Caterpillar 973K Crawler Loader Specs

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

The Caterpillar 973K is a crawler loader designed for material handling, loading, site preparation, and general earthmoving applications. It combines tracked undercarriage traction with a front loader bucket for work on soft, uneven, or rough terrain. The 973K is commonly used in construction, quarry, forestry, waste handling, and industrial material movement. Caterpillar equipped the model with a diesel engine, hydrostatic drive, and operator cab designed for visibility and control. As a crawler loader, the 973K is valued for pushing, loading, and carrying material where wheeled loaders may have limited traction or stability.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 973K Crawler Loader General Specifications specifications
Bucket Width	117.00 in (297.18 cm) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine	C9.3 — Starting 2023 Model Year
Net Power	275.00 hp (205.07 kw) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	63,900.00 lbs (28,984.59 kg) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Rated Bucket Cap.	4.2 cu yd — Starting 2021 Model Year
Rated Bucket Capacity	4.2 cu yd — Starting 2023 Model Year

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