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Caterpillar

297D

Compact Track Loader

Displacement
232 in³
Caterpillar 297D Compact Track Loader
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Specifications

57 data points

Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder7,491 lb
Tipping Load9,100 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load3,185 lb
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load4,550 lb
Ground Contact Area2,233 in³
Ground Pressure5 psi
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight4,800 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C3.8 DIT (Turbo)
Displacement232 in³
Net Power95.0 hp
Stroke5 in
Bore4 in
Gross Power - SAE J199598.0 hp
Net Power - SAE 134971.0 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 EEC71.0 hp

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,335 psi
Hydraulic Power44.0 hp
Loader Hydraulic Flow23.0 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow (1)Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2)High Flow XPS
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow32.0 gal/min
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure4,061 psi
Hydraulic Power - Calculated76.0 hp

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance9 in
Height - Top of Cab84 in
Length with Bucket on Ground152 in
Length - without Bucket124 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift126 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position8 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump94 in
Maximum Overall Height158 in
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket92 in
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler58 in
Turn Radius from Center - Rear73 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel50 in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height83 °
Maximum Dump Angle52 °
Departure Angle31 °
Length - Track on Ground71 in
Overall Length - Track90 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift16 in
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump31 in
Vehicle Width76 in

Cab & Operator

Cab & Operator specifications
FOPSISO 3449:2005 Level I
ROPSISO 3471:2008
FOPS Level IIISO 3449:2005 Level II

Loader

Loader specifications
Operating Width78 in
Operating Load Rating3,185 lb

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System4.1 gal
Hydraulic Tank10.3 gal
Fuel Tank32.2 gal
Engine Crankcase3.5 gal
Hydraulic System14.5 gal

Power Train

Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward5.9 mph
Travel Speed Reverse5.9 mph
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option9.4 mph
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option9.4 mph

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