A Closer Look: Cat’s Largest Compact Track Loader, the 285

And it still has a swing out door

Competing against the case minotaur

Doesn't make sense to have a 299 model that is smaller than a 285.

Would like to see 135 horsey in action fully loaded and with cooler.. But yet, it'd be nice if it didn't need the big cooler and was already designed with one eternally. I own and run dedicated mulchers and ASVs. I would like to see what The loaded for sale model will do..

What I see is a lot of places to collect mud and longer to clean . I’d rather keep our John Deere as it is easy to clean and streamlined . I want to see this big guy get in the machine and sit.

The best thing about the cat machine they built their machine around operator comfort

What is that attachment to hold those big reels?

"Do the work" who is this, Kamala Harris???

Still has a dumb door, not sure why

Also just seeing him sit in there, they have a lot less space than competitors like the Kubota

I wanna try one

How much does it weigh? And how much can it lift?? How much does it cost?

I work for a CAT dealership and I can say the new cabs are very comfortable in the 255s and 265s. Not sure when theyll be sending these out .

I mean could someone loan the guy a flash light

Junk

What about a steel track option?

Wish they would have a roll up door. I hate the door set up.

Wow this is amazing. They not just improved the machine to a whole new level but they also implemented those little details that makes a big difference if you operate one of those daily. Absolutely impressed! CAT really proved why they are leader in this market. Now I only need to persuade my boss to replace our 299 😅

The cast steel bosses for the bucket cylinders look very cool. I know the engineers that worked on the joystick controls - looks like those turned out great too!

Thanks for the review. I’d like to see under the cab and belly pan placement. As someone that forestry mulches, cleaning under the cabin is a must and is not exactly easy on my 299. Would love to see a review on that!

Hi, Folks.
OHHHH????????????

So they are no longer producing the Cat 299 CTL????????????????????????

FACT CHECK, PLEASE????????????????????

Just my 0.02.

You all have a wonderful day. Best wishes. Deas Plant.

That easy remove door is a great idea. The previous removal is such a pain in the ass I just leave it off.

Not bad the cab is still too small for bigger people

Thought the 299 was the biggest in the caterpillar line.

Cat always had a front entry. Not sure why you are explaining this as new it isn't. Maybe your new to CAT skidsteers! Couldn't watch anymore of the video. Do better CAT!!!

Can it pick up the guy talking?

Skeptical. Not a fan of Cat CTLs.

did you fix the non adjustable armrests when your getting bounced around your going to need shoulder repacemnet in a few years... things hurt

Get rid of the DEF

The rear door is a joke. Not beefed up enough

He needs to get in it

I can’t wait for next year this time, I might be able to afford a good used one.

All the equipment are helpful to the peoples round the world

Does the engine still need to be removed in order to service/replace the dpf

would have been great if the door was storable somewhere in the cab.

How about Dozer capability with a 6 way blade ?

Interesting walkaround.

we want a side door CAT, 375 hp, and a way way way better ride. we don't want to feel the bumps for the kind of money you want for this.
plus we ain't no skinny Minnies running these. we need big boy space. we are big boys.
we can't climb out of jack. we want better.

Just needs a door like the Takeuchi and steel tracks like the case.

When will they bring us the 295?

I spent a lot of time in the 299 D3 cab one of my biggest complaints with the inside of the cab was that you cannot see the monitor screen when it's real bright and sunny out the screen just did not get bright enough so half the time I was backing up blind the other was the way that the door attached in the front of that thing does lovers win stay up in the door would fall off as you're going down the road constantly

And then put the thing back on by yourself is nearly impossible I hated the door on that thing

i thought the 299 was the largest

JD 335p pretty much similar specs for half the price. i mean its a nice looking skid but whos paying that much for a skid with other options being very similar except your brand loyal customers

i see a ton of machine...but you have to be 4'10 to get into it

Track wear is horrible on these machines. The tread hold up fine however sprocket side needs improvement. Ive replaced to many tracks and sprockets 🤨 please address that issue

I can’t wait to drive one of these cars