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Caterpillar 297C Compact Track Loader

Category: Compact Track Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 297C ➔

The Caterpillar 297C Compact Track Loader offers exceptional performance and versatility for various construction and landscaping tasks. With a powerful Cat C3.4 DIT engine delivering up to 94 horsepower, this compact machine boasts a loader breakout force of 7308 lbs and an operating weight of 10139 lbs. Equipped with high-flow hydraulics, this track loader features a bucket capacity of 0.6 cubic yards and a maximum reach of 50.1 inches with arms parallel. The 297C also comes with advanced safety features such as a cab ROPS and FOPS for operator protection.

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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

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	8 in (20 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	11 ft (3 m)
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	15 in (38 cm)
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump	8 ft (2 m)
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	98 in (249 cm)
Departure Angle	35 degrees
Ground Clearance	9 in (22 cm)
Height - Top of Cab	7 ft (2 m)
Length - Track on Ground	71 in (181 cm)
Length - with Bucket	13 ft (4 m)
Length - With Bucket on Ground	151 in (383 cm)
Maximum Dump Angle	51 degrees
Maximum Overall Height	162 in (411 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel	50 in (127 cm)
Overall Length - Track	90 in (229 cm)
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	83 degrees
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	3 ft (1 m)
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump	30 in (77 cm)
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket	92 in (233 cm)
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler	59 in (149 cm)
Turn Radius from Center - Rear	69 in (176 cm)
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket	92 in (233 cm)
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear	69 in (176 cm)
Vehicle Width	78 in (198 cm)
Width Over Tracks	7 ft (2 m)

Engine

Bore	4 in (9 cm)
Displacement	201 cu in (3,294 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C3.4 DIT
Engine Power - ISO 14396	93 hp (69 kw)
Gross Power	94 hp (70 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J1995	94 hp (70 kw)
Net Power	90 hp (67 kw)
Net Power - EEC 80/1269	91 hp (68 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249 EEC	91 hp (68 kw)
Net Power - SAE 1349	90 hp (67 kw)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2500 rpm
Stroke	5 in (12 cm)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow (1)	Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2)	High Flow XPS
Hydraulic Power	43 hp (32 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow	22 gpm (83 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	33 gpm (125 lpm)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4061 psi
Pump Flow	22 gpm (84 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	3335.9 psi

Loader

Breakout Force	7,308 lbs (3,315 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd (0 cu m)
Operating Load	4,561 lbs (2,069 kg)
Tipping Angle	8585 degrees

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	90 amps
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	7,308 lbs (3,315 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4 gal (14 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	3 gal (10 l)
Fuel Capacity	26 gal (98 l)
Ground Contact Area	2,542 cu in (41,656 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	4 psi
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	15 gal (57 l)
Max Speed - high range	9 mph (15 kph)
Max Speed - low range	6 mph (9 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	10,139 lbs (4,599 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load	3,005 lbs (1,363 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load	4,200 lbs (1,905 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	4,561 lbs (2,069 kg)
Tipping Load	8,585 lbs (3,894 kg)

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward	6 mph (9 kph)
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option	9 mph (15 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse	6 mph (9 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option	9 mph (15 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	4 gal (14 l)
Engine Crankcase	3 gal (10 l)
Fuel Tank	26 gal (98 l)
Hydraulic System	15 gal (57 l)
Hydraulic Tank	11 gal (42 l)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	2,542 cu in (41,656 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	4.1 psi
Length of Track on Ground	6 ft (2 m)

Weights

Operating Weight

10,139 lbs (4,599 kg)

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