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Caterpillar

287C2

Compact Track Loader

Operating Weight
9,958 lb
Max Speed - high range
5.8 mph
Displacement
201 in³
Gross Power
74.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight9,958 lb
Max Speed - high range5.8 mph
Fuel Capacity25.9 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity15.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3.7 gal
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 A
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder7,308 lb
Tipping Load7,743 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load2,709 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load3,800 lb
Ground Contact Area2,542 in³
Ground Pressure4 psi
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight4,118 lb
Travel Speed3.5 mph

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C3.4 DIT
Displacement201 in³
Gross Power74.0 hp
Net Power73.0 hp
Engine MakeCaterpillar
Bore4 in
Stroke5 in
Gross Power - SAE J199574.0 hp
Net Power - SAE 134973.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight9,958 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow22.2 gal/min
Relief Valve Pressure3,336 psi
Pump TypeStandard
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,335 psi
Hydraulic Power42.8 hp
Loader Hydraulic Flow22.0 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow (1)Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2)High Flow XPS
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow33.0 gal/min
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure4,061 psi

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance9 in
Height - Top of Cab84 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump31 in
Length with Bucket on Ground145 in
Width Over Tracks78 in
Overall Height161 in
Length with Bucket146 in
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump97 in
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear64 in
Dump angle50 °
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift128 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump97 in
Maximum Overall Height160 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8 in
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler59 in
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket92 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel51 in
Turn Radius from Center - Rear64 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height85 °
Maximum Dump Angle50 °
Departure Angle42 °
Length - Track on Ground71 in
Overall Length - Track90 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift15 in
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump31 in
Vehicle Width78 in
Overall Track Length90 in
Bucket hinge pin127 in

Undercarriage

Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure4 psi
Length of Track on Ground72 in
Ground Contact Area2,542 in³
Counterweight, Standard4,118 lb

Cab & Operator

Cab & Operator specifications
ROPSSAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471:1994
FOPSSAE J1043 SEPT87 ISO 3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level IISAE J231 JAN81 ISO 3449:1992 Level II

Loader

Loader specifications
Breakout Force—
Tipping Load7,743 lb
Operating capacity (ISO 14397)3,801 lb

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System3.7 gal
Hydraulic Tank11.0 gal
Fuel Tank26.0 gal
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal
Hydraulic System15.0 gal

Power Train

Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward5.6 mph
Travel Speed Reverse5.6 mph
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option9.3 mph
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option9.3 mph

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