- Width Over Tracks: 6.5 ft / 1981 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 6.94 ft / 2115 mm
- Ground Clearance: 8.81 in / 223.52 mm
- Clearance At Max Lift And Dump: 8.16 ft / 2487 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 297C
The Caterpillar 297C is a multi terrain loader of about 4.6 t; its C3.4 DIT engine is rated at 90 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight10139 lb4599 kg
03Selected published values87
Multi-terrain loaders are commonly used for loading and attachment work where low ground pressure and tracked mobility are useful. Published rows for Caterpillar 297C include published bucket capacity of 0.6 yd3 / 0.4 m3, published breakout force of 7308 lb / 3314.9 kg, published operating weight of 10139 lb / 4599 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Width Over Tracks” field (6.5 ft / 1981 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (6.94 ft / 2115 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (8.81 in / 223.52 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Width Over Tracks6.5 ft1981 mm
Height To Top Of Cab6.94 ft2115 mm
Ground Clearance8.81 in223.52 mm
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump8.16 ft2487 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump2.52 ft767 mm
Height - Top Of Cab6.95 in0.18 m
Length - Track On Ground71.2 in1808.48 mm
Length - With Bucket On Ground150.9 in3832.86 mm
Length - Without Bucket122.6 in3114.04 mm
Length With Bucket12.58 ft3833 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift10.76 ft0.28 m
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift14.9 in378.46 mm
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump97.9 in2486.66 mm
Departure Angle35 degrees35 degrees
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket91.78 in2331 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear69.26 in1759 mm
Vehicle Width78 in1981.2 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position7.8 in198.12 mm
Length With Out Bucket10.22 ft3115 mm
Maximum Dump Angle51 degrees51 degrees
Maximum Overall Height162 in4114.8 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel50.1 in1272.54 mm
Overall Length - Track90 in2286 mm
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height83 degrees83 degrees
Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump30.2 in767.08 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket91.8 in2331.72 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler58.5 in1485.9 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Rear69.3 in1760.22 mm
Undercarriage
Length Of Track On Ground5.94 ft1808 mm
Ground Contact Area2542 in21.64 m2
Ground Pressure4.02 psi27.7 kPa
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC3.4 DITC3.4 DIT
Gross Power94 hp70.1 kw
Net Power90 hp67.2 kw
Power Measured @2500 rpm2500 rpm
Displacement201 cu in3.3 L
Bore3.7 in94 mm
Stroke4.7 in119.4 mm
Gross Power - Sae J199594 hp70.1 kw
Engine Power - Iso 1439693 hp69.4 kw
Net Power - Eec 80/126991 hp67.9 kw
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec91 hp67.9 kw
Net Power - Sae 134990 hp67.2 kw
Operational
Operating Weight10139 lb4599 kg
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3.7 gal14 L
Engine Oil Capacity2.7 gal10 L
Fuel Capacity25.9 gal98 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity15.1 gal57 L
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 amps90 amps
Max Speed - Low Range5.6 mph9.1 km/h
Max Speed - High Range9.3 mph15 km/h
Power Train
Travel Speed Forward5.6 mph9.1 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse5.6 mph9.1 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option9.3 mph15 km/h
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option9.3 mph15 km/h
Loader
Breakout Force7308 lb3314.9 kg
Operating Load4561 lb2068.9 kg
Tipping Angle8585 degrees8585 degrees
Bucket Capacity0.6 yd30.4 m3
Weights
Operating Weight10139 lb4599 kg
Hydraulic
Pump Flow22.2 gal/min84 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3335.9 psi23000 kPa
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow (1)StandardStandard
Hydraulic Power42.8 hp32 kw
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow33 gal/min33 gal/min
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure4061 psi4061 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3335 psi3335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow22 gal/min22 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow (2)High Flow XPSHigh Flow XPS
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load4200 lb1905.1 kg
Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load3005 lb1363.1 kg
Ground Contact Area2542 in21.7 m2
Ground Pressure4 psi4 psi
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight4561 lb2068.9 kg
Tipping Load8585 lb3894.1 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder7308 lb3314.9 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System3.7 gal14.1 L
Fuel Tank26 gal98.5 L
Hydraulic Tank11 gal41.7 L
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal9.9 L
Hydraulic System15 gal56.8 L
Cab
RopsSAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
FopsSAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level ISAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level IiSAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level IISAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
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