L285 | Bobcat

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General Info
Condition: Showroom
Manufacturer: Bobcat
Model: L285
Machine Type: Wheel Loader
Engine
Engine Make: Bobcat
Horsepower: 189.0
Performance
Operating Weight: 34487 lb
Height to Bucket Hinge Pin: 10.66 FT.
Hydraulics
Aux. High Flow: 27.3 GPM
Dimensions
Height: 99.3 in.
Length: 219.3 in.
Width: 74.8 IN (with bucket)
Wheelbase: 82.7 in.

Description

L285 | Bobcat

Take on large-scale projects confidently with the Bobcat L285. This impressive machine combines a powerful 189 hp diesel engine with a durable build that can handle heavy-duty demands. Designed for productivity, it features a convenient bucket hinge pin height of 10.66 feet for efficient loading and dumping. With an operating weight of 34,487 pounds, a bucket capacity ranging from 3.5 to 5.5 cubic yards, and a top forward travel speed of 22.1 mph, the L285 offers both strength and agility. Measuring 219.3 inches in length, 74.8 inches wide, and 99.3 inches tall, it delivers robust performance without compromising maneuverability.

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L285 Key Features

What Makes the L285 Different

189 HP Non-DPF Large Wheel Loader

The L285 is the top of the Bobcat large wheel-loader family, with a 189 hp non-DPF engine, 34,487 lb operating weight and serious production capability for big material-handling jobs.

13,682 lb Rated Operating Capacity

Rated operating capacity reaches 13,682 lbs with the bucket straight and 12,061 lbs articulated, giving crews maximum Bobcat LWL lift strength for high-volume loading and yard production.

3.5-5.5 yd3 Bucket Capacity

The high-capacity bucket range helps operators move more material per pass, reduce truck-loading cycles and keep production moving in aggregate, agriculture, municipal and industrial applications.

66 gpm 3rd-Spool Flow

A higher 3rd-spool hydraulic flow rate helps the L285 take on demanding attachment work while maintaining strong loader performance.

Power Shift 4F/4R Drive

Power Shift drive with three transmission modes lets operators fine-tune speed control and torque response as jobsite conditions change.

8-Inch Touch Display

The spacious cab includes an 8-inch touch display with machine information, rear camera access and settings control to support long, productive shifts.

Bobcat Large Wheel Loaders

Compare the LWL Family

Four large wheel loaders built for high-volume loading, stockpiling, snow, agriculture, aggregate and industrial material-handling work.

Bobcat L205 Bobcat L235 Bobcat L255 Bobcat L285
L205 L235 L255 L285Viewing
Key Specifications
Horsepower142 hp159 hp172 hp189 hp
Operating Weight27,274 lb29,488 lb30,903 lb34,487 lb
Bucket Capacities2.5-4.0 yd33.0-4.5 yd33.5-5.0 yd33.5-5.5 yd3
ROC with Bucket
straight / articulated
11,535 / 10,185 lb11,926 / 10,512 lb12,420 / 10,947 lb13,682 / 12,061 lb
Tipping Capacity with Bucket
straight / articulated
23,070 / 20,370 lb23,853 / 21,025 lb24,839 / 21,894 lb27,364 / 24,121 lb
Height to Bucket Hinge Pin147 in151.5 in151.5 in155.5 in
Max Travel Speed
forward / reverse
23.6 / 12.4 mph24.2 / 18.6 mph23.3 / 14.9 mph22.1 / 15 mph
Hydraulics & Drive
Main DriveHydrostatic 4F/3RPower Shift 4F/4RPower Shift 4F/4RPower Shift 4F/4R
Main Pump Pressure3,843 psi3,626 psi3,844 psi3,844 psi
Main Pump Max. Flow Rate40.9 gpm40.9 gpm40.9 gpm64.9 gpm
3rd Spool Pressure4,351 psi4,061 psi4,351 psi4,351 psi
3rd Spool Max. Flow Rate40.9 gpm40.9 gpm40.9 gpm66 gpm
Shared Features
Joystick ControlStandardStandardStandardStandard
Z-Bar LinkageStandardStandardStandardStandard
Non-DPFNot ApplicableStandardStandardStandard
Quick CouplerOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Auxiliary HydraulicsStandardStandardStandardStandard
Ride ControlStandardStandardStandardStandard

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Bobcat L205

L205

Entry point to Bobcat large wheel-loader production with 142 hp, hydrostatic drive and a 2.5-4.0 yd3 bucket range.

