Cat 973 Track Loader

Track Loaders 973

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Key Specs

Flywheel Power
275 hp
205 kW
Operating Weight
65901 lb
29892 kg
Capacity - General Purpose
4.2 yd³
3.2 m³

Overview

Versatile and Efficient for the Toughest Applications

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.

Benefits

ONE Machine, Many Jobs

One operator, one machine to dig, load, carry, fill and more. Fusion™ quick coupler offers fast attachment changes. Purpose-built Waste, Low Ground Pressure, Ship Hold and Steel Mill loaders help you get the tough job done.

Up To 10% Fuel Savings

Automatic, Eco and Power modes match performance to the job to save you fuel. Remote Services and machine features help save on service and maintenance. Cat C9.3B engine offers powerful efficiency.

Gets More Done

Largest track loader in the industry provides the power, breakout force and capacity to take on tough construction utility, forestry and quarry jobs. Cat Payload technology aids more accurate loading for reduced cycle times.

Product Specifications for 973

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
Operating Weight 65901 lb 29892 kg
Fuel Tank 119 gal (US) 450 l
DEF Tank 9.2 gal (US) 35 l
Operating Weight 65901 lb 29892 kg
Width of Standard Shoe 27 in 675 mm
Ground Pressure 9.5 psi 65.8 kPa
Operating Weight 71218 lb 32304 kg
Width of Standard Shoe 33 in 830 mm
Ground Pressure 8.4 psi 57.9 kPa
Operating Weight 67164 lb 30465 kg
Width of Standard Shoe 27 in 675 mm
Ground Pressure 9.7 psi 67.1 kPa
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
Track on Ground 115.3 in 2930 mm
Track Rollers/Shoes - Each Side 40 40
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 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.

973 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

973 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

Compatible Technology and Services

Leverage Caterpillar connected data and security principles to improve efficiencies, increase productivity and make your business more profitable.

  • Cat Inspect

    Cat® Inspect allows you to access your equipment data on your mobile device. This easy-to-use app lets you capture inspection data and integrates with your other Cat data systems, so you can keep a close eye on your fleet. More than one million inspections are completed each year, providing convenience and accountability to equipment owners.

  • Cat Product Link

    Cat® Product Link™ wirelessly connects you to your equipment giving you valuable insight into how your machine or fleet is performing. Information such as location, hours, fuel usage, productivity, idle time, and diagnostic codes are made available through online web applications so that you can make timely, fact-based decisions to maximize efficiency, improve productivity, and lower the cost of owning and operating your fleet. Available with satellite or cellular connectivity.

  • VisionLink®

    VisionLink® is a cloud-based software application that takes the guesswork out of fleet management with key insights to maximize performance - regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer. Receive equipment data seamlessly to your desktop or mobile device, all from a convenient centralized solution to make informed decisions at every turn.

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Cat® Inspect allows you to access your equipment data on your mobile device. This easy-to-use app lets you capture inspection data and integrates with your other Cat data systems, so you can keep a close eye on your fleet. More than one million inspections are completed each year, providing convenience and accountability to equipment owners.

Explore Technology

Cat® Product Link™ wirelessly connects you to your equipment giving you valuable insight into how your machine or fleet is performing. Information such as location, hours, fuel usage, productivity, idle time, and diagnostic codes are made available through online web applications so that you can make timely, fact-based decisions to maximize efficiency, improve productivity, and lower the cost of owning and operating your fleet. Available with satellite or cellular connectivity.

Explore Technology

VisionLink® is a cloud-based software application that takes the guesswork out of fleet management with key insights to maximize performance - regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer. Receive equipment data seamlessly to your desktop or mobile device, all from a convenient centralized solution to make informed decisions at every turn.

Explore Technology

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