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Caterpillar 973 LGP Crawler Loader

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

The Caterpillar 973 LGP is a crawler loader designed for material handling, loading, and site preparation in soft ground and low-ground-pressure applications. The LGP configuration uses wider tracks to reduce ground pressure and improve flotation on wet, muddy, or unstable terrain. As a Caterpillar crawler loader, the 973 LGP combines a tracked undercarriage with a front loader bucket for earthmoving, stockpiling, and general construction work. It is commonly used in forestry, land clearing, utility work, and quarry support. The machine is valued for traction, stability, and versatility in demanding off-road conditions where wheeled loaders may be limited.

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Dimensions

Clearance at Full Height and Dump	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height - Top of Cab	11.30 ft (3.44 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	23.40 ft (7.13 m)
Reach at Dump Height	4.40 ft (1.34 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	9.10 ft (2.77 m)

Engine

Displacement	640.80 cu in (10,500.85 cu cm)
Engine Model	3306
Net Power	210.00 hp (156.60 kw)

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	1.4 seconds
Lower Time	2.6 seconds
Raise Time	7.4 seconds

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force Bucket	47,981.00 lbs (21,763.84 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	3.70 cu yd (2.83 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	3.20 cu yd (2.45 cu m)
Fuel Capacity	94.10 gal (356.17 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	15.90 gal (60.18 l)
Max Speed	6.50 mph (10.46 kph)
Operating Weight	56,292.90 lbs (25,534.06 kg)
Static Tipping Load	37,011.30 lbs (16,788.06 kg)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	6,107.10 cu in (100,077.66 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	9.2 psi
Length of Track on Ground	9.60 ft (2.93 m)
Number of Track Rollers per Side	7
Track Gauge	81.90 in (208.03 cm)
Track Shoe Width	26.60 in (67.56 cm)

Caterpillar 973 LGPs currently for sale

A 1989 Caterpillar 973 LGP From National Equipment, LLC for $24,500.00 USD

A 1988 Caterpillar 973 LGP From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

A 1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP From Team Boone for $42,000.00 USD

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