Cat 297c Specs
Cat 297c Engine
| Bore | 3.7 in (9 cm) |
| Displacement | 201 cu in (0 m) |
| 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 | 4.7 in (12 cm) |
Cat 297c Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow (1) | Standard |
| Hydraulic Flow (2) | High Flow XPS |
| Hydraulic Power | 42.8 hp (32 kw) |
| Loader Hydraulic Flow | 22 gal/min (83 l/min) |
| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 33 gal/min (125 l/min) |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 4061 psi |
| Pump Flow | 22.2 gal/min (84 l/min) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3335.9 psi |
Cat 297c Loader
| Breakout Force | 7308 lbs (3,315 kg) |
| Bucket Capacity | 0.6 cu yds (0 m) |
| Operating Load | 4561 lbs (2,069 kg) |
| Tipping Angle | 8585 ° |
Cat 297c Operating Specifications
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 90 A |
| Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder | 7308 lbs (3,315 kg) |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 3.7 gal (14 l) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 2.7 gal (10 l) |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.9 gal (98 l) |
| Ground Contact Area | 2542 cu in (0 m) |
| Ground Pressure | 4 psi |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 15.1 gal (57 l) |
| Max Speed – high range | 9.3 mph (15 kph) |
| Max Speed – low range | 5.6 mph (9 kph) |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V V |
| Operating Weight | 10139 lbs (4,599 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacities – 35% Tipping Load | 3005 lbs (1,363 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacities – 50% Tipping Load | 4200 lbs (1,905 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 4561 lbs (2,069 kg) |
| Tipping Load | 8585 lbs (3,894 kg) |
Cat 297c Power Train
| Travel Speed Forward | 5.6 mph (9 kph) |
| Travel Speed Forward – 2-Speed Option | 9.3 mph (15 kph) |
| Travel Speed Reverse | 5.6 mph (9 kph) |
| Travel Speed Reverse – 2-Speed Option | 9.3 mph (15 kph) |
Cat 297c Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 3.7 gal (14 l) |
| Engine Crankcase | 2.6 gal (10 l) |
| Fuel Tank | 26 gal (98 l) |
| Hydraulic System | 15 gal (57 l) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 11 gal (42 l) |
Cat 297c Undercarriage
| Ground Contact Area | 2542 cu in (0 m) |
| Ground Pressure | 4.1 psi |
| Length of Track on Ground | 6 ft (2 m) |
Cat 297c Weights
| Operating Weight | 10139 lbs (4,599 kg) |
Cat 297c 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 |
Cat 297c Dimensions
| Bucket Pin Height – Carry Position | 7.8 in (20 cm) |
| Bucket Pin Height – Maximum Lift | 10.8 ft (3 m) |
| Bucket Pin Reach – Maximum Lift | 14.9 in (38 cm) |
| Clearance at Max Lift and Dump | 8.2 ft (3 m) |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 97.9 in (249 cm) |
| Departure Angle | 35 ° |
| Ground Clearance | 8.8 in (22 cm) |
| Height – Top of Cab | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Length – Track on Ground | 71.2 in (181 cm) |
| Length – with Bucket | 12.6 ft (4 m) |
| Length – With Bucket on Ground | 150.9 in (383 cm) |
| Length – Without Bucket | 122.6 in (311 cm) |
| Length – without Bucket | 10.3 ft (3 m) |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 51 ° |
| Maximum Overall Height | 162 in (411 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 Max Lift and Dump | 2.6 ft (1 m) |
| Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump | 30.2 in (77 cm) |
| Turn Radius from Center – Bucket | 91.8 in (233 cm) |
| Turn Radius from Center – Coupler | 58.5 in (149 cm) |
| Turn Radius from Center – Rear | 69.3 in (176 cm) |
| Turning Radius from Center – inc bucket | 91.8 in (233 cm) |
| Turning Radius from Center – machine rear | 69.3 in (176 cm) |
| Vehicle Width | 78 in (198 cm) |
| Width Over Tracks | 6.5 ft (2 m) |