The Michigan L270 is a heavy-duty wheel loader engineered for high productivity in demanding operations. It features a 400 hp (298 kW) turbocharged KT-19-C six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1150 cu in, delivering a net power of 360 hp (268 kW) at 2100 rpm and peak torque at 1500 rpm. The loader's breakout force is 80,000 lbs (36,288 kg), supported by a heaped bucket capacity of 7 cubic yards (5 m³) and a struck capacity of 5.9 cubic yards (4 m³), with a bucket width of 12.4 ft (4 m). The machine offers a maximum dump clearance of 12.3 ft (4 m) and reaches a hinge pin height of 16.5 ft (5 m). Dimensionally, the L270 measures 33.6 ft (10 m) in length with the bucket on the ground, has a wheelbase of 12.4 ft (4 m), ground clearance of 1.9 ft, a height of 12.9 ft (4 m) to the top of the cab, and a width over tires of 11.4 ft (3 m). The turning radius is approximately 28.1 ft (9 m). Its operating weight is 91,070 lbs (41,309 kg), with a static tipping weight of 56,681 lbs (25,710 kg), and tire size specified as 29.5-29 (28 PR) L-4. The hydraulic system uses a gear-type pump with 179 gal/min (678 l/min) flow capacity and is set at a relief valve pressure of 2750 psi. Typical hydraulic cycle times include an 8.6-second raise time, 3-second dump time, and 5-second lower time. The transmission is a Clark countershaft powershift type with four forward and four reverse gears, providing maximum speeds of 21.5 mph (34 kph) in both directions. Fuel capacity is 188 gallons (712 l), and the system operates on 24 volts with a 100 A alternator.