- Category: Compact Track Loaders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 297D2 ➔
The Caterpillar 297D2 Compact Track Loader is a versatile and powerful machine designed for a variety of applications. With a robust Cat C3.8 DIT engine delivering 95 horsepower, this loader offers exceptional performance and efficiency. Its high flow hydraulic system provides a maximum loader hydraulic flow of 32 gpm and a pressure of 4061 psi, ensuring smooth operation and precise control. With an operating load rating of 4700 lbs and breakout forces of up to 7468 lbs, this compact track loader is well-suited for heavy-duty tasks. Additionally, the spacious cab with standard FOPS and ROPS provides a comfortable and safe environment for operators.
General Specifications
| ENGINE POWER HP (KW) | 95 (71)
Starting 2016 Model Year |
| OPERATING LOAD LBS. (KG) | 4,700 (2,132)
Starting 2016 Model Year |
| OPERATING WIDTH IN. (CM) | 76 (193)
Starting 2016 Model Year |
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.
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Cab
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I
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| FOPS Level II | ISO 3449:2005 Level II
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| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008
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Dimensions
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 8 in (20 cm)
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| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 11 ft (3 m)
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| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 15 in (39 cm)
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| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 96 in (245 cm)
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| Departure Angle | 30 degrees
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| Ground Clearance | 1 ft (0 m)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 7 ft (2 m)
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| Length - Track on Ground | 71 in (181 cm)
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| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 155 in (394 cm)
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| Length - Without Bucket | 126 in (320 cm)
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| Maximum Dump Angle | 52 degrees
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| Maximum Overall Height | 161 in (408 cm)
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| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 50 in (126 cm)
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| Overall Length - Track | 90 in (229 cm)
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| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 83 degrees
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| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 31 in (77 cm)
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| Roll Back Angle | 27 degrees
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| Turning Radius from Center - Bucket (racked) | 92 in (233 cm)
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| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 59 in (150 cm)
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| Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 73 in (186 cm)
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| Vehicle Width | 78 in (198 cm)
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Engine
| Bore | 4 in (10 cm)
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| Displacement | 232 cu in (3,802 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | Cat C3.8 DIT (turbo)
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| Gross Power | 95 hp (71 kw)
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| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 98 hp (73 kw)
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| Net Power | 95 hp (71 kw)
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| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 95 hp (71 kw)
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| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 95 hp (71 kw)
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| Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 | 246 ft (75 m)
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| Stroke | 5 in (12 cm)
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Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 76 hp (57 kw)
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| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 32 gpm (121 lpm)
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| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow XPS - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 4061 psi
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| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 44 hp (33 kw)
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| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 23 gpm (87 lpm)
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| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi
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Loader
| Operating Load Rating | 4,700 lbs (2,132 kg)
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| Operating Width | 76 in (193 cm)
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Noise Level
| Inside Cab* | 83 dB(A)
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| Note (1) | Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
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| 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.
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| Outside Cab** | 104 dB(A)
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Operating Specifications
| Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder | 6,072 lbs (2,754 kg)
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| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 7,468 lbs (3,387 kg)
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| Ground Contact Area | 2,561 cu in (41,967 cu cm)
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| Ground Pressure | 4.2 psi
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| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load | 3,290 lbs (1,492 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load | 4,700 lbs (2,132 kg)
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| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 4,960 lbs (2,250 kg)
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| Tipping Load | 9,400 lbs (4,264 kg)
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Power Train
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed | 6 mph (9 kph)
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| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed | 9 mph (15 kph)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 4 gal (16 l)
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| Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank | 5 gal (19 l)
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| Engine Crankcase | 4 gal (13 l)
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| Fuel Tank | 32 gal (122 l)
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| Hydraulic System | 15 gal (55 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 10 gal (39 l)
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