SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 297c vs Case TV450
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 297c and the Case TV450. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 297c70.8 kW (95.0 HP)
Case TV45067.1 kW (90.0 HP)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 297c4640 kg (10229 lbs)
Case TV4504808.1 kg (10600 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 297c Compact Track Loaders | Case TV450 Compact Track Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact track loader | Compact track loader |
| Lift Design | Vertical | Vertical |
| Years Made | 2008-2012 | 2017-2022 |
| Horsepower | 70.8 kW (95.0 HP) | 67.1 kW (90.0 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 1344 kg (2963 lbs) | 1428.8 kg (3150 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 1920 kg (4239 lbs) | 2041.2 kg (4500 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 4640 kg (10229 lbs) | 4808.1 kg (10600 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 3841 kg (8468 lbs) | 4082.3 kg (9000 lbs) |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 3357 kg (7400 lbs) | 4173.0 kg (9200 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 9.1 km (5.7 mph) | 8.9 km (5.5 mph) |
| Optional High Speed | 15.0 km (9.3 mph) | 12.9 km (8.0 mph) |
| Ground Pressure | 28.0 kPa (4.1 psi) | 31.7 kPa (4.6 psi) |
| Pump Capacity | 83.3 LPM (22.0 GPM) | 91.5 LPM (24.2 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 278.0 Bar (4061 psi) | 210.0 Bar (3046 psi) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 56.8 L (15.0 gal) | 96.5 L (11.9 gal) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Cat | FPT |
| Engine Model | C3.4T | F5B FL413 D*C001 |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Indirect injection | Direct injection |
| Emissions | Interim T4 | Tier 4 Final |
| Compression Ratio | 22:1 | 22.0 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 |
| Gross Power | 70.8 kW (95.0 HP) | 67.1 kW (90.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 3294 cc (201 cu in.) | 3392 cc (207 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.4 cm (3.7 in.) | 9.9 cm (3.9 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.0 cm (4.7 in.) | 11.0 cm (4.3 in.) |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.0 L (3.7 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 9.8 L (2.6 gal) | 8.5 L (2.2 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98.4 L (26.0 gal) | 96.5 L (25.5 gal) |
| Cab Height | 208.3 cm (82.0 in.) | 204.2 cm (80.4 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 327.9 cm (129.1 in.) | 334.3 cm (131.6 in.) |
| Width | 198.1 cm (78.0 in.) | 193.0 cm (76.0 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 383.3 cm (150.9 in.) | 367.3 cm (144.6 in.) |
| Dump Height | 248.7 cm (97.9 in.) | 258.8 cm (101.9 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 78.3 cm (30.8 in.) | 90.2 cm (35.5 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 22.5 cm (8.9 in.) | 24.1 cm (9.5 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 51 ° | 45 ° |
| Departure Angle | 26 ° | 32 ° |
| Track Width | 45.7 cm (18.0 in.) | 45.0 cm (17.7 in.) |
| Track Length | 326.5 cm (128.5 in.) | 305.3 cm (120.2 in.) |
| Ground Contact Length | 180.8 cm (71.2 in.) | 163.8 cm (64.5 in.) |
| Lift Breakout Force | — | 3492.7 kg (7700 lbs) |
| Optional Pump Capacity | — | 149.5 LPM (39.5 GPM) |
| Raise Lift Arms | — | 5.1 seconds |
| Lower Lift Arms | — | 3.2 seconds |
| Bucket Rollback | — | 2.0 seconds |
| Bucket Dump | — | 2.7 seconds |
| Peak Torque | — | 383.0 N∙m (282 ft-lb) |
| Rollback Angle | — | 31 ° |
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