New Holland lw270 Wheel Loader Specs (1999-2026)

For the New Holland lw270 Wheel Loader (1999-2026), high engine power at 286 hp (213 kW) is paired with above-average weight at 49,516 lb (22.5 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1999-2026

Weight: 49,516 lb (22.5 t)Engine power: 286 hp (213 kW)Bucket capacity: 6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)
49,516 lb (22.5 t)Weight
286 hp (213 kW)Engine power
6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)Bucket capacity
6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
24.7 mph (39.7 km/h)Travel speed
1,300 rpmEngine speed at max torque
699 lb-ft (948 Nm)Maximum torque
9.71 ft (2.96 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

286 hp (213 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is well above the typical figure.

Weight

Above average

49,516 lb (22.5 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is above the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

High

6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

24.7 mph (39.7 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)

Travel speed is above the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Average

699 lb-ft (948 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is close to the typical figure.

Transport width

Above average

9.71 ft (2.96 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)

Transport width is above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius22.6 ft (6.9 m)
Maximum discharge height14.3 ft (4.36 m)
Bucket width10.3 ft (3.15 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport height11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Transport width9.71 ft (2.96 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterYES
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer New Holland
Model lw270
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1999-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power286 hp (213 kW)
Maximum torque699 lb-ft (948 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,300 rpm
Travel speed24.7 mph (39.7 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width10.3 ft (3.15 m)
Maximum discharge height14.3 ft (4.36 m)
Transport height11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Transport width9.71 ft (2.96 m)
Outside turning radius22.6 ft (6.9 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)
Weight49,516 lb (22.5 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke125 x 147 mm
Displacement2.85 US gal (10.8 L)
Engine manufacturerCummins
Engine typeM11
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5 x 25

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes
TelescopicNo