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Caterpillar

973C

Crawler Loader

Operating Weight
58,153 lb
Bucket Capacity - heaped
3.70 yd³
Bucket Capacity - struck
3.20 yd³
Net Power
242.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight58,153 lb
Bucket Capacity - heaped3.70 yd³
Bucket Capacity - struck3.20 yd³
Max Speed5.6 mph
Fuel Capacity113.0 gal
Static Tipping Load44,649 lb
Breakout Force Bucket47,992 lb
Cooling System Fluid Capacity11.0 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity44.6 gal
Final Drive Fluid Capacity - each7.5 gal
Engine Oil Capacity7.7 gal
Operating Voltage24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage65 A

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelC9ACERT
Displacement537 in³
Power Measured @1,800 rpm
Net Power242.0 hp
Number of Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity88.5 gal/min
Lower Time2.9 s
Raise Time6.7 s
Relief Valve Pressure2,755 psi
Dump Time5.1 s
Pump TypeHydrostatic drive/piston

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance18 in
Height - Top of Cab138 in
Width to Outside of Tracks102 in
Length with Bucket on Ground280 in
Clearance at Full Height and Dump132 in
Reach at Dump Height52 in
Length to Front of Track204 in

Undercarriage

Undercarriage specifications
Length of Track on Ground115 in
Track Gauge82 in
Track Shoe Width20 in
Ground Pressure13 psi
Number of Track Rollers per Side7
Ground Contact Area4,542 in³
Number of Shoes per Side40

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