Caterpillar 297C Compact Track Loader
Compact Track Loader // Caterpillar
Caterpillar 297C Dimensions
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position: | 7.8 in (20 cm) |
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift: | 10.8 ft (3 m) |
| Clearance at Max Lift and Dump: | 8.2 ft (3 m) |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump: | 97.9 in (249 cm) |
| Departure Angle: | 35 ° |
| Ground Clearance: | 8.8 in (22 cm) |
| Height - Top of Cab: | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Length - Track on Ground: | 71.2 in (181 cm) |
| Length - with Bucket: | 12.6 ft (4 m) |
| Length - With Bucket on Ground: | 150.9 in (383 cm) |
| Length - without Bucket: | 10.3 ft (3 m) |
| Maximum Dump Angle: | 51 ° |
| Maximum Overall Height: | 162 in (411 cm) |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel: | 50.1 in (127 cm) |
| Overall Length - Track: | 90 in (229 cm) |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height: | 83 ° |
| Reach at Max Lift and Dump: | 2.6 ft (1 m) |
| Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump: | 30.2 in (77 cm) |
| Turn Radius from Center - Bucket: | 91.8 in (233 cm) |
| Turn Radius from Center - Coupler: | 58.5 in (149 cm) |
| Turn Radius from Center - Rear: | 69.3 in (176 cm) |
| Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket: | 91.8 in (233 cm) |
| Turning Radius from Center - machine rear: | 69.3 in (176 cm) |
| Vehicle Width: | 78 in (198 cm) |
| Width Over Tracks: | 6.5 ft (2 m) |
Caterpillar 297C Engine
| Bore: | 3.7 in (9 cm) |
| Displacement: | 201 cu in (0 m) |
| Engine Model: | Cat C3.4 DIT |
| Gross Power: | 94 hp (70 kw) |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995: | 94 hp (70 kw) |
| Number of Cylinders: | 4.0 |
| Net Power: | 90 hp (67 kw) |
| Net Power - SAE 1349: | 90 hp (67 kw) |
| Stroke: | 4.7 in (12 cm) |
| Power Measured @: | 2500 rpm |
Caterpillar 297C Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Power: | 42.8 hp (32 kw) |
| Loader Hydraulic Flow: | 22 gal/min (83 l/min) |
| Loader Hydraulic Pressure: | 3335 psi |
| Pump Flow: | 22.2 gal/min (84 l/min) |
| Relief Valve Pressure: | 3335.9 psi |
Caterpillar 297C Loader
| Breakout Force: | 7308 lbs (3,315 kg) |
| Operating Load: | 4561 lbs (2,069 kg) |
| Tipping Angle: | 8585 ° |
Caterpillar 297C Operating Specification
| Alternator Supplied Amperage: | 90 A |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder: | 7308 lbs (3,315 kg) |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity: | 3.7 gal (14 l) |
| Engine Oil Capacity: | 2.7 gal (10 l) |
| Fuel Capacity: | 25.9 gal (98 l) |
| Ground Contact Area: | 2542 cu in (0 m) |
| Ground Pressure: | 4.1 psi |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity: | 15.1 gal (57 l) |
| Max Speed - high range: | 9.3 mph (15 kph) |
| Max Speed - low range: | 5.6 mph (9 kph) |
| Operating Voltage: | 12 V V |
| Operating Weight: | 10139 lbs (4,599 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load: | 3005 lbs (1,363 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load: | 4200 lbs (1,905 kg) |
| Tipping Load: | 8585 lbs (3,894 kg) |
Caterpillar 297C PowerTrain
| Travel Speed Forward: | 5.6 mph (9 kph) |
| Travel Speed Reverse: | 5.6 mph (9 kph) |
Caterpillar 297C Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System: | 3.7 gal (14 l) |
| Engine Crankcase: | 2.6 gal (10 l) |
| Fuel Tank: | 26 gal (98 l) |
| Hydraulic System: | 15 gal (57 l) |
| Hydraulic Tank: | 11 gal (42 l) |
Caterpillar 297C Cab
| FOPS: | SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I |
| FOPS Level II: | SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II |
| ROPS: | SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994 |
Caterpillar 297C Undercarriage
| Ground Contact Area: | 2542 cu in (0 m) |
| Ground Pressure: | 4.1 psi |
| Length of Track on Ground: | 6 ft (2 m) |