# 1980 Caterpillar 977L for Sale in Madera, CA

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## Listing details

- **Price:** Call for price
- **Listing ID:** 60740258
- **Year:** 1980
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 977L
- **Category:** Crawler Loaders
- **Location:** Madera, CA

## Description

Canopy, 4in1 Bucket,, CAT 3306 Turbo,

## Machine details

### General Specifications

- **ropstype:** Open

## Manufacturer specifications

### Dimensions

- **Clearance At Full Height And Dump:** 10.6 ft (3.23 m)
- **Ground Clearance:** 1.68 ft (0.51 m)
- **Height:** 10.75 ft (3.28 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 10.93 ft (3.33 m)
- **Length:** 18.5833 ft (5.66 m)
- **Length To Front Of Track:** 13.26 ft (4.04 m)
- **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 18.74 ft (5.71 m)
- **Reach At Dump Height:** 3.91 ft (1.19 m)
- **Weight:** 48000 lbs (21772.46 kg)
- **Width:** 7.6667 ft (2.34 m)
- **Width To Outside Of Tracks:** 7.85 ft (2.39 m)

### Engine

- **Aspiration:** turbocharged
- **Displacement:** 640.8 cu in (10500.85 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** 3306
- **Net Power:** 190 hp (141.69 kw)
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 6
- **Power Measured @:** 1950 rpm

### Hydraulic

- **Dump Time:** 1.6 sec
- **Lower Time:** 3.4 sec
- **Raise Time:** 7.8 sec

### Operational

- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 19 amps
- **Breakout Force - Std Bucket:** 34160 lbs (15494.73 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 2.8 cu yd
- **Bucket Capacity - Struck:** 2.4 cu yd
- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 13 gal (49.21 l)
- **Engine Oil Capacity:** 7.3 gal (27.63 l)
- **Final Drive Fluid Capacity - Each:** 6.8 gal (25.74 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 102 gal (386.07 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 36.5 gal (138.15 l)
- **Max Speed:** 7.1 mph (11.43 kph)
- **Operating Voltage:** 24 V
- **Operating Weight:** 47641.9 lbs (21610.03 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load:** 31989.1 lbs (14510.03 kg)

### Undercarriage

- **Ground Contact Area:** 3999.01 in2
- **Length Of Track On Ground:** 9.22 ft (2.81 m)
- **Number Of Shoes Per Side:** 39
- **Number Of Track Rollers Per Side:** 7
- **Track Gauge:** 75.99 in (193.01 cm)
- **Track Shoe Width:** 18 in (45.72 cm)

## About this model

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.

## Photos

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