Caterpillar 970F Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 970F ➔

The Caterpillar 970F Wheel Loader features impressive capabilities and specifications designed to handle a wide range of tasks with ease. With a powerful engine delivering 266 horsepower and a hydraulic system boasting a pump flow capacity of 98.9 gpm, this machine offers efficient performance. Additionally, its bucket capacity of up to 6.2 cu yd and bucket breakout force of 36405 lbs ensure productive material handling. With operating weight of 51259.7 lbs and a transmission equipped with 4 forward and reverse gears, the Caterpillar 970F is a reliable and versatile option for various construction and industrial applications.

Bucket

Caterpillar 970F Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	36,405.00 lbs (16,513.05 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	6.20 cu yd (4.74 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	5.20 cu yd (3.98 cu m)
Bucket Width	10.60 ft (3.23 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 970F Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Height - Top of Cab	11.30 ft (3.44 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	14.60 ft (4.45 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	28.50 ft (8.69 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	4.50 ft (1.37 m)
Wheelbase	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Width Over Tires	9.70 ft (2.96 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 970F Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Bore	4.80 in (12.19 cm)
Displacement	640.80 cu in (10,500.85 cu cm)
Gross Power	266.00 hp (198.36 kw)
Stroke	6.00 in (15.24 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 970F Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	1.3 seconds
Lower Time	2.1 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	98.90 gpm (374.34 lpm)
Raise Time	6.1 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	3000 psi

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 970F Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	12.00 gal (45.42 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	12.50 gal (47.31 l)
Fuel Capacity	99.60 gal (376.99 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	54.20 gal (205.15 l)
Operating Weight	51,259.70 lbs (23,251.04 kg)
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	12.50 gal (47.31 l)
Tire Size	26.5-R25 XHA (L-3) radial
Transmission Fluid Capacity	15.90 gal (60.18 l)

Transmission

Caterpillar 970F Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	23.20 mph (37.34 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	26.50 mph (42.65 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Transmission Type	Power shift

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