Caterpillar 287D specifications
Compact track loader · 287D
Caterpillar publishes an operating weight of 9,929 lb / 4,504 kg (inspected ). Evidence
Documented market: Caterpillar Performance Handbook, Edition 49. See each engine rating for emissions applicability.
Key facts
Both unit systems are shown; the selected one comes first. Brackets mark our approximate conversions.
Imperial units first.
- Operating weight
9,929 lb / 4,504 kgPublished
Details and evidence for operating weight- Machine width
78.0 in / 1,981 mmPublished
Details and evidence for machine width- Engine power
71.8–74.3 hp / 53.6–55.4 kW
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 74.3 hp / 55.4 kWGross (SAE J1995)
- 73.2 hp / 54.6 kWNet (SAE 1349)*
- 72.4 hp / 54.0 kWNet (SAE 1349)†
- 71.8 hp / 53.6 kWNet (SAE 1349)#
- Rated operating capacity
2,800 lb / 1,270 kg
35% of tipping load
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 2,800 lb / 1,270 kgPublishedRated operating capacity at 35%
- 4,000 lb / 1,814 kgPublishedRated operating capacity at 50%
The load the manufacturer rates the loader to carry, set as a share of its tipping load.
Details and evidence for rated operating capacity- Tipping load
8,000 lb / 3,629 kgPublished
Details and evidence for tipping load- Standard hydraulic flow
23 gpm / 86 L/min
Standard
Details and evidence for standard hydraulic flow- High hydraulic flow
32 gpm / 121 L/min
Details and evidence for high hydraulic flow- Hydraulic pressure
3,335–4,061 psi / 23,000–28,000 kPa
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 3,335 psi / 23,000 kPaPublishedLoader Hydraulic Pressure, Standard
- 4,061 psi / 28,000 kPaPublishedLoader Hydraulic Pressure, XPS
Documented applicability
- Documented market
- Caterpillar Performance Handbook, Edition 49. See each engine rating for emissions applicability.
- 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 All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. Open ROPS, two speed, 1,981 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 4504 kg / 9929 lb PDF p. 1033 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 287D · Operating weight | 9,929 lb / 4,504 kgPublished |
Machine width
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Vehicle width All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. Open ROPS, two speed, 1,981 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 1981 mm / 78.0" PDF p. 1033 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 287D · O Vehicle width | 78.0 in / 1,981 mmPublished |
Height
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Height to top of cab All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. Open ROPS, two speed, 1,981 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 2113 mm / 83.2" PDF p. 1033 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 287D · E Height to top of cab | 83.2 in / 2,113 mmPublished |
Length with bucket
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length with bucket on ground All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. Open ROPS, two speed, 1,981 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 3714 mm / 146.2" PDF p. 1033 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 287D · D Length with bucket on ground | 146.2 in / 3,714 mmPublished |
Length without bucket / attachment
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length without bucket All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. Open ROPS, two speed, 1,981 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 2995 mm / 117.9" PDF p. 1033 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 287D · C Length without bucket | 117.9 in / 2,995 mmPublished |
Engine power
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Gross (SAE J1995) Gross flywheel rating. Published: 55.4 kW / 74.3 hp PDF p. 1016 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 287D · Gross (SAE J1995) | 74.3 hp / 55.4 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net (SAE 1349)* Meets Tier 4 Final, Stage IIIB, Japan 2011 (Tier 4 Interim) emission standards. Published: 54.6 kW / 73.2 hp PDF p. 1016 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 287D · Net (SAE 1349)* | 73.2 hp / 54.6 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net (SAE 1349)† Meets Tier 4 Interim, Stage IIIA, Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission standards OR Tier 2, Stage II, Japan 2001 (Tier 2) equivalent emission standards. Published: 54.0 kW / 72.4 hp PDF p. 1016 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 287D · Net (SAE 1349)† | 72.4 hp / 54.0 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net (SAE 1349)# Meets Tier 4 Interim, Stage IIIA, Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission standards OR Tier 2, Stage II, Japan 2001 (Tier 2) equivalent emission standards. Published: 53.6 kW / 71.8 hp PDF p. 1016 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 287D · Net (SAE 1349)# | 71.8 hp / 53.6 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Rated operating capacity
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Rated operating capacity at 35% All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. Open ROPS, two speed, 1,981 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 1270 kg / 2800 lb PDF p. 1033 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 287D · Rated operating capacity at 35% | 2,800 lb / 1,270 kgPublished |
Rated operating capacity at 50% All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. Open ROPS, two speed, 1,981 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 1814 kg / 4000 lb PDF p. 1033 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 287D · Rated operating capacity at 50% | 4,000 lb / 1,814 kgPublished |
Tipping load
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Tipping load All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. Open ROPS, two speed, 1,981 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 3629 kg / 8000 lb PDF p. 1033 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 287D · Tipping load | 8,000 lb / 3,629 kgPublished |
Standard hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Hydraulic Pump Capacity, Standard Standard hydraulic system. Published: 86 L/min / 23 gpm PDF p. 1016 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 287D · Hydraulic Pump Capacity, Standard | 23 gpm / 86 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
High hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Hydraulic Pump Capacity, XPS XPS hydraulic system. Published: 121 L/min / 32 gpm PDF p. 1016 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 287D · Hydraulic Pump Capacity, XPS | 32 gpm / 121 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Hydraulic pressure
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader Hydraulic Pressure, Standard Standard hydraulic system. Published: 23 000 kPa / 3335 psi PDF p. 1016 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 287D · Loader Hydraulic Pressure, Standard | 3,335 psi / 23,000 kPaPublished |
Loader Hydraulic Pressure, XPS XPS hydraulic system. Published: 28 000 kPa / 4061 psi PDF p. 1016 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 287D · Loader Hydraulic Pressure, XPS | 4,061 psi / 28,000 kPaPublished |
Configuration and source notes
- Caterpillar classifies the tracked machine as a Multi Terrain Loader. The handbook lists operating capacity at 35% and 50% of tipping load.
Manufacturer sources
- Caterpillar: Caterpillar Performance Handbook, Edition 49
SEBD0351-49 · Edition 49 · Inspected .
Manufacturer-authored handbook distributed by Cat dealer MacAllister Machinery. Citations use the PDF viewer page. Section 15 gives the skid-steer specification and dimension tables.
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