| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
| Model | 297D |
| Type | Compact track loader |
| Lift Design | Vertical |
| Years Made | 2013-2015 |
Operating Specifications
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 98.0 HP | 73.1 kW |
| Lifting Capacity (35% Tipping) | 3200 lbs | 1451.5 kg |
| Lifting Capacity (50% Tipping) | 4550 lbs | 2063.8 kg |
| Operating Weight | 10110 lbs | 4585.8 kg |
| Tipping Load | 9100 lbs | 4127.7 kg |
| Lift Breakout Force | 6162 lbs | 2795.0 kg |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 7490 lbs | 3397.4 kg |
| Max. Travel Speed | 5.9 mph | 9.6 km |
| Optional High Speed | 9.4 mph | 15.1 km |
| Ground Pressure | 4.5 psi | 31.0 kPa |
Cycle Time
| Raise Lift Arms | |
| Lower Lift Arms | |
| Bucket Rollback | |
| Bucket Dump |
Hydraulic System
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Pump Flow | 22.0 GPM | 83.3 LPM |
| Relief Pressure | 3335 psi | 230.0 Bar |
| High Flow – XPS | 33.0 GPM | 124.9 LPm |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 14.5 gal | 54.9 L |
Engine Specs
| Manufacturer | Cat |
| Model | C3.8 DIT |
| Type | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Emissions | Tier 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2400 RPM |
| Torque Power | 1500 RPM |
| Combustion | Direct injection |
| Compression Ratio | |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Power | 98.0 HP | 73.1 kW |
| Net Power | 95.0 HP | 70.8 kW |
| Displacement | 232 cu in. | 3801.8 cc |
| Bore | 3.9 in. | 9.9 cm |
| Stroke | 4.7 in. | 11.9 cm |
| Peak Torque | 246 ft-lb | 333.5 N∙m |
| Coolant Capacity | 4.1 gal | 15.5 L |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.5 gal | 13.2 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32.2 gal | 121.9 L |
Dimensions
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 83.6 in. | 212.3 cm |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 125.6 in. | 319.0 cm |
| Width | 78.1 in. | 198.4 cm |
| Length | 155.2 in. | 394.2 cm |
| Dump Height | 94.3 in. | 239.5 cm |
| Dump Reach | 30.6 in. | 77.7 cm |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 in. | 22.1 cm |
| Dump Angle | 52° |
| Rollback Angle | 27° |
| Departure Angle | 31° |
Undercarriage
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Track Width | 15.7 in. | 39.9 cm |
| Track Length | 124.2 in. | 315.5 cm |
| Ground Contact Length | 72.9 in. | 185.2 cm |
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