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Overview

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 ...

Engine

Flywheel Power
263.00 hp
196.00 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C9 ACERT™
Net Power - Cat
263.00 hp
196.00 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249
263.00 hp
196.00 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349
263.00 hp
196.00 kW
Net Power - EEC 80/1269
263.00 hp
196.00 kW
Bore
4.41 in
112.00 mm
Stroke
5.86 in
149.00 mm
Displacement
537.00 in3
8.80 L

Weights

Operating Weight
61857.00 lb
28058.00 kg
Shipping Weight - Without Bucket
55997.00 lb
25400.00 kg

Buckets

Capacity - General Purpose
4.20 yd3
3.21 m3
Capacity - Multi-Purpose
3.92 yd3
3.05 m3
Bucket Width - General Purpose
114.56 in
2910.00 mm
Bucket Width - Multi-Purpose
112.91 in
2868.00 mm

Undercarriage

Track Shoe Type
Double Grouser, Extreme Service
Track Shoe Width - Standard
21.60 in
550.00 mm
Track Shoe Width - Optional
26.60 in
675.00 mm
Track Rollers - Each Side
7
Ground Contact Area - Standard Shoe
4991.00 in²
3.22 m²
40
Ground Contact Area - Optional Shoe
6138.00 in²
3.96 m²
Ground Contact Area - Standard Shoe
4991.00 in2
3.22 m2
Ground Contact Area - Optional Shoe
6138.00 in2
3.96 m2
Ground Pressure - Standard Shoe
12.40 psi
85.50 kPa
Ground Pressure - Optional Shoe
10.10 psi
69.50 kPa
Grouser Height - Double Grouser
1.92 in
49.00 mm
Track Gauge
85.00 in
2160.00 mm

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
Maximum System Pressure
6527.00 psi
45000.00 kPa

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
164.00 gal
621.00 L
Cooling System
11.60 gal
44.00 L
Crankcase (with Filter)
7.70 gal
29.00 L
Final Drives (each)
7.50 gal
28.50 L
Hydraulic System - Equipment, Power Train and Tank
89.80 gal (US)
340.00 l
Hydraulic Tank
49.90 gal
189.00 L
Pump Drive Box
1.00 gal (US)
3.80 l
Pivot Shaft
0.80 gal (US)
3.00 l

Operating Specifications

Max. Travel Speed
6.80 mph
11.00 km/h

Ripper Specifications

Type
Parallelogram
Number of Pockets
3
Overall Width/Beam
86.60 in
2200.00 mm
Shank Cross Section
74 x 175 mm 2.9 x 6.9 in
Ground Clearance
34.96 in
888.00 mm
Penetration
15.60 in
397.00 mm
Ripping Width
72.40 in
1840.00 mm
Cylinders - Bore
5.10 in
130.00 mm
Cylinders - Stroke
9.30 in
236.00 mm
Addition to Machine Length due to Ripper (in Transportation Position)
23.10 in
586.00 mm
Penetration Force - Ground Level
22500.00 lb
100.00 kN
Ramp Angle
28.50 °
28.50 °
Ripper Weight - With 3 Shanks
3747.80 lb
1700.00 kg

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

Hydraulic System - Implement

Cycle Time - Dump
1.40 s
1.40 s
Cycle Time - Raise
6.50 s
6.50 s
Float Down
2.70 s
2.70 s
Output - Maximum
91.40 gal/min
346.00 l/min
Relief Valve Setting
3988.00 psi
27500.00 kPa
Type
Closed Center Load Sensing

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 1.9 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.717 metric tonnes.

Engine

Flywheel Power
263.00 HP
196.00 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C9 ACERT™
Net Power - ISO 9249
263.00 HP
196.00 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349
263.00 HP
196.00 kW
Net Power - EEC 80/1269
263.00 HP
196.00 kW
Bore
4.41 in
112.00 mm
Stroke
5.86 in
149.00 mm
Displacement
537.00 in³
8.80 l
Net Power - Cat
263.00 HP
196.00 kW

Undercarriage

Track Shoe Type
Double Grouser, Extreme Service
Track Shoe Width - Standard
21.60 in
550.00 mm
Track Shoe Width - Optional
26.60 in
675.00 mm
Track Rollers - Each Side
7
Number of Shoes - Each Side
40
Track on Ground
115.30 in
2930.00 mm
Ground Pressure - Standard Shoe
12.40 psi
85.50 kPa
Ground Pressure - Optional Shoe
10.10 psi
69.50 kPa
Grouser Height - Double Grouser
1.92 in
49.00 mm
Track Gauge
85.00 in
2160.00 mm

