The Cat® 285 XE 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.
than the 299D3
and greater lift and tilt breakout forces
featuring redesigned layout with more cab space and easier entry and exit
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 121 hp |
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| Bore | 4.7 in |
| Displacement | 220 in² |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 120 hp |
| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 121 hp |
| Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 | 406 lb/ft |
| Engine Model | Cat​​​​​​​® C3.6 TA (turbocharged after-cooled) |
| Note | Maximum Gross Power ISO 14396:2002 (at 2200 RPM) – with High Flow Attachment connected: 100 kW (134.1 hp) |
| Stroke | 3.9 in |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 80.7 hp |
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| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 34 gpm |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 4061 psi |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 46.4 hp |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 23 gpm |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3500 psi |
| Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 4496 klb/in² |
| Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow* | 40 gpm |
| Hydraulic Flow - XE - Hydraulic Power (calculated) | 103.9 hp |
| Operating Weight | 13669 lb |
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| Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight | 428 lb |
| Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%) | 296 lb |
| Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load | 847 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 System | 4.6 gal (US) |
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| Engine Crankcase | 2.4 gal (US) |
| Fuel Tank | 36 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic System | 10.8 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 6.9 gal (US) |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank | 2.9 gal (US) |
| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load | 4520 lb |
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| Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder | 8730 lb |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 13920 lb |
| Ground Contact Area - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track | 2724 in² |
| Ground Pressure - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track | 5 psi |
| Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load | 6457 lb |
| Tipping Load | 12915 lb |
| Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track | 5.6 psi |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 8.2 in |
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| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 146.6 in |
| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 16.3 in |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 119.6 in |
| Departure Angle | 26° |
| Ground Clearance | 11 in |
| Height - Top of Cab | 87.8 in |
| Length - Track on Ground | 72 in |
| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 157.4 in |
| Length - Without Bucket | 132.3 in |
| Maximum Overall Height | 178 in |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 50.6 in |
| Overall Length - Track | 85.8 in |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 89° |
| Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump | 34.7 in |
| Roll Back Angle | 27.2° |
| Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked) | 94.5 in |
| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 62.1 in |
| Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 74.3 in |
| Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks) | 81.8 in |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 40.5° |
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
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| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
| FOPS Level II | ISO 3449:2005 Level II (Optional) |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed | 4.8 mile/h |
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| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed | 7.7 mile/h |
