Caterpillar 297D2 specifications
Compact track loader · 297D2
Caterpillar publishes an operating weight of 10,692 lb / 4,850 kg (inspected ). Evidence
Documented market: Caterpillar Performance Handbook, Edition 49. See each engine rating for emissions applicability.
Key facts
Both unit systems are shown; the selected one comes first. Brackets mark our approximate conversions.
Imperial units first.
- Operating weight
10,692 lb / 4,850 kgPublished
Closed cab
Details and evidence for operating weight- Machine width
78.1 in / 1,984 mmPublished
Closed cab
Details and evidence for machine width- Engine power
94.7–98.2 hp / 70.6–73.2 kW
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 98.2 hp / 73.2 kWGross (SAE J1995)
- 94.7 hp / 70.6 kWNet (SAE 1349)*
- Rated operating capacityConflicting
Conflicting evidence. The 50% row prints 2332 kg beside 4700 lb. 4700 lb is 2132 kg, and half of the printed tipping load (4264 kg / 9400 lb) is 2132 kg / 4700 lb.
- 3,290 lb / 1,492 kgPublishedRated operating capacity at 35%
- (5,141 lb) / 2,332 kgApproximate conversion · PublishedRated operating capacity at 50% · as printed in kg
- 4,700 lb / (2,132 kg)Published · Approximate conversionRated operating capacity at 50% · as printed in lb
The load the manufacturer rates the loader to carry, set as a share of its tipping load.
Full note, details and evidence for rated operating capacity- Tipping load
9,400 lb / 4,264 kgPublished
Closed cab
Details and evidence for tipping load- Standard hydraulic flow
23 gpm / 86 L/min
Standard
Details and evidence for standard hydraulic flow- High hydraulic flow
32 gpm / 121 L/min
Details and evidence for high hydraulic flow- Hydraulic pressure
3,336–4,061 psi / 23,000–28,000 kPa
Multiple configurations or rating bases.
- 3,336 psi / 23,000 kPaPublishedLoader Hydraulic Pressure, Standard
- 4,061 psi / 28,000 kPaPublishedLoader Hydraulic Pressure, XPS
Documented applicability
- Documented market
- Caterpillar Performance Handbook, Edition 49. See each engine rating for emissions applicability.
- Model years
- Not established
- Serial range
- Not established
- Evidence
Detailed specifications
Each row keeps its manufacturer label and configuration. Separate rows do not define one combined machine configuration.
Operating weight
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Operating weight All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. C2 heated enclosed cab with glass door, two speed, 1,981 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 4850 kg / 10,692 lb PDF p. 1034 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 297D2 · Operating weight | 10,692 lb / 4,850 kgPublished |
Machine width
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Vehicle width All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. C2 heated enclosed cab with glass door, two speed, 1,981 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 1984 mm / 78.1" PDF p. 1034 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 297D2 · O Vehicle width | 78.1 in / 1,984 mmPublished |
Height
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Height to top of cab All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. C2 heated enclosed cab with glass door, two speed, 1,981 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 2114 mm / 83.2" PDF p. 1034 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 297D2 · E Height to top of cab | 83.2 in / 2,114 mmPublished |
Length with bucket
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length with bucket on ground All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. C2 heated enclosed cab with glass door, two speed, 1,981 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 3942 mm / 155.2" PDF p. 1034 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 297D2 · D Length with bucket on ground | 155.2 in / 3,942 mmPublished |
Length without bucket / attachment
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Length without bucket All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. C2 heated enclosed cab with glass door, two speed, 1,981 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 3201 mm / 126.0" PDF p. 1034 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 297D2 · C Length without bucket | 126.0 in / 3,201 mmPublished |
Engine power
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Gross (SAE J1995) Gross flywheel rating. Published: 73.2 kW / 98.2 hp PDF p. 1017 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 297D2 · Gross (SAE J1995) | 98.2 hp / 73.2 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Net (SAE 1349)* Meets Tier 4 Final, Stage IIIB, Japan 2011 (Tier 4 Interim) emission standards. Published: 70.6 kW / 94.7 hp PDF p. 1017 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 297D2 · Net (SAE 1349)* | 94.7 hp / 70.6 kWPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Rated operating capacity
Conflicting evidence · The 50% row prints 2332 kg beside 4700 lb. 4700 lb is 2132 kg, and half of the printed tipping load (4264 kg / 9400 lb) is 2132 kg / 4700 lb. Both figures are Caterpillar's own, so the row is kept as two observations and no single figure is selected.
