CAT 297C Compact Track Loader


Dimensions

Width Over Tracks 6.5 ft in (1981 mm)
Height To Top Of Cab 6.94 ft in (2115 mm)
Ground Clearance 8.81 in (223.52 mm)
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump 8.16 ft in (2487 mm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 2.52 ft in (767 mm)
Height – Top Of Cab 6.95 ft in (0.18 m)
Length – Track On Ground 71.2 in (1808.48 mm)
Length – With Bucket On Ground 150.9 in (3832.86 mm)
Length – Without Bucket 122.6 in (3114.04 mm)
Length With Bucket 12.58 ft in (3833 mm)
Bucket Pin Height – Maximum Lift 10.76 ft in (0.28 m)
Bucket Pin Reach – Maximum Lift 14.9 in (378.46 mm)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump 97.9 in (2486.66 mm)
Departure Angle 35 degrees
Turning Radius From Center – Inc Bucket 91.78 in (2331 mm)
Turning Radius From Center – Machine Rear 69.26 in (1759 mm)
Vehicle Width 78 in (1981.2 mm)
Bucket Pin Height – Carry Position 7.8 in (198.12 mm)
Length With Out Bucket 10.22 ft in (3115 mm)
Maximum Dump Angle 51 degrees
Maximum Overall Height 162 in (4114.8 mm)
Maximum Reach – With Arms Parallel 50.1 in (1272.54 mm)
Overall Length – Track 90 in (2286 mm)
Rack Back Angle – Maximum Height 83 degrees
Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump 30.2 in (767.08 mm)
Turn Radius From Center – Bucket 91.8 in (2331.72 mm)
Turn Radius From Center – Coupler 58.5 in (1485.9 mm)
Turn Radius From Center – Rear 69.3 in (1760.22 mm)

Undercarriage

Length Of Track On Ground 5.94 ft in (1808 mm)
Ground Contact Area 2542 in2 (1.64 m2)
Ground Pressure 4.02 psi (27.7 kPa)

Engine Details

Number Of Cylinders 4
Engine Make CAT
Engine Model C3.4 DIT
Gross Power 94 hp (70.1 kw)
Net Power 90 hp (67.2 kw)
Power Measured @ 2500 rpm
Displacement 201 cu in (3.3 L)
Bore 3.7 in (94 mm)
Stroke 4.7 in (119.4 mm)
Gross Power – Sae J1995 94 hp (70.1 kw)
Engine Model Cat C3.4 DIT
Engine Power – Iso 14396 93 hp (69.4 kw)
Net Power – Eec 80/1269 91 hp (67.9 kw)
Net Power – Iso 9249 Eec 91 hp (67.9 kw)
Net Power – Sae 1349 90 hp (67.2 kw)

Operational Specs

Operating Weight 10139 lb (4599 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 3.7 gal (14 L)
Engine Oil Capacity 2.7 gal (10 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity 25.9 gal (98 L)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 15.1 gal (57 L)
Operating Voltage 12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage 90 amps
Max Speed – Low Range 5.6 mph (9.1 km/h)
Max Speed – High Range 9.3 mph (15 km/h)

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward 5.6 mph (9.1 km/h)
Travel Speed Reverse 5.6 mph (9.1 km/h)
Travel Speed Reverse – 2-Speed Option 9.3 mph (15 km/h)
Travel Speed Forward – 2-Speed Option 9.3 mph (15 km/h)

Loader

Breakout Force 7308 lb (3314.9 kg)
Operating Load 4561 lb (2068.9 kg)
Tipping Angle 8585 degrees
Bucket Capacity 0.6 yd3 (0.4 m3)

Weights

Operating Weight 10139 lb (4599 kg)

Hydraulic

Pump Flow 22.2 gal/min (84 L/min)
Relief Valve Pressure 3335.9 psi (23000 kPa)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow (1) Standard
Hydraulic Power 42.8 hp (32 kw)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 33 gal/min
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 4061 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow 22 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow (2) High Flow XPS

Operating Specifications

Rated Operating Capacities – 50% Tipping Load 4200 lb (1905.1 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities – 35% Tipping Load 3005 lb (1363.1 kg)
Ground Contact Area 2542 in2 (1.7 m2)
Ground Pressure 4 psi
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight 4561 lb (2068.9 kg)
Tipping Load 8585 lb (3894.1 kg)
Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder 7308 lb (3314.9 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 3.7 gal (14.1 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity 26 gal (98.5 L)
Hydraulic Tank 11 gal (41.7 L)
Engine Crankcase 2.6 gal (9.9 L)
Hydraulic System 15 gal (56.8 L)

Cab

Rops SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
Fops SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level Ii SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
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