Compact Track Loaders, 285 Compact Track Loader, Cat® C3.6 TA (turbocharged after-cooled)
Compact Track Loaders
The Cat® 285 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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Engine
| Engine Model | Cat® C3.6 TA (turbocharged after-cooled) |
Weights*
| 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). |
Dimensions
| Departure Angle | 26° |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 89° |
| Roll Back Angle | 27.2° |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 40.5° |
Cab
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
| FOPS Level II | ISO 3449:2005 Level II (Optional) |
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Engine
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 82 kW |
| Bore | 120 mm |
| Displacement | 3.6 l |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 81 kW |
| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 111 kW |
| Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 | 501 N·m |
| Stroke | 120 mm |
Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 60.2 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 129 L/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 28000 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 34.6 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 86 L/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 24130 kPa |
Weights*
| Operating Weight | 6122 kg |
| Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight | 194 kg |
| Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%) | 134 kg |
| Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load | 384 kg |
Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 17.5 l |
| Engine Crankcase | 9 l |
| Fuel Tank | 136.1 l |
| Hydraulic System | 41 l |
| Hydraulic Tank | 26 l |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank | 11 l |
Operating Specifications
| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load | 2023 kg |
| Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder | 3960 kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 6314 kg |
| Ground Contact Area - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track | 1.76 m² |
| Ground Pressure - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track | 34.3 kPa |
| Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load | 2891 kg |
| Tipping Load | 5781 kg |
Dimensions
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 209 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 3724 mm |
| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 413 mm |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 3039 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 280 mm |
| Height - Top of Cab | 2230 mm |
| Length - Track on Ground | 1830 mm |
| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 3998 mm |
| Length - Without Bucket | 3360 mm |
| Maximum Overall Height | 4520 mm |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 1285 mm |
| Overall Length - Track | 2180 mm |
| Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump | 882 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked) | 2400 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 1578 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 1887 mm |
| Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks) | 2078 mm |
Power Train
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed | 7.8 km/h |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed | 12.4 km/h |
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- - Quick Coupler: Manual or Hydraulic
- - High Visibility Seat Belt: 50 mm (2 in), 75 mm (3 in), or 3-point lap/shoulder
- - Steel Imbed Rubber Track – 450 mm (17.7 in) bar tread, 450 mm (17.7 in) block tread
- - Dual Flange Front Idler/Single Flange Rear Idler or Triple Flange Front/Rear Idlers
PERFORMANCE PACKAGES
- - Performance Package HP1: Standard Flow Hydraulics
- - Performance Package HP3: High Flow XPS Hydraulics
COMFORT PACKAGES
- - Open canopy: Cup Holder, Cell Phone Pocket, choice of vinyl Seat (Mechanical Suspension, High Back/Heated/Air Ride Seat)
- - Enclosed Cab with heat and air conditioning: Side Windows, Cup Holder, Cell Phone Pocket, choice of Seat (Mechanical Suspension, High Back/Heated Air Ride Seat, High Back/Ventilated and Heated Air Ride Seat) and Door choice (Glass or Polycarbonate)
TECHNOLOGY PACKAGES
- - T2 – Standard Display, Standard Joysticks, traditional Key Start switch, and Rear-view camera.
- - T4 – Advanced Touchscreen Monitor, Advanced Joysticks, Push start, X-mount cell phone holder, and a Rear-view camera.
- - T5 – T4 + 2 additional side view cameras.
RADIO
- - Radio, none – for open canopy machines and countries not certified for Bluetooth® technology
- - Integrated AM/FM radio with Bluetooth technology. Includes USB port, 3.5 mm (0.13 in) AUX input, and BT microphone. Only for use with enclosed cab. Availability varies by country.
- - Integrated DAB+/AM/FM radio with Bluetooth technology. Includes USB port, 3.5 mm (0.13 in) AUX input, and BT microphone. Only for use with enclosed cab. Availability varies by country.
PRODUCT LINK™
- - Product Link™ Basic series PL243
- - Product Link Elite series PLE643
COOLING FAN
- - On-demand, variable speed hydraulic cooling fan
- - On-demand, variable speed hydraulic cooling fan, with automatic and manual purge reversing operation
GUARDING AND SEALING PACKAGES
- - HD0 – base guarding and sealing (engine air inlet rain cap, front cab to-frame sealing, and hydraulic fill access door)
- - HD1– intermediate guarding and sealing† (HD0 + cab-to-frame side sealing, lockable fuel fill access door, tilt cylinder guarding, and drive line bottom guarding.) †Some equipment varies by region.
