SPECS / COMPARISON
Gehl Rt250 vs Caterpillar 287B
A detailed comparison of the Gehl Rt250 and the Caterpillar 287B. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Gehl Rt25055.4 kW (74.3 HP)
Caterpillar 287B61.1 kW (82.0 HP)
Operating Weight
Gehl Rt2505259 kg (11595 lbs)
Caterpillar 287B4659.8 kg (10273 lbs)
| Specification | Gehl Rt250 Compact Track Loaders | Caterpillar 287B Compact Track Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact track loader | Compact track loader |
| Lift Design | Radial | Vertical |
| Years Made | 2013 | 2004-2007 |
| Horsepower | 55.4 kW (74.3 HP) | 61.1 kW (82.0 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 1134 kg (2500 lbs) | 1143.1 kg (2520 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1620 kg (3570 lbs) | 1632.9 kg (3600 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 5259 kg (11595 lbs) | 4659.8 kg (10273 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 3240 kg (7143 lbs) | 3265.8 kg (7200 lbs) |
| Lift Breakout Force | 1999 kg (4406 lbs) | 2372.3 kg (5230 lbs) |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 3127 kg (6894 lbs) | 2494.8 kg (5500 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 12.7 km (7.9 mph) | 11.2 km (7.0 mph) |
| Ground Pressure | 32.4 kPa (4.7 psi) | 26.0 kPa (3.8 psi) |
| Pump Capacity | 94.3 LPM (24.9 GPM) | 83.0 LPM (21.9 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 206.8 Bar (3000 psi) | 229.9 Bar (3335 psi) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 82.6 L (21.9 gal) | 52.0 L (13.7 gal) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 4.6 seconds | — |
| Lower Lift Arms | 3.1 seconds | — |
| Bucket Rollback | 2.5 seconds | — |
| Bucket Dump | 3.4 seconds | — |
| Engine Manufacturer | Deutz | Cat |
| Engine Model | TD3.6 L4 | 3044 C DIT T |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Common Rail | Direct injection |
| Emissions | Tier 4 | Stage 2 |
| Compression Ratio | 17.2:1 | 16:2.1 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 55.4 kW (74.3 HP) | 61.1 kW (82.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 3621 cc (221 cu in.) | 3394 cc (201 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.8 cm (3.8 in.) | 9.4 cm (3.7 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.0 cm (4.7 in.) | 12.0 cm (4.7 in.) |
| Peak Torque | 329 N∙m (243 ft-lb) | 344.4 N∙m (254 ft-lb) |
| Coolant Capacity | 19.3 L (5.1 gal) | 10.0 L (2.6 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 8.5 L (2.2 gal) | 10.0 L (2.6 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90.8 L (24.0 gal) | 110.0 L (29.1 gal) |
| Cab Height | 211.1 cm (83.1 in.) | 212.3 cm (83.6 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 325.1 cm (128.0 in.) | 325.0 cm (128.0 in.) |
| Width | 176.5 cm (69.5 in.) | 196.2 cm (77.2 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 421.6 cm (166.0 in.) | 369.7 cm (145.6 in.) |
| Dump Height | 232.9 cm (91.7 in.) | 238.6 cm (93.9 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 99.6 cm (39.2 in.) | 83.7 cm (33.0 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 33.0 cm (13.0 in.) | 28.4 cm (11.2 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 41 ° | 47 ° |
| Rollback Angle | 33 ° | — |
| Departure Angle | 25 ° | 51 ° |
| Track Length | 317.5 cm (125.0 in.) | 290.1 cm (114.2 in.) |
| Ground Contact Length | 156.2 cm (61.5 in.) | 184.2 cm (72.5 in.) |
| Track Width | — | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.