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Caterpillar 943 LGP Crawler Loader

Category: Crawler Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 943 LGP ➔

The Caterpillar 943 LGP Crawler Loader offers impressive performance and versatility on the job site. With a powerful 80 hp engine and a bucket capacity of 1.6 cubic yards, this machine is capable of handling a variety of tasks with ease. Its precise hydraulic system ensures quick operation, with dump, lower, and raise times optimized for efficiency. The machine's sturdy build and operating weight of 26,208.6 pounds make it a reliable option for heavy-duty work, while its innovative undercarriage design provides stability and low ground pressure, allowing for smooth operation on various terrains.

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Dimensions

Clearance at Full Height and Dump	8.80 ft (2.68 m)
Ground Clearance	1.20 ft (0.37 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	17.90 ft (5.46 m)
Reach at Dump Height	2.90 ft (0.88 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	6.80 ft (2.07 m)

Engine

Displacement	317.40 cu in (5,201.27 cu cm)
Engine Model	3204
Net Power	80.00 hp (59.66 kw)

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	1.6 seconds
Lower Time	2.2 seconds
Raise Time	7.2 seconds

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force Bucket	21,139.00 lbs (9,588.50 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	1.60 cu yd (1.22 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	1.30 cu yd (0.99 cu m)
Fuel Capacity	42.10 gal (159.35 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	15.40 gal (58.29 l)
Max Speed	6.00 mph (9.66 kph)
Operating Weight	26,208.60 lbs (11,888.04 kg)
Static Tipping Load	17,707.60 lbs (8,032.04 kg)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	3,069.10 cu in (50,293.65 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	8.5 psi
Length of Track on Ground	7.10 ft (2.16 m)
Number of Track Rollers per Side	6
Track Gauge	67.00 in (170.18 cm)
Track Shoe Width	18.20 in (46.23 cm)

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