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Caterpillar 973C Crawler Loader Specs

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 11.42 ft (3.48 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 11.48 ft (3.50 m)
Length 23.25 ft (7.09 m)
Length To Front Of Track 17.00 ft (5.18 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground 23.25 ft (7.09 m)
Reach At Dump Height 4.25 ft (1.30 m)
Weight 59,548.00 lbs (27,010.55 kg)
Width 8.42 ft (2.57 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 Make 2236
Engine Model C9ACERT
Net Power 242.00 hp (180.46 kw)
Number Of Cylinders 6
Power Measured @ 1800 rpm

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 973C Crawler Loader Hydraulic specifications
Dump Time 5.1 sec
Lower Time 2.9 sec
Pump Flow Capacity 88.50 gpm (334.97 lpm)
Pump Type Hydrostatic drive/piston
Raise Time 6.7 sec
Relief Valve Pressure 2755 psi

Operational

Caterpillar 973C Crawler Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage 65 amps
Breakout Force - Std Bucket 47,992.00 lbs (21,768.83 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped 3.7 cu yd
Bucket Capacity - Struck 3.2 cu yd
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 V
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 4542 in2
Ground Pressure 12.8 psi
Length Of Track On Ground 9.58 ft (2.92 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)
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