Specification sheet Compact Track Loader Ref caterpillar-297d-xhp-multi-terrain-loader
Caterpillar 297D XHP
The Caterpillar 297D XHP is a compact track loader with an operating weight of 10,815 lb (4,905.61 kg), a 106 hp engine, a rated operating capacity of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg), and a tipping load of 10,000 lb (4,536 kg).
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
10,815lb
4,905.61kg
Engine power
106hp
79.05kW
Net Power Rated operating capacity
5,000lb
2,268kg
Tipping load
10,000lb
4,536kg
◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · compact track loaders
Among 184 compact track loaders , the Caterpillar 297D XHP sits above the median for its class:
- Operating weight 10,820 lb heavier than 83% (n=182)
- Engine power 106 hp more powerful than 98% (n=167)
- Rated operating capacity 5,000 lb higher-rated than 98% (n=156)
01 Engine Specification
| Net Power | 106hp | 79.1kw |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 232cu in | 3.9L |
| Bore | 3.9in | 99.1mm |
| Stroke | 4.7in | 119.4mm |
| Net Power - Iso 9249 | 107hp | 79.8kw |
| Gross Power - Sae J1995 | 110hp | 82.1kw |
| Engine Model | Cat C3.8 DIT (Turbo) | |
| Net Power - Sae 1349 | 106hp | 79.1kw |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 10815lb | 4905.7kg |
|---|
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) | XHP | |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Power | 94hp | 70.1kw |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 4061 psi | |
| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi | |
| Loader Hydraulic Flow | 23 gal/min | |
| Hydraulic Flow (2) | Standard | |
| Hydraulic Power - Calculated | 44hp | 32.9kw |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow* | 40 gal/min |
05 Operating Specifications Specification
| Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load | 5000lb | 2268kg |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load | 3500lb | 1587.6kg |
| Ground Contact Area | 2233in2 | 1.5m2 |
| Ground Pressure | 4.8 psi | |
| Tipping Load | 10000lb | 4536kg |
| 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 XHP compact track loader weigh?
- A Caterpillar 297D XHP compact track loader has an operating weight of 10,815 lb (4,905.6 kg).
- How much can a Caterpillar 297D XHP compact track loader lift?
- A Caterpillar 297D XHP compact track loader has a rated operating capacity of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg).
- What engine does a Caterpillar 297D XHP compact track loader have?
- A Caterpillar 297D XHP compact track loader is powered by a Cat C3.8 DIT (Turbo) engine producing 106 hp (79.1 kW).
- What is the ground clearance of a Caterpillar 297D XHP compact track loader?
- A Caterpillar 297D XHP 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.