973 Track Loader

Overview & Specifications

Overview & Specifications

Engine

Flywheel Power
210 hp
156.6 kW
Engine Model
3306
3306
Gross Power
229 hp
171 kW
Displacement
637.7 in3
10.45 L

Undercarriage

Track Shoe Type
Double grouser
Double grouser
Track Shoe Width - Standard
19.7 in
500 mm
Track Shoe Width - Optional
26.6 in
675 mm
Track Rollers - Each Side
7
7
Number of Shoes - Each Side
40
40
Track on Ground
115 in
2917 mm
Ground Contact Area - Standard Shoe
4522 in2
2.92 m2
Ground Pressure - Standard Shoe
12 psi
83 kPa
Ground Pressure - Optional Shoe
9.27 psi
63.92 kPa
Track Gauge
82 in
2080 mm

Drive System

Type
Hydrostatic
Hydrostatic
Drive Pump
Variable
Variable
Track Motor
Variable piston
Variable piston
Relief Valve Setting
5511.43 psi
38000 kPa

Hydraulic System - Equipment

Type
Vane-type
Vane-type
Output
84.01 gal/min
318 L/min
Main Relief Valve Setting
2755.72 psi
19000 kPa

Hydraulic System - Pilot

Cycle Time - Raise
7.4 Seconds
7.4 Seconds
Cycle Time - Dump
1.4 Seconds
1.4 Seconds
Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down
2.6 Seconds
2.6 Seconds

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
94 gal
356 L
Cooling System
13.47 gal
51 L
Crankcase (with Filter)
7.4 gal
28 L
Final Drives (each)
7.66 gal
29 L
Hydraulic system (Equipment, Power Train and Tank)
31.7 gal
120 L
Hydraulic Tank
15.85 gal
60 L
Hydrostatic Drive System
16.38 gal
62 L

Weights

Operating Weight
55196 lb
25037 kg

Buckets

Capacity - General Purpose
4.2 yd3
3.2 m3
Capacity - Multi-Purpose
3.8 yd3
2.9 m3
Bucket Width - General Purpose
112 in
2854 mm

Operating Specifications

Max. Travel Speed
6.4 mph
10.3 km/h

Ripper Specifications

Type
Hinged-type
Hinged-type
Number of pockets
3
3
Overall Width/Beam
85.51 in
2172 mm
Ground Clearance
27.28 in
693 mm
Penetration
16.14 in
410 mm
  
  
 

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