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Cat 275 to 285 XE specifications

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Cat 275 to 285 XE: tracked compact loaders.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
275	Net Power - SAE 1349 110 hp Operating Weight 12,401 lb
275 XE	Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 122 hp Operating Weight 12,705 lb
285	Net Power - SAE 1349 110 hp Operating Weight 13,497 lb
285 XE	Net Power - SAE 1349 121 hp Operating Weight 13,669 lb

275 to 285 XE specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
Cat	275 to 285 XE	4	275, 275 XE, 285, and 285 XE

Engine
Specification	275	275 XE	285	285 XE
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	111 hp	122 hp	111 hp	122 hp
Bore	3.9 in	3.9 in	4.7 in	4.7 in
Displacement	221 in²	221 in²	220 in²	220 in²
Net Power - ISO 9249	109 hp	120 hp	109 hp	120 hp
Stroke	4.7 in	4.7 in	4.7 in	3.9 in
Engine Model	Cat® C3.6 TA (turbocharged after-cooled)	Cat® C3.6 TA (turbocharged after-cooled)	Cat® C3.6 TA (turbocharged after-cooled)	Cat® C3.6 TA (turbocharged after-cooled)

Specification	275	285	285 XE
Net Power - SAE 1349	110 hp	110 hp	121 hp

Specification	275	275 XE
Peak Torque at 1,360 rpm SAE J1995	370 lb/ft	370 lb/ft

Specification	275 XE	285	285 XE
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995	406 lb/ft	370 lb/ft	406 lb/ft

Operating Specifications
Specification	275	285	285 XE
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load	4,156 lb	4,461 lb	4,520 lb

Specification	275	275 XE	285	285 XE
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	6,422 lb	6,422 lb	8,730 lb	8,730 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	9,963 lb	9,963 lb	13,920 lb	13,920 lb
Ground Contact Area - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track	2,808 in² / 1.81 m²	2,808 in² / 1.81 m²	2,724 in² / 1.76 m²	2,724 in² / 1.76 m²
Ground Pressure - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track	4.4 psi	4.5 psi	5 psi	5 psi
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load	5,937 lb	4,033 lb	6,372 lb	6,457 lb
Tipping Load	11,874 lb	12,015 lb	12,745 lb	12,915 lb

Specification	275	285 XE
Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track	5 psi	5.6 psi

Specification	275	275 XE
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	4,435 lb	2,996 lb

Weights*
Specification	275	275 XE	285	285 XE
Operating Weight	12,401 lb	12,705 lb	13,497 lb	13,669 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight	428 lb	428 lb	428 lb	428 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%)	105 lb	279 lb	296 lb	296 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load	796 lb	796 lb	847 lb	847 lb

Specification	275	275 XE
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight	218 lb	218 lb
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%)	105 lb	105 lb

Dimensions and weight
Specification	275	275 XE	285	285 XE
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	8.1 in	8.1 in	8.2 in	8.2 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	134.4 in	134.4 in	146.6 in	146.6 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	16.3 in	16.3 in	16.3 in	16.3 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	106.1 in	106.1 in	119.6 in	119.6 in
Departure Angle	29.5°	29.5°	26°	26°
Ground Clearance	11 in	11 in	11 in	11 in
Height - Top of Cab	87.8 in	87.8 in	87.8 in	87.8 in
Length - Track on Ground	72.3 in	72.3 in	72 in	72 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	152.8 in	152.8 in	157.4 in	157.4 in
Length - Without Bucket	128 in	128 in	132.3 in	132.3 in
Maximum Overall Height	165.1 in	165.1 in	178 in	178 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	46.7 in	46.1 in	50.6 in	50.6 in
Overall Length - Track	83.7 in	92.2 in	85.8 in	85.8 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	86.7°	86.7°	89°	89°
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump	32 in	32 in	34.7 in	34.7 in
Roll Back Angle	27°	27.3°	27.2°	27.2°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked)	91.3 in	91.3 in	94.5 in	94.5 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	60.3 in	60.3 in	62.1 in	62.1 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	76 in	76 in	74.3 in	74.3 in
Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks)	77.8 in	77.8 in	81.8 in	81.8 in
Maximum Dump Angle	44.7°	44.7°	40.5°	40.5°

