Specification sheet Compact Track Loader Ref caterpillar-287b-multi-terrain-loader
Caterpillar 287B
The Caterpillar 287B is a compact track loader with an operating weight of 10,273.55 lb (4,660 kg), a 78 hp engine, a rated operating capacity of 3,597.95 lb (1,632 kg), and a tipping load of 7,200 lb (3,265.9 kg).
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
10,273.55lb
4,660kg
Engine power
78hp
58.17kW
Net Power Rated operating capacity
3,597.95lb
1,632kg
Tipping load
7,200lb
3,265.9kg
◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · compact track loaders
Among 184 compact track loaders , the Caterpillar 287B sits above the median for its class:
- Operating weight 10,270 lb heavier than 74% (n=182)
- Engine power 78 hp more powerful than 63% (n=167)
- Rated operating capacity 3,600 lb higher-rated than 81% (n=156)
◇Scale drawingdrawn to scale · mm
01 Engine Specification
| Engine Make | 2236 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Model | 3044C DIT T | |
| Gross Power | 82hp | 61.2kw |
| Net Power | 78hp | 58.2kw |
| Displacement | 201cu in | 3.3L |
| Bore | 3.7in | 94mm |
| Stroke | 4.7in | 119.4mm |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | |
| Gross Power - Sae J1995 | 82hp | 61.2kw |
| Engine Model | Cat 3044C DIT | |
| Engine Power - Iso 14396 | 80hp | 59.7kw |
| Net Power - Eec 80/1269 | 78hp | 58.2kw |
| Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec | 78hp | 58.2kw |
| Net Power - Sae 1349 | 78hp | 58.2kw |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 10273.6lb | 4660kg |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 2.7gal | 10L |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 2.7gal | 10L |
| Fuel Capacity | 29.1gal | 110L |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 13.5gal | 51L |
| Operating Voltage | 12V | |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 90amps | |
| Max Speed - High Range | 7mph | 11.2km/h |
03 Power Train Specification
| Travel Speed Forward | 7mph | 11.3km/h |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Speed Reverse | 7mph | 11.3km/h |
04 Loader Specification
| Breakout Force | 5507.2lb | 2498kg |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Load | 3598lb | 1632kg |
05 Weights Specification
| Operating Weight | 10275lb | 4660.7kg |
|---|
06 Hydraulic Specification
| Pump Flow | 22gal/min | 83L/min |
|---|---|---|
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3335.9psi | 23000kPa |
07 Hydraulic System Specification
| Hydraulic Flow (1) | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Power | 42.8hp | 32kw |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 33 gal/min | |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 4061 psi | |
| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi | |
| Loader Hydraulic Flow | 22 gal/min | |
| Hydraulic Flow (2) | High Flow XPS |
08 Operating Specifications Specification
| Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load | 3600lb | 1633kg |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load | 2520lb | 1143.1kg |
| Ground Contact Area | 2610in2 | 1.7m2 |
| Ground Pressure | 3.8 psi | |
| Tipping Load | 7200lb | 3265.9kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 5508lb | 2498.4kg |
09 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 2.6gal | 9.9L |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 29.1gal | 110.2L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 9.2gal | 34.9L |
| Engine Crankcase | 2.6gal | 9.9L |
| Hydraulic System | 13.5gal | 51.2L |
10 Cab Specification
| Rops | SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
11 Dimensions Dimensions
| Width Over Tracks | 6.44ft in | 1962mm |
|---|---|---|
| Height To Top Of Cab | 6.97ft in | 2123mm |
| Ground Clearance | 11in | 279.4mm |
| Clearance At Max Lift And Dump | 7.83ft in | 2386mm |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 2.75ft in | 837mm |
| Length - Track On Ground | 73in | 1854.2mm |
| Length - With Bucket On Ground | 146in | 3708.4mm |
| Length - Without Bucket | 114in | 2895.6mm |
| Length With Bucket | 12.13ft in | 3697mm |
| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 15.5in | 393.7mm |
| Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump | 94in | 2387.6mm |
| Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket | 95.79in | 2433mm |
| Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear | 63.59in | 1615mm |
| Vehicle Width | 77in | 1955.8mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 8.6in | 218.44mm |
| Length With Out Bucket | 9.52ft in | 2901mm |
| Maximum Overall Height | 165in | 4191mm |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel | 54.3in | 1379.22mm |
| Overall Length - Track | 90.3in | 2293.62mm |
| Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump | 33in | 838.2mm |
| Turn Radius From Center - Bucket | 95.8in | 2433.33mm |
| Turn Radius From Center - Coupler | 59.6in | 1513.84mm |
| Turn Radius From Center - Rear | 63.6in | 1615.44mm |
12 Undercarriage Dimensions
| Length Of Track On Ground | 6.05ft in | 1842mm |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Contact Area | 2898.51in2 | 1.87m2 |
| Ground Pressure | 3.78psi | 26kPa |
?Questions & answersfrom this machine's data
- How much does a Caterpillar 287B compact track loader weigh?
- A Caterpillar 287B compact track loader has an operating weight of 10,273.6 lb (4,660 kg).
- How much can a Caterpillar 287B compact track loader lift?
- A Caterpillar 287B compact track loader has a rated operating capacity of 3,598 lb (1,632 kg).
- What engine does a Caterpillar 287B compact track loader have?
- A Caterpillar 287B compact track loader is powered by a 3044C DIT T engine producing 78 hp (58.2 kW).
- How much fuel does a Caterpillar 287B compact track loader hold?
- A Caterpillar 287B compact track loader has a fuel capacity of 29.1 gal (110 L).
- What is the ground clearance of a Caterpillar 287B compact track loader?
- A Caterpillar 287B compact track loader has a ground clearance of 11 in (279.4 mm).
- How long is a Caterpillar 287B compact track loader?
- A Caterpillar 287B compact track loader has an overall length of 12.1 ft (3,697 mm) with the bucket on the ground.
Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.