Caterpillar 297D2 Compact Track Loader

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes.

Cab

FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
FOPS Level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II
ROPS ISO 3471:2008

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 (39 cm)
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 96 in (245 cm)
Departure Angle 30 degrees
Ground Clearance 1 ft (0 m)
Height – Top of Cab 7 ft (2 m)
Length – Track on Ground 71 in (181 cm)
Length – With Bucket on Ground 155 in (394 cm)
Length – Without Bucket 126 in (320 cm)
Maximum Dump Angle 52 degrees
Maximum Overall Height 161 in (408 cm)
Maximum Reach – With Arms Parallel to Ground 50 in (126 cm)
Overall Length – Track 90 in (229 cm)
Rack Back Angle – Maximum Height 83 degrees
Reach – Maximum Lift/Dump 31 in (77 cm)
Roll Back Angle 27 degrees
Turning Radius from Center – Bucket (racked) 92 in (233 cm)
Turning Radius from Center – Coupler 59 in (150 cm)
Turning Radius from Center – Machine Rear 73 in (186 cm)
Vehicle Width 78 in (198 cm)

Engine

Bore 4 in (10 cm)
Displacement 232 cu in (3,802 cu cm)
Engine Model Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo)
Gross Power 95 hp (71 kw)
Gross Power – SAE J1995 98 hp (73 kw)
Net Power 95 hp (71 kw)
Net Power – ISO 9249 95 hp (71 kw)
Net Power – SAE 1349 95 hp (71 kw)
Peak Torque – 1,500 rpm – SAE J1995 246 ft (75 m)
Stroke 5 in (12 cm)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow – High Flow XPS – Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 76 hp (57 kw)
Hydraulic Flow – High Flow XPS – Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 32 gpm (121 lpm)
Hydraulic Flow – High Flow XPS – Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061 psi
Hydraulic Flow – Standard – Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 44 hp (33 kw)
Hydraulic Flow – Standard – Loader Hydraulic Flow 23 gpm (87 lpm)
Hydraulic Flow – Standard – Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi

Loader

Operating Load Rating 4,700 lbs (2,132 kg)
Operating Width 76 in (193 cm)

Noise Level

Inside Cab* 83 dB(A)
Note (1) Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Note (3) **The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
Outside Cab** 104 dB(A)

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force – Lift Cylinder 6,072 lbs (2,754 kg)
Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder 7,468 lbs (3,387 kg)
Ground Contact Area 2,561 cu in (41,967 cu cm)
Ground Pressure 4.2 psi
Rated Operating Capacities – 35% Tipping Load 3,290 lbs (1,492 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities – 50% Tipping Load 4,700 lbs (2,132 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 4,960 lbs (2,250 kg)
Tipping Load 9,400 lbs (4,264 kg)

Power Train

Travel Speed – Forward or Reverse – One Speed 6 mph (9 kph)
Travel Speed – Forward or Reverse – Two Speed 9 mph (15 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 4 gal (16 l)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 5 gal (19 l)
Engine Crankcase 4 gal (13 l)
Fuel Tank 32 gal (122 l)
Hydraulic System 15 gal (55 l)
Hydraulic Tank 10 gal (39 l)
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