Caterpillar 297C
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Dimensions
| Width Over Tracks | 6.5 ft in (1981 mm) |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 6.94 ft in (2115 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 8.81 in (223.52 mm) |
| Clearance At Max Lift And Dump | 8.16 ft in (2487 mm) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 2.52 ft in (767 mm) |
| Height - Top Of Cab | 6.95 ft in (0.18 m) |
| Length - Track On Ground | 71.2 in (1808.48 mm) |
| Length - With Bucket On Ground | 150.9 in (3832.86 mm) |
| Length - Without Bucket | 122.6 in (3114.04 mm) |
| Length With Bucket | 12.58 ft in (3833 mm) |
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 10.76 ft in (0.28 m) |
| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 14.9 in (378.46 mm) |
| Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump | 97.9 in (2486.66 mm) |
| Departure Angle | 35 degrees |
| Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket | 91.78 in (2331 mm) |
| Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear | 69.26 in (1759 mm) |
| Vehicle Width | 78 in (1981.2 mm) |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 7.8 in (198.12 mm) |
| Length With Out Bucket | 10.22 ft in (3115 mm) |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 51 degrees |
| Maximum Overall Height | 162 in (4114.8 mm) |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel | 50.1 in (1272.54 mm) |
| Overall Length - Track | 90 in (2286 mm) |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 83 degrees |
| Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump | 30.2 in (767.08 mm) |
| Turn Radius From Center - Bucket | 91.8 in (2331.72 mm) |
| Turn Radius From Center - Coupler | 58.5 in (1485.9 mm) |
| Turn Radius From Center - Rear | 69.3 in (1760.22 mm) |
Undercarriage
| Length Of Track On Ground | 5.94 ft in (1808 mm) |
| Ground Contact Area | 2542 in2 (1.64 m2) |
| Ground Pressure | 4.02 psi (27.7 kPa) |
Engine
| Number Of Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Make | 2236 |
| Engine Model | C3.4 DIT |
| Gross Power | 94 hp (70.1 kw) |
| Net Power | 90 hp (67.2 kw) |
| Power Measured @ | 2500 rpm |
| Displacement | 201 cu in (3.3 L) |
| Bore | 3.7 in (94 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.7 in (119.4 mm) |
| Gross Power - Sae J1995 | 94 hp (70.1 kw) |
| Engine Model | Cat C3.4 DIT |
| Engine Power - Iso 14396 | 93 hp (69.4 kw) |
| Net Power - Eec 80/1269 | 91 hp (67.9 kw) |
| Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec | 91 hp (67.9 kw) |
| Net Power - Sae 1349 | 90 hp (67.2 kw) |
Operational
| Operating Weight | 10139 lb (4599 kg) |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 3.7 gal (14 L) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 2.7 gal (10 L) |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.9 gal (98 L) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 15.1 gal (57 L) |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 90 amps |
| Max Speed - Low Range | 5.6 mph (9.1 km/h) |
| Max Speed - High Range | 9.3 mph (15 km/h) |
Power Train
| Travel Speed Forward | 5.6 mph (9.1 km/h) |
| Travel Speed Reverse | 5.6 mph (9.1 km/h) |
| Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option | 9.3 mph (15 km/h) |
| Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option | 9.3 mph (15 km/h) |
Loader
| Breakout Force | 7308 lb (3314.9 kg) |
| Operating Load | 4561 lb (2068.9 kg) |
| Tipping Angle | 8585 degrees |
| Bucket Capacity | 0.6 yd3 (0.4 m3) |
Weights
| Operating Weight | 10139 lb (4599 kg) |
Hydraulic
| Pump Flow | 22.2 gal/min (84 L/min) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3335.9 psi (23000 kPa) |
Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow (1) | Standard |
| Hydraulic Power | 42.8 hp (32 kw) |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 33 gal/min |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 4061 psi |
| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi |
| Loader Hydraulic Flow | 22 gal/min |
| Hydraulic Flow (2) | High Flow XPS |
Operating Specifications
| Rated Operating Capacities - 50% Tipping Load | 4200 lb (1905.1 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacities - 35% Tipping Load | 3005 lb (1363.1 kg) |
| Ground Contact Area | 2542 in2 (1.7 m2) |
| Ground Pressure | 4 psi |
| Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight | 4561 lb (2068.9 kg) |
| Tipping Load | 8585 lb (3894.1 kg) |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 7308 lb (3314.9 kg) |
Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 3.7 gal (14.1 L) |
| Fuel Tank | 26 gal (98.5 L) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 11 gal (41.7 L) |
| Engine Crankcase | 2.6 gal (9.9 L) |
| Hydraulic System | 15 gal (56.8 L) |
Cab
| Rops | SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994 |
| Fops | SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I |
| Fops Level Ii | SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II |
