285 XE Compact Track Loader

Power. Performance. Comfort.

The Cat® 285 XE Compact Track Loader, with its vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its standard equalizer bar (E-bar) undercarriage system and two speed travel provides superior traction, flotation, stability, and speed to work in a wide range of applications and underfoot conditions.

The Cat® 285 XE Compact Track Loader, with its vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its standard equalizer bar (E-bar) undercarriage system and two speed travel provides superior traction, flotation, stability, and speed to work in a wide range of applications and underfoot conditions.

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Redesigned Operator Station
Redesigned operator station delivers a larger operating environment. Combined with additional seat travel, the 285 XE provides more space for operators of any size. The optional one-piece, sealed, and pressurized cab offers a clean and quiet workspace with excellent air distribution through optimally placed vents throughout the cab.
Available Ventilated and Heated High-Back Air Ride Seat
Available ventilated and heated high-back air ride seat and seat mounted adjustable joystick controls deliver industry-leading operator comfort.
High-Performance Power Train
The high-performance power train provides maximum performance and production capability along with standard two speed travel. The optional Speed Sensitive Ride Control system improves material retention and operator comfort when working on rough terrain.
XE Hydraulic System
The XE Hydraulic System provides the highest flow and highest pressure in the Cat Compact Track Loader line-up to deliver industry leading hydraulic horsepower to efficiently run even the most power hungry attachments.
Electronically Controlled Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged, aftercooled) Engine
The electronically controlled Cat C3.6TA (turbocharged, aftercooled) engine delivers maximum horsepower across a wide RPM range. It provides high torque for increased working performance, no matter the application.
Standard Equalizer Bar (E-bar) Undercarriage and Standard Two-Speed Travel
The standard E-bar undercarriage provides a hybrid undercarriage solution delivering the benefits of a rigid style undercarriage design when lifting heavy loads or when using heavy attachments while also providing the benefits of an oscillating undercarriage design when encountering rough terrain or obstacles.
Advanced Touchscreen Monitor
The Advanced Touchscreen Monitor offers cutting-edge functionality and control that includes an integrated radio, Bluetooth® connectivity, and multi-camera (side-view) option, and supports 32 different language choices.
Advanced Joysticks
Maximize machine capability and control with the Advanced Joysticks. The Advanced Joysticks provide unmatched control of machine functions and adjustments within the display without having to remove your hands from the controls. This includes the on-joystick navigation of the Advanced Touchscreen Monitor, radio volume up/down/mute, creep activation, creep on/off, creep speed increment/decrement, one-button Smart Attachment control activation, and additional auxiliary control buttons that deliver single-button control of complex attachment functions.
Ground-Level Access
Ground-level access to all daily service and routine maintenance points helps reduce machine downtime for greater productivity.
Cat Attachments and Available Rear Auxiliary Ready
Make your Cat Compact Track Loader the most versatile machine on the job site with the wide range of Cat attachments. The 285 XE also has a Rear Auxiliary Ready option that provides hydraulic valving and lines that deliver a method to power hydro-mechanical attachments that mount to the rear of the machine (such as a rear scarifier, winch, etc.).

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  • FOPS: ISO 3449:2005 Level I
  • ROPS: ISO 3471:2008
  • FOPS Level II: ISO 3449:2005 Level II (Optional)
  • Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014: 122 hp
  • Bore: 4.7 in
  • Displacement: 220 in²
  • Net Power - ISO 9249: 120 hp
  • Net Power - SAE 1349: 121 hp
  • Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995: 406 lb/ft
  • Stroke: 3.9 in
  • Engine Model: Cat​​​​​​​® C3.6 TA (turbocharged after-cooled)
  • Note: Maximum Gross Power ISO 14396:2002 (at 2200 RPM) – with High Flow Attachment connected: 100 kW (134.1 hp)
  • Operating Weight: 13669 lb
  • Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight: 428 lb
  • Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%): 296 lb
  • Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load: 847 lb
  • Note: *Operating Weight, Operating Specifications, and Dimensions are all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, two speed, 2188 mm (86 in) low profile bucket, 400 mm (15.7 in) tracks, dual flange front idler/single flange rear idler, standard flow hydraulics, open Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) cab,mechanical suspension seat, standard monitor, 1000 CCA battery, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
  • Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position: 8.2 in
  • Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift: 146.6 in
  • Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift: 16.3 in
  • Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump: 119.6 in
  • Departure Angle: 26°
  • Ground Clearance: 11 in
  • Height - Top of Cab: 87.8 in
  • Length - Track on Ground: 72 in
  • Length - With Bucket on Ground: 157.4 in
  • Length - Without Bucket: 132.3 in
  • Maximum Overall Height: 178 in
  • Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground: 50.6 in
  • Overall Length - Track: 85.8 in
  • Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height: 89°
  • Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump: 34.7 in
  • Roll Back Angle: 27.2°
  • Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked): 94.5 in
  • Turning Radius from Center - Coupler: 62.1 in
  • Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear: 74.3 in
  • Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks): 81.8 in
  • Maximum Dump Angle: 40.5°
  • Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed: 4.8 mile/h
  • Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed: 7.5 mile/h
  • Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure: 3500 psi
  • Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow: 23 gpm
  • Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated): 46.4 hp
  • Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure: 4061 psi
  • Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow: 34 gpm
  • Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated): 80.7 hp
  • Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure: 4496 klb/in²
  • Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow*: 40 gpm
  • Hydraulic Flow - XE - Hydraulic Power (calculated): 103.9 hp
  • Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load: 4520 lb
  • Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder: 8730 lb
  • Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder: 13920 lb
  • Ground Contact Area - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track: 2724 in²
  • Ground Pressure - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track: 5 psi
  • Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load: 6457 lb
  • Tipping Load: 12915 lb
  • Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track: 5.6 psi
  • Cooling System: 4.6 gal (US)
  • Engine Crankcase: 2.4 gal (US)
  • Fuel Tank: 36 gal (US)
  • Hydraulic System: 10.8 gal (US)
  • Hydraulic Tank: 6.9 gal (US)
  • Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank: 2.9 gal (US)
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