# 2008 Caterpillar 297C for Sale in Manheim, PA **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $24,500.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 88808738 - **Year:** 2008 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 297C - **Category:** Compact Track Loaders - **Stock number:** 46428 - **Location:** Manheim, PA ## Description EROPS HEAT A/C AIR SEAT HYD COUPLER AUX HYD 80'' GP LOADER BUCKET 18'' RUBBER TRACKS PILOT CONTROLS 4424 HRS ## Machine details ### General Specifications - **hours:** 4424 - **bucketsize:** 80 - **bucketsizeUnit:** inch - **buckettype:** GP - **ropstype:** Enclosed - **airconditioning:** Yes - **heater:** Yes - **hydraux:** Yes - **quickattach:** Yes - **tracksize:** 18 - **tracksizeUnit:** inch - **trackpercentremaining:** 65 - **operatortype:** Standard - **tracktype:** Rubber - **twospeed:** No - **lifttype:** Vertical - **operatorcontrols:** Hand - **bucket:** Yes - **coupler:** Yes - **seattype:** Air Ride ## Manufacturer specifications ### 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 ### Dimensions - **Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position:** 7.8 in (19.81 cm) - **Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift:** 10.76 ft (3.28 m) - **Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift:** 14.9 in (37.85 cm) - **Clearance At Max Lift And Dump:** 8.16 ft (2.49 m) - **Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump:** 97.9 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:** 71.2 in (180.85 cm) - **Length - With Bucket On Ground:** 150.9 in (383.29 cm) - **Length - Without Bucket:** 122.6 in (311.4 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 in (411.48 cm) - **Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel:** 50.1 in (127.25 cm) - **Overall Length - Track:** 90 in (228.6 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:** 30.2 in (76.71 cm) - **Turn Radius From Center - Bucket:** 91.8 in (233.17 cm) - **Turn Radius From Center - Coupler:** 58.5 in (148.59 cm) - **Turn Radius From Center - Rear:** 69.3 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 in (198.12 cm) - **Width Over Tracks:** 6.5 ft (1.98 m) ### Engine - **Bore:** 3.7 in (9.4 cm) - **Displacement:** 201 cu in (3293.81 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** C3.4 DIT - **Engine Model:** Cat C3.4 DIT - **Engine Power - Iso 14396:** 93 hp (69.35 kw) - **Gross Power:** 94 hp (70.1 kw) - **Gross Power - Sae J1995:** 94 hp (70.1 kw) - **Net Power:** 90 hp (67.11 kw) - **Net Power - Eec 80/1269:** 91 hp (67.86 kw) - **Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec:** 91 hp (67.86 kw) - **Net Power - Sae 1349:** 90 hp (67.11 kw) - **Number Of Cylinders:** 4 - **Power Measured @:** 2500 rpm - **Stroke:** 4.7 in (11.94 cm) ### Hydraulic - **Pump Flow:** 22.2 gpm (84.03 lpm) - **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3335.9 psi ### Hydraulic System - **Hydraulic Flow (1):** Standard - **Hydraulic Flow (2):** High Flow XPS - **Hydraulic Power:** 42.8 hp (31.92 kw) - **Loader Hydraulic Flow:** 22 gpm (83.27 lpm) - **Loader Hydraulic Pressure:** 3335 psi - **Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow:** 33 gpm (124.91 lpm) - **Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure:** 4061 psi ### Loader - **Breakout Force:** 7308 lbs (3314.86 kg) - **Bucket Capacity:** 0.6 cu yd - **Operating Load:** 4561 lbs (2068.84 kg) - **Tipping Angle:** 8585 degrees ### Operating Specifications - **Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder:** 7308 lbs (3314.86 kg) - **Ground Contact Area:** 2542 in2 - **Ground Pressure:** 4 psi - **Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load:** 3005 lbs (1363.05 kg) - **Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load:** 4200 lbs (1905.09 kg) - **Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight:** 4561 lbs (2068.84 kg) - **Tipping Load:** 8585 lbs (3894.1 kg) ### Operational - **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 90 amps - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 3.7 gal (14 l) - **Engine Oil Capacity:** 2.7 gal (10.22 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 25.9 gal (98.03 l) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 15.1 gal (57.15 l) - **Max Speed - High Range:** 9.3 mph (14.97 kph) - **Max Speed - Low Range:** 5.6 mph (9.01 kph) - **Operating Voltage:** 12 V - **Operating Weight:** 10139 lbs (4598.98 kg) ### Power Train - **Travel Speed Forward:** 5.6 mph (9.01 kph) - **Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option:** 9.3 mph (14.97 kph) - **Travel Speed Reverse:** 5.6 mph (9.01 kph) - **Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option:** 9.3 mph (14.97 kph) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Cooling System:** 3.7 gal (14 l) - **Engine Crankcase:** 2.6 gal (9.84 l) - **Fuel Tank:** 26 gal (98.41 l) - **Hydraulic System:** 15 gal (56.78 l) - **Hydraulic Tank:** 11 gal (41.64 l) ### Undercarriage - **Ground Contact Area:** 2542 in2 - **Ground Pressure:** 4.02 psi - **Length Of Track On Ground:** 5.94 ft (1.81 m) ### Weights - **Operating Weight:** 10139 lbs (4598.98 kg) ## About this model 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. 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