  • 10,185 lb ROC articulated with bucket
  • 23.6 mph forward travel speed
  • 40.9 gpm hydraulic flow
  • 8-inch touch display and three power modes
View the L205
Bobcat L235

L235

A step up in power and travel speed with a 159 hp non-DPF engine and 3.0-4.5 yd3 bucket capacity.

  • 10,512 lb ROC articulated with bucket
  • 24.2 mph forward travel speed
  • Power Shift 4F/4R drive
  • 3-year / 5,000-hour standard warranty
View the L235
Bobcat L255

L255

Higher-capacity production loader with 172 hp, a 3.5-5.0 yd3 bucket range and strong lift numbers.

  • 10,947 lb ROC articulated with bucket
  • 24,839 lb tipping capacity straight
  • 107.9 in width with bucket
  • Standard auxiliary hydraulics and ride control
View the L255
Bobcat L285

L285

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Top of the Bobcat LWL family with 189 hp, 34,487 lb operating weight and up to 5.5 yd3 bucket capacity.

  • 12,061 lb ROC articulated with bucket
  • 27,364 lb tipping capacity straight
  • 66 gpm 3rd-spool flow
  • 155.5 in height to bucket hinge pin
L285

L285 Features & Benefits

Performance 18
High-Production Lifting Capacities

With its large bucket capacity, each cycle takes a major bite from massive tasks. Large, durable axles optimize lift capacity to move more material in less time.

Three Transmission Modes

Customize your performance with three powerful transmission modes.

Manual provides precise speed control.

Auto 1-4 automatically shifts up and down depending on the task. As you demand more speed, it shifts up; when you need more power and torque, it shifts down.

Auto 2-4 with manual kickdown shifts automatically in gear 2 through gear 4, with a manual downshift into first gear. This provides great performance and flexibility for lighter-duty work.

*Not available on the L205

Three Power Modes

Power, normal and economy modes give you more ability to customize the Bobcat loader's performance to match the job, whether your priority is power or fuel economy.

Power mode gives you the highest performance to quickly load and carry material, with fast travel from point to point.

Normal mode covers a wide variety of everyday work conditions while enhancing your fuel efficiency.

Economy mode keeps fuel consumption to a minimum while reducing engine sound levels, so you can complete light-duty tasks in maximum comfort.

Fast, Responsive Travel

With planetary drives to transfer torque to the wheels, Bobcat wheel loaders provide high travel speeds and impressive torque. High travel speeds mean less need for trailering when moving between jobsites.

A variable geometric turbocharger generates more torque and a quicker response at low rpm, giving you a precise, satisfying response when you push the accelerator.

L205: 23.6 mph
L235: 24.2 mph
L255: 23.3 mph
L285: 22.1 mph

Powershift Transmission

The automatic powershift torque converter transmission makes operation easy, maximizes productivity and saves fuel during demanding load-and-carry work (not available on the L205).

On-Screen Operation Tips

Enhance operation with feedback that helps to improve productivity. The wheel loader operation tips are generated in response to actual operator driving habits, ensuring that feedback is relevant and helpful.

Automatic Ride Control

Automatic ride control detects when you're carrying material and cushions the load to reduce spillage.

Lift Arm Float

The lift arm float allows the bucket to follow ground contours for fast backdragging, efficient snow removal and other tasks.

Lift Kickout

Set a maximum lift height and work easily in areas with height restrictions, such as under bridges, building entries or indoors.

Inching Control

This setting allows for slow and fine movements for maneuvering in tight spaces or around corners.

