Manufactured By: Caterpillar
Category: Compact Track Loader
Model Number: 297D2-XHP
| Make | Caterpillar |
| Model | 297D2-XHP |
| Type | Compact Track Loader |
| Standard Flow | 23 GPM |
| High Flow | 40 GPM |
| Pressure | 3335PSI PSI |
| Hydraulic HP Standard Flow | 44 HP |
| Hydraulic HP High Flow | 94 HP |
| Engine HP | 106 HP |
| Width | 78.1 in. |
| Lift Capacity at 35% | 3360 lb. |
| Lift Capacity at 50% | 4800 lb. |
| Operating Weight | 10918 lb. |
| Tire Size |
Engine
| Gross Power | 106 hp (79 kw) |
Loader
| Operating Load Rating | 4800 lbs (2,177 kg) |
| Operating Width | 76 in (193 cm) |
297D2 XHP (2015)
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 | 7.9 in (20 cm) |
| Bucket Pin Height – Maximum Lift | 10.7 ft (3 m) |
| Bucket Pin Reach – Maximum Lift | 15.2 in (39 cm) |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 96.3 in (245 cm) |
| Departure Angle | 30 ° |
| 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 | 155.2 in (394 cm) |
| Length – Without Bucket | 126 in (320 cm) |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 52 ° |
| Maximum Overall Height | 160.5 in (408 cm) |
| Maximum Reach – With Arms Parallel to Ground | 49.6 in (126 cm) |
| Note | # |
| Overall Length – Track | 90 in (229 cm) |
| Rack Back Angle – Maximum Height | 83 ° |
| Reach – Maximum Lift/Dump | 30.5 in (77 cm) |
| Roll Back Angle | 27 ° |
| Turning Radius from Center – Bucket (racked) | 91.8 in (233 cm) |
| Turning Radius from Center – Coupler | 59.2 in (150 cm) |
| Turning Radius from Center – Machine Rear | 73.4 in (186 cm) |
| Vehicle Width | 78.1 in (198 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 | 110 hp (82 kw) |
| Net Power | 106 hp (79 kw) |
| Net Power – ISO 9249 | 107 hp (80 kw) |
| Net Power – SAE 1349 | 106 hp (79 kw) |
| Peak Torque – 1,500 rpm – SAE J1995 | 276 ft lbs (125 kg) |
| Stroke | 4.7 in (12 cm) |
Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow – Standard – Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 44 hp (33 kw) |
| Hydraulic Flow – Standard – Loader Hydraulic Flow | 23 gal/min (87 l/min) |
| Hydraulic Flow – Standard – Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi |
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 | 6072 lbs (2,754 kg) |
| Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder | 7468 lbs (3,388 kg) |
| Ground Contact Area | 2561 cu in (0 m) |
| Ground Pressure | 4.3 psi |
| Note | # |
| Rated Operating Capacities – 35% Tipping Load | 3360 lbs (1,524 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacities – 50% Tipping Load | 4800 lbs (2,177 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 5060 lbs (2,295 kg) |
| Tipping Load | 9600 lbs (4,355 kg) |
Power Train
| Travel Speed – Forward or Reverse – One Speed | 5.9 mph (9 kph) |
| Travel Speed – Forward or Reverse – Two Speed | 9.4 mph (15 kph) |
Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 4.1 gal (16 l) |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank | 5 gal (19 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) |