- Width Over Tracks: 6.5 ft / 1981 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 6.94 ft / 2115 mm
- Ground Clearance: 8.81 in / 223.52 mm
- Clearance At Max Lift And Dump: 8.04 ft / 2450 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 287C
The Caterpillar 287C is a multi terrain loader of about 4.5 t, powered by a 82 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight9958 lb4516.9 kg
03Selected published values86
Multi-terrain loaders are commonly used for loading and attachment work where low ground pressure and tracked mobility are useful. Published rows for Caterpillar 287C include published breakout force of 7308 lb / 3314.9 kg, published operating weight of 9958 lb / 4516.9 kg, published engine power of 84 hp / 62.7 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Width Over Tracks” field (6.5 ft / 1981 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (6.94 ft / 2115 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (8.81 in / 223.52 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 Tracks6.5 ft1981 mm
Height To Top Of Cab6.94 ft2115 mm
Ground Clearance8.81 in223.52 mm
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump8.04 ft2450 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump2.58 ft784 mm
Height - Top Of Cab6.94 in0.18 m
Length - Track On Ground71.2 in1808.48 mm
Length - With Bucket On Ground145.4 in3693.16 mm
Length - Without Bucket117.2 in2976.88 mm
Length With Bucket12.12 ft3692 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift10.61 in0.27 m
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift14.7 in373.38 mm
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump96.5 in2451.1 mm
Departure Angle42 degrees42 degrees
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket91.74 in2330 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear64.06 in1627 mm
Vehicle Width78 in1981.2 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position7.8 in198.12 mm
Length With Out Bucket9.76 ft2973 mm
Maximum Dump Angle50 degrees50 degrees
Maximum Overall Height160.4 in4074.16 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel50.6 in1285.24 mm
Overall Length - Track90 in2286 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height85 degrees85 degrees
Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump30.9 in784.86 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket91.7 in2329.18 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler58.5 in1485.9 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Rear64 in1625.6 mm
Undercarriage
Length Of Track On Ground5.94 ft1808 mm
Ground Contact Area2542 in21.64 m2
Ground Pressure3.91 psi26.9 kPa
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC3.4 DITC3.4 DIT
Gross Power84 hp62.7 kw
Net Power82 hp61.2 kw
Power Measured @2500 rpm2500 rpm
Displacement201 cu in3.3 L
Bore3.7 in94 mm
Stroke4.7 in119.4 mm
Gross Power - Sae J199584 hp62.7 kw
Engine Power - Iso 1439683 hp61.9 kw
Net Power - Eec 80/126983 hp61.9 kw
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec83 hp61.9 kw
Net Power - Sae 134982 hp61.2 kw
Operational
Operating Weight9958 lb4516.9 kg
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3.7 gal14 L
Fuel Capacity25.9 gal98 L
Engine Oil Capacity2.7 gal10 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity15.1 gal57 L
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 amps90 amps
Max Speed - Low Range5.6 mph9.1 km/h
Max Speed - High Range9.3 mph15 km/h
Power Train
Travel Speed Forward5.6 mph9.1 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse5.6 mph9.1 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option9.3 mph15 km/h
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option9.3 mph15 km/h
Loader
Breakout Force7308 lb3314.9 kg
Operating Load3800 lb1723.7 kg
Tipping Angle7743 degrees7743 degrees
Weights
Operating Weight9958 lb4516.9 kg
Hydraulic
Pump Flow22.2 gal/min84 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 Load3800 lb1723.7 kg
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load2709 lb1228.8 kg
Ground Contact Area2542 in21.7 m2
Ground Pressure3.9 psi3.9 psi
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight4118 lb1867.9 kg
Tipping Load7743 lb3512.2 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder7308 lb3314.9 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System3.7 gal14.1 L
Fuel Tank26 gal98.5 L
Hydraulic Tank11 gal41.7 L
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal9.9 L
Hydraulic System15 gal56.8 L
Cab
RopsSAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
FopsSAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level ISAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level IiSAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level IISAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
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