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Caterpillar 973C Crawler Loader

Category: Crawler Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 973C ➔

Introducing the Caterpillar 973C Crawler Loader, a powerful and efficient machine designed to tackle a variety of earthmoving tasks with ease. With a turbocharged engine providing 242 horsepower and a hydraulic system boasting a pump flow capacity of 88.5 gpm, the 973C delivers impressive performance in a compact package. Equipped with a spacious cab and advanced features such as a quick dump time of 5.1 seconds, this crawler loader offers exceptional productivity on the job site. Explore its impressive specifications and capabilities below.

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Dimensions

Clearance at Full Height and Dump	11 ft (3 m)
Ground Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	12 ft (4 m)
Length to Front of Track	17 ft (5 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	23 ft (7 m)
Reach at Dump Height	4 ft (1 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	9 ft (3 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	537 cu in (8,800 cu cm)
Engine Model	C9ACERT
Net Power	242 hp (180 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1800 rpm

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	5.1 seconds
Lower Time	2.9 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	89 gpm (335 lpm)
Pump Type	Hydrostatic drive/piston
Raise Time	6.7 seconds
Relief Valve Pressure	2755 psi

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Breakout Force Bucket	47,992 lbs (21,769 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	4 cu yd (3 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	3 cu yd (2 cu m)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	11 gal (42 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	8 gal (29 l)
Final Drive Fluid Capacity - each	8 gal (28 l)
Fuel Capacity	113 gal (428 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	45 gal (169 l)
Max Speed	6 mph (9 kph)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	58,153 lbs (26,378 kg)
Static Tipping Load	44,649 lbs (20,252 kg)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	4,542 cu in (74,430 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	12.8 psi
Length of Track on Ground	10 ft (3 m)
Number of Shoes per Side	40
Number of Track Rollers per Side	7
Track Gauge	82 in (208 cm)
Track Shoe Width	20 in (50 cm)

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