# 1973 Caterpillar 977L for Sale in Monticello, NY **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $24,500.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 86621767 - **Year:** 1973 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 977L - **Category:** Crawler Loaders - **Serial number:** 11K05636 - **Location:** Monticello, NY ## Description A heavy-duty crawler loader widely recognized for its "old-school" durability and power in bulk site preparation ## Machine details ### General Specifications - **horsepower:** 190 - **horsepowerUnit:** horsepower - **hours:** 6266 - **enginemake:** CATERPILLAR - **enginemodel:** 3306 - **transmissiontype:** Powershift - **ropstype:** Enclosed - **operatingweight:** 47642 - **operatingweightUnit:** pound - **doesnotrun:** 0 - **shippingwidth:** 14.0833333333333 - **shippingwidthUnit:** foot - **shippingheight:** 17.75 - **shippingheightUnit:** foot - **shippinglength:** 24.1666666666667 - **shippinglengthUnit:** foot - **turbo:** Yes - **tipload:** 31989 - **tiploadUnit:** pound - **fuelcapacity:** 102 - **fuelcapacityUnit:** gallon - **dumpheightmax:** 10.5 - **dumpheightmaxUnit:** foot - **operatorcontrols:** Lever - **breakoutforce:** 34160 - **breakoutforceUnit:** pound - **bucket:** Yes ## 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 (21768.71 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 ![1973 Caterpillar 977L](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948549&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7Gb1dUS1kB1RorIR2s7lyee) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 2](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948546&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7GRcLwcQANvO9EWj0zHde20) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 3](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948566&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7F85DrnWgnXljt9cgYrxwM8) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 4](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948556&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7Ho6keLPlx5tXrWMY3S5Srm) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 5](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948572&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7HftZuPyoGtHjfqBMpDKXKO) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 6](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948594&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7FaNJxGfvCOMXJigQXFOBKl) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 7](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948578&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7EoFoHFLgJmal74wf5a9t%2fL) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 8](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948575&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7Hsg%2fzLZJrTTECIV4zunxq5) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 9](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948553&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7HBZ8GebJofUvrDyFRkFYvv) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 10](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948563&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7EgffjWYwkNH7FoDqSfpCy9) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 11](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948569&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7EyLgwI2kRwuVZV98jaXgOa) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 12](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948580&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7FRpDjZuxXqAZLRYzvjwbBI) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 13](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948584&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7GZT3f3brSXtT1rq98T%2fJ%2bh) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 14](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948589&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7EgnqTxWyZ4YG8yMQy0tBLU) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 15](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948596&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7G7VBmjDWScRRwG%2f6kjmA6N) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 16](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948599&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7HUsYr6mrJdVokA%2fWelIadP) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 17](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948602&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7FKFX3eGaZI7tJPTZm213Mv) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 18](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948607&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7EsOUcWI3F1Gm5DSJPy62Va) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 19](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948610&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7Grag9yy3oAMsOIW2nKJwR%2f) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 20](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948615&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7G7JAODtjJV5WtAno67tz%2fB) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 21](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948617&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7Hk77Nuy7uyOei9WcZek52c) ![1973 Caterpillar 977L photo 22](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11014948621&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rxMXOUQpG7F7BV%2fs96WdfJSNqq%2fRRJgz)