Specification	275 XE
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)	75.8 in

Cab
Specification	275	275 XE	285	285 XE
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I	ISO 3449:2005 Level I	ISO 3449:2005 Level I	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008	ISO 3471:2008	ISO 3471:2008	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS Level II	ISO 3449:2005 Level II (Optional)	ISO 3449:2005 Level II (Optional)	ISO 3449:2005 Level II (Optional)	ISO 3449:2005 Level II (Optional)

Service Refill Capacities
Specification	275	275 XE	285	285 XE
Cooling System	4.6 gal (US)	4.6 gal (US)	4.6 gal (US)	4.6 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase	2.4 gal (US)	2.4 gal (US)	2.4 gal (US)	2.4 gal (US)
Fuel Tank	36.9 gal (US)	36.9 gal (US)	36 gal (US)	36 gal (US)
Hydraulic System	10.8 gal (US)	10.8 gal (US)	10.8 gal (US)	10.8 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	6.9 gal (US)	6.9 gal (US)	6.9 gal (US)	6.9 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank	2.9 gal (US)	2.9 gal (US)	2.9 gal (US)	2.9 gal (US)

Power Train
Specification	275	275 XE	285	285 XE
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	5.2 mph	5.2 mph	4.8 mph	4.8 mph
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed	7.8 mph	7.8 mph	7.5 mph	7.5 mph

Hydraulic System
Specification	275
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,500 psi

Specification	275	275 XE	285	285 XE
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	80.7 hp	80.7 hp	80.7 hp	80.7 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	34 gpm	34 gpm	34 gpm	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	46.4 hp	46.4 hp	46.4 hp	46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	23 gpm	23 gpm	23 gpm	23 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,500 psi	3,500 psi	3,500 psi	3,500 psi

Specification	275 XE	285	285 XE
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4,061 psi	4,061 psi	4,061 psi

Specification	275 XE	285 XE
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4,496 psi	4496 klb/in²
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow*	40 gpm	40 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Hydraulic Power (calculated)	103.9 hp	103.9 hp

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
275 to 285 XE	52

Ratios
Figure	275	275 XE	285	285 XE
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	8.8	9.4	8.1	8.8
Hydraulic horsepower from the listed flow and pressure	47.0 hp	47.0 hp	47.0 hp	47.0 hp
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.34 gal	0.31 gal	0.33 gal	0.30 gal

Cat 275 to 285 XE: tracked compact loader

275 to 285 XE: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums and TractorByNet	tracked compact loader	Cat and the 285 line that the 275, 275 XE, 285, 285 XE belongs to (no title names the exact model)	11

Topics named by those titles
Title topic	Titles
hydraulics	2

Topic in the title	Threads	Share of matching threads
hydraulics	2	18%

CAT 275 Or Takeuchi Tl12v2 (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2026-09-02)
Is Anyone Having Any Problems With The New CAT 285 275 Ctls (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2026-09-01)
High Flow Direction Into Pump CAT Hm415c CAT 275xe (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2026-05-31)
Mf 1540 Vs CAT 275b (TractorByNet, 2005-06-02)

Used market for the 275 to 285 XE — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	Cat tracked compact loader	34

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
275	31	2025 to 2026	$94,500	$185,000	$115,000	2,596
275 XE	3	2024 to 2025	$131,627	$185,000	$158,314	None shown

275 to 285 XE: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	Cat together with the tracked compact loader 275, 275 XE, 285, 285 XE	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Manufacturer	Manufacturer: Cat 275 — Caterpillar Inc.. Observed 2026-09-24.
Manufacturer	Manufacturer: Cat 275 XE — Caterpillar Inc.. Observed 2026-09-24.
Manufacturer	Manufacturer: Cat 285 — Caterpillar Inc.. Observed 2026-09-24.
Manufacturer	Manufacturer: Cat 285 XE — Caterpillar Inc.. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for Cat 275 to 285 XE — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: TractorByNet thread index for Cat 275 to 285 XE — TractorByNet. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for Cat 275 — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for Cat — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