Tight Turning Radius With Oscillating Frame

Bobcat large wheel loaders have an articulation joint that delivers a tight turning radius for high maneuverability in obstacle-filled jobsites.

Powerful Tier 4 Engine

More power. More torque. More work done. The powerful Tier 4 engine is turbo-charged for consistent performance at all elevations.

The high-pressure common-rail (HPCR) fuel delivery system and cooled exhaust gas recirculation work with aftertreatment systems to fully meet Tier 4 requirements.

Tier 4 aftertreatment technologies include diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and selective catalyst reduction (SCR) with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). The L205 also requires a diesel particulate filter (DPF).

High Traction and Pushing Power

A limited-slip differential gives torque to the wheel with the most traction, powering you through tough ground and generating unbeatable pushing power.

Z-Bar Linkage

The Z-bar linkage design of Bobcat wheel loaders enables heavy lifting and loading, fast bucket movement, excellent breakout forces, and easy bucket angle positioning.

Auto Idle

Standard auto-idle reduces engine rpm when the steering wheel or joystick isn't being used, saving fuel and operating costs. When you move the controls, the loader automatically returns to its working rpm.

Auto Shutdown

With the auto shutdown feature, the wheel loader will shut down after a preset interval, saving you fuel and money. You can set the shutdown timer from 3 to 60 minutes with the touch display.

Standard Counterweight

Maximize lift capacity for a variety of heavy applications.

Return-to-Dig

As you move the loader arms downward, the bucket automatically returns to your set digging position, maximizing cycle time efficiency for top productivity.

Comfort 14
High-Resolution 8-Inch Touch Display

A standard 8-inch touchscreen display provides simple, convenient machine interaction and performance information on one screen.

Keep track of machine functions, change machine settings, access the rear view camera, adjust heating and cooling, and more.

Comfortable Operator Environment

Keep productivity high and fatigue low with the Bobcat wheel loader cab. It's roomy and comfortable, with high visibility and low sound levels to make the day's work more productive and enjoyable.

An intuitive control layout prioritizes easy reach of commonly used controls, enhancing every hour you spend on the job.

Joystick Controls

The joystick provides easy push-button direction changes, with buttons for forward, neutral and reverse. Operators can easily change direction without lifting their hands from the controls.

Rear View Camera

A rear view access camera from the touch display keeps you aware of your surroundings.

Information Button

When pressed, this button will tell you what other buttons in the machine do and how to use them.

Fully Adjustable Air Suspension Seat

A fully adjustable air suspension seat provides comfort for every size operator.

Telescopic and Tilt Steering

Telescopic and tilt steering provides a precise comfort match to operator preferences.

Hands-Free Bluetooth Device Connectivity

To make tough jobs more enjoyable and enhance communication during the workday, Bluetooth connectivity allows for a wide range of on-the-job entertainment, plus the ability to make and receive hands-free phone calls.

Automatic Heat and Air Conditioning

Automatic heating and air conditioning systems in the cab keep a consistent temperature for constant comfort.

Adjustable Air Vents

Adjustable air vents direct heated or air-conditioned air where you want it.

Easy Entry and Exit

Grab handles and easily replaceable bolt-on steps with slip-resistant surfaces make entry and exit easy.

Tall and Wide Glass Panels

With wide glass panels and a full glass door, you have a wide view to the work and fewer obstructions. Large, heated mirrors provide an extended view to the side and rear.

Front and Rear LED Work Lights

Two forward and two reverse LED work lights provide bright illumination to enhance your work in low-light areas.

Standard Key Fob Entry

An automotive-style key fob provides secure, simple machine entry with convenient push-button start.

Versatility 3
Quick Coupler Ready

The quick coupler makes it easy to quickly change non-hydraulic attachments from inside the cab. Choose between JRB or ISO hydraulic couplers.

Auxiliary Hydraulics

Run hydraulic attachments with standard hydraulic piping that's routed to the base of the lift arm. You can also add hydraulic lines that go all the way to the end of the lift arm.

