Loader
Tipping Load |
12915 lb (5868 kg) |
Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) (35% Tipping Load) |
4520 lb (2050 kg) |
Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) (50% Tipping Load) |
6457 lb (2929 kg) |
Breakout Force (Tilt Cylinder) |
13920 lb (6314 kg) |
Breakout Force (Lift Cylinder) |
8730 lb (3960 kg) |

Dimensions
1. Length Of Track On Ground |
72 in (1830 mm) |
2. Overall Length of Track |
85.8 in (2180 mm) |
3. Length w/o Bucket |
132.3 in (3360 mm) |
4. Length with Bucket on Ground |
157.4 in (3998 mm) |
5. Height To Top Of Cab |
87.8 in (2230 mm) |
6. Max Overall Height |
178 in (4520 mm) |
7. Bucket Pin Height – Maximum Lift |
146.6 in (3724 mm) |
8. Bucket Pin Height – Carry Position |
8.2 in (209 mm) |
9. Reach At Max Lift And Dump |
34.7 in (882 mm) |
10. Clearance At Max Lift And Dump |
119.6 in (3039 mm) |
11. Ground Clearance |
11 in (280 mm) |
12. Departure Angle |
26° |
13. Maximum Dump Angle |
40.5° |
14. Overall Width Over Tracks (15.7 in / 400 mm shoe) |
79.8 in (2028 mm) |
14. Overall Width Over Tracks (17.7 in / 450 mm shoe) |
81.8 in (2078 mm) |
15. Turn Radius from Center – Machine Rear |
74.3 in (1887 mm) |
16. Turn Radius from Center – Coupler |
62.1 in (1578 mm) |
17. Turn Radius from Center – Bucket (racked) |
94.5 in (2400 mm) |
18. Maximum Reach – With Arms Parallel to Ground |
50.6 in (1285 mm) |
19. Rack Back Angle at Max Height |
89° |
20. Bucket Pin Reach at Maximum Lift |
34.4 in (875 mm) |
21. Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground level) |
27.2° |
Undercarriage
Length Of Track On Ground |
72 in (1830 mm) |
Ground Contact Area (15.7 in / 400 mm tracks) |
2421 in2 (1.56 m2) |
Ground Contact Area (17.7 in / 450 mm tracks) |
2724 in2 (1.76 m2) |
Ground Pressure (15.7 in / 400 mm tracks) |
5.64 psi (38.9 kPa) |
Ground Pressure (17.7 in / 450 mm tracks) |
5.03 psi (34.7 kPa) |
Suspension |
E-bar (equalizer bar) suspension |
Track frame |
Integrated tie downs on track frame (4) |
Engine Details
Number of Cylinders |
4 |
Engine Make |
Caterpillar |
Engine Model |
Cat C3.6TA |
Displacement |
220 cu in (3.6 L) |
Bore |
3.9 in (98 mm) |
Stroke |
4.7 in (120 mm) |
Gross Horsepower |
134 hp (100 kw) |
Net Horsepower |
120 hp (89 kw) |
Power Measured @ |
2200 rpm |
Peak Torque |
406 lb ft (551 Nm) |
Torque Measured @ |
1500 rpm |
Aspiration |
Turbocharged and aftercooled |
Emission Standards |
US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V |

Power Train
Type |
Hydrostatic transmission |
Number of Gears |
Standard two-speed travel, combined with the optional Speed Sensitive Ride Control system |
One Travel Speed (Forward / Reverse) |
4.8 mph (7.8 km/h) |
Two Travel Speed (Forward / Reverse) |
7.7 mph (12.4 km/h) |
Cab
ROPS |
ISO 3471:2008 |
FOPS |
ISO 3449:2005 Level I / Level II |
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) |
82 dB(A) |
Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) |
105 dB(A) |
Air Conditioning System |
R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430) |
Technology Package T4 |
Touchscreen Monitor, Advanced Joysticks, Push start, X-mount cell phone holder, and a Rear-view camera |
Technology Package T5 |
Touchscreen Monitor, Advanced Joysticks, Push start, X-mount cell phone holder, and a Rear-view camera + 2 additional side view cameras |

Operational Specs
Operating Weight |
13669 lb (6200 kg) |
Counterweight |
428 lb (194 kg) |
Max Operating Lift Capacity |
6457 lb (2920 kg) |
Operating Voltage |
12 V |
Alternator |
100 amps |
Work Lights |
LED Work Lights |
Battery |
12 V, CCA 1000 heavy duty battery |
Hydraulic System
Type |
3 levels of auxiliary hydraulic performance: Standart / High Flow XPS / High Flow XE |
Standard Pump Flow |
23 gal/min (86 L/min) |
Standard Relief Valve Pressure |
3500 psi (24130 kPa) |
Standard Hydraulic Power |
46.4 hp (34.6 kw) |
High Flow XPS Pump Flow |
34 gal/min (129 L/min) |
High Flow XPS Relief Valve Pressure |
4061 psi (28000 kPa) |
High Flow XPS Hydraulic Power |
80.7 hp (60.2 kw) |
High Flow XE Pump Flow |
40 gal/min (150 L/min) |
High Flow XE Relief Valve Pressure |
4496 psi (31000 kPa) |
High Flow XE Hydraulic Power |
103.9 hp (77.5 kw) |
CAT 285XE Attachments
Broad range of performance-matched Cat Attachments make the 285 XE Compact Loader the most versatile machine on the job site.

- Augers
- Backhoes
- Bale Grabs
- Bale Spears
- Blades, Grader, Box, Angle and Dozer
- Brooms, Angle, Pickup and Utility
- Brushcutters
- Buckets
- Cold Planers
- Compactors
- Fork Tines and Carriages
- Hammers
- Material Handling Arm
- Mulchers
- Nursery Forks
- Rakes, Grapple, Landscape
- and Power Box
- Shears
- Snow Blowers
- Snow Plows
- Snow Pushes
- Snow Wings
- Stump Grinders
- Tillers
- Trenchers
- Wheel Saws
- Smart Backhoe
- Smart Dozer Blade with Assist
- Smart Grader Blade with Assist

Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity |
36 gal (136.1 L) |
Cooling System Capacity |
4.6 gal (17.5 L) |
Engine Oil Capacity |
2.4 gal (9.0 L) |
Hydraulic System Capacity |
10.8 gal (41.0 L) |
Hydraulic Tank Capacity |
6.9 gal (26.0 L) |