# 2008 Caterpillar 287C for Sale in SHAKOPEE, MN **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $39,900.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 88412888 - **Year:** 2008 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 287C - **Category:** Compact Track Loaders - **Hours:** 3142 - **Serial number:** MAS01648 - **Location:** SHAKOPEE, MN ## Description 287C MULTI TERRAIN LOADER, CONVERSION ARRANGEMENT, DOOR, CAB, GLASS, ENGINE S/N CYM04083, ENGINE, TIER 3 COMPLIANT, HEATER, ENGINE COOLANT, 120V, HYDRAULICS, HIGH FLOW XPS, INSTRUCTIONS, ANSI, NACD, INSTRUCTIONS, ENGLISH, Online Owner's Manual , PACK, DOMESTIC TRUCK, PACKAGE, PERFORMANCE, (M3), QUICK COUPLER, HYDRAULIC, ROPS, ENCLOSED WITH A/C (C3), SEAT BELT, 2", SEAT, COMFORT, AIR SUSPENSION ## Machine details ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** Yes ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes ### OPERATOR STATION - **Current O&MM:** Yes - **Current Parts Manual:** No - **Current Safety Manual:** Yes ### ENGINE - **Blow By:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Compression in Radiator:** No ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Block Heater:** Yes ### TANDEMS/GEARS/BEARINGS/CHAINS - **Lines / Linkages:** Good - **Operating Condition:** Good - **Torsion Axles:** Good - **Travel Controls:** Good - **Travel Motors:** Good - **Travel Pumps:** Good ### HYDRAULICS - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No ### BUCKET - **Bucket Bottom:** Fair - **Bucket Linkage:** Good - **Bucket Sides:** Good - **Cutting Edges:** Good - **Loader Frame:** Good - **Loader Pins & Bushings:** Good - **Quick Coupler:** Good ### UNDERCARRIAGE - **Track / Belt Width:** 17 3/4” ## Manufacturer specifications ### Cab - **Fops:** SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I - **Fops Level Ii:** SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II - **Rops:** SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994 ### Dimensions - **Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position:** 7.8 in (19.81 cm) - **Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift:** 10.61 ft (3.23 m) - **Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift:** 14.7 in (37.34 cm) - **Clearance At Max Lift And Dump:** 8.04 ft (2.45 m) - **Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump:** 96.5 in (245.11 cm) - **Departure Angle:** 42 degrees - **Ground Clearance:** 8.81 in (22.38 cm) - **Height - Top Of Cab:** 6.94 ft (2.12 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 6.94 ft (2.12 m) - **Length - Track On Ground:** 71.2 in (180.85 cm) - **Length - With Bucket On Ground:** 145.4 in (369.32 cm) - **Length - Without Bucket:** 117.2 in (297.69 cm) - **Length With Bucket:** 12.12 ft (3.69 m) - **Length With Out Bucket:** 9.76 ft (2.97 m) - **Maximum Dump Angle:** 50 degrees - **Maximum Overall Height:** 160.4 in (407.42 cm) - **Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel:** 50.6 in (128.52 cm) - **Overall Length - Track:** 90 in (228.6 cm) - **Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height:** 85 degrees - **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 2.58 ft (0.79 m) - **Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump:** 30.9 in (78.49 cm) - **Turn Radius From Center - Bucket:** 91.7 in (232.92 cm) - **Turn Radius From Center - Coupler:** 58.5 in (148.59 cm) - **Turn Radius From Center - Rear:** 64 in (162.56 cm) - **Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket:** 91.74 in (233.02 cm) - **Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear:** 64.06 in (162.71 cm) - **Vehicle Width:** 78 in (198.12 cm) - **Width Over Tracks:** 6.5 ft (1.98 m) ### Engine - **Bore:** 3.7 in (9.4 cm) - **Displacement:** 201 cu in (3293.81 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** C3.4 DIT - **Engine Model:** Cat C3.4 DIT - **Engine Power - Iso 14396:** 83 hp (61.89 kw) - **Gross Power:** 84 hp (62.64 kw) - **Gross Power - Sae J1995:** 84 hp (62.64 kw) - **Net Power:** 82 hp (61.15 kw) - **Net Power - Eec 80/1269:** 83 hp (61.89 kw) - **Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec:** 83 hp (61.89 kw) - **Net Power - Sae 1349:** 82 hp (61.15 kw) - **Number Of Cylinders:** 4 - **Power Measured @:** 2500 rpm - **Stroke:** 4.7 in (11.94 cm) ### Hydraulic - **Pump Flow:** 22.2 gpm (84.03 lpm) - **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3335.9 psi ### Hydraulic System - **Hydraulic Flow (1):** Standard - **Hydraulic Flow (2):** High Flow XPS - **Hydraulic Power:** 42.8 hp (31.92 kw) - **Loader Hydraulic Flow:** 22 gpm (83.27 lpm) - **Loader Hydraulic Pressure:** 3335 psi - **Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow:** 33 gpm (124.91 lpm) - **Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure:** 4061 psi ### Loader - **Breakout Force:** 7308 lbs (3314.86 kg) - **Operating Load:** 3800 lbs (1723.65 kg) - **Tipping Angle:** 7743 degrees ### Operating Specifications - **Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder:** 