Caterpillar 977L Crawler Loader Specs

Category: Crawler Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 977L ➔

The Caterpillar 977L is a crawler loader designed for earthmoving, material handling, and general construction applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 977L combines tracked mobility with a front-mounted loader bucket for loading, stockpiling, grading, and site cleanup. It is commonly used in quarry work, road building, land clearing, and industrial material handling. The machine features a diesel powertrain, hydraulic loader controls, and a rugged undercarriage suited for rough terrain. As a crawler loader, the 977L provides traction and stability in soft or uneven ground conditions. It remains a recognized model in Caterpillar's legacy heavy equipment lineup.

Dimensions

Caterpillar 977L Crawler Loader Dimensions specifications
Clearance at Full Height and Dump	10.60 ft (3.23 m)
Ground Clearance	1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Height - Top of Cab	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Length to Front of Track	13.30 ft (4.05 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Reach at Dump Height	4.00 ft (1.22 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	7.90 ft (2.41 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 977L Crawler Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	640.80 cu in (10,500.85 cu cm)
Engine Model	3306
Net Power	190.00 hp (141.69 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1950 rpm

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 977L Crawler Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	1.6 seconds
Lower Time	3.4 seconds
Raise Time	7.8 seconds

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 977L Crawler Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	19 amps
Breakout Force Bucket	34,160.00 lbs (15,492.06 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	2.80 cu yd (2.14 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	2.40 cu yd (1.83 cu m)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	13.00 gal (49.21 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	7.30 gal (27.63 l)
Final Drive Fluid Capacity - each	6.80 gal (25.74 l)
Fuel Capacity	102.00 gal (386.07 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	36.50 gal (138.15 l)
Max Speed	7.10 mph (11.43 kph)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	47,641.90 lbs (21,606.30 kg)
Static Tipping Load	31,989.10 lbs (14,507.53 kg)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 977L Crawler Loader Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area	3,999.10 cu in (65,533.65 cu cm)
Length of Track on Ground	9.30 ft (2.83 m)
Number of Shoes per Side	39
Number of Track Rollers per Side	7
Track Gauge	76.00 in (193.04 cm)
Track Shoe Width	18.00 in (45.72 cm)

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