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
164.00 gal (US)
621.00 l
Cooling System
11.60 gal (US)
44.00 l
Crankcase - With Filter
7.70 gal (US)
29.00 l
Final Drive - Each
7.50 gal (US)
28.50 l
Hydraulic Tank
49.90 gal (US)
189.00 l

Electrical System

Type
24V DC
Battery Capacity
1400 CCA
Battery Voltage
12
Battery Quantity
2
Alternator
95 amp, Heavy-Duty, Brushless

Weights

Operating Weight
61857.00 lb
28058.00 kg

Buckets

Capacity - General Purpose
4.20 yd³
3.21 m³
Capacity - Multi-Purpose
3.92 yd³
3.05 m³
Bucket Width - General Purpose
114.56 in
2910.00 mm
Bucket Width - Multi-Purpose
112.91 in
2868.00 mm

Operating Specifications

Maximum Travel Speed
6.80 mile/h
11.00 km/h

Ripper Specifications

Addition to Machine Length Due to Ripper in Transportation Position
23.10 in
586.00 mm

Standards

ROPS/FOPS
ROPS/FOPS
Brakes
Brakes
Cab
Cab

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 1.9 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.717 metric tonnes.
Features

Engine

Hydraulics

Operator Station

Undercarriage

Structures

Work Tools

The All-Purpose Performer

Value Package

Serviceability

Product Link

Support

Sales Features

Engine

Compact design ... Heavy-duty performance.

Hydraulics

Work smart ... Move more.

Operator Station

Superior comfort keeps you productive all day long.

Undercarriage

Extended life ... lower owning and operating costs.

Structures

Tough and durable.

Work Tools

Make more with one machine.

The All-Purpose Performer

Unmatched versatility.

Value Package

Fitted for all earthmoving tasks.

Serviceability

Designed with safety as the first priority.

Product Link

Efficient feature to follow and support your machine anywhere.

Support

Partners in your business.
Standard Equipment
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Alternator, 95 amps, 24 V, heavy duty brushless
    • Alarm, backup
    • Horn, electric
    • 2 Maintenance free batteries, 1,400 amps
    • Converter 24V/12V
    • Switch, main disconnect
    • Starter, electric (24V)
    • Four halogen lights, two forward facing, roof mounted; two rearward facing, integrated in A/C unit
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Pressurized, sound suppressed, ROPS/FOPS cab
    • Cab with tinted glass and side sliding window
    • Air conditioning and heating
    • Heater, defroster with automatic temperature control
    • Seat, fabric-covered, air suspended
    • Seat-mounted controls
    • Seat belt, retractable
    • Electronic Monitoring System
    • Gauges for:
    • Electro-hydraulic implement control joystick
    • Radio ready, includes 24 to 12V converter, speakers, antenna and two 12 volts power outlets
    • 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
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Caterpillar C9 ACERT diesel engine
    • Modular cooling system for engine air intake, oil and water
    • 24 volt electric starting
    • Electronically controlled, on-demand fan cooling system
    • Extended Life Coolant
    • Fuel priming pump electric
    • Electronic Hydrostatic Control (EHC) for transmission with travel and work modes
    • Closed Loop Hystat transmission with DSR Software
    • Muffler, under hood
    • Water separator
  • UNDERCARRIAGE
    • 2160 mm/85 in track gauge
    • End Section Track Guiding guards
    • Hydraulic Track Adjuster
    • EWL track (40 sections, 215 mm /8.5 in pitch)
    • Five piece sprocket track
    • Seven track rollers, lifetime lubricated
    • Conventional idlers, lifetime lubricated.
    • Oscillating track roller frames
    • Two carrier rollers per track
    • Track Master Link
    • Guard, idler
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
    • Sound Suppression, Exterior
    • Z-bar loader linkage
    • Load sensing variable displacement implement pump
    • Implement cylinders with integrated positioning sensors
    • Operator programmable lift and tilt kickouts
    • Engine enclosure with lockable doors (5 mm/0.2 in perforated holes)
    • Hinged radiator grill
    • 6.35 fins per inch radiator and cooler cores
    • Ecology Drains
    • Hydraulic Oil, HYDO Advanced 10
    • Cab, tilt jack, hydraulic
Optional Equipment
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Beacon, rotating
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Tank fuel, fast fill
  • HYDRAULIC
    • Hydraulic