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2006 Caterpillar 973C For Sale in Fort Worth, Tx

2006 Caterpillar 973C
2006 Caterpillar 973C
2006 Caterpillar 973C
2006 Caterpillar 973C
2006 Caterpillar 973C
2006 Caterpillar 973C
2006 Caterpillar 973C
2006 Caterpillar 973C 2006 Caterpillar 973C 2006 Caterpillar 973C 2006 Caterpillar 973C 2006 Caterpillar 973C 2006 Caterpillar 973C 2006 Caterpillar 973C

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Machine Info:

Hours:13177
Serial Number:CAT0973CLLDX00240
Machine Location:FORT WORTH, TX

Description:

Located in Lane 3 Spot 30, Enclosed Cab, Air Conditioner, 115 in Bucket, 19.5 in Double Grouser Track Shoes Closing Time: 2026-11-18 04:00:00 PM


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Dimensions
Clearance At Full Height And Dump 11 ft (3 m)
Ground Clearance 2 ft (0 m)
Height 11 ft (3 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 11 ft (4 m)
Length 23 ft (7 m)
Length To Front Of Track 17 ft (5 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground 23 ft (7 m)
Reach At Dump Height 4 ft (1 m)
Weight 59,548 lbs (27,011 kg)
Width 8 ft (3 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks 9 ft (3 m)
Engine
Aspiration Turbocharged
Displacement 537 cu in (8,800 cu cm)
Engine Make 2,236
Engine Model C9ACERT
Net Power 242 hp (180 kw)
Number Of Cylinders 6
Power Measured @ 1,800 rpm
General Specifications
(optional track) Weight of General Purpose Bucket (Since 2001) 108 in (3 m)
(optional track) Weight of General Purpose Bucket (Since 2010) 109 in (2,755 mm)
1st (Since 2001) 0-9.0 0-5.6
1st (Since 2006) 0-10 0-6.2
2133 mm (7'0") Clearance (Since 2013) 70 in (1,784 mm)
2nd (Since 2001) Infinitely
3rd (Since 2001) Variable
45° Discharge (Since 2013) 49 in (1,237 mm)
A Forward Dump Clearance (Since 2001) 117 in (3 m)
A Forward Dump Clearance (Since 2006) 111 in (2,830 mm)
A Height to Top of Seat (Since 2001) 106 in (3 m)
A Height to Top of Seat (Since 2006) 117 in (2,970 mm)
and Additional Hydraulics (Since 2001) 6,992 lbs (3,171 kg)
Approx. Operating Weight (Since 1999) 59,548 lbs (27,006 kg)
B Bottom Dump Clearance (Since 2001) 144 in (4 m)
B Bottom Dump Clearance (Since 2006) 144 in (3,660 mm)
B Height to Top of Stack (Since 2001) 113 in (3 m)
B Height to Top of Stack (Since 2006) 118 in (2,989 mm)
Bore (Since 2001) 5 in (121 mm)
Bore (Since 2006) 4 in (112 mm)
Bottom Dump Reach (Since 2001) 28 in (721 mm)
Bottom Dump Reach (Since 2006) 27 in (693 mm)
Breakout Force (Since 2013) 45,760 lbf (203 kN)
Bucket (with Standard Track) (Since 2013) 102 in (2,580 mm)
Bucket (with Wide Track) (Since 2013) 116 in (2,930 mm)
Bucket Width (Since 2013) 107 in (2,716 mm)
C Height to Top of ROPS (Since 2001) 136 in (3 m)
C Height to Top of ROPS (Since 2006) 138 in (3,500 mm)
C Hinge Pin Height (Since 2001) 166 in (4 m)
C Hinge Pin Height (Since 2006) 167 in (4,240 mm)
Closure Force, Clamp to Cutting Edge (Since 2006) 20,000 lbf (89 kN)
Closure Force, Clamp to Cutting Edge Weight of Bucket with Teeth, Segments (Since 2001) 20,000 lbf (89 kN)
D Hinge Pin Height at Carry Position (Since 2001) 19 in (492 mm)
D Hinge Pin Height at Carry Position (Since 2006) 20 in (505 mm)
D Overall Height (Since 2001) 257 in (7 m)
D Overall Height (Since 2006) 228 in (5,800 mm)
Digging Depth (Since 2013) 5 in (118 mm)
Dimensions Width (Since 1999) 102 in (3 m)
Displacement (Since 2006) 537 cu in (9 L)
Engine Displacement (Since 2001) 638 cu in (11 L)
Engine Displacement (Since 2010) 537 cu in (9 L)
Engine Model (Since 2001) 3306 T
Engine Model (Since 2006) C9
Engine Model (Since 2010) C9 ACERT
Equipped With Wide Track Shoe - (Specs that differ from above) (Since 2001) 973C
Equipped With Wide Track Shoe - Ground Contact Area (Since 2001) 6,104 sq in (4 sq m)
Equipped With Wide Track Shoe - Ground Pressure (Since 2001) 10 psi (66 kPa)
Equipped With Wide Track Shoe - Operating Weight (Since 2001) 60,950 lbs (27,640 kg)
Equipped With Wide Track Shoe - Track Gauge (Since 2001) 82 in (2 m)
Equipped With Wide Track Shoe - Width of Track Shoe (Since 2001) 27 in (675 mm)
