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Overview

The Cat® 285 Compact Track Loader, with its vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its standard equalizer bar (E-bar) undercarriage system and two speed travel provides superior traction, flotation, stability, and speed to work in a wide range of applications and underfoot conditions.

Key Features

More Comfort. More Performance. More Versatility.

+50% More Torque

than the 299D3

More Lift Height

and greater lift and tilt breakout forces

Larger Cab

featuring redesigned layout with more cab space and easier entry and exit

Specifications

Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014111 hp
Bore4.7 in
Displacement220 in²
Net Power - ISO 9249109 hp
Net Power - SAE 134982 hp
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995370 lb/ft
Engine ModelCat​​​​​​​® C3.6 TA (turbocharged after-cooled)
Stroke4.7 in
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)80.7 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure4061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow23 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure3500 psi
Operating Weight13497 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight428 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%)296 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load847 lb
Note*Operating Weight, Operating Specifications, and Dimensions are all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, 2188 mm (86 in) low profile bucket, 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, open Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) cab,mechanical suspension seat, standard monitor, 1000 CCA battery, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Cooling System4.6 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase2.4 gal (US)
Fuel Tank36 gal (US)
Hydraulic System10.8 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank6.9 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank2.9 gal (US)
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load4461 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder8730 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder13920 lb
Ground Contact Area - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track2724 in²
Ground Pressure - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track5 psi
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load6372 lb
Tipping Load12745 lb
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8.2 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift146.6 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift16.3 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump119.6 in
Departure Angle26°
Ground Clearance11 in
Height - Top of Cab87.8 in
Length - Track on Ground72 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground157.4 in
Length - Without Bucket132.3 in
Maximum Overall Height178 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground50.6 in
Overall Length - Track85.8 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height89°
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump34.7 in
Roll Back Angle27.2°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked)94.5 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler62.1 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear74.3 in
Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks)81.8 in
Maximum Dump Angle40.5°
ROPSISO 3471:2008
FOPSISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level IIISO 3449:2005 Level II (Optional)
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed4.8 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed7.7 mile/h

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