# 1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP for Sale in Bardstown, KY

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/crawler-loaders/973_lgp/id/85265375>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $42,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 85265375
- **Year:** 1995
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 973 LGP
- **Category:** Crawler Loaders
- **Serial number:** 86G01599
- **Stock number:** 4335
- **Location:** Bardstown, KY

## Description

The 1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP (Low Ground Pressure) is a heavy-duty crawler loader designed for demanding earthmoving, land clearing, site development, landfill operations, forestry work, pipeline construction, quarry support, and material-handling applications. Powered by the proven Caterpillar 3306 turbocharged diesel engine featuring a hydrostatic drive, the 973 LGP delivers approximately 210 horsepower (156.6 kW) from its 10.5-liter six-cylinder powerplant. The engine is well known throughout the construction industry for its durability, strong low-end torque, and ability to operate reliably under heavy loads in harsh working conditions. The operator station features an enclosed ROPS cab with excellent visibility to the bucket and work area. 112 in Bucket, 26 in Double Grouser Track Shoes, SystemOne Undercarriage. Controls are designed to provide smooth operation of both the loader and steering systems. The 1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP is widely recognized as a powerful and versatile cr

## Machine details

### General Specifications

- **horsepower:** 210
- **horsepowerUnit:** horsepower
- **ropstype:** Enclosed
- **operatingweight:** 66000
- **operatingweightUnit:** pound
- **shippingwidth:** 9
- **shippingwidthUnit:** foot
- **shippingheight:** 11
- **shippingheightUnit:** foot
- **shippinglength:** 24
- **shippinglengthUnit:** foot
- **shippingweight:** 56293
- **shippingweightUnit:** pound
- **winch:** No
- **tipload:** 37011
- **tiploadUnit:** pound
- **fuelcapacity:** 94
- **fuelcapacityUnit:** gallon
- **groundpressure:** 9.14
- **groundpressureUnit:** pound/square inch
- **ripper:** No
- **breakoutforce:** 47981
- **breakoutforceUnit:** pound
- **bucket:** Yes
- **bucketwidth:** 112
- **bucketwidthUnit:** inch

## Manufacturer specifications

### Dimensions

- **Clearance at Full Height and Dump:** 11 ft (3.35 m)
- **Ground Clearance:** 1.5 ft (0.46 m)
- **Height - Top of Cab:** 11.3 ft (3.44 m)
- **Length with Bucket on Ground:** 23.4 ft (7.13 m)
- **Reach at Dump Height:** 4.4 ft (1.34 m)
- **Width to Outside of Tracks:** 9.1 ft (2.77 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 640.8 cu in (10500.85 cu cm)
- **Engine Model:** 3306
- **Net Power:** 210 hp (156.6 kw)

### Hydraulic System

- **Dump Time:** 1.4 seconds
- **Lower Time:** 2.6 seconds
- **Raise Time:** 7.4 seconds

### Operating Specifications

- **Breakout Force Bucket:** 47981 lbs (21763.84 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity - heaped:** 3.7 cu yd (2.83 cu m)
- **Bucket Capacity - struck:** 3.2 cu yd (2.45 cu m)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 94.1 gal (356.17 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 15.9 gal (60.18 l)
- **Max Speed:** 6.5 mph (10.46 kph)
- **Operating Weight:** 56292.9 lbs (25534.06 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load:** 37011.3 lbs (16788.06 kg)

### Undercarriage

- **Ground Contact Area:** 6107.1 cu in (100077.66 cu cm)
- **Ground Pressure:** 9.2 psi
- **Length of Track on Ground:** 9.6 ft (2.93 m)
- **Number of Track Rollers per Side:** 7
- **Track Gauge:** 81.9 in (208.03 cm)
- **Track Shoe Width:** 26.6 in (67.56 cm)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 973 LGP is a crawler loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and site preparation in soft or low-ground-pressure conditions. The LGP configuration uses wider tracks to reduce ground pressure and improve flotation on sensitive terrain. As part of Caterpillar's crawler loader lineup, the 973 LGP combines tracked mobility with a front loader bucket for earthmoving, aggregate handling, and general construction work. It is commonly used in quarry, utility, forestry, and civil construction applications where traction, stability, and reduced surface disturbance are important. The model is recognized for its versatility in demanding off-road operating environments.

## Photos

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199121&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6AzQmzdgEXdUc70XDGY2m7JV)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 2](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199081&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6AxnkCJktObtnNwJZ2UlSiYb)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 3](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199108&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6Ay86zEbbhI%2fut4e3jS0hc4G)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 4](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010198998&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=j3gkHJUJDVRdEy7eIFcNcZc%2fLwYI%2fmqc)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 5](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199031&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6AzVAVWU4p%2bjGHSBkB99OZQb)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 6](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199059&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6AyUv%2fuqDdsar1I6Gp%2bPQMPF)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 7](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11026202295&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=jy7OszMMriUCrGew2vsRJgky06q7bK0s)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 8](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199089&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6AwJ0jCgctFZejcrv%2byL21%2fV)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 9](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199098&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6Ayu1r78cydgJqYCjS8%2bYraW)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 10](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199128&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6Axr0lNSfe5v2WlBpka7WiHb)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 11](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199132&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6AxZ%2bQJs3McvbnEmhuupoORq)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 12](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010200707&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=p%2buE0fZFVjinZ0iBaBQFnwVaQkeAEncH)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 13](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010200712&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=p%2buE0fZFVji52FU4p76KKTM6UF7A5z5m)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 14](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199295&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6Ayayc75XRteMaSMmaChTvOV)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 15](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199320&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6Az7KhRRXwfVQkfvg%2fXj4MuV)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 16](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199344&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6AwDoO%2fR5d6nV50YneslIoc%2f)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 17](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199135&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6AxNFkiS3IwSUirq95BP8cS2)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 18](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199141&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6AwyONWLCDoaANwpzNs7gE%2f0)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 19](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199146&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6AzJp5xtNGaHBG%2fJWsk6Dxw%2f)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 20](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199158&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6Aws0%2fFP7KWXsyPZY6yISB7j)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 21](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199168&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6AxotqgJ98ETdZXwTDG2Nw7z)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 22](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199177&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6AxFIX0KV89d7OJy57r7x8w2)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 23](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199186&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6AwbVUwrPzLlgxs3jDTqm4JU)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 24](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199208&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6Az%2fynuQ9NA8gagxzBbdPK01)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 25](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199239&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6AzQaeTVo9k9yUzRH3kojduI)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 26](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199275&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6AzOXNggrIsPsewPE9jtS3Ne)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 27](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199363&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6AxmiCRaalytSz2H%2fOVA4u6T)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 28](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199385&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6Axq6%2b61rx0I7iFq%2f3qmmNzY)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 29](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199414&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6AwmOnzpGiQfLt71%2bul42svo)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 30](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199440&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6AzkLD4om2HUwMgTWLXSzk3e)

![1995 Caterpillar 973 LGP photo 31](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11010199600&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=PoeF6ymu6AyjIPyUbImtRs3SR5U1Howb)