Cat 275 to 285 XE: Configuration records

275

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Engine Model	Cat® C3.6 TA (turbocharged after-cooled)
Displacement	221 in²
Bore	3.9 in
Stroke	4.7 in
Net Power - SAE 1349	110 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	111 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249	109 hp
Peak Torque at 1,360 rpm SAE J1995	370 lb/ft
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load	5,937 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load	4,156 lb
Tipping Load	11,874 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	9,963 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	6,422 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	4,435 lb
Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track	5 psi
Ground Contact Area - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track	2,808 in² / 1.81 m²
Ground Pressure - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track	4.4 psi
Weights*
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight	428 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%)	105 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load	796 lb
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight	218 lb
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%)	105 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	11 in
Length - Without Bucket	128 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	134.4 in
Departure Angle	29.5°
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	8.1 in
Maximum Dump Angle	44.7°
Maximum Overall Height	165.1 in
Overall Length - Track	83.7 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	86.7°
Length - Track on Ground	72.3 in
Height - Top of Cab	87.8 in
Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks)	77.8 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	60.3 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	16.3 in
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked)	91.3 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	46.7 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	152.8 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	106.1 in
Roll Back Angle	27°
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	76 in
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump	32 in
Cab
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II	ISO 3449:2005 Level II (Optional)
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System	4.6 gal (US)
Fuel Tank	36.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	6.9 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase	2.4 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank	2.9 gal (US)
Power Train
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed	7.8 mph
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	5.2 mph
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	23 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	80.7 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Flow	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,500 psi
Additional specifications
Operating Weight	12,401 lb
Hydraulic System	10.8 gal (US)

Source

275 XE

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Engine Model	Cat® C3.6 TA (turbocharged after-cooled)
Displacement	221 in²
Bore	3.9 in
Stroke	4.7 in
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	122 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249	120 hp
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995	406 lb/ft
Peak Torque at 1,360 rpm SAE J1995	370 lb/ft
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load	4,033 lb
Tipping Load	12,015 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	9,963 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	6,422 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	2,996 lb
Ground Contact Area - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track	2,808 in² / 1.81 m²
Ground Pressure - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track	4.5 psi
Weights*
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight	428 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%)	279 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load	796 lb
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight	218 lb
Enclosed Cab Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%)	105 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	11 in
Length - Without Bucket	128 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	134.4 in
Departure Angle	29.5°
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	8.1 in
Maximum Dump Angle	44.7°
Maximum Overall Height	165.1 in
Overall Length - Track	92.2 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	86.7°
Length - Track on Ground	72.3 in
Height - Top of Cab	87.8 in
Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks)	77.8 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	60.3 in
Vehicle Width (400 mm/15.7 in tracks)	75.8 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	16.3 in
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked)	91.3 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	46.1 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	152.8 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	106.1 in
Roll Back Angle	27.3°
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	76 in
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump	32 in
Cab
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II	ISO 3449:2005 Level II (Optional)
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System	4.6 gal (US)
Fuel Tank	36.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	6.9 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase	2.4 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank	2.9 gal (US)
Power Train
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed	7.8 mph
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	5.2 mph
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4,061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	23 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	80.7 hp
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Hydraulic Power (calculated)	103.9 hp
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow*	40 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4,496 psi
Additional specifications
Operating Weight	12,705 lb
Hydraulic System	10.8 gal (US)

