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297C Multi Terrain Loader

November 21st, 2007

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Company: Caterpillar Inc

An industry-first sealed and pressurized cab, low ground pressure, increased rated operating capacity, higher horsepower and superior performance help you get more done and increase your bottom line.

Engine	Units: US

Engine Model	Cat 3044C DIT	Cat 3044C DIT

Net Power	90 hp	67 kW

Gross Power	94 hp	70 kW

Gross Power SAE J1995	94 hp	70 kW

Engine Power ISO 14396	93 hp	69 kW

Net Power EEC 80/1269	91 hp	68 kW

Net Power EEC ISO 9249	91 hp	68 kW

Net Power SAE 1349	90 hp	67 kW

Displacement	201 in3	3.3 L

Bore	3.7 in	94 mm

Stroke	4.7 in	120 mm


Operating Specifications

Rated Operating Capacities: 50% Tipping Load	4233 lb	1920 kg

Rated Operating Capacities: 35% Tipping Load	2963 lb	1344 kg

Ground Contact Area	2542 in2	1.64 m2

Ground Pressure	3.9 psi	27.1 kPa

Tipping Load	8468 lb	3841 kg

Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder	7308 lb	3315 kg

Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	4471 lb	2028 kg


Power Train

Travel Speed Forward	5.6 mph	9 km/h

Travel Speed Reverse	5.6 mph	9 km/h

Travel Speed Reverse – 2-Speed Option	9.3 mph	14.9 km/h

Travel Speed Forward – 2-Speed Option	9.3 mph	14.9 km/h


Weights

Operating Weight	10229 lb	4640 kg


Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	3.7 gal	14 L

Engine Crankcase	2.6 gal	10 L

Fuel Tank	26 gal	98 L

Hydraulic System	15 gal	57 L

Hydraulic Tank	11 gal	42 L


Dimensions

Length of Track on Ground	71 in	1808 mm

Overall Length of Track	89 in.	2267 mm

Length w/Bucket on Ground	151 in	3833 mm

Length w/o Bucket	128.5 in	3265 mm

Height to Top of Cab	82 in	2083 mm

Vehicle Width	78 in	1981 mm

Max. Overall Height	162 in	4115 mm

Bucket Pin Height at Max. Lift	129 in	3279 mm

Bucket Pin Height at Carry Pos.	7.8 in	200 mm

Reach at Max. Lift/Dump	30.7 in	782 mm

Clearance at Max. Lift/Dump	97.9 in	2487 mm

Ground Clearance	8.8 in	225 mm

Departure Angle	26°	26°

Maximum Dump Angle	51°	51°

Turn Radius from Ctr – Rear	57.2 in	1454 mm

Turn Radius from Ctr – Coupler	70.6 in	1795 mm

Turn Radius from Ctr – Bucket	103.7 in	2634 mm

Max. Reach w/Arms Parallel	50.7 in	1288 mm

Rack Back Angle at Max Height	83°	83°

Bucket Pin Reach at Max Lift	15.4 in	391 mm


Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow	Standard	Standard

Hydraulic Flow	High Flow XPS	High Flow XPS

Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335 psi	23000 kPa

Loader Hydraulic Flow	22 gal/min	84 L/min

Max. Loader Hydraulic Flow	33 gal/min	125 L/min

Hydraulic Power	42.8 hp	31.9 kW

Max. Loader Hydraulic Pressure	4061 psi	28000 kPa


Cab

ROPS	SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994	SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994

FOPS	SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I	SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I

FOPS Level II	SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II