Cat 287 Rubber Tracks & Parts

Q: What size rubber tracks fit a Cat 287?

The Cat 287 can use457 x 101.6 x 50 or 457 x 101.6 x 51. rubber tracks. Match the full size on the track you are replacing before you order. If your machine has more than one track setup, choose the width and guide style that matches the track currently on the machine.

The CAT 287 is listed with more than one build of the same 457 mm track. Match link count to what is on the machine now. Free freight to the lower 48, 24-month warranty.

CAT 287 track options

457x101.6x51 — 457 mm (18") wide, 101.6 mm pitch, 51 links
457x101.6x50 — 457 mm (18") wide, 101.6 mm pitch, 50 links

Same tread width on all of them — what changes is pitch and link count, which is set by the sprocket and roller frame. Read the numbers off the inside of the old track rather than going by model year; these were built across more than one undercarriage spec.

Tread choice for the CAT 287

Size gets the track on the machine; tread decides how it works and how long it lasts. What we stock for this one:

Multi-Bar — mud, snow and soft ground. Deep bar lugs bite and shed material instead of packing up

CAT 287 at a glance

Operating weight — 9,165 lb
Engine — 72 hp

Undercarriage parts for the CAT 287

Rollers, idlers and sprockets wear on the same clock as the track. Fitting new rubber over a hooked sprocket or a seized roller is the fastest way to lose the new track — check these while the tracks are off:

Undercarriage kit

How these wear

CTLs run high ground speed and counter-rotate all day, which is what eats edge lugs and drive lugs first. Replace in pairs where you can: a new track running against a stretched one loads the drive unevenly and you will feel it in the steering.

Same track, other machines

Track size follows undercarriage geometry, not brand, so one of these sizes shows up on machines from several makers. If you run any of these alongside the CAT 287, it is the same belt:

Not sure which you are running? Read the size off the inside of the old track, or call (850) 816-7898 and we will pull it off the machine record. The Track Finder works by make and model too.

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Track sizes

Heavy-Duty Rubber Tracks for 287

CAT 287 457x101.6x51 Multi-Bar
- Heavy Duty | 457x101.6x51
- Max Pushing Power
- Deep Mud Grip
- Self-Cleaning
$2,171.00$2,149.29
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CAT 287 457x101.6x50
- Heavy Duty | 457x101.6x50
$2,002.00$1,759.00
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Which tread fits CAT 287?

Pick a tread for your jobsite — then buy above.

+ Recommended surface- Not the primary use— Application dependent

Pattern	Best Use	Key Traits	Road	Clay	Gravel	Mulch	Mud	Turf	Action
Multi-BarPushing power and mud grip	Designed for pushing power, deep mud grip, and clean-out performance when traction matters more than smooth finish.	Max Pushing Power Deep Mud Grip Self-Cleaning	-	+	-	+	+	+	View

100% Virgin Rubber
Engineered to resist chunking, tearing, and cutting in harsh, abrasive environments.
Continuous Steel Cords
Jointless internal cable architecture eliminates structural weak points and maximizes overall tensile strength.
Drop-Forged Links
Precision heat-treated guide lugs ensure exact sprocket engagement and prevent de-tracking under heavy side-loads.
Corrosion Resistant
The internal steel framework is fully encapsulated to prevent oxidation, rust, and moisture penetration.
Reinforced Sidewalls
Extra-thick vulcanized rubber and tapered edge profiles protect against curb slashing and lateral impacts from jobsite debris.
Low-Vibration Tread
Optimized lug spacing and pitch geometry absorb shock, reducing undercarriage wear and minimizing cabin vibration.