- Category: Compact Track Loaders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 287B ➔
The Caterpillar 287B is a compact track loader designed for material handling, grading, site preparation, and work in soft or uneven ground conditions. It uses a tracked undercarriage to improve flotation and traction compared with wheeled loaders, making it suitable for construction, landscaping, agriculture, and utility applications. The 287B is part of Caterpillar's B-series compact track loader line and is commonly configured with a general-purpose bucket or a range of hydraulic attachments. Key reference points include operating capacity, lift height, hydraulic flow, engine power, and undercarriage design, which are important for comparing the 287B with other compact track loaders.
Cab
| FOPS | SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I ISO 3449:1992 Level I
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| FOPS Level II | SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II ISO 3449:1992 Level II
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| ROPS | SAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471:1994
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Dimensions
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 8.60 in (21.84 cm)
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| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 10.70 ft (3.26 m)
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| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 15.50 in (39.37 cm)
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| Clearance at Max Lift and Dump | 7.90 ft (2.41 m)
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| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 94.00 in (238.76 cm)
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| Ground Clearance | 11.00 in (27.94 cm)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 7.00 ft (2.13 m)
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| Length - Track on Ground | 73.00 in (185.42 cm)
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| Length - with Bucket | 12.20 ft (3.72 m)
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| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 146.00 in (370.84 cm)
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| Maximum Overall Height | 165.00 in (419.10 cm)
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| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel | 54.30 in (137.92 cm)
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| Overall Length - Track | 90.30 in (229.36 cm)
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| Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 2.80 ft (0.85 m)
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| Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump | 33.00 in (83.82 cm)
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| Turn Radius from Center - Bucket | 95.80 in (243.33 cm)
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| Turn Radius from Center - Coupler | 59.60 in (151.38 cm)
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| Turn Radius from Center - Rear | 63.60 in (161.54 cm)
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| Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket | 95.80 in (243.33 cm)
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| Turning Radius from Center - machine rear | 63.60 in (161.54 cm)
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| Vehicle Width | 77.00 in (195.58 cm)
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| Width Over Tracks | 6.50 ft (1.98 m)
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Engine
| Aspiration | turbocharged
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| Bore | 3.70 in (9.40 cm)
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| Displacement | 201.00 cu in (3,293.81 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | Cat 3044C DIT
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| Engine Power - ISO 14396 | 80.00 hp (59.66 kw)
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| Gross Power | 82.00 hp (61.15 kw)
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| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 82.00 hp (61.15 kw)
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| Net Power | 78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
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| Net Power - EEC 80/1269 | 78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
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| Net Power - ISO 9249 EEC | 78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
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| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
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| Stroke | 4.70 in (11.94 cm)
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Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow (1) | Standard
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| Hydraulic Flow (2) | High Flow XPS
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| Hydraulic Power | 42.80 hp (31.92 kw)
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| Loader Hydraulic Flow | 22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
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| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi
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| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 33.00 gpm (124.91 lpm)
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| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 4061 psi
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| Pump Flow | 22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
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| Relief Valve Pressure | 3335.9 psi
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Loader
| Breakout Force | 5,507.20 lbs (2,498.03 kg)
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| Operating Load | 3,598.00 lbs (1,632.03 kg)
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| Tipping Angle | 7198.1 degrees
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Operating Specifications
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 90 amps
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| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 5,508.00 lbs (2,498.39 kg)
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| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 2.70 gal (10.22 l)
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| Engine Oil Capacity | 2.70 gal (10.22 l)
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| Fuel Capacity | 29.10 gal (110.14 l)
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| Ground Contact Area | 2,610.00 cu in (42,770.33 cu cm)
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| Ground Pressure | 3.8 psi
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 13.50 gal (51.10 l)
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| Max Speed - high range | 7.00 mph (11.27 kph)
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| Operating Voltage | 12 volts
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| Operating Weight | 10,273.60 lbs (4,660.03 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load | 2,520.00 lbs (1,143.05 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load | 3,600.00 lbs (1,632.93 kg)
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| Tipping Load | 7,200.00 lbs (3,265.87 kg)
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Power Train
| Travel Speed Forward | 7.00 mph (11.27 kph)
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| Travel Speed Reverse | 7.00 mph (11.27 kph)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 2.60 gal (9.84 l)
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| Engine Crankcase | 2.60 gal (9.84 l)
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| Fuel Tank | 29.10 gal (110.14 l)
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| Hydraulic System | 13.50 gal (51.10 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 9.20 gal (34.82 l)
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Undercarriage
| Ground Contact Area | 2,898.60 cu in (47,499.65 cu cm)
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| Ground Pressure | 3.8 psi
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| Length of Track on Ground | 6.10 ft (1.86 m)
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Weights
| Operating Weight | 10,275.00 lbs (4,660.67 kg)
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