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L285

Explore the Bobcat L285 large wheel loader, engineered to tackle the toughest jobs and boost performance. Find specs, pricing, features, comparisons and more.

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66 gpm3rd Spool Max. Flow Rate
4351 psi3rd Spool Pressure
40 degArticulation Angle
StandardAuxiliary Hydraulics
3.5-5.5 yd3 (2.6-4.2 m3)Bucket Capacities
46 degDump Angle @ Maximum Height
Standard configuration40 sourced fields

3rd Spool Max. Flow Rate66 gpm

3rd Spool Pressure4351 psi

Articulation Angle40 deg

Auxiliary HydraulicsStandard

Bucket Capacities3.5-5.5 yd3 (2.6-4.2 m3)

Dump Angle @ Maximum Height46 deg

Fuel Tank62.1 gal

Ground Clearance17 in

Height to Bucket Hinge Pin155.5 in

Height with Operator Cab132.2 in

Horsepower189 hp

Inching ControlStandard

Inside Turning Radius With Bucket243.8 in

Joystick ControlStandard

Length with Standard Bucket315 in

Length without Attachment260.6 in

Main DrivePower Shift 4F/4R

Main Pump Max. Flow Rate64.9 gpm

Main Pump Pressure3844 psi

Max. Travel Speed – Forward22.1 mph

Max. Travel Speed – Reverse15 mph

Non-DPFStandard

Operating Weight34487 lbs

Outside Turning Radius216.9 in

Quick CouplerOptional

Rated Operating Capacity with Bucket (Articulated)12061 lbs

Rated Operating Capacity with Bucket (Straight)13682 lbs

Rated Operating Capacity with Forks (Articulated)7170 lbs

Rated Operating Capacity with Forks (Straight)8251 lbs

Return to DigStandard

Ride ControlStandard

Rollback Angle49 deg

Tipping Capacity with Bucket (Articulated)24121 lbs

Tipping Capacity with Bucket (Straight)27364 lbs

Tire Size20.5R25 L3

Wheel Tread80.3 in

Wheelbase120 in

Width (w/out Attachment)103.9 in

Width (with bucket)107.9 in

Z-Bar LinkageStandard

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