Caterpillar 297C Compact Track Loader

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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