Source

285

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Engine Model	Cat® C3.6 TA (turbocharged after-cooled)
Displacement	220 in²
Bore	4.7 in
Stroke	4.7 in
Net Power - SAE 1349	110 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	111 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249	109 hp
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995	370 lb/ft
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load	6,372 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load	4,461 lb
Tipping Load	12,745 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	13,920 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	8,730 lb
Ground Contact Area - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track	2,724 in² / 1.76 m²
Ground Pressure - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track	5 psi
Weights*
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight	428 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%)	296 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load	847 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	11 in
Length - Without Bucket	132.3 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	146.6 in
Departure Angle	26°
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	8.2 in
Maximum Dump Angle	40.5°
Maximum Overall Height	178 in
Overall Length - Track	85.8 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	89°
Length - Track on Ground	72 in
Height - Top of Cab	87.8 in
Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks)	81.8 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	62.1 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	16.3 in
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked)	94.5 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	50.6 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	157.4 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	119.6 in
Roll Back Angle	27.2°
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	74.3 in
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump	34.7 in
Cab
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II	ISO 3449:2005 Level II (Optional)
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System	4.6 gal (US)
Fuel Tank	36 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	6.9 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase	2.4 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank	2.9 gal (US)
Power Train
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed	7.5 mph
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	4.8 mph
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4,061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	23 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	80.7 hp
Additional specifications
Operating Weight	13,497 lb
Hydraulic System	10.8 gal (US)

Source

285 XE

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Engine Model	Cat® C3.6 TA (turbocharged after-cooled)
Displacement	220 in²
Bore	4.7 in
Stroke	3.9 in
Net Power - SAE 1349	121 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	122 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249	120 hp
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995	406 lb/ft
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load	6,457 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load	4,520 lb
Tipping Load	12,915 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	13,920 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	8,730 lb
Ground Pressure - With 400 mm/15.7 in Track	5.6 psi
Ground Contact Area - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track	2,724 in² / 1.76 m²
Ground Pressure - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track	5 psi
Weights*
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight	428 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%)	296 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load	847 lb
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	11 in
Length - Without Bucket	132.3 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	146.6 in
Departure Angle	26°
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	8.2 in
Maximum Dump Angle	40.5°
Maximum Overall Height	178 in
Overall Length - Track	85.8 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	89°
Length - Track on Ground	72 in
Height - Top of Cab	87.8 in
Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks)	81.8 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	62.1 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	16.3 in
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked)	94.5 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	50.6 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	157.4 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	119.6 in
Roll Back Angle	27.2°
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	74.3 in
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump	34.7 in
Cab
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II	ISO 3449:2005 Level II (Optional)
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System	4.6 gal (US)
Fuel Tank	36 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	6.9 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase	2.4 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank	2.9 gal (US)
Power Train
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed	7.5 mph
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	4.8 mph
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4,061 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,500 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	23 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	80.7 hp
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Hydraulic Power (calculated)	103.9 hp
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow*	40 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - XE - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4496 klb/in²
Additional specifications
Operating Weight	13,669 lb
Hydraulic System	10.8 gal (US)

Source

Compare Cat 275, 275 XE, 285, 285 XE

Engine
Specification	275	275 XE	285	285 XE
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	111 hp	122 hp	111 hp	122 hp
Bore	3.9 in	3.9 in	4.7 in	4.7 in
Displacement	221 in²	221 in²	220 in²	220 in²
Net Power - ISO 9249	109 hp	120 hp	109 hp	120 hp
Stroke	4.7 in	4.7 in	4.7 in	3.9 in
Engine Model	Cat® C3.6 TA (turbocharged after-cooled)	Cat® C3.6 TA (turbocharged after-cooled)	Cat® C3.6 TA (turbocharged after-cooled)	Cat® C3.6 TA (turbocharged after-cooled)

Operating Specifications
Specification	275	275 XE	285	285 XE
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	6,422 lb	6,422 lb	8,730 lb	8,730 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	9,963 lb	9,963 lb	13,920 lb	13,920 lb
Ground Contact Area - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track	2,808 in² / 1.81 m²	2,808 in² / 1.81 m²	2,724 in² / 1.76 m²	2,724 in² / 1.76 m²
Ground Pressure - With 450 mm/17.7 in Track	4.4 psi	4.5 psi	5 psi	5 psi
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load	5,937 lb	4,033 lb	6,372 lb	6,457 lb
Tipping Load	11,874 lb	12,015 lb	12,745 lb	12,915 lb

