Specification sheet Compact Track Loader Ref caterpillar-297d-multi-terrain-loader
Caterpillar 297D
The Caterpillar 297D is a compact track loader with an operating weight of 10,120 lb (4,590.36 kg), a 95 hp engine, a rated operating capacity of 4,550 lb (2,063.9 kg), and a tipping load of 9,100 lb (4,127.7 kg).
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
10,120lb
4,590.36kg
Engine power
95hp
70.85kW
Net Power Rated operating capacity
4,550lb
2,063.9kg
Tipping load
9,100lb
4,127.7kg
◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · compact track loaders
Among 184 compact track loaders , the Caterpillar 297D sits above the median for its class:
- Operating weight 10,120 lb heavier than 69% (n=182)
- Engine power 95 hp more powerful than 89% (n=167)
- Rated operating capacity 4,550 lb higher-rated than 92% (n=156)
01 Engine Specification
| Net Power | 95hp | 70.9kw |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 232cu in | 3.9L |
| Bore | 3.9in | 99.1mm |
| Stroke | 4.7in | 119.4mm |
| Gross Power - Sae J1995 | 98hp | 73.1kw |
| Engine Model | Cat C3.8 DIT (Turbo) | |
| Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec | 71hp | 53kw |
| Net Power - Sae 1349 | 71hp | 53kw |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 10120lb | 4590.4kg |
|---|
03 Power Train Specification
| Travel Speed Forward | 5.9mph | 9.5km/h |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Speed Reverse | 5.9mph | 9.5km/h |
| Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option | 9.4mph | 15.2km/h |
| Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option | 9.4mph | 15.2km/h |
04 Hydraulic System Specification
| Hydraulic Flow (1) | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Power | 44hp | 32.9kw |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 32 gal/min | |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 4061 psi | |
| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi | |
| Loader Hydraulic Flow | 23 gal/min | |
| Hydraulic Flow (2) | High Flow XPS | |
| Hydraulic Power - Calculated | 76hp | 56.7kw |
05 Operating Specifications Specification
| Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load | 4550lb | 2063.9kg |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load | 3185lb | 1444.7kg |
| Ground Contact Area | 2233in2 | 1.5m2 |
| Ground Pressure | 4.5 psi | |
| Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight | 4800lb | 2177.3kg |
| Tipping Load | 9100lb | 4127.7kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 7491lb | 3397.9kg |
06 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 4.1gal | 15.6L |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 32.2gal | 121.9L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 10.3gal | 39L |
| Engine Crankcase | 3.5gal | 13.3L |
| Hydraulic System | 14.5gal | 54.9L |
07 Cab Specification
| Rops | ISO 3471:2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fops | ISO 3449:2005 Level I | |
| Fops Level Ii | ISO 3449:2005 Level II |
08 Dimensions Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 0.72ft in | 218.44mm |
|---|---|---|
| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 15.6in | 396.24mm |
| Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump | 94.3in | 2395.22mm |
| Departure Angle | 31 degrees | |
| Length - Track On Ground | 71.1in | 1805.94mm |
| Length - With Bucket On Ground | 152.2in | 3865.88mm |
| Length - Without Bucket | 124.2in | 3154.68mm |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 52 degrees | |
| Maximum Overall Height | 158.4in | 4023.36mm |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel | 50.1in | 1272.54mm |
| Overall Length - Track | 90in | 2286mm |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 83 degrees | |
| Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump | 30.6in | 777.24mm |
| Turn Radius From Center - Bucket | 91.7in | 2329.18mm |
| Turn Radius From Center - Coupler | 57.9in | 1470.66mm |
| Turn Radius From Center - Rear | 73.2in | 1859.28mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 7.5in | 190.5mm |
| Vehicle Width | 76.2in | 1935.48mm |
?Questions & answersfrom this machine's data
- How much does a Caterpillar 297D compact track loader weigh?
- A Caterpillar 297D compact track loader has an operating weight of 10,120 lb (4,590.4 kg).
- How much can a Caterpillar 297D compact track loader lift?
- A Caterpillar 297D compact track loader has a rated operating capacity of 4,550 lb (2,063.9 kg).
- What engine does a Caterpillar 297D compact track loader have?
- A Caterpillar 297D compact track loader is powered by a Cat C3.8 DIT (Turbo) engine producing 95 hp (70.9 kW).
- What is the ground clearance of a Caterpillar 297D compact track loader?
- A Caterpillar 297D compact track loader has a ground clearance of 0.7 ft (218.4 mm).
Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.