Category : Compact Track Loaders ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : 287B ➔
The Caterpillar 287B is a compact track loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and site preparation in construction, landscaping, and agricultural applications. It features a tracked undercarriage for improved traction and flotation on soft, uneven, or muddy ground compared with wheeled loaders. The 287B is commonly used with buckets, forks, grapples, and other hydraulic attachments through a quick coupler system. Caterpillar built the model for maneuverability in confined work areas while maintaining lifting capability and stability. It is part of Caterpillar's compact track loader lineup and is recognized for versatility, ground contact, and all-terrain performance.
Cab
Caterpillar 287B Compact Track Loader Cab specifications
Fops
SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level Ii
SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
Rops
SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
Dimensions
Caterpillar 287B Compact Track Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
8.60 in (21.84 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
10.67 ft (3.25 m)
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
15.50 in (39.37 cm)
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump
7.83 ft (2.39 m)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump
94.00 in (238.76 cm)
Ground Clearance
11.00 in (27.94 cm)
Height - Top Of Cab
7.00 ft (2.13 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
6.97 ft (2.12 m)
Length - Track On Ground
73.00 in (185.42 cm)
Length - With Bucket On Ground
146.00 in (370.84 cm)
Length - Without Bucket
114.00 in (289.56 cm)
Length With Bucket
12.13 ft (3.70 m)
Length With Out Bucket
9.52 ft (2.90 m)
Maximum Overall Height
165.00 in (419.10 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel
54.30 in (137.92 cm)
Overall Length - Track
90.30 in (229.36 cm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump
2.75 ft (0.84 m)
Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump
33.00 in (83.82 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket
95.80 in (243.33 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler
59.60 in (151.38 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Rear
63.60 in (161.54 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket
95.79 in (243.31 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear
63.59 in (161.52 cm)
Vehicle Width
77.00 in (195.58 cm)
Width Over Tracks
6.44 ft (1.96 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 287B Compact Track Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration
turbocharged
Bore
3.70 in (9.40 cm)
Displacement
201.00 cu in (3,293.81 cu cm)
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
3044C DIT T
Engine Power - Iso 14396
80.00 hp (59.66 kw)
Gross Power
82.00 hp (61.15 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995
82.00 hp (61.15 kw)
Net Power
78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269
78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec
78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
Net Power - Sae 1349
78.00 hp (58.17 kw)
Stroke
4.70 in (11.94 cm)
Hydraulic
Caterpillar 287B Compact Track Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow
22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure
3335.9 psi
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 287B Compact Track Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow (1)
Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2)
High Flow XPS
Hydraulic Power
42.80 hp (31.92 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow
22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3335 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
33.00 gpm (124.91 lpm)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
4061 psi
Loader
Caterpillar 287B Compact Track Loader Loader specifications
Breakout Force
5,507.20 lbs (2,498.03 kg)
Operating Load
3,598.00 lbs (1,632.03 kg)
Tipping Angle
7198.1 degrees
Operating Specifications
Caterpillar 287B Compact Track Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
5,508.00 lbs (2,498.39 kg)
Ground Contact Area
2610 in2
Ground Pressure
3.8 psi
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load
2,520.00 lbs (1,143.05 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load
3,600.00 lbs (1,632.93 kg)
Tipping Load
7,200.00 lbs (3,265.87 kg)
Operational
Caterpillar 287B Compact Track Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
90 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
2.70 gal (10.22 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
2.70 gal (10.22 l)
Fuel Capacity
29.10 gal (110.14 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
13.50 gal (51.10 l)
Max Speed - High Range
7.00 mph (11.27 kph)
Operating Voltage
12 V
Operating Weight
10,273.60 lbs (4,660.03 kg)
Power Train
Caterpillar 287B Compact Track Loader Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward
7.00 mph (11.27 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse
7.00 mph (11.27 kph)
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar 287B Compact Track Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System
2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Engine Crankcase
2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Tank
29.10 gal (110.14 l)
Hydraulic System
13.50 gal (51.10 l)
Hydraulic Tank
9.20 gal (34.82 l)
Undercarriage
Caterpillar 287B Compact Track Loader Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area
2898.51 in2
Ground Pressure
3.78 psi
Length Of Track On Ground
6.05 ft (1.84 m)
Weights
Caterpillar 287B Compact Track Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight
10,275.00 lbs (4,660.67 kg)