Equipped With Wide Track Shoe - Width Without Bucket (Since 2001) 108 in (3 m)
F Forward Dump Reach (Since 2001) 52 in (1,324 mm)
F Forward Dump Reach (Since 2006) 55 in (1,403 mm)
F Rollback at Carry Height (Since 2001) 50 deg
F Rollback at Carry Height (Since 2010) 51 deg
Face of Shoes (Since 2013) 18 in (457 mm)
Flywheel Horsepower (Since 1999) 210 hp (157 kw)
Flywheel Horsepower (Since 2001) 230 hp (172 kw)
Flywheel Power (Since 2001) 210 hp (157 kW)
Flywheel Power (Since 2006) 230 hp (172 kW)
Flywheel Power (Since 2010) 239 hp (178 kW)
Fuel Tank Refill Capacity (Since 2001) 110 US gal (415 L)
Fuel Tank Refill Capacity (Since 2006) 113 US gal (430 L)
G Digging Depth (Since 2001) 10 in (241 mm)
G Digging Depth (Since 2006) 10 in (254 mm)
G Rollback at Ground Level (Since 2001) 42 deg
Grading Angle (Bare Edge) (Since 2001) 69 deg
Ground Clearance (Since 2001) 18 in (456 mm)
Ground Clearance (Since 2006) 18 in (457 mm)
Ground Contact Area (with Standard Shoes) (Since 2010) 4,542 sq in (3 sq m)
Ground Contact Area - (with Standard Shoes) (Since 2006) 4,542 sq in (3 sq m)
Ground Contact Area - (With Std. Shoe) (Since 2001) 4,522 sq in (3 sq m)
Ground Pressure (Since 2001) 13 psi (89 kPa)
Ground Pressure (Since 2006) 13 psi (91 kPa)
H Bucket Opening (Since 2001) 54 in (1,380 mm)
H Bucket Opening (Since 2006) 54 in (1,380 mm)
Height (Since 1999) 138 in (4 m)
Height (Since 2006) 6 in (165 mm)
Height (Since 2010) 9 in (216 mm)
Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket - Empty, in Seconds - Dump (Since 2001) 2 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket - Empty, in Seconds - Dump (Since 2006) 2 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket - Empty, in Seconds - Lower (Empty, Float Down) (Since 2001) 3 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket - Empty, in Seconds - Lower (Empty, Float Down) (Since 2006) 3 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket - Empty, in Seconds - Raise (Since 2001) 6 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket - Empty, in Seconds - Raise (Since 2006) 7 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket - Empty, in Seconds - Total (Since 2001) 9 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket Empty, - in Seconds - Dump (Since 2010) 2 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket Empty, - in Seconds - Lower (Empty, Float Down) (Since 2010) 3 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket Empty, - in Seconds - Raise (Since 2010) 7 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time, Bucket Empty, - in Seconds - Total (Since 2010) 11 sec
Hydraulic System Refill Capacity (Since 2001) 42 US gal (159 L)
Hydraulic System Refill Capacity (Since 2006) 16 US gal (60 L)
Hydraulic System Refill Capacity (Since 2010) 16 US gal (62 L)
Installed Weights - Each Additional Shank (Since 2006) 3 shanks std.
Installed Weights - Ripper with Standard Shank (1 shank) (Since 2010) 2,636 lbs (1,196 kg)
Installed Weights - Ripper with Standard Shanks (Since 2006) 2,636 lbs (1,196 kg)
Length (Since 1999) 290 in (7 m)
Length (Since 2006) 10 in (254 mm)
Length (Since 2010) 10 in (254 mm)
Length of Track on Ground (Since 2001) 115 in (3 m)
Length of Track on Ground (Since 2006) 115 in (2,930 mm)
Maximum ground - clearance under tip (shank pinned in bottom hole) (Since 2001) 26 in (670 mm)
Maximum Ground Clearance - under Tip (shank pinned in bottom hole) (Since 2006) 26 in (670 mm)
Maximum Ground Clearance under Tip - (shank pinned in bottom hole) (Since 2010) 27 in (688 mm)
Maximum ramp angle, - ripper up (shank pinned in bottom hole) (Since 2001) 20 deg
Maximum Ramp Angle, Ripper Up - (shank pinned in bottom hole) (Since 2006) 20 deg
Maximum reach at - ground line (Since 2001) 51 in (1,295 mm)
Maximum Reach at Ground Line (Since 2006) 51 in (1,295 mm)
Maximum Reach at Ground Line - (from track to teeth on ground) (Since 2010) 70 in (1,770 mm)
No. Cylinders (Since 2001) 6
Number of Pockets (Since 2001) 3
