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Ship a Caterpillar 275 XE skid steer loader: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The Caterpillar 275 XE measures 12 ft 9 in long, 6 ft 6 in wide and 7 ft 4 in high at 12,705 lbs (3.89 m × 1.98 m × 2.24 m, 5,763 kg). It rides legal on a lowboy or RGN with no permits expected. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

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Machine dimensions

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L 12 ft 9 in · 3.89 mW 6 ft 6 in · 1.98 mH 7 ft 4 in · 2.24 mWt 12,705 lbs · 5,763 kg

Verified against the manufacturer's published specifications (source, 2026-11-01). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

✓ Good news for your budget: ships legal on a lowboy or RGN. No permits, no escorts, no oversize surcharges expected.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a Caterpillar 275 XE need?

Hotshot or gooseneck, Flatbed, Step deck or a lowboy or RGN. At 7 ft 4 in tall the machine sits at 8 ft 10 in on an RGN deck and 12 ft 4 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a Caterpillar 275 XE need oversize permits?

No. At 6 ft 6 in travel width and 12,705 lbs it rides legal on the right deck; no permits, escorts or oversize surcharges are expected.

Can a Caterpillar 275 XE be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a Caterpillar 275 XE for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a Caterpillar 275 XE?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

How this skid steer loader ships

1. Equipment match: Hotshot or gooseneck · Flatbed · Step deck · Lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: none expected
4. Season: no seasonal weight sensitivity at this weight

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (Caterpillar's published specifications, source, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Engine

Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014: 122 hp
Bore: 3.9 in
Displacement: 221 in²
Net Power - ISO 9249: 120 hp
Net Power - SAE 1349: 82 hp
Peak Torque at 1,360 rpm SAE J1995: 370 lb/ft
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995: 406 lb/ft
Stroke: 4.7 in

Operating Specifications

Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load: 4205 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder: 6422 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder: 9963 lb
Ground Contact Area - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track: 2808 in²
Ground Pressure - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track: 4.5 psi
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load: 4033 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight: 2996 lb
Tipping Load: 12015 lb

Weights*

Operating Weight: 12705 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight: 428 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%): 279 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load: 796 lb
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight: 218 lb
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%): 105 lb
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load: 214 lb

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position: 8.1 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift: 134.4 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift: 16.3 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump: 106.1 in
Departure Angle: 29.5°
Ground Clearance: 11 in
Height - Top of Cab: 87.8 in
Length - Track on Ground: 72.3 in

Cab

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

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System: 4.6 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase: 2.4 gal (US)
Fuel Tank: 36.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic System: 10.8 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank: 6.9 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank: 2.9 gal (US)

Power Train

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed: 5.2 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed: 7.8 mile/h

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure: 3500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow: 23 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated): 46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure: 4061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow: 34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated): 80.7 hp
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure: 4496 psi
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow*: 40 gpm

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