Clearance
8.9 in 226 mm	8.3 in 212 mm	8.5 in 216 mm
Departure Angle
35° 35°	30.6° 30.6°	28.2° 28.2°
Maximum Dump Angle
52° 52°	43.6° 43.6°	46.4° 46.4°
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
51.4 in 1305 mm	45.7 in 1162 mm	46.7 in 1187 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
54.8 in 1392 mm	54.2 in 1377 mm	56.5 in 1436 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
87° 87°	85.2° 85.2°	85.3° 85.3°
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
61.5 in 1561 mm	65.2 in 1656 mm	68.5 in 1741 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
121 in 3075 mm	124 in 3150 mm	132 in 3354 mm
Length - Without Bucket
108.9 in 2767 mm	110.2 in 2800 mm	116.1 in 2950 mm
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket
86 in 2184 mm	-	-
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
9.4 in 238 mm	5.9 in 151 mm	9.8 in 249 mm
Maximum Overall Height
154.1 in 3915 mm	155.2 in 3941 mm	164.3 in 4173 mm
Length - With Bucket on Ground
137.3 in 3486 mm	135 in 3430 mm	140.9 in 3580 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
23.9 in 608 mm	-	-
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
89.9 in 2283 mm	95.4 in 2424 mm	104.5 in 2655 mm
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, 320 mm (12.6 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).	-	-
Vehicle Width (320 mm/12.6 in tracks)
66 in 1676 mm	65.9 in 1675 mm	-
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
7.8 in 198 mm	7.7 in 195 mm	8.4 in 213 mm
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)
69 in 1755 mm	69.3 in 1760 mm	-
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
-	70.7 HP 52.7 kW	80.7 HP 60.2 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
-	30 gal/min 113 l/min	34 gal/min 129 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
-	4061 psi 28000 kPa	4061 psi 28000 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3335 psi 23000 kPa	3500 psi 24130 kPa	3500 psi 24130 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
39 HP 29 kW	46.4 HP 34.6 kW	46.4 HP 34.6 kW
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3335 psi 23000 kPa	3500 psi 24130 kPa	3500 psi 24130 kPa
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow
30 gal/min 112 l/min	30 gal/min 113 l/min	30 gal/min 113 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
20 gal/min 76 l/min	23 gal/min 86 l/min	23 gal/min 86 l/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
58 HP 43 kW	60.9 HP 45.4 kW	60.9 HP 45.4 kW
Cab
ROPS
ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008	ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008	ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008
FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level I ISO 3449:2005 Level I	ISO 3449:2005 Level I ISO 3449:2005 Level I	ISO 3449:2005 Level I ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Power Train
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed
8.5 mile/h 13.7 km/h	9.1 mile/h 14.7 km/h	8.1 mile/h 13 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
5.9 mile/h 9.5 km/h	5.7 mile/h 9.2 km/h	5 mile/h 8 km/h
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
3.7 gal (US) 14 l	3 gal (US) 11.5 l	2.8 gal (US) 10.7 l
Engine Crankcase
3 gal (US) 11 l	2.2 gal (US) 8.2 l	2.2 gal (US) 8.2 l
Hydraulic Tank
10.3 gal (US) 39 l	6.9 gal (US) 26 l	6.9 gal (US) 26 l
Hydraulic System
13.2 gal (US) 50 l	9.7 gal (US) 36.8 l	9.7 gal (US) 36.8 l
Fuel Tank
24.8 gal (US) 94 l	25.1 gal (US) 95 l	31.7 gal (US) 120 l
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. 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.	-	-
Noise Level
Outside Cab***
103 dB(A) 103 dB(A)	-	-
Note (1)
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. 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 (2)
*The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC. *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) 83 dB(A)	-	-

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