The Cat® 285 XE 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.
| Engine Model | Cat® C3.6 TA (turbocharged after-cooled) |
| Note | Maximum Gross Power ISO 14396:2002 (at 2200 RPM) – with High Flow Attachment connected: 100 kW (134.1 hp) |
| 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). |
| Departure Angle | 26° |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 89° |
| Roll Back Angle | 27.2° |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 40.5° |
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
| FOPS Level II | ISO 3449:2005 Level II (Optional) |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 91 kW |
| Bore | 120 mm |
| Displacement | 3.6 l |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 89 kW |
| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 90 kW |
| Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 | 551 N·m |
| Stroke | 98 mm |
| 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 |
| Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 31000 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow* | 150 L/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - XE - Hydraulic Power (calculated) | 77.5 kW |
| Operating Weight | 6200 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 |
| 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 |
| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load | 2050 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 | 34.7 kPa |
| Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load | 2929 kg |
| Tipping Load | 5868 kg |
| Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track | 38.9 kPa |
| 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 | 2170 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 |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed | 7.8 km/h |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed | 12.4 km/h |