- - HD2 – most comprehensive guarding and sealing† (HD1 + turbo guard, exhaust stack wrap, DPF wrap, quick disconnect guarding, fully enclosed drive line guarding, under step hydraulic lines guard cover, engine air inlet pre-cleaner.)
ELECTRICAL
- - Work Tool Electrical Harness
- - Heavy duty battery
- - Battery disconnect with lockout feature
- - 12-volt Electrical System
- - 85 Ampere Alternator
- - LED Work Lights
- - Auto Reverse Lights
- - Switch Backlighting
- - Interior LED Dome Light
- - Backup Alarm
- - Electrical Outlet, Beacon
- - Exterior Courtesy Lighting
- - Automatic Work light notification flash when parking brake is released
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- - Full color LCD monitor: Creep speed control, Drive response adjustment, Implement response adjustment, Drive Power Priority adjustment, Language selection (× 32), Multi-operator Anti-theft Security System and Monitoring, Maintenance schedule and reminders, Event and Diagnostic Code monitoring, Date /Time/Units/Brightness settings, and Smart Technology for use with Smart Attachments.
- - Operator Warning System Indicators: Air Filter Restriction, Alternator Output, Armrest Raised/Operator Out of Seat, Engine Coolant Temperature, Engine Oil Pressure, Glow Plug Activation, Hydraulic Supply Filter Restriction, Hydraulic Oil Temperature, Park Brake Engaged, Engine Emission System (where applicable)
- - Gauges: Fuel Level, Hour Meter, Hydraulic Temperature, Hour Meter, Battery Voltage, Tachometer
- - Fold In Ergonomic Contoured Armrest
- - Control Interlock System, when operator leaves seat or armrest raised: Hydraulic System Disables, Hydrostatic Transmission Disables, Parking
- - Brake Engages
- - ROPS Cab, Tilt Up
- - FOPS, Level I
- - Top and Rear Windows
- - Floor Mat
- - Headliner
- - Interior Rearview Mirror
- - Horn
- - Hand (Dial) Throttle, Electronic
- - Seat Mounted Joystick Controls
- - Cell Phone Storage Pocket
- - Cup Holder
- - 12-volt power port
- - Foot Throttle
HYDRAULICS
- - Selectable control pattern – ISO or H
- - Electro/hydraulic implement control
- - Electro/hydraulic hydrostatic transmission control
- - Speed sensor guarding
- - Heavy duty flat faced quick disconnects with integrated pressure release lever
- - Hydraulic oil level sight gauge
POWER TRAIN
- - Cat C3.6TA turbocharged, after-cooled diesel engine, meeting U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V Emission Standards: • Glow plugs starting aid • Liquid cooled, direct injection
- - Extended life antifreeze (–37° C, –34° F)
- - Air cleaner, dual element, radial seal
- - Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·SSM) Valve, Hydraulic Oil
- - Ecology drain – coolant
- - Radiator coolant level sight gauge
- - Radiator expansion bottle
- - Filter, hydraulic supply, cartridge type
- - Filter, hydraulic return, cartridge type
- - Filter, canister type, engine oil
- - Filter, canister type, fuel and water separator
- - Radiator/hydraulic oil
- - Cooler (side-by-side)
- - Spring applied, hydraulically released, parking brakes
- - Hydrostatic transmission
- - Lockable fuel cap
- - Hydraulic demand cooling fan
- - Auto engine idle
UNDERCARRIAGE
- - Torsion Suspension (4 independent torsion axles)
- - Two speed travel
- - Integrated tie downs on track frame (4)
FRAME
- - Machine tie down points (9)
- - Removable panels for machine frame cleanout
- - Support, lift arm
- - Steel rear and front bumpers, welded
- - Fuel fill, machine right hand side
OTHER
- - Auxiliary Hydraulics, Continuous Flow
- - Telematics, Product Link, Cellular
- - Steel engine door with replaceable louvers
- - Engine door – lockable
- - Work tool attachment coupler
- - Cat ToughGuardTM hose
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- - External Counterweights
- - Beacon, LED
- - Engine Block Heater – 120V
- - Oil, Hydraulic, Cold Operation
- - 4-point machine lifting eyes
- - Paint, Custom
- - Speed Sensitive Ride Control
- - Bluetooth Key Security
- - Attachment Hose Guide
- - Corrosion Inhibitor Coating
