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 |
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.