- Width Over Tracks: 6.44 ft / 1962 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 6.97 ft / 2123 mm
- Ground Clearance: 11 in / 279.4 mm
- Clearance At Max Lift And Dump: 7.83 ft / 2386 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 287B
The Caterpillar 287B is a multi terrain loader of about 4.7 t, built around the 3044C DIT T engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight10273.6 lb4660 kg
03Selected published values78
Multi-terrain loaders are commonly used for loading and attachment work where low ground pressure and tracked mobility are useful. Published rows for Caterpillar 287B include published breakout force of 5507.2 lb / 2498 kg, published operating weight of 10273.6 lb / 4660 kg, published engine power of 82 hp / 61.2 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Width Over Tracks” field (6.44 ft / 1962 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (6.97 ft / 2123 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (11 in / 279.4 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Width Over Tracks6.44 ft1962 mm
Height To Top Of Cab6.97 ft2123 mm
Ground Clearance11 in279.4 mm
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump7.83 ft2386 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump2.75 ft837 mm
Length - Track On Ground73 in1854.2 mm
Length - With Bucket On Ground146 in3708.4 mm
Length - Without Bucket114 in2895.6 mm
Length With Bucket12.13 ft3697 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift10.67 ft0.28 m
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift15.5 in393.7 mm
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump94 in2387.6 mm
Height - Top Of Cab7 in0.18 m
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket95.79 in2433 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear63.59 in1615 mm
Vehicle Width77 in1955.8 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8.6 in218.44 mm
Length With Out Bucket9.52 ft2901 mm
Maximum Overall Height165 in4191 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel54.3 in1379.22 mm
Overall Length - Track90.3 in2293.62 mm
Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump33 in838.2 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket95.8 in2433.33 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler59.6 in1513.84 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Rear63.6 in1615.44 mm
Undercarriage
Length Of Track On Ground6.05 ft1842 mm
Ground Contact Area2898.51 in21.87 m2
Ground Pressure3.78 psi26 kPa
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3044C DIT T3044C DIT T
Gross Power82 hp61.2 kw
Net Power78 hp58.2 kw
Displacement201 cu in3.3 L
Bore3.7 in94 mm
Stroke4.7 in119.4 mm
Aspirationturbochargedturbocharged
Gross Power - Sae J199582 hp61.2 kw
Engine Power - Iso 1439680 hp59.7 kw
Net Power - Eec 80/126978 hp58.2 kw
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec78 hp58.2 kw
Net Power - Sae 134978 hp58.2 kw
Operational
Operating Weight10273.6 lb4660 kg
Cooling System Fluid Capacity2.7 gal10 L
Engine Oil Capacity2.7 gal10 L
Fuel Capacity29.1 gal110 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity13.5 gal51 L
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 amps90 amps
Max Speed - High Range7 mph11.2 km/h
Power Train
Travel Speed Forward7 mph11.3 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse7 mph11.3 km/h
Loader
Breakout Force5507.2 lb2498 kg
Operating Load3598 lb1632 kg
Tipping Angle7198.1 degrees7198.0933 degrees
Weights
Operating Weight10275 lb4660.7 kg
Hydraulic
Pump Flow22 gal/min83 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3335.9 psi23000 kPa
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow (1)StandardStandard
Hydraulic Power42.8 hp32 kw
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow33 gal/min33 gal/min
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure4061 psi4061 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3335 psi3335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow22 gal/min22 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow (2)High Flow XPSHigh Flow XPS
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load3600 lb1633 kg
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load2520 lb1143.1 kg
Ground Contact Area2610 in21.7 m2
Ground Pressure3.8 psi3.8 psi
Tipping Load7200 lb3265.9 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder5508 lb2498.4 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System2.6 gal9.9 L
Fuel Tank29.1 gal110.2 L
Hydraulic Tank9.2 gal34.9 L
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal9.9 L
Hydraulic System13.5 gal51.2 L
Cab
RopsSAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
FopsSAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I, ISO 3449:1992 Level ISAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level IiSAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II, ISO 3449:1992 Level IISAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
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