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Caterpillar 297C Multi Terrain Loader

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.


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Engine
Engine ModelCat C3.4 DIT
Net Power90 hp / 67 kW
Gross Power94 hp / 70 kW
Gross Power SAE J199594 hp / 70 kW
Engine Power ISO 1439693 hp / 69 kW
Net Power EEC 80/126991 hp / 68 kW
Net Power EEC ISO 924991 hp / 68 kW
Net Power SAE 134990 hp / 67 kW
Displacement201 in3 / 3.3 L
Bore3.7 in / 94 mm
Stroke4.7 in / 120 mm

Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacities: 50% Tipping Load4200 lb / 1905 kg
Rated Operating Capacities: 35% Tipping Load3005 lb / 1363 kg
Ground Contact Area2542 in2 / 1.64 m2
Ground Pressure4 psi / 27.7 kPa
Tipping Load8585 lb / 3894 kg
Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder7308 lb / 3315 kg
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight4561 lb / 2069 kg

Power Train
Travel Speed Forward5.6 mph / 9 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse5.6 mph / 9 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option9.3 mph / 14.9 km/h
Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option9.3 mph / 14.9 km/h

Weights
Operating Weight10139 lb / 4599 kg

Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System3.7 gal / 14 L
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal / 10 L
Fuel Tank26 gal / 98 L
Hydraulic System15 gal / 57 L
Hydraulic Tank11 gal / 42 L

Dimensions
Length of Track on Ground71.2 in / 1808 mm
Overall Length of Track90 in. / 2286 mm
Length w/Bucket on Ground150.9 in / 3833 mm
Length w/o Bucket122.6 in / 3115 mm
Height to Top of Cab83.3 in / 2115 mm
Vehicle Width78 in / 1981 mm
Max. Overall Height162 in / 4115 mm
Bucket Pin Height at Max. Lift129.1 in / 3279 mm
Bucket Pin Height at Carry Pos.7.8 in / 200 mm
Reach at Max. Lift/Dump30.2 in / 767 mm
Clearance at Max. Lift/Dump97.9 in / 2487 mm
Ground Clearance8.8 in / 225 mm
Departure Angle35°
Maximum Dump Angle51°
Turn Radius from Ctr - Rear69.3 in / 1759 mm
Turn Radius from Ctr - Coupler58.5 in / 1487 mm
Turn Radius from Ctr - Bucket91.8 in / 2331 mm
Max. Reach w/Arms Parallel50.1 in / 1273 mm
Rack Back Angle at Max Height83°
Bucket Pin Reach at Max Lift14.9 in / 378 mm

Hydraulic System
Hydraulic FlowStandard
Hydraulic FlowHigh Flow XPS
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3335 psi / 23000 kPa
Loader Hydraulic Flow22 gal/min / 84 L/min
Max. Loader Hydraulic Flow33 gal/min / 125 L/min
Hydraulic Power42.8 hp / 31.9 kW
Max. Loader Hydraulic Pressure4061 psi / 28000 kPa

 
INDIANA'S LEADING EQUIPMENT DEALER

MacAllister Machinery has 14 convenient locations throughout Indiana: Beech Grove, Bloomington, Fishers, Fort Wayne, Greensburg, Indianapolis (HQ, Power Systems), Indianapolis (West), Lafayette, Muncie, Richmond, South Bend, Terre Haute, and Washington.

Headquarters: 7515 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: (317) 545-2151  In-State Toll Free: (800) 382-1896  Out of State Toll Free: (800) 227-3228