
Track Loaders
973K Track Loader
Engine
- Flywheel Power
- 275 HP
- Engine Model
- Cat C9.3
- Net Power
- 275 HP
- Net Power
- 278 HP
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Korea Tier 4 Final OR China Nonroad Stage III/UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
- Note
- All nonroad Tier 4 Interim and Final, Stage IIIB, IV and V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) with 15 ppm (mg/kg) of sulfur or less, or up to B20 biodiesel blended with
- Note
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241.
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 63900 lb
- Operating Weight
- 71218 lb
- Operating Weight
- 64319 lb
- Operating Weight
- 74293 lb
- Note
- Subtract approximately 295 kg / 650 lb for machines not equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage V emissions reduction technology.
Undercarriage
- Track Rollers
- 7 / 40
- Track Gauge
- 85 in
- Track Shoe Width
- 21.6 in
- Track Shoe Width
- 26.6 in
- Track Shoe Width
- 32.7 in
- Track on Ground
- 115.3 in
- Ground Contact Area
- 5673 in²
- Ground Contact Area
- 6960 in²
- Ground Contact Area
- 8572 in²
- Ground Pressure
- 11.3 psi
- Ground Pressure
- 9.3 psi
- Ground Pressure
- 8.3 psi
- Note
- *ISO 16754:2008.
- Grouser Height
- 1.92 in
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- 101.5 gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 9.2 gal (US)
Dimensions
- Overall Machine Length
- 298.4 in
- Machine Height
- 138.2 in
- Height
- 120.8 in
- Overall Machine Height
- 226.5 in
- Overall Machine Width without Bucket
- 106.7 in
- Note
- *With General Purpose bucket and heavy duty teeth.
- Bucket Height
- 19 in
- Carry Position Approach Angle
- 15°
- Clearance at Full Lift Height and 45
- 116.2 in
- Digging Depth
- 6.2 in
- Grading Angle
- 85°
- Ground Clearance
- 18.5 in
- Height
- 166.1 in
- Maximum Rollback
- 43°/47°
- Maximum Rollback
- 59°/49°
- Ramp Angle
- 29°
- Reach at Full Lift Height and 45
- 53.8 in
Buckets
- Capacity
- 4.2 yd³
- Capacity
- 4 yd³
- Capacity
- 5 yd³
- Capacity
- 6.4 yd³
- Capacity
- 4 yd³
- Width
- 117 in
- Width
- 116 in
- Width
- 117 in
- Width
- 117 in
- Width
- 112 in
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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NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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Power Train
- Cat C9.3 diesel engine, turbocharged with ATAAC
- Modular cooling system for engine air intake, oil and water
- Radiator fan, electronically controlled, hydraulically driven, temperature sensing, on demand
- Electro Hydrostatic Control (EHC) for transmission with travel and work modes
- Fuel cooler
- Water separator
- Air cleaner dry-type, axial seal with integral precleaner and dust ejection system, electronic filter condition indicator
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
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Undercarriage
- Heavy Duty tracks
- Track guiding guards, end section
- Hydraulic track adjuster
- Sprocket rims, with replaceable bolt-on tough steel segments
- Sprocket guards
- Seven track rollers, two upper carrier rollers per track, lifetime lubricated
- Conventional idlers, lifetime lubricated
- Oscillating track roller frames
- Track master link
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Electrical
- 24 volt heavy duty brushless alternator
- Backup alarm
- Electric horn
- Two heavy duty batteries, high output, maintenance free, 1,400 CCA
- Main disconnect switch
- Electric starter (heavy duty, 24 volt)
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Operator Environment
- Pressurized, sound suppressed, ROPS/ FOPS cab with sealed front windshield, tinted glass and right side sliding window
- Air conditioning and heating
- Heater/defroster with automatic temperature control
- Electro Hydraulic, seat mounted control levers
- Rear vision camera
- Seat belt, retractable, with buckling indicator on dash
- Electronic Monitoring System with gauges for engine coolant temperature, hydraulic oil temperature, fuel level and Diesel Exhaust Fluid level (when equipped)
- Mirror, rearview, inside adjustable
- Radio ready (Includes 24 to 12 volt converter, speakers, antenna and two 12V power outlets)
- Coat hook
- Storage compartments under left armrest
- Document holder on right console
- Floor mat, rubber, heavy duty
- Windshield washers and wipers, multiple speed front and rear
- Durable metal roof
- Parking brake switch and "brake-on" indicator light
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Other Standard Equipment
- Sound suppression, exterior
- Z-bar loader linkage
- Load sensing variable displacement implement pump
- Implement cylinders with position sensors