Operating Weight (Since 2001) 59,550 lbs (27,000 kg)
Operating Weight (Since 2006) 58,941 lbs (26,731 kg)
Operating Weight (Since 2010) 26 373 kg 58,142 Ib
Operating Weight (Since 2013) 65,180 lbs (29,560 kg)
Overall Height (Since 2013) 138 in (3,500 mm)
Overall Length (Since 2013) 299 in (7,600 mm)
Pocket Spacing (Since 2001) 39 in (1,000 mm)
Pocket Spacing (Since 2006) 39 in (1,000 mm)
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1999) 3RZ
Product Identification Prefix (Since 2001) BCP
Pryout Force (Since 2006) 38,470 lbf (17,450 kgf)
Pryout Force at Maximum Digging Depth (Since 2010) 39,375 lbf (175 kN)
Rated Capacity (Since 1999) 4 cu yd (3 cu m)
Rated Engine RPM (Since 2001) 2,200 rpm
Rated Engine RPM (Since 2006) 2,000 rpm
Reach at 2133 mm (7'0") Height (Since 2001) 73 in (1,860 mm)
Reach at 2133 mm (7'0") Height (Since 2006) 76 in (1,936 mm)
Ripper Beam Overall width (Since 2001) 87 in (2 m)
Ripper Beam Overall Width (Since 2006) 87 in (2,200 mm)
Ripper Forces Penetration Force (Since 2006) 19,444 lbf (8,820 kgf)
Ripper Forces Penetration Force at Ground Level (Since 2010) 19,125 lbf (85 kN)
Ripper Shank Maximum penetration depth (Since 2001) 17 in (428 mm)
Ripper Shank Maximum Penetration Depth (Since 2006) 17 in (428 mm)
Ripper Shank Maximum Penetration Depth (Since 2010) 15 in (377 mm)
Ripper-Scarifier Type (Since 2001) Radial
Rollback at Maximum Lift (Since 2001) 59 deg
Rollback at Maximum Lift (Since 2010) 58 deg
Shank Gauge (Since 2001) 79 in (2 m)
Shank Gauge (Since 2006) 79 in (2,000 mm)
Speeds Forward/Reverse (Since 2006) km/h mph
Speeds Forward/Reverse - 1st (Since 2012) 0 - 6 mph
Speeds Forward/Reverse - 2nd (Since 2012) Infinitely
Speeds Forward/Reverse - 3rd (Since 2012) Variable
Static Tipping Load (Since 2013) 40,720 lbs (18,470 kg)
Stroke (Since 2001) 6 in (152 mm)
Stroke (Since 2006) 6 in (149 mm)
Tilt Back at Ground Level (Since 2001) 45 deg
Track Gauge (Since 2001) 82 in (2 m)
Track Gauge (Since 2006) 82 in (2,080 mm)
Track Rollers (Each Side) (Since 2001) 7
w/Teeth & Segments (Since 2001) 4,580 lbs (2,077 kg)
Weight of Bucket with Teeth, Segments - and Additional Hydraulics (Since 2010) 7,850 lbs (3,560 kg)
Weight of Bucket with Teeth, Segments and Additional Hydraulics (Since 2006) 7,052 lbs (3,198 kg)
Width of Standard Track Shoe (Since 2001) 20 in (500 mm)
Width of Standard Track Shoe (Since 2006) 20 in (500 mm)
Width Without Bucket (Since 2001) 102 in (3 m)
Width without Bucket (optional track) (Since 2006) 115 in (2,930 mm)
Width without Bucket (optional track) Weight of General Purpose Bucket (Since 2013) 109 in (2,755 mm)
Width without Bucket (standard track) (Since 2006) 102 in (2,580 mm)
Width Without Bucket (std. track) (Since 2001) 102 in (3 m)
Width without Bucket (with Standard Shoes) (Since 2010) 102 in (2,580 mm)
Width without Bucket - (with Standard Shoes) (Since 2006) 102 in (2,580 mm)
with Teeth & Segments (Since 2006) 4,638 lbs (2,103 kg)
with Teeth & Segments (Since 2010) 4,814 lbs (2,183 kg)
Hydraulic
Dump Time 5 sec
Lower Time 3 sec
Pump Flow Capacity 89 gpm (335 lpm)
Pump Type Hydrostatic drive/piston
Raise Time 7 sec
Relief Valve Pressure 2,755 psi
Operational
Alternator Supplied Amperage 65 amps
Breakout Force - Std Bucket 47,992 lbs (21,769 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped 4 cu yd
Bucket Capacity - Struck 3 cu yd
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 11 gal (42 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 8 gal (29 l)
Final Drive Fluid Capacity - Each 8 gal (28 l)
Fuel Capacity 113 gal (428 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 45 gal (169 l)
Max Speed 6 mph (9 kph)
Operating Voltage 24 V
Operating Weight 58,153 lbs (26,378 kg)
Static Tipping Load 44,649 lbs (20,252 kg)
Undercarriage
Ground Contact Area 4542 in2
Ground Pressure 13 psi
Length Of Track On Ground 10 ft (3 m)
Number Of Shoes Per Side 40
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side 7
Track Gauge 82 in (208 cm)
Track Shoe Width 20 in (50 cm)

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