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Caterpillar

983

Crawler Loader

Operating Weight
71,650 lb
Bucket Capacity - heaped
4.90 yd³
Bucket Capacity - struck
3.81 yd³
Net Power
275.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight71,650 lb
Bucket Capacity - heaped4.90 yd³
Bucket Capacity - struck3.81 yd³
Max Speed7.4 mph
Fuel Capacity134.8 gal
Static Tipping Load48,680 lb
Breakout Force Bucket43,850 lb
Cooling System Fluid Capacity23.0 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity38.1 gal
Final Drive Fluid Capacity - each8.5 gal
Engine Oil Capacity10.9 gal
Operating Voltage24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage19 A

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelD343
Displacement891 in³
Power Measured @2,060 rpm
Net Power275.0 hp
Number of Cylinders6
Aspirationturbocharged

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity137.4 gal/min
Lower Time3.2 s
Raise Time7.7 s
Relief Valve Pressure2,150 psi
Dump Time1.4 s

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance24 in
Width to Outside of Tracks115 in
Length with Bucket on Ground268 in
Clearance at Full Height and Dump144 in
Reach at Dump Height85 in
Length to Front of Track182 in

Undercarriage

Undercarriage specifications
Length of Track on Ground133 in
Track Gauge92 in
Track Shoe Width22 in
Number of Track Rollers per Side7
Ground Contact Area5,844 in³
Number of Shoes per Side42

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