Category : Compact Track Loaders ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : 297C ➔
The Caterpillar 297C is a compact track loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and site preparation in construction, landscaping, and utility work. It features a vertical lift design, high-flotation rubber tracks, and a compact frame for operation in confined spaces and on soft or uneven ground. The 297C is commonly used with buckets, forks, grapples, augers, and other hydraulic attachments. Caterpillar built the model for traction, stability, and versatility across a range of jobsite conditions. As a compact track loader, the 297C combines maneuverability with ground contact performance for tasks that require lifting, pushing, and carrying materials efficiently.
Cab
Caterpillar 297C Compact Track Loader Cab specifications
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
Dimensions
Caterpillar 297C Compact Track Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
7.80 in (19.81 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
10.76 ft (3.28 m)
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
14.90 in (37.85 cm)
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump
8.16 ft (2.49 m)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump
97.90 in (248.67 cm)
Departure Angle
35 degrees
Ground Clearance
8.81 in (22.38 cm)
Height - Top Of Cab
6.95 ft (2.12 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
6.94 ft (2.12 m)
Length - Track On Ground
71.20 in (180.85 cm)
Length - With Bucket On Ground
150.90 in (383.29 cm)
Length - Without Bucket
122.60 in (311.40 cm)
Length With Bucket
12.58 ft (3.83 m)
Length With Out Bucket
10.22 ft (3.12 m)
Maximum Dump Angle
51 degrees
Maximum Overall Height
162.00 in (411.48 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel
50.10 in (127.25 cm)
Overall Length - Track
90.00 in (228.60 cm)
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
83 degrees
Reach At Max Lift And Dump
2.52 ft (0.77 m)
Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump
30.20 in (76.71 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket
91.80 in (233.17 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler
58.50 in (148.59 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Rear
69.30 in (176.02 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket
91.78 in (233.12 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear
69.26 in (175.92 cm)
Vehicle Width
78.00 in (198.12 cm)
Width Over Tracks
6.50 ft (1.98 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 297C Compact Track Loader Engine specifications
Bore
3.70 in (9.40 cm)
Displacement
201.00 cu in (3,293.81 cu cm)
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C3.4 DIT
Engine Power - Iso 14396
93.00 hp (69.35 kw)
Gross Power
94.00 hp (70.10 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995
94.00 hp (70.10 kw)
Net Power
90.00 hp (67.11 kw)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269
91.00 hp (67.86 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec
91.00 hp (67.86 kw)
Net Power - Sae 1349
90.00 hp (67.11 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
4
Power Measured @
2500 rpm
Stroke
4.70 in (11.94 cm)
Hydraulic
Caterpillar 297C Compact Track Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow
22.20 gpm (84.03 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure
3335.9 psi
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 297C Compact Track Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow (1)
Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2)
High Flow XPS
Hydraulic Power
42.80 hp (31.92 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow
22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3335 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
33.00 gpm (124.91 lpm)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
4061 psi
Loader
Caterpillar 297C Compact Track Loader Loader specifications
Breakout Force
7,308.00 lbs (3,314.86 kg)
Bucket Capacity
0.6 cu yd
Operating Load
4,561.00 lbs (2,068.84 kg)
Tipping Angle
8585 degrees
Operating Specifications
Caterpillar 297C Compact Track Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
7,308.00 lbs (3,314.86 kg)
Ground Contact Area
2542 in2
Ground Pressure
4 psi
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load
3,005.00 lbs (1,363.05 kg)
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load
4,200.00 lbs (1,905.09 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight
4,561.00 lbs (2,068.84 kg)
Tipping Load
8,585.00 lbs (3,894.10 kg)
Operational
Caterpillar 297C Compact Track Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
90 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
2.70 gal (10.22 l)
Fuel Capacity
25.90 gal (98.03 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
15.10 gal (57.15 l)
Max Speed - High Range
9.30 mph (14.97 kph)
Max Speed - Low Range
5.60 mph (9.01 kph)
Operating Voltage
12 V
Operating Weight
10,139.00 lbs (4,598.98 kg)
Power Train
Caterpillar 297C Compact Track Loader Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward
5.60 mph (9.01 kph)
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option
9.30 mph (14.97 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse
5.60 mph (9.01 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option
9.30 mph (14.97 kph)
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar 297C Compact Track Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System
3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Engine Crankcase
2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Tank
26.00 gal (98.41 l)
Hydraulic System
15.00 gal (56.78 l)
Hydraulic Tank
11.00 gal (41.64 l)
Undercarriage
Caterpillar 297C Compact Track Loader Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area
2542 in2
Ground Pressure
4.02 psi
Length Of Track On Ground
5.94 ft (1.81 m)
Weights
Caterpillar 297C Compact Track Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight
10,139.00 lbs (4,598.98 kg)