- Operator programmable lift and tilt kickouts
- Engine enclosure with lockable doors
- Radiator core 6.5 fins-per-inch, debris resistant
- Hinged radiator guard and swing out fan
- Full bottom guards
- Lift cylinder guards
- Oil gauge guard
- Product Link ready
- Oil sampling valves
- Cat XT hoses
- HYDO Advanced 10
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NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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Power Train
- Cat C9.3 diesel engine with engine mounted aftertreatment to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/ EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/ Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards
- Cat C9.3 diesel engine to meet China Nonroad Stage III and UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
- Engine thermal shield
- Fan, basic
- Fan, reversing
- Fan, reversing, low speed
- Fan, reversing, Steel Mill
- Air inlet, precleaner turbine
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Operator Environment
- Deluxe cab
- Steel Mill cab
- Seat, cloth, air suspension, no side-to-side isolator
- Seat, cloth, air suspension, heated, side-to-side isolator
- Transmission control, V-lever or joystick
- Radio, AM/FM/AUX/USB/Bluetooth
- Cab air precleaner
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Hydraulics
- Hydraulic oil, biodegradable
- Hydraulic oil, EcoSafe (Steel Mill Arrangement)
- General Purpose Hydraulics Packages: Two-valve, joystick; Three-valve, joystick; Two-valve, two levers; or Three-valve, two levers
- Multi-Purpose Hydraulics Packages: Three-valve, joystick; or Four-valve, joystick
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Guards
- Tilt cylinder guards
- Guard, front lights
- Windshield protection
- Final drive abrasion guard
- Final drive abrasion guard, lower
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Electrical
- Rotating beacon
-
Undercarriage
- Track roller guard
- Track roller guard, Steel Mill
- HEAVY DUTY TRACK SEALED AND LUBRICATED TRACK GROUPS (40 SECTIONS)
- 500 mm (19.7 in) double grouser, center hole
- 510 mm (20.1 in) extreme service, single grouser, center hole
- 550 mm (21.6 in) double grouser
- 675 mm (26.6 in) double grouser
- 675 mm (26.6 in) double grouser, center hole
- 675 mm (26.6 in) single grouser, center hole
- 830 mm (32.7 in) double grouser, wide gauge
- HEAVY DUTY SEALED AND NON-LUBRICATED TRACK GROUPS - STEEL MILL
- 500 mm (19.7 in) double grouser
- 500 mm (19.7 in) flat
- 500 mm (19.7 in) triple grouser
- 500 mm (19.7 in) alternate flat shoe
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Buckets
- GENERAL PURPOSE BUCKETS
- 3.0 m3 (4.0 yd3), welded flush adaptors
- 3.2 m3 (4.2 yd3), pin on
- 3.2 m3 (4.2 yd3), heavy duty, pin on
- 3.2 m3 (4.2 yd3), heavy duty, full edge, pin on
- 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3), Performance Series
- 4.0 m3 (5.2 yd3), Performance Series flush
- MULTI-PURPOSE BUCKETS
- 3.0 m3 (4.0 yd3), heavy duty, pin on
- 3.0 m3 (4.0 yd3), pin on
- WIDE BUCKETS
- 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3), Performance Series
- LANDFILL BUCKETS
- 4.6 m3 (6.0 yd3), multi-purpose landfill, heavy duty, pin on
- 4.9 m3 (6.4 yd3), general purpose landfill, heavy duty, pin on
- STEEL MILL BUCKET
- 3.0 m3 (4.0 yd3), slag bucket
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Other Attachments
- Counterweight
- Counterweight, heavy duty bumper
- Multi-shank ripper
- Ripper hitch
- Rear striker bars
- Standard bumper
- No bumper
- Standard rear step
- Ripper rear step
- ADDITIONAL WORK TOOLS (please consult your Cat dealer for ordering information)
- Quick coupler
- Blades
- Forks
- Material handling arms
- Rakes
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Starters, Batteries and Alternators
- Engine coolant heater, 120V
- Engine coolant heater, 240V
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Maintenance and Related Attachments
- Maintenance package, deluxe
- High speed oil change
- Sediment pump
- Fuel tank refueling pump
- Service package, standard
- Locking bar that holds cab at 30 degrees safely, front windshield
- Extended service package with manual hydraulic system enabling cab tilt/lock and shovel holder (shovel not included)
- Antifreeze -50 C (-58 F)
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Technology Products
- Product Link - Satellite
- Product Link - Cellular
- Grade control mast
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Special Arrangements
- Waste Package, Heavy Duty
- Waste Package, Heavy Duty, Enhanced Cleaning
- Waste Package, Extreme Service
- Ship Hold Package, Heavy Duty
- Steel Mill Package, Heavy Duty
- Low Ground Pressure Package - Heavy Duty
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