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Caterpillar

970F

Wheel Loader

Operating Weight
51,260 lb
Bucket Capacity - heaped
6.20 yd³
Gross Power
266.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight51,260 lb
Fuel Capacity99.6 gal
Tire Size26.5-R25 XHA (L-3) radial
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity54.2 gal
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity12.5 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity12.5 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity12.0 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity15.9 gal

Engine

Engine specifications
Displacement641 in³
Gross Power266.0 hp
AspirationTurbocharged
Stroke6 in
Bore5 in

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity98.9 gal/min
Raise Time6.1 s
Lower Time2.1 s
Dump Time1.3 s
Relief Valve Setting3,000 psi

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance19 in
Height - Top of Cab135 in
Wheelbase132 in
Width Over Tires117 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump54 in
Length with Bucket on Ground342 in
Hinge Pin - Max Height175 in

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward23.2 mph
Max Speed - Reverse26.5 mph
Transmission TypePower shift
Number of Forward Gears4
Number of Reverse Gears4

Bucket

Bucket specifications
Bucket Capacity - heaped6.20 yd³
Bucket Capacity - struck5.21 yd³
Breakout Force36,405 lb
Bucket Width127 in

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