7308 lbs (3314.86 kg) - **Ground Contact Area:** 2542 in2 - **Ground Pressure:** 3.9 psi - **Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load:** 2709 lbs (1228.78 kg) - **Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load:** 3800 lbs (1723.65 kg) - **Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight:** 4118 lbs (1867.9 kg) - **Tipping Load:** 7743 lbs (3512.17 kg) ### Operational - **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 90 amps - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 3.7 gal (14 l) - **Engine Oil Capacity:** 2.7 gal (10.22 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 25.9 gal (98.03 l) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 15.1 gal (57.15 l) - **Max Speed - High Range:** 9.3 mph (14.97 kph) - **Max Speed - Low Range:** 5.6 mph (9.01 kph) - **Operating Voltage:** 12 V - **Operating Weight:** 9958 lbs (4516.88 kg) ### Power Train - **Travel Speed Forward:** 5.6 mph (9.01 kph) - **Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option:** 9.3 mph (14.97 kph) - **Travel Speed Reverse:** 5.6 mph (9.01 kph) - **Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option:** 9.3 mph (14.97 kph) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Cooling System:** 3.7 gal (14 l) - **Engine Crankcase:** 2.6 gal (9.84 l) - **Fuel Tank:** 26 gal (98.41 l) - **Hydraulic System:** 15 gal (56.78 l) - **Hydraulic Tank:** 11 gal (41.64 l) ### Undercarriage - **Ground Contact Area:** 2542 in2 - **Ground Pressure:** 3.91 psi - **Length Of Track On Ground:** 5.94 ft (1.81 m) ### Weights - **Operating Weight:** 9958 lbs (4516.88 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 287C is a compact track loader designed for material handling, grading, site preparation, and general construction work. It features a vertical lift design, rubber track undercarriage, and a compact frame for operation in confined spaces and on soft or uneven ground. The 287C is commonly used with buckets, forks, grapples, augers, and other hydraulic attachments. Caterpillar built the model for traction, stability, and versatility in landscaping, agriculture, utility, and construction applications. Its tracked design helps reduce ground disturbance while maintaining flotation and pushing performance. The 287C remains a recognized model in the Caterpillar compact track loader lineup. ## Photos ![2008 Caterpillar 287C](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mOGI4ZmM5YWJkZjNiNDA2ZmRkMjdlM2UxYmJjNmMzYyYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMTQzMTI=) ![2008 Caterpillar 287C photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05MjcxOWZhOGU2MWQ0NjgzZGQxM2E1M2FhZDRlNDI2NiYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMzQzMTM=) ![2008 Caterpillar 287C photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04MzhhOGE4NTBhNmE2YjE0ZmFhNGNlZDkyOGQyMjY4OCYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMjczMDU=) ![2008 Caterpillar 287C photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05NmNhY2EyMzVlZGQ0YjI1YjRlMWQ0ZDI1Njc3NmJlZiYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmOTAwNg==) ![2008 Caterpillar 287C photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mZWM2MzJjMmUyZjNjNzJmZmMyYTY5MzRkN2ZlMGQ0OSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMzg3NTg=) ![2008 Caterpillar 287C photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04YjNiNjJjMzFkMzEwNTQ0ZjZiNmI2NWQ3NmM0ZDUwMyYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMTE3NDE=) ![2008 Caterpillar 287C photo 7](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05ODJlMGJhMGRhNGU0ZDNkYjIyMzRkMDVjODY5MTE0NSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMzk5NjY=) ![2008 Caterpillar 287C photo 8](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mYTM1MjgyMjQyOTdlNjVmZjhmYTVmMmJkOGExYzMxMSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMjQ1MDQ=) ![2008 Caterpillar 287C photo 9](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05MGMzYzAyODZmNmY0MzlmYTEwZDY2MDRlMTdiNDkyOSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMTc3NzQ=) ![2008 Caterpillar 287C photo 10](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04MTE2MDJmMGQyMDNhZDVjYzBkNDljYzNkOTJlZjQ1MyYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMjEzMzY=) ![2008 Caterpillar 287C photo 11](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iMGNjYTI3NmM3MTU4ZGIxY2IzOWQyNTA1M2U3ZWE1MyYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMzkzMA==) ![2008 Caterpillar 287C photo 12](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lNzk3MmFlOWIyOThlNzA0YTRjYjM3NGY0ZTYzZjdiOSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmNTAzNjE=) ![2008 Caterpillar 287C photo 13](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mOTQ3NWMzODcxMDU2OGM0YTExYTQ2MTlkMjU1YjgzYyYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMTY1OTA=) ![2008 Caterpillar 287C photo 14](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hNmU3ZTI3OWNjNDVlNDk3YzhmNWNiMWM2MDU2YzE0YyYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmODAyNg==)