Caterpillar 285 Compact Track Loader Specs

Category: Compact Track Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 285 ➔

General Specifications

Caterpillar 285 Compact Track Loader General Specifications specifications
Engine Power	111.00 hp (82.77 kw) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Operating Width	80 / 82 — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rated Operating Capacity LBS (KG) 50%	4,461 (2023) — Starting 2025 Model Year

Cab

Caterpillar 285 Compact Track Loader Cab specifications
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I — Starting 2026 Model Year
FOPS Level II	ISO 3449:2005 Level II (Optional) — Starting 2026 Model Year
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008 — Starting 2026 Model Year

Dimensions

Caterpillar 285 Compact Track Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	8.20 in (20.83 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	146.60 in (372.36 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	16.30 in (41.40 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	119.60 in (303.78 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Departure Angle	26 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ground Clearance	11.00 in (27.94 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Height - Top of Cab	87.80 in (223.01 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length - Track on Ground	72.00 in (182.88 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length - With Bucket on Ground	157.40 in (399.80 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Length - Without Bucket	132.30 in (336.04 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Dump Angle	40.5 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Overall Height	178.00 in (452.12 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	50.60 in (128.52 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Overall Length - Track	85.80 in (217.93 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	89 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump	34.70 in (88.14 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Roll Back Angle	27.2 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked)	94.50 in (240.03 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	62.10 in (157.73 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	74.30 in (188.72 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks)	81.80 in (207.77 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Engine

Caterpillar 285 Compact Track Loader Engine specifications
Bore	4.70 in (11.94 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Displacement	220 in² — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Model	Cat???????® C3.6 TA (turbocharged after-cooled) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	111.00 hp (82.77 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Power - ISO 9249	109.00 hp (81.28 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Power - SAE 1349	110.00 hp (82.03 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995	370.00 lbs ft (501.65 nm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Stroke	4.70 in (11.94 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 285 Compact Track Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	80.70 hp (60.18 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	34.00 gpm (128.69 lpm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4061 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	46.40 hp (34.60 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	23.00 gpm (87.06 lpm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3500 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 285 Compact Track Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	8,730.00 lbs (3,959.87 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	13,920.00 lbs (6,314.01 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ground Contact Area - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track	2724 in² — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ground Pressure - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track	5 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load	4,461.00 lbs (2,023.48 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load	6,372.00 lbs (2,890.29 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Tipping Load	12,745.00 lbs (5,781.04 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Power Train

Caterpillar 285 Compact Track Loader Power Train specifications
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	4.80 mph (7.72 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed	7.50 mph (12.07 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 285 Compact Track Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	4.60 gal (17.41 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank	2.90 gal (10.98 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Crankcase	2.40 gal (9.08 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Fuel Tank	36.00 gal (136.26 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic System	10.80 gal (40.88 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic Tank	6.90 gal (26.12 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Weights*

Caterpillar 285 Compact Track Loader Weights* specifications
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight	428.00 lbs (194.14 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%)	296.00 lbs (134.26 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load	847.00 lbs (384.19 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight	13,497.00 lbs (6,122.14 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year

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