Category : Crawler Loaders ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : 973C ➔
Introducing the Caterpillar 973C Crawler Loader, a powerful and efficient machine designed to tackle a variety of earthmoving tasks with ease. With a turbocharged engine providing 242 horsepower and a hydraulic system boasting a pump flow capacity of 88.5 gpm, the 973C delivers impressive performance in a compact package. Equipped with a spacious cab and advanced features such as a quick dump time of 5.1 seconds, this crawler loader offers exceptional productivity on the job site. Explore its impressive specifications and capabilities below.
Dimensions
Caterpillar 973C Crawler Loader Dimensions specifications
Clearance at Full Height and Dump
11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Ground Clearance
1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height - Top of Cab
11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Length to Front of Track
17.00 ft (5.18 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground
23.30 ft (7.10 m)
Reach at Dump Height
4.30 ft (1.31 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks
8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 973C Crawler Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Displacement
537.00 cu in (8,799.87 cu cm)
Engine Model
C9ACERT
Net Power
242.00 hp (180.46 kw)
Number of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
1800 rpm
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 973C Crawler Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time
5.1 seconds
Lower Time
2.9 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity
88.50 gpm (334.97 lpm)
Pump Type
Hydrostatic drive/piston
Raise Time
6.7 seconds
Relief Valve Pressure
2755 psi
Operating Specifications
Caterpillar 973C Crawler Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
65 amps
Breakout Force Bucket
47,992.00 lbs (21,768.83 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped
3.70 cu yd (2.83 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck
3.20 cu yd (2.45 cu m)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
11.00 gal (41.64 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
7.70 gal (29.14 l)
Final Drive Fluid Capacity - each
7.50 gal (28.39 l)
Fuel Capacity
113.00 gal (427.71 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
44.60 gal (168.81 l)
Max Speed
5.60 mph (9.01 kph)
Operating Voltage
24 volts
Operating Weight
58,153.00 lbs (26,377.79 kg)
Static Tipping Load
44,649.00 lbs (20,252.47 kg)
Undercarriage
Caterpillar 973C Crawler Loader Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area
4,542.00 cu in (74,430.21 cu cm)
Ground Pressure
12.8 psi
Length of Track on Ground
9.60 ft (2.93 m)
Number of Shoes per Side
40
Number of Track Rollers per Side
7
Track Gauge
82.00 in (208.28 cm)
Track Shoe Width
19.70 in (50.04 cm)