Weights*
Specification	275	275 XE	285	285 XE
Operating Weight	12,401 lb	12,705 lb	13,497 lb	13,669 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight	428 lb	428 lb	428 lb	428 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - ROC (35%)	105 lb	279 lb	296 lb	296 lb
Counterweight Adds to Operating Weight - Tip Load	796 lb	796 lb	847 lb	847 lb

Dimensions and weight
Specification	275	275 XE	285	285 XE
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	8.1 in	8.1 in	8.2 in	8.2 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	134.4 in	134.4 in	146.6 in	146.6 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	16.3 in	16.3 in	16.3 in	16.3 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	106.1 in	106.1 in	119.6 in	119.6 in
Departure Angle	29.5°	29.5°	26°	26°
Ground Clearance	11 in	11 in	11 in	11 in
Height - Top of Cab	87.8 in	87.8 in	87.8 in	87.8 in
Length - Track on Ground	72.3 in	72.3 in	72 in	72 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground	152.8 in	152.8 in	157.4 in	157.4 in
Length - Without Bucket	128 in	128 in	132.3 in	132.3 in
Maximum Overall Height	165.1 in	165.1 in	178 in	178 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground	46.7 in	46.1 in	50.6 in	50.6 in
Overall Length - Track	83.7 in	92.2 in	85.8 in	85.8 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	86.7°	86.7°	89°	89°
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump	32 in	32 in	34.7 in	34.7 in
Roll Back Angle	27°	27.3°	27.2°	27.2°
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked)	91.3 in	91.3 in	94.5 in	94.5 in
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler	60.3 in	60.3 in	62.1 in	62.1 in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear	76 in	76 in	74.3 in	74.3 in
Vehicle Width (450 mm/17.7 in tracks)	77.8 in	77.8 in	81.8 in	81.8 in
Maximum Dump Angle	44.7°	44.7°	40.5°	40.5°

Cab
Specification	275	275 XE	285	285 XE
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I	ISO 3449:2005 Level I	ISO 3449:2005 Level I	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008	ISO 3471:2008	ISO 3471:2008	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS Level II	ISO 3449:2005 Level II (Optional)	ISO 3449:2005 Level II (Optional)	ISO 3449:2005 Level II (Optional)	ISO 3449:2005 Level II (Optional)

Service Refill Capacities
Specification	275	275 XE	285	285 XE
Cooling System	4.6 gal (US)	4.6 gal (US)	4.6 gal (US)	4.6 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase	2.4 gal (US)	2.4 gal (US)	2.4 gal (US)	2.4 gal (US)
Fuel Tank	36.9 gal (US)	36.9 gal (US)	36 gal (US)	36 gal (US)
Hydraulic System	10.8 gal (US)	10.8 gal (US)	10.8 gal (US)	10.8 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	6.9 gal (US)	6.9 gal (US)	6.9 gal (US)	6.9 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank	2.9 gal (US)	2.9 gal (US)	2.9 gal (US)	2.9 gal (US)

Power Train
Specification	275	275 XE	285	285 XE
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed	5.2 mph	5.2 mph	4.8 mph	4.8 mph
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed	7.8 mph	7.8 mph	7.5 mph	7.5 mph

Hydraulic System
Specification	275	275 XE	285	285 XE
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	80.7 hp	80.7 hp	80.7 hp	80.7 hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	34 gpm	34 gpm	34 gpm	34 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)	46.4 hp	46.4 hp	46.4 hp	46.4 hp
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow	23 gpm	23 gpm	23 gpm	23 gpm
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3,500 psi	3,500 psi	3,500 psi	3,500 psi

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Cat 275 to 285 XE specifications

Cat 275 to 285 XE: tracked compact loader

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Cat 275 to 285 XE: Configuration records