Caterpillar 285 specifications
Compact track loader · Build 05A
Documented market: North America, EU, Chile, Turkey, Colombia and South Korea. Applicability and evidence
Key facts
Both unit systems are shown; the selected one comes first. Brackets mark our approximate conversions.
Imperial units first.
- Operating weight
13,497 lb / 6,122 kgPublished
Enclosed cab base configuration.
Details and evidence for operating weight- Machine width
79.8–81.8 in / 2,028–2,078 mm
Multiple configurations or rating bases. Published figures differ between versions or configurations; no single figure is selected.
- 79.8 in / 2,028 mmPublishedVehicle Width (400 mm/15.7in tracks)
- 81.8 in / 2,078 mmPublishedVehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks)
- Engine power
109–111 hp / 81–82 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified
Multiple configurations or rating bases. Gross and net power ratings remain separate.
- 111 hp / 82 kWPublished; unit definition unspecifiedGross Power SAE J1995
- 110 hp / 82 kWPublished; unit definition unspecifiedNet Power SAE 1349
- 109 hp / 81 kWPublished; unit definition unspecifiedNet Power ISO 9249
- Rated operating capacity
4,461–6,372 lb / 2,023–2,891 kg
Multiple configurations or rating bases. Separate ratings retain their stated percentage and configuration.
- 4,461 lb / 2,023 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity (ROC) (35%)
- 6,372 lb / 2,891 kgPublishedRated Operating Capacity (50%)
- Tipping load
12,745 lb / 5,781 kgPublished
Published base configuration; no optional counterweight.
Details and evidence for tipping load- Standard hydraulic flow
23 gpm / 86 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified
Standard hydraulic flow; source writes gal/min without specifying gallon type.
Details and evidence for standard hydraulic flow
Documented applicability
- Documented market
- North America, EU, Chile, Turkey, Colombia and South Korea.
- Model years
- Not established
- Serial range
- Not established
- Evidence
Detailed specifications
Each row keeps its manufacturer label and configuration. Separate rows do not define one combined machine configuration.
Operating weight
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Operating Weight Enclosed cab base configuration. Published: 6122 kg / 13,497 lb | 13,497 lb / 6,122 kgPublished |
Machine width
Source-supported · Published figures differ between versions or configurations; no single figure is selected.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7in tracks) Vehicle width for the track configuration named in the row, not bucket width. Published: 2028 mm / 79.8 in PDF p. 2 · Dimensions · 285 · Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7in tracks) | 79.8 in / 2,028 mmPublished |
Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks) Vehicle width for the track configuration named in the row, not bucket width. Published: 2078 mm / 81.8 in PDF p. 2 · Dimensions · 285 · Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks) | 81.8 in / 2,078 mmPublished |
Height
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Height to Top of Cab Height to top of cab, not maximum raised height. Published: 2230 mm / 87.8 in | 87.8 in / 2,230 mmPublished |
Length with bucket
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length with Bucket on Ground Length with bucket on ground. Published: 3998 mm / 157.4 in | 157.4 in / 3,998 mmPublished |
Length without bucket / attachment
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length without Bucket Without bucket; source does not state that every attachment is removed. Published: 3360 mm / 132.3 in | 132.3 in / 3,360 mmPublished |
Engine power
Source-supported · Gross and net power ratings remain separate.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Gross Power SAE J1995 Gross engine power; Gross Power SAE J1995. Horsepower type is unspecified. Published: 82 kW / 111 hp | 111 hp / 82 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net Power SAE 1349 Net engine power; Net Power SAE 1349. Horsepower type is unspecified. Published: 82 kW / 110 hp | 110 hp / 82 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net Power ISO 9249 Net engine power; Net Power ISO 9249. Horsepower type is unspecified. Published: 81 kW / 109 hp | 109 hp / 81 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Rated operating capacity
Source-supported · Separate ratings retain their stated percentage and configuration.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) (35%) 35% tipping-load rating for the published base configuration. Published: 2023 kg / 4,461 lb PDF p. 2 · Operating Specifications: Enclosed Cab · 285 · Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) (35%) | 4,461 lb / 2,023 kgPublished |
