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973D Track Loader
The Cat® 973D Track Loader is the only track loader in this size class. Furthermore, it leads the industry in operator comfort, performance and versatility.
Designed to be productive, this machine will give you complete satisfaction in a wide range of tough applications in the most efficient and productive way. Its design also delivers strength and durability with excellent control and unmatched ease of operation.
Discover how much more you can get with this one work force machine ...
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Benefits & Features
Specifications
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Machine Comparison
| | | Engine | |
| Flywheel Power | 263 hp |
| | | Weights | |
| Operating Weight | 61857 lb |
| | | Buckets | |
| Capacity - General Purpose | 4.2 yd3 |
| Capacity - Multi-Purpose | 3.92 yd3 |
| | | Engine | |
| Engine Model | Cat® C9 ACERT™ |
| Net Power - Cat | 263 hp |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 263 hp |
| Net Power - SAE J1349 | 263 hp |
| Net Power - EEC 80/1269 | 263 hp |
| Bore | 4.41 in |
| Stroke | 5.86 in |
| Displacement | 537 in3 |
| | | Undercarriage | |
| Track Shoe Type | Double Grouser, Extreme Service |
| Track Shoe Width - Standard | 21.6 in |
| Track Shoe Width - Optional | 26.6 in |
| Track Rollers - Each Side | 7 |
| Number of Shoes - Each Side | 40 |
| Track on Ground | 115.3 in |
| Ground Contact Area - Standard Shoe | 4991 in2 |
| Ground Contact Area - Optional Shoe | 6138 in2 |
| Ground Pressure - Standard Shoe | 12.4 psi |
| Ground Pressure - Optional Shoe | 10.1 psi |
| Grouser Height - Double Grouser | 1.92 in |
| Track Gauge | 85 in |
| | | Drive System | |
| Type | Hydrostatic drive with infinite machine speeds up to 11 km/h (6.8 mph) |
| Drive Pump | Two, variable-displacement, slipper-type axial piston pumps |
| Track Motor | Two, variable-displacement, bent axis piston motors |
| | | Service Refill Capacities | |
| Fuel Tank | 164 gal |
| Cooling System | 11.6 gal |
| Crankcase (with Filter) | 7.7 gal |
| Final Drives (each) | 7.5 gal |
| Hydraulic system (Equipment, Power Train and Tank) | 89.8 gal |
| Hydraulic Tank | 49.9 gal |
| Pump Drive Box | 1 gal |
| Pivot Shaft | 0.8 gal |
| | | Buckets | |
| Bucket Width - General Purpose | 114.56 in |
| Bucket Width - Multi-Purpose | 112.91 in |
| | | Operating Specifications | |
| Max. Travel Speed | 6.8 mph |
| | | Ripper Specifications | |
| Type | Parallelogram |
| Number of pockets | 3 |
| Overall Width/Beam | 86.6 in |
| Shank cross section | 74 x 175 mm 2.9 x 6.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 34.96 in |
| Penetration | 15.6 in |
| Ripping Width | 72.4 in |
| Cylinders - Bore | 5.1 in |
| Cylinders - Stroke | 9.3 in |
| Addition to Machine Length due to Ripper (in Transportation Position) | 23.1 in |
| | | Weights | |
| Shipping Weight - without Bucket | 55997 lb |
| | | Standards | |
| ROPS/FOPS | ROPS/FOPS |
| Brakes | Brakes |
| Cab | Cab |
| | | Electrical System | |
| Type | 24V DC |
| Battery Capacity | 1400 CCA |
| Battery Voltage | 12 |
| Battery Quantity | 2 |
| Alternator | 95 amp, Heavy-Duty, Brushless |
| | | Ripper Specifications | |
| Ramp Angle | 28.5 Degrees |
| | | Hydraulic System - Implement | |
| Output - Maximum | 91.4 gal/min |
| Relief Valve Setting | 3988 psi |
| Cycle Time - Raise | 6.5 Seconds |
| Type | Closed Center Load Sensing |
| Cycle Time - Dump | 1.4 Seconds |
| | | Drive System | |
| Max System Pressure | 6527 psi |
| | | Hydraulic System - Implement | |
| Float Down | 2.7 Seconds |
| | | Ripper Specifications | |
| Penetration Force at ground level | 22500 lb |
| Ripper weight (with 3 shanks) | 3747.8 lb |
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Standard Equipment
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| ELECTRICAL | |
| Alternator, 95 amps, 24 V, heavy duty brushless | |
| Pressurized, sound suppressed, ROPS/FOPS cab | |
| • Engine coolant temperature | |
| Caterpillar C9 ACERT diesel engine | |
| 2160 mm/85 in track gauge | |
| Sound Suppression, Exterior | |
| OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT | |
| Alarm, backup | |
| Cab with tinted glass and side sliding window | |
| • Engine oil pressure | |
| Modular cooling system for engine air intake, oil and water | |
| End Section Track Guiding guards | |
| Z-bar loader linkage | |
| POWER TRAIN | |
| Horn, electric | |
| Air conditioning and heating | |
| • Hydraulic oil temperature | |
| 24 volt electric starting | |
