SPECS / COMPARISON
Bobcat T250 vs Caterpillar 287B
A detailed comparison of the Bobcat T250 and the Caterpillar 287B. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Bobcat T25060.3 kW (81.0 HP)
Caterpillar 287B61.1 kW (82.0 HP)
Operating Weight
Bobcat T2504241.1 kg (9350 lbs)
Caterpillar 287B4659.8 kg (10273 lbs)
| Specification | Bobcat T250 Compact Track Loaders | Caterpillar 287B Compact Track Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact track loader | Compact track loader |
| Lift Design | Radial | Vertical |
| Years Made | 2002-2010 | 2004-2007 |
| Horsepower | 60.3 kW (81.0 HP) | 61.1 kW (82.0 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 1134.0 kg (2500 lbs) | 1143.1 kg (2520 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1669.2 kg (3680 lbs) | 1632.9 kg (3600 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 4241.1 kg (9350 lbs) | 4659.8 kg (10273 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 3333.9 kg (7350 lbs) | 3265.8 kg (7200 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 2766.9 kg (6100 lbs) | 2372.3 kg (5230 lbs) |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 2993.7 kg (6600 lbs) | 2494.8 kg (5500 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 10.6 km (6.6 mph) | 11.2 km (7.0 mph) |
| Ground Pressure | 27.6 kPa (4.0 psi) | 26.0 kPa (3.8 psi) |
| Pump Capacity | 80.2 LPM (21.2 GPM) | 83.0 LPM (21.9 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 227.5 Bar (3300 psi) | 229.9 Bar (3335 psi) |
| Optional Pump Capacity | 140.1 LPM (37.0 GPM) | — |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 49.2 L (13.0 gal) | 52.0 L (13.7 gal) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 3.8 seconds | — |
| Lower Lift Arms | 2.3 seconds | — |
| Bucket Rollback | 2.1 seconds | — |
| Bucket Dump | 2.7 seconds | — |
| Engine Manufacturer | Kubota | Cat |
| Engine Model | V3800-DI-TE3 | 3044 C DIT T |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Emissions | Tier 3 | Stage 2 |
| Compression Ratio | 19.0 | 16:2.1 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 60.3 kW (81.0 HP) | 61.1 kW (82.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 3769 cc (230 cu in.) | 3394 cc (201 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.0 cm (3.9 in.) | 9.4 cm (3.7 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.0 cm (4.7 in.) | 12.0 cm (4.7 in.) |
| Peak Torque | 295 N∙m (218 ft-lb) | 344.4 N∙m (254 ft-lb) |
| Coolant Capacity | 16.3 L (4.3 gal) | 10.0 L (2.6 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 13.2 L (3.5 gal) | 10.0 L (2.6 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113.6 L (30.0 gal) | 110.0 L (29.1 gal) |
| Cab Height | 205.5 cm (80.9 in.) | 212.3 cm (83.6 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 310.9 cm (122.4 in.) | 325.0 cm (128.0 in.) |
| Width | 198.1 cm (78.0 in.) | 196.2 cm (77.2 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 363.0 cm (142.9 in.) | 369.7 cm (145.6 in.) |
| Dump Height | 242.3 cm (95.4 in.) | 238.6 cm (93.9 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 60.5 cm (23.8 in.) | 83.7 cm (33.0 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 22.1 cm (8.7 in.) | 28.4 cm (11.2 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 41 ° | 47 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 30 ° | — |
| Departure Angle | 25 ° | 51 ° |
| Track Width | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) |
| Track Length | 291.8 cm (114.9 in.) | 290.1 cm (114.2 in.) |
| Ground Contact Length | 161.8 cm (63.7 in.) | 184.2 cm (72.5 in.) |
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