Rated Operating Capacity (50%) 50% tipping-load rating for the published base configuration. Published: 2891 kg / 6,372 lb PDF p. 2 · Operating Specifications: Enclosed Cab · 285 · Rated Operating Capacity (50%) | 6,372 lb / 2,891 kgPublished |
Tipping load
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Tipping Load Published base configuration; no optional counterweight. Published: 5781 kg / 12,745 lb PDF p. 2 · Operating Specifications: Enclosed Cab · 285 · Tipping Load | 12,745 lb / 5,781 kgPublished |
Standard hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader Hydraulic Flow Standard hydraulic flow; source writes gal/min without specifying gallon type. Published: 86 L/min / 23 gal/min PDF p. 2 · Hydraulic System: Standard · 285 · Loader Hydraulic Flow | 23 gpm / 86 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
High hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader Hydraulic Flow High Flow XPS hydraulic configuration; source writes gal/min without specifying gallon type. Published: 129 L/min / 34 gal/min PDF p. 2 · Hydraulic System: High Flow XPS · 285 · Loader Hydraulic Flow | 34 gpm / 129 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Hydraulic pressure
Source-supported · Published figures differ between versions or configurations; no single figure is selected.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader Hydraulic Pressure Standard hydraulic system. Published: 24 130 kPa / 3,500 psi PDF p. 2 · Hydraulic System: Standard · 285 · Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3,500 psi / 24,130 kPaPublished |
Loader Hydraulic Pressure High Flow XPS hydraulic system. Published: 28 000 kPa / 4,061 psi PDF p. 2 · Hydraulic System: High Flow XPS · 285 · Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 4,061 psi / 28,000 kPaPublished |
Configuration and source notes
- Document edition and build number do not establish a complete model-year or serial-number range. Published unit pairs are retained without calculation.
- Published option increments and decrements are retained in footnotes; they are not complete operating weights, tipping loads or capacities, and no configured totals are calculated.
- This record is the ordinary 285; 285 XE specifications and the excluded-market AEHQ8509-00 brochure are not imported.
Source footnotes
PDF p. 1 basis: 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, enclosed cab with glass door, side windows, heater, mechanical suspension seat, standard monitor, 1,000 CCA battery, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler unless otherwise noted.
Applies to operating weight, machine width (2 rows), height, length with bucket, length without bucket / attachment, rated operating capacity (2 rows), tipping load.
PDF p. 2, Canopy Subtracts: Operating Weight –86 kg / –190 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to operating weight.
PDF p. 2, Counterweight Adds: Operating Weight +194 kg / +428 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to operating weight.
Net power at flywheel with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator.
Applies to engine power (2 rows).
PDF p. 2, Canopy Subtracts: Rated Operating Capacity (35%) –23 kg / –50 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to rated operating capacity.
PDF p. 2, Counterweight Adds: Rated Operating Capacity (35%) +134 kg / +296 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to rated operating capacity.
PDF p. 2, Canopy Subtracts: Rated Operating Capacity (50%) –33 kg / –72 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to rated operating capacity.
PDF p. 2, Counterweight Adds: Rated Operating Capacity (50%) +192 kg / +423 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to rated operating capacity.
PDF p. 2, Canopy Subtracts: Tip Load –65 kg / –143 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to tipping load.
PDF p. 2, Counterweight Adds: Tip Load +384 kg / +847 lb. This is an adjustment, not a total; no configured total is calculated.
Applies to tipping load.
Manufacturer sources
- Caterpillar: Cat 285 Compact Track Loader
AEHQ8491-01 (10-2025), Build Number 05A · Inspected .
Inspected PDF pp. 1-2 engine, enclosed-cab weight and capacities, canopy/counterweight adjustments, hydraulics, dimensions and footnotes; p. 8 edition and regional coverage. Tables and drawings were rendered and visually inspected.
North American applicable replacement for the supplied AEHQ8509-00 regional brochure; no figures are imported from that excluded-market sheet. 285 XE is excluded.
Record reviewed by Codex and Claude (AI-assisted review; no independent human review). Transcription by Codex. 2026-10-28: second comparison of every figure against its cited page, column and row by Claude and AI agents, with the manufacturer documents re-downloaded and rendered (Bobcat pages read in both US and Metric views); corrections recorded in docs/research/wave3a-source-review.md. No independent human review.