| Hydraulic Track Adjuster | |
| Load sensing variable displacement implement pump | |
| UNDERCARRIAGE | |
| 2 Maintenance free batteries, 1,400 amps | |
| Heater, defroster with automatic temperature control | |
| • Fuel level | |
| Electronically controlled, on-demand fan cooling system | |
| EWL track (40 sections, 215 mm /8.5 in pitch) | |
| Implement cylinders with integrated positioning sensors | |
| OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT | |
| Converter 24V/12V | |
| Seat, fabric-covered, air suspended | |
| Extended Life Coolant | |
| Five piece sprocket track | |
| Operator programmable lift and tilt kickouts | |
| Switch, main disconnect | |
| Seat-mounted controls | |
| Fuel priming pump electric | |
| Seven track rollers, lifetime lubricated | |
| Engine enclosure with lockable doors (5 mm/0.2 in perforated holes) | |
| Starter, electric (24V) | |
| Seat belt, retractable | |
| Electronic Hydrostatic Control (EHC) for transmission with travel and work modes | |
| Conventional idlers, lifetime lubricated. | |
| Hinged radiator grill | |
| Four halogen lights, two forward facing, roof mounted; two rearward facing, integrated in A/C unit
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| Electronic Monitoring System | |
| Closed Loop Hystat transmission with DSR Software | |
| Oscillating track roller frames | |
| 6.35 fins per inch radiator and cooler cores | |
| Gauges for: | |
| Muffler, under hood | |
| Two carrier rollers per track | |
| Ecology Drains | |
| Electro-hydraulic implement control joystick | |
| Water separator
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| Track Master Link | |
| Hydraulic Oil, HYDO Advanced 10 | |
| Radio ready, includes 24 to 12V converter, speakers, antenna and two 12 volts power outlets | |
| Guard, idler
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| Cab, tilt jack, hydraulic | |
| Mirror rearview | |
| Coat Hook | |
| Adjustable armrest | |
| Transmission control, Joystick or V-lever and steering pedals | |
| Storage lockable compartment under armrests | |
| Floor mat, rubber, heavy duty | |
| Windshield washers and wipers, front and rear | |
| Durable metal roof | |
| Parking brake switch and "brake-on" indicator light
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Optional Equipment
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| ELECTRICAL | |
| Beacon, rotating
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| Tank fuel, fast fill
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| Hydraulic oil, biodegradable
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| General Propose, Slag
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| Teeth, extra duty, 8 | |
| Track, 500 mm (19.7 in), flat | |
| Track, 500 mm (19.7 in) | |
| Track, 500 mm (19.7 in) | |
| Tracks, 500 mm (19.7 in), Trap Hole
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| Guard, tilt cylinders | |
| Radio AM/FM, CD | |
| Rear protection STD | |
| POWER TRAIN | |
| Teeth, penetration, 8 | |
| Track, 500 mm (19.7 in), alternates flat and DG GR shoes | |
| Track, 550 mm (21.6 in) | |
| Guard, track roller
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| Heater, engine coolant, 120V | |
| Rear protection HD | |
| HYDRAULIC | |
| Cutting edge, bolt-on
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| Track, 675 mm (26.6 in), Trap Hole | |
| Track, 675 mm (26.6 in) | |
| Heater, engine coolant, 240V | |
| Ripper package | |
| BUCKET | |
| DBL GR | |
| Track, 830 mm (32.7 in) | |
| Product Link
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| Maintenance package, deluxe | |
| BUCKET ATTACHMENTS | |
| TRPL GR | |
| Track, 500 mm (19.7 in), Trap Hole | |
| Machine Security System | |
| Lights additional, package | |
| UNDERCARRIAGE | |
| SGL GR ES | |
| Track, 675 mm (26.6 in), Trap Hole | |
| Antifreeze, –50° C (–58° F) | |
| Protection, windshield, lights | |
| GUARDS | |
| Striker bar package | |
| OTHER ATTACHMENTS | |
| Counterweight package | |
| 973D VALUE PACKAGES | |
| Hydraulic 2W, Joystick | |
| Hydraulic 3W, MP Joystick | |
| Hydraulic 3W, GP Joystick | |
| Hydraulic 4W, MP joystick | |
| Hydraulic, 2W, 2 levers | |
| Bucket GP, 3.0 m³ (3.98 yd³), package | |
| Bucket MP, 2.8 m³ (3.6 yd³), package | |
| Bucket GP, 3.0 m³ (3.98 yd³), package | |
| Bucket GP, landfill, package | |
| Bucket wide, 3.3 m³ (4.37 yd³), package | |
| Bucket GP, 3.0 m³ (3.98 yd³), HD, pack | |
| Bucket MP ES, 2.8 m³ (3.6 yd³), package | |
| Bucket MP, landfill, package
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