Attachments

There's a wide variety of high-quality Bobcat attachments available that can help you tackle a range of tasks. Use a general-purpose bucket; specialized buckets for light material, aggregate or rocks; grapple buckets; pallet forks; or other attachments.

Uptime 12
Non-DPF Engine*

Engines meet Tier 4 regulations without a diesel particulate filter (DPF). This reduces downtime that occurs with DPF regeneration and long-term DPF maintenance costs, so you can focus on working and less on maintenance.

*This feature is not available on the L205.

Heavy-Duty Work Group

With sturdy solid-steel lift arm plates, you can leverage the wheel loader's full capacity to strongarm the job.

The double-tapered roller bearings are large and self-centering to distribute vertical and horizontal weight in the articulation joint over a larger area.

Vented covers and dust seals stop grease overfills, reducing maintenance and increasing pin life. When maintenance is necessary, all-steel access panels make access easy.

Tough Axles

The heavy-duty axles of Bobcat wheel loaders give you better bucket capacities, stopping power and brake life in extreme working conditions.

Variable-Speed, Reversible Cooling Fan

The variable-speed cooling fan runs slower or faster depending on the cooling demands of your machine. This can save fuel and enhance the life of your cooling system.

Manage the standard reverse feature from the touch display to keep the system clean when working in dusty applications. An auto reverse setting runs the fan periodically to maintain low debris levels.

Outboard Brakes

With the brakes conveniently located outside the wheel hub, the discs are exposed to lower rpms and less heat. This ensures a longer life for the discs while giving you simple access for brake maintenance.

Durable Articulating Box Frame

The Bobcat wheel loader box frame offers state-of-the-art strength. Computerized structural analysis ensures key sections can be made more robust, ensuring better lift capacity and durability.

With its articulating design, you get ideal load distribution and excellent rigidity for maximum frame life.

Standard Fenders With Optional Upgrade

Full-front and partial-rear fenders come standard to protect your machine from debris or material. You also have the choice to upgrade to full fenders in the rear for even more protection.

Bolt-On Steps

Modular design allows for easier replacement than welded-on steps.

Wide-Fin Radiator

Radiators with maximized fin spacing reduce debris buildup and clogging while enhancing cooling system performance. This can reduce your downtime in dusty, dirty environments.

Exhaust Heat Exchanger

The exhaust heat exchanger expels hot air from your engine compartment and keeps the engine and cooling system running at peak efficiency. The isolated design of the engine and cooling system maximizes efficiency and promotes long life for the engine components.

Rear-Mounted Cooling

The rear-mounted cooling system pulls in cool, clean air for better performance and efficiency. The rear screen flips up and the fan swings out of the way to make cleanout easy.

Machine IQ Telematics

Comes standard with Bobcat Machine IQ telematics, providing near-real time visibility to machine location, health and security.

Serviceability 8
Easy Maintenance

With conveniently located maintenance points, impressive onboard diagnostic systems, and easy component access, every owner can easily maintain a Bobcat wheel loader and ensure years of high performance.

Simple Troubleshooting and Diagnosis

With real-time and historical machine notifications available on the touchscreen display, you can quickly monitor maintenance needs and real-time machine health.

Large Steel Access Covers

Made of durable steel, large folding access covers are easy to open, providing quick access to engine and hydraulic components at ground level.

Easy Brake Maintenance

The outboard, hub-mounted design of the low-speed brakes on Bobcat wheel loaders simplifies access to improve serviceability and reduce maintenance downtime.

Remote Drain Ports

Conveniently located drain ports help you drain engine oil and coolant during routine maintenance.

Easy DEF Fill

The DEF tank fill is easy to access, so top-offs are quick and easy. The DEF tank features a blinking light to indicate it's 90% full.

Fluid Sight Glasses

Quickly check fluid levels with a visual gauge that's easy to see and read.

Centralized lubrication points make daily greasing more likely to get done.

Remote grease points make it easier to lubricate hard-to-reach pins on the lift arm and articulation system.

Wheel Chocks Included

All machines come with a set of wheel chocks to block the wheels and stop the machine from moving during maintenance.

