973 Track Loader

Units of measurement :

Metric

Imperial

Flywheel Power

205 kW

Operating Weight

29892 kg

Capacity - General Purpose

3.2 m³

Availability

Purchase Rental Used

Save money and transport time with one rugged machine that does it all \u2013 land clearing, digging, grading, truck loading, slope work and more. Crawler loaders give you lower ground pressure and better traction so you can start the job sooner, and work longer, in all kinds of underfoot conditions. Cat® Track Loaders give you all this, plus outstanding performance and fuel efficiency.

ONE Machine, Many Jobs

One operator, one machine to dig, load, carry, fill and more. Fusion™ quick coupler offers fast attachment changes. Purpose-built Waste, Low Ground Pressure, Ship Hold and Steel Mill loaders help you get the tough job done.

Up To 10% Fuel Savings

Automatic, Eco and Power modes match performance to the job to save you fuel. Remote Services and machine features help save on service and maintenance. Cat C9.3B engine offers powerful efficiency.

Gets More Done

Largest track loader in the industry provides the power, breakout force and capacity to take on tough construction utility, forestry and quarry jobs. Cat Payload technology aids more accurate loading for reduced cycle times.

One Machine, Many Jobs

Top Performer

Easy to Operate

Versatility Out Front

Focus on Safety

Equipped for the Job

Handle the Heat

Save on Maintenance

Connect to Greater Efficiency

Largest track loader in the industry provides the power, breakout force and capacity to take on tough construction utility, forestry and quarry jobs.
Track loader power, traction and agility mean you can use one machine and one operator to do everything from clearing the site to installing utilities and finishing around buildings.
Fusion™ Quick Coupler option lets you make fast attachment changes with a wide range of tools like forks, buckets, etc. from wheel loaders and other Fusion compatible machines.
Bucket/tooth, undercarriage, track shoe and attachment choices help you equip your machine for optimal performance in your applications.
Purpose-built Waste Handler, Low Ground Pressure (LGP), Ship Hold and Steel Mill configurations stand up to the toughest tasks.

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Engine

Flywheel Power	205 kW	275 hp
Model	Cat® C9.3B
Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349	205 kW	275 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)	279 mhp	279 mhp
Emissions	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, Japan 2014 emission standards or Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/ EU Stage IIIA.
Note (1)	Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, Japan 2014 engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester); 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Cat engines meeting Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/ EU Stage IIIA, are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester); 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). **For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer.
Note (2)	Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions Module (when equipped) and alternator. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (3)	Machine Build Number 12A

Weights

Buckets

Service Refill Capacities

Standard

Low Ground Pressure (LGP)

Waste Handler

Dimensions

Undercarriage

Air Conditioning System

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973 Track Loader

Capacity - General Purpose	3.2 m³	4.2 yd³
Capacity - Multi-Purpose	3 m³	3.9 yd³
Capacity - Performance Series	3.8 m³	5 yd³
Capacity - Landfill	4.9 m³	6.4 yd³
Capacity - Slag	3 m³	3.9 yd³
Width - General Purpose	3010 mm	118.5 in
Width - Multi-Purpose	2961 mm	116.6 in
Width - Performance Series	3015 mm	118.7 in
Width - Landfill	3010 mm	118.5 in
Width - Slag	2960 mm	116.5 in
Note	Additional buckets and work tools available. Please consult with your Cat dealer.

Fuel Tank	450 l	119 gal (US)
DEF Tank	35 l	9.2 gal (US)

Operating Weight	29892 kg	65901 lb
Width of Standard Shoe	675 mm	27 in
Ground Pressure	65.8 kPa	9.5 psi

Operating Weight	32304 kg	71218 lb
Width of Standard Shoe	830 mm	33 in
Ground Pressure	57.9 kPa	8.4 psi

Operating Weight	30465 kg	67164 lb
Width of Standard Shoe	675 mm	27 in
Ground Pressure	67.1 kPa	9.7 psi

Overall Machine Length*	7496 mm	295 in
Machine Height - Top of Cab	3510 mm	138.2 in
Overall Width - Without Bucket	2835 mm	111.6 in
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift	4218 mm	166.1 in
Note	*With General Purpose bucket with bolt-on full edge

Track on Ground	2930 mm	115.3 in
Track Rollers/Shoes - Each Side	40

Detalle Productos Cat

973 Track Loader

ONE Machine, Many Jobs

Up To 10% Fuel Savings

Gets More Done

One Machine, Many Jobs

Top Performer

Easy to Operate

Versatility Out Front

Focus on Safety

Equipped for the Job

Handle the Heat

Save on Maintenance

Connect to Greater Efficiency

Engine

Weights

Buckets

Service Refill Capacities

Standard

Low Ground Pressure (LGP)

Waste Handler

Dimensions

Undercarriage

Air Conditioning System

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