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973

Track Loaders

Save money and transport time with one rugged machine that does it all – 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.

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Flywheel Power 205 kW
Model Cat® C9.3B
Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 205 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 279 mhp
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OVERVIEW

Versatile and Efficient for the Toughest Applications

FEATURES & BENEFITS

One Machine, Many Jobs

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, t... Read more

Top Performer

    973 uses up to 10% less fuel per hour than the previous model.     Larger fuel tank means you can work longer before refuelin... Read more

Easy to Operate

    Comfortable cab and an intuitive 10-inch (254 mm) touchscreen dash display help make the job easier.     Standard High Defini... Read more

Versatility Out Front

    Maximize your track loader versatility with a broad selection of Work Tool attachments to help you take on just about any task.   &nbsp... Read more

Focus on Safety

    Excellent visibility to the bucket and all around the machine enhances safety and helps operators work more confidently.     ... Read more

Equipped for the Job

Equip your loader from the factory to take on extra-challenging tasks like soft footing, waste handling, ship hold and steel mill work.For added flotation and traction, o... Read more

Handle the Heat

Factory-designed and installed features equip your 973 track loader for the extreme heat and harsh conditions of steel mill work.Maneuverability, visibility and the break... Read more

Save on Maintenance

Designed to help you take care of routine maintenance and get back to work.Grouped service points located behind large access doors.Daily grease points in easy reach at g... Read more

Connect to Greater Efficiency

Product Link™ collects machine data that can be viewed online through web and mobile applications.Access information anytime, anywhere with VisionLink® and use it to make... Read more

SPECIFICATIONS FOR 973

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Engine
Flywheel Power 205 kW
Model Cat® C9.3B
Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 205 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 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
Operating Weight 29892 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank 450 l
DEF Tank 35 l
Standard
Operating Weight 29892 kg
Width of Standard Shoe 675 mm
Ground Pressure 65.8 kPa
Low Ground Pressure (LGP)
Operating Weight 32304 kg
Width of Standard Shoe 830 mm
Ground Pressure 57.9 kPa
Waste Handler
Operating Weight 30465 kg
Width of Standard Shoe 675 mm
Ground Pressure 67.1 kPa
Dimensions
Overall Machine Length* 7496 mm
Machine Height - Top of Cab 3510 mm
Overall Width - Without Bucket 2835 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 4218 mm
Note *With General Purpose bucket with bolt-on full edge
Undercarriage
Track on Ground 2930 mm
Track Rollers/Shoes - Each Side 40
Buckets
Capacity - General Purpose 3.2 m³
Capacity - Multi-Purpose 3 m³
Capacity - Performance Series 3.8 m³
Capacity - Landfill 4.9 m³
Capacity - Slag 3 m³
Width - General Purpose 3010 mm
Width - Multi-Purpose 2961 mm
Width - Performance Series 3015 mm
Width - Landfill 3010 mm
Width - Slag 2960 mm
Note Additional buckets and work tools available. Please consult with your Cat dealer.
Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.1 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.573 metric tonnes.

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