Bobcat L285 Large Wheel Loader

Why Buyers Choose the L285

189 hp non-DPF engine for top-of-the-line Bobcat large wheel-loader production

13,682 lb rated operating capacity with bucket straight, or 12,061 lb articulated

3.5-5.5 yd3 bucket capacity range helps crews take bigger bites on high-volume jobs

66 gpm 3rd-spool flow supports heavy hydraulic attachment work

Power Shift 4F/4R drive and three transmission modes adapt to changing jobsite demands

8-inch touch display, roomy cab and joystick controls support long, productive shifts

Customers & Applications

Who Uses the L285 and What For

The Bobcat L285 is built for crews taking on the largest material-handling jobs in the Bobcat large wheel-loader family, with maximum horsepower, high-capacity buckets and strong hydraulic performance.

Construction & Site Prep

  • Loading trucks, carrying aggregate and staging material
  • Backfilling, grading support and high-volume jobsite cleanup
  • Using Z-Bar linkage for powerful digging and bucket filling
  • Moving larger loads with 27,364 lb straight tipping capacity

Aggregate, Yard & Industrial

  • Stockpiling bulk material and feeding hoppers
  • Handling pallets, pipe, snow, mulch, salt and debris
  • Running higher-flow hydraulic attachments with 66 gpm 3rd-spool flow
  • Reducing DPF-related downtime with the standard non-DPF engine

Agriculture, Snow & Municipal

  • Loading feed, bedding, compost and fertilizer
  • Snow loading, plowing support and salt handling
  • Matching power and transmission modes to fuel economy or heavy production
  • Dealer-backed parts, service and attachment support across Michigan

Full Specifications

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General
Horsepower189 hp
Operating Weight34,487 lbs
Engine
Engine MakeBobcat
EmissionsTier 4 with DOC and SCR/DEF; non-DPF
Performance
Rated Operating Capacity with Forks (Straight)8,251 lbs
Rated Operating Capacity with Forks (Articulated)7,170 lbs
Tipping Capacity with Bucket (Straight)27,364 lbs
Tipping Capacity with Bucket (Articulated)24,121 lbs
Rated Operating Capacity with Bucket (Articulated)12,061 lbs
Rated Operating Capacity with Bucket (Straight)13,682 lbs
Bucket Capacities3.5-5.5 yd3 (2.6-4.2 m3)
Max. Travel Speed - Forward22.1 mph
Max. Travel Speed - Reverse15 mph
Capacities
Fuel Tank62.1 gal
Hydraulics
Main Pump Pressure3,844 psi
3rd Spool Pressure4,351 psi
3rd Spool Max. Flow Rate66 gpm
Main Pump Max. Flow Rate64.9 gpm
Drive System
Main DrivePower Shift 4F/4R
Dimensions & Weight
Inside Turning Radius With Bucket243.8 in
Outside Turning Radius216.9 in
Articulation Angle40 deg
Length with Standard Bucket315 in
Length without Attachment260.6 in
Width (with Bucket)107.9 in
Width (w/out Attachment)103.9 in
Height with Operator Cab132.2 in
Height to Bucket Hinge Pin155.5 in
Dump Angle @ Maximum Height46 deg
Ground Clearance17 in
Rollback Angle49 deg
Wheelbase120 in
Tire Size20.5R25 L3
Wheel Tread80.3 in
Features
Z-Bar LinkageStandard
Joystick ControlStandard
Quick CouplerOptional
Non-DPFStandard
Inching ControlStandard
Return to DigStandard
Auxiliary HydraulicsStandard
Ride ControlStandard
Instrumentation
Vehicle SteeringSteering Wheel
Auxiliary HydraulicsFingertip Control
Drive TypePower Shift 4F/4R
Fuel Gauge8" Touch Display
Hourmeter8" Touch Display
Engine Coolant Temp8" Touch Display
Engine Air Filter8" Touch Display
Engine Oil Pressure8" Touch Display

Specifications subject to change without notice. Confirm final configuration with your Carleton Equipment location.

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