Specification sheet Compact Track Loader Ref caterpillar-287-multi-terrain-loader
Caterpillar 287
The Caterpillar 287 is a compact track loader with an operating weight of 9,860 lb (4,472.43 kg), a 74 hp engine, a rated operating capacity of 3,500 lb (1,587.6 kg), and a tipping load of 7,030 lb (3,188.8 kg).
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
9,860lb
4,472.43kg
Engine power
74hp
55.19kW
Net Power Rated operating capacity
3,500lb
1,587.6kg
Tipping load
7,030lb
3,188.8kg
◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · compact track loaders
Among 184 compact track loaders , the Caterpillar 287 sits above the median for its class:
- Operating weight 9,860 lb heavier than 62% (n=182)
- Engine power 74 hp more powerful than 54% (n=167)
- Rated operating capacity 3,500 lb higher-rated than 78% (n=156)
01 Engine Specification
| Gross Power | 80hp | 59.7kw |
|---|---|---|
| Net Power | 74hp | 55.2kw |
| Bore | 3.9in | 97.1mm |
| Stroke | 4in | 100.1mm |
| Engine Model | Cat 3034 Turbo Charged |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 9860lb | 4472.5kg |
|---|
03 Power Train Specification
| Travel Speed Forward | 7mph | 11.3km/h |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Speed Reverse | 7mph | 11.3km/h |
04 Operating Specifications Specification
| Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load | 3500lb | 1587.6kg |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load | 2450lb | 1111.4kg |
| Ground Contact Area | 2610in2 | 1.7m2 |
| Ground Pressure | 3.8 psi | |
| Tipping Load | 7030lb | 3188.8kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 4790lb | 2172.8kg |
| Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder | 4882lb | 2214.5kg |
05 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 2.6gal | 9.9L |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 29gal | 109.8L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 9.2gal | 34.9L |
| Engine Crankcase | 1.8gal | 6.9L |
| Hydraulic System | 13.5gal | 51.2L |
?Questions & answersfrom this machine's data
- How much does a Caterpillar 287 compact track loader weigh?
- A Caterpillar 287 compact track loader has an operating weight of 9,860 lb (4,472.4 kg).
- How much can a Caterpillar 287 compact track loader lift?
- A Caterpillar 287 compact track loader has a rated operating capacity of 3,500 lb (1,587.6 kg).
- What engine does a Caterpillar 287 compact track loader have?
- A Caterpillar 287 compact track loader is powered by a Cat 3034 Turbo Charged engine producing 74 hp (55.2 kW).
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