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Cat
973 Track Loader
Flywheel Power
275 hp
205 kW
Operating Weight
65901 lb
29892 kg
Capacity – General Purpose
4.2 yd³
3.2 m³
Overview
Save money and transport time with one rugged machine that does it all – land clearing, digging, grading, truck loading, slope work and more. Crawler loaders give you lower ground pressure and better traction so you can start the job sooner, and work longer, in all kinds of underfoot conditions. Cat® Track Loaders give you all this, plus outstanding performance and fuel efficiency.
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Features
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Easy to Operate
Versatility Out Front
Focus on Safety
Equipped for the Job
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Details
Specifications
Engine
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Flywheel Power | 275 hp 205 kW |
| Model | Cat® C9.3B Cat® C9.3B |
| Net Power – ISO 9249/SAE J1349 | 275 hp 205 kW |
| Net Power – ISO 9249 (DIN) | 279 mhp 279 mhp |
| Emissions | Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, Japan 2014 emission standards or Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/ EU Stage IIIA. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, Japan 2014 emission standards or Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/ EU Stage IIIA. |
| Note (1) | Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, Japan 2014 engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*; 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Cat engines meeting Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/ EU Stage IIIA, are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)**; 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). **For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, Japan 2014 engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*; 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Cat engines meeting Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/ EU Stage IIIA, are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)**; 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). **For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. |
| Note (2) | Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions Module (when equipped) and alternator. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions Module (when equipped) and alternator. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. |
| Note (3) | Machine Build Number 12A Machine Build Number 12A |
Weights
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 65901 lb 29892 kg |
Service Refill Capacities
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 119 gal (US) 450 l |
| DEF Tank | 9.2 gal (US) 35 l |
Standard
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 65901 lb 29892 kg |
| Width of Standard Shoe | 27 in 675 mm |
| Ground Pressure | 9.5 psi 65.8 kPa |
Low Ground Pressure (LGP)
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 71218 lb 32304 kg |
| Width of Standard Shoe | 33 in 830 mm |
| Ground Pressure | 8.4 psi 57.9 kPa |
Waste Handler
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 67164 lb 30465 kg |
| Width of Standard Shoe | 27 in 675 mm |
| Ground Pressure | 9.7 psi 67.1 kPa |
Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Machine Length* | 295 in 7496 mm |
| Machine Height – Top of Cab | 138.2 in 3510 mm |
| Overall Width – Without Bucket | 111.6 in 2835 mm |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 166.1 in 4218 mm |
| Note | *With General Purpose bucket with bolt-on full edge *With General Purpose bucket with bolt-on full edge |
Undercarriage
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Track on Ground | 115.3 in 2930 mm |
| Track Rollers/Shoes – Each Side | 40 40 |
Buckets
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity – General Purpose | 4.2 yd³ 3.2 m³ |
| Capacity – Multi-Purpose | 3.9 yd³ 3 m³ |
| Capacity – Performance Series | 5 yd³ 3.8 m³ |
| Capacity – Landfill | 6.4 yd³ 4.9 m³ |
| Capacity – Slag | 3.9 yd³ 3 m³ |
| Width – General Purpose | 118.5 in 3010 mm |
| Width – Multi-Purpose | 116.6 in 2961 mm |
| Width – Performance Series | 118.7 in 3015 mm |
| Width – Landfill | 118.5 in 3010 mm |
| Width – Slag | 116.5 in 2960 mm |
| Note | Additional buckets and work tools available. Please consult with your Cat dealer. Additional buckets and work tools available. Please consult with your Cat dealer. |
Air Conditioning System
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.1 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.573 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.1 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.573 metric tonnes. |
Standard Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Power Train
- Cat C9.3B Diesel Engine
- Hydraulic demand fan
- Hydrostatic transmission
- Load sensing implement pump
- Modular cooling system
Operator Environment
- 12V power outlet and 5V USB port
- Adjustable armrests
- Configurable implement levers
- Full-color 254 mm (10 in) touchscreen display with integrated rear camera, machine slope indicator, bucket angle indicator
- Grab handle on dash
- Heat/Air conditioning
- Integrated rearview HD camera
- Lights – 4 halogen
- Standard cab with one sliding side window and four halogen lights: two facing forward, roof mounted, two facing rearward, integrated in the air conditioner unit
- 24V radio ready
- Storage areas throughout cab
- Lunch box storage with strap holder
Cat Technology
- Slope Indicate
- Product Link™ ready
Undercarriage
- HDXL track
- Oscillating track roller frames
Buckets
- Pin-on
- Cat Advansys™ bucket tips/Ground Engaging Tools
Service and Maintenance
- 4 x 2 Easy tie-down points on chassis
- Metallic fuel tank
- Ecology drains
- Ground level service center
- Hinged radiator guard and swing out fan
- Shovel holder
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Power Train
- Cat C9.3B diesel engine with engine-mounted aftertreatment to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, Japan 2014 emission standards
- Cat C9.3B diesel engine to meet Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
Operator Environment
- Communication radio ready – FM
- Deluxe seat
- Joystick or two-lever implement controls
- Joystick or V-lever-and-pedal steering controls
- LED flashing beacon
- Lights – 2 LED front/bottom of cab, access light
- Lights – 8 LED
- Premium seat
- Radio AM/FM Bluetooth
- Radio AM/FM/DAB+ Bluetooth
- Radio AM/FM/Sirius XM Bluetooth
- Deluxe cab package with two sliding side windows and eight LED lights: four roof-mounted facing forward, two facing rearward and two facing side integrated in the air conditioner unit
- Steel Mill cab with thermal protection, all sealed windows, windshield and front light protection, eight halogen lights: four facing forward, two facing sideways, two facing rearward integrated into air conditioner unit
Cat Technology
- Remote Flash/Remote Troubleshoot
- Product Link, Cellular
- Product Link — Dual Cellular/Satellite
- Cat Payload
- Grade control mast
Undercarriage
- Single, Double or Triple Grouser track shoes
- Waste or Low Ground Pressure (LGP) undercarriage
- Steel Mill undercarriage
Buckets
- Fusion quick coupler
- General Purpose bucket
- Landfill bucket
- Multi-Purpose bucket
- Performance bucket
- Slag bucket
Service and Maintenance
- Cold weather package
- Fast fuel fill
- Insulated metallic fuel tank (Steel Mill)
- High Speed oil change
- Hydraulic reversing fan
- Hydraulic tilt cab
- Refueling pump
Attachments
- Bumper
- Counterweights
- Multi-shank ripper
- Ripper hitch
- Ripper-ready rear hydraulics
- Striker bar box
Special Arrangements
- Low Ground Pressure (LGP) Arrangement
- Waste Handler
- Ship Hold Arrangement
- Steel Mill Arrangement
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