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1990 Caterpillar 973 For Sale in Chicago, Il

Name: 1990 Caterpillar 973
Brand: Caterpillar
SKU: 88805012
Price: 1 USD
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Machine Info:

Hours:	27894
Serial Number:	86G01119
Machine Location:	CHICAGO, IL

Description:

Enclosed Cab, 116 in Bucket, 26.5 in Double Grouser Track Shoes, Drawbar Closing Time: 2026-08-06 08:10:10 AM

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The Caterpillar 973 is a crawler loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, site preparation, and general earthmoving applications. Built on a tracked undercarriage, it combines loader capability with the traction and flotation of a crawler machine, making it suitable for soft ground and uneven terrain. The 973 is commonly used in construction, quarry, forestry, waste handling, and industrial material management. Caterpillar has produced multiple 973 variants over time, with differences in engine, operating weight, bucket capacity, and hydraulic systems. The model is recognized for its versatility, durability, and ability to perform loading and dozing tasks in demanding work environments.

Dimensions
Clearance at Full Height and Dump	11 ft (3 m)
Ground Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	11 ft (3 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	23 ft (7 m)
Reach at Dump Height	4 ft (1 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	9 ft (3 m)
Engine
Displacement	641 cu in (10,501 cu cm)
Engine Model	3,306
Net Power	210 hp (157 kw)
Hydraulic System
Dump Time	1 seconds
Lower Time	3 seconds
Raise Time	7 seconds
Operating Specifications
Breakout Force Bucket	47,981 lbs (21,764 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	4 cu yd (3 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	3 cu yd (2 cu m)
Fuel Capacity	94 gal (356 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	16 gal (60 l)
Max Speed	7 mph (10 kph)
Operating Weight	54,900 lbs (24,902 kg)
Static Tipping Load	37,011 lbs (16,788 kg)
Undercarriage
Ground Contact Area	4,526 cu in (74,170 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	12 psi
Length of Track on Ground	10 ft (3 m)
Number of Track Rollers per Side	7
Track Gauge	82 in (208 cm)
Track Shoe Width	20 in (50 cm)

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