Manufactured By: Caterpillar
Category: Compact Track Loader
Model Number: 297D
| Make | Caterpillar |
| Model | 297D |
| Type | Compact Track Loader |
| Standard Flow | 23 GPM |
| High Flow | 32 GPM |
| Pressure | 3335PSI PSI |
| Hydraulic HP Standard Flow | 44 HP |
| Hydraulic HP High Flow | 76 HP |
| Engine HP | 95 HP |
| Width | 76.2 in. |
| Lift Capacity at 35% | 3185 lb. |
| Lift Capacity at 50% | 4550 lb. |
| Operating Weight | 10120 lb. |
| Tire Size |
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 | 7.5 in (19 cm) |
| Bucket Pin Height – Maximum Lift | 10.5 ft (3 m) |
| Bucket Pin Reach – Maximum Lift | 15.6 in (40 cm) |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 94.3 in (240 cm) |
| Departure Angle | 31 ° |
| Ground Clearance | 0.8 ft in (2 cm) |
| Height – Top of Cab | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Length – Track on Ground | 71.1 in (181 cm) |
| Length – With Bucket on Ground | 152.2 in (387 cm) |
| Length – Without Bucket | 124.2 in (315 cm) |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 52 ° |
| Maximum Overall Height | 158.4 in (402 cm) |
| Maximum Reach – With Arms Parallel | 50.1 in (127 cm) |
| Overall Length – Track | 90 in (229 cm) |
| Rack Back Angle – Maximum Height | 83 ° |
| Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump | 30.6 in (78 cm) |
| Turn Radius from Center – Bucket | 91.7 in (233 cm) |
| Turn Radius from Center – Coupler | 57.9 in (147 cm) |
| Turn Radius from Center – Rear | 73.2 in (186 cm) |
| Vehicle Width | 76.2 in (194 cm) |
Engine
| Bore | 3.9 in (10 cm) |
| Displacement | 232 cu in (0 m) |
| Engine Model | Cat C3.8 DIT (Turbo) |
| Gross Power – SAE J1995 | 98 hp (73 kw) |
| Net Power | 95 hp (71 kw) |
| Net Power – ISO 9249 EEC | 71 hp (53 kw) |
| Net Power – SAE 1349 | 71 hp (53 kw) |
| Stroke | 4.7 in (12 cm) |
Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow (1) | Standard |
| Hydraulic Flow (2) | High Flow XPS |
| Hydraulic Power | 44 hp (33 kw) |
| Hydraulic Power – Calculated | 76 hp (57 kw) |
| Loader Hydraulic Flow | 23 gal/min (87 l/min) |
| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 32 gal/min (121 l/min) |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 4061 psi |
Loader
| Operating Load Rating | 3185 lbs (1,445 kg) |
| Operating Width | 78 in (198 cm) |
Operating Specifications
| Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder | 7491 lbs (3,398 kg) |
| Ground Contact Area | 2233 cu in (0 m) |
| Ground Pressure | 4.5 psi |
| Rated Operating Capacities – 35% Tipping Load | 3185 lbs (1,445 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacities – 50% Tipping Load | 4550 lbs (2,064 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 4800 lbs (2,177 kg) |
| Tipping Load | 9100 lbs (4,128 kg) |
Power Train
| Travel Speed Forward | 5.9 mph (9 kph) |
| Travel Speed Forward – 2-Speed Option | 9.4 mph (15 kph) |
| Travel Speed Reverse | 5.9 mph (9 kph) |
| Travel Speed Reverse – 2-Speed Option | 9.4 mph (15 kph) |
Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 4.1 gal (16 l) |
| Engine Crankcase | 3.5 gal (13 l) |
| Fuel Tank | 32.2 gal (122 l) |
| Hydraulic System | 14.5 gal (55 l) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 10.3 gal (39 l) |