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Rated operating capacity at 35% All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. C2 heated enclosed cab with glass door, two speed, 1,981 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 1492 kg / 3290 lb PDF p. 1034 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 297D2 · Rated operating capacity at 35% | 3,290 lb / 1,492 kgPublished |
Rated operating capacity at 50% All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. C2 heated enclosed cab with glass door, two speed, 1,981 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Metric figure of this row; the row prints 4700 lb beside it, which is 2132 kg. Published: 2332 kg PDF p. 1034 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 297D2 · Rated operating capacity at 50% | (5,141 lb) / 2,332 kgApproximate conversion · Published |
Rated operating capacity at 50% All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. C2 heated enclosed cab with glass door, two speed, 1,981 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Imperial figure of this row; the row prints 2332 kg beside it, which is 5141 lb. Published: 4700 lb PDF p. 1034 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 297D2 · Rated operating capacity at 50% | 4,700 lb / (2,132 kg)Published · Approximate conversion |
Tipping load
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Tipping load All fluids, 75 kg operator, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler. C2 heated enclosed cab with glass door, two speed, 1,981 mm dirt bucket, standard hydraulics and mechanical suspension seat. Published: 4264 kg / 9400 lb PDF p. 1034 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Dimensions · 297D2 · Tipping load | 9,400 lb / 4,264 kgPublished |
Standard hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Hydraulic Pump Capacity, Standard Standard hydraulic system. Published: 86 L/min / 23 gpm PDF p. 1017 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 297D2 · Hydraulic Pump Capacity, Standard | 23 gpm / 86 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
High hydraulic flow
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Hydraulic Pump Capacity, XPS XPS hydraulic system. Published: 121 L/min / 32 gpm PDF p. 1017 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 297D2 · Hydraulic Pump Capacity, XPS | 32 gpm / 121 L/minPublished; unit definition unspecified |
Hydraulic pressure
Source-supported
| Observation and evidence | Value |
|---|---|
Loader Hydraulic Pressure, Standard Standard hydraulic system. Published: 23 000 kPa / 3336 psi PDF p. 1017 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 297D2 · Loader Hydraulic Pressure, Standard | 3,336 psi / 23,000 kPaPublished |
Loader Hydraulic Pressure, XPS XPS hydraulic system. Published: 28 000 kPa / 4061 psi PDF p. 1017 · Multi Terrain Loaders · Specifications · 297D2 · Loader Hydraulic Pressure, XPS | 4,061 psi / 28,000 kPaPublished |
Configuration and source notes
- Caterpillar classifies the tracked machine as a Multi Terrain Loader. The handbook lists operating capacity at 35% and 50% of tipping load.
Manufacturer sources
- Caterpillar: Caterpillar Performance Handbook, Edition 49
SEBD0351-49 · Edition 49 · Inspected .
Manufacturer-authored handbook distributed by Cat dealer MacAllister Machinery. Citations use the PDF viewer page. Section 15 gives the skid-steer specification and dimension tables.
Record reviewed by Codex and Claude (AI-assisted review; no independent human review). Transcription by Codex. 2026-11-08: second comparison of every figure by Claude: the manufacturer PDFs re-downloaded, every value string checked on its cited page and row by script, and every cited table cell read again from the rendered page by separate readers who did not see the transcription; the New Holland viewer pages read by eye. No independent human review.