New Holland W 270 Wheel Loader Specs (2005-2011)

The New Holland W 270 Wheel Loader (2005-2011) combines high engine power at 310 hp (231 kW) with above-average weight at 52,161 lb (23.7 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2005-2011

Weight: 52,161 lb (23.7 t)Engine power: 310 hp (231 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
52,161 lb (23.7 t)Weight
310 hp (231 kW)Engine power
6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
5.23 yd³ (4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
24.7 mph (39.8 km/h)Travel speed
1,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Maximum torque
9.71 ft (2.96 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

310 hp (231 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

52,161 lb (23.7 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.

Maximum bucket capacity

Above average

6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)

Maximum bucket capacity is above the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

High

5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)

Minimum bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

24.7 mph (39.8 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

Low

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

Maximum torque is well below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity5.23 yd³ (4 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius23 ft (7 m)
Maximum discharge height11.5 ft (3.49 m)
Bucket width10.3 ft (3.15 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport height11.8 ft (3.59 m)
Transport width9.71 ft (2.96 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

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

Model information

Manufacturer New Holland
Model W 270
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2005-2011
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power310 hp (231 kW)
Maximum torque107 lb-ft (145 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,200 rpm
Travel speed24.7 mph (39.8 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width10.3 ft (3.15 m)
Maximum discharge height11.5 ft (3.49 m)
Transport height11.8 ft (3.59 m)
Transport width9.71 ft (2.96 m)
Outside turning radius23 ft (7 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
Weight52,161 lb (23.7 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke125 x 147 mm
Displacement2.85 US gal (10.8 L)
Emission levelStage II
Engine manufacturerCummins
Engine typeQSM11
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

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

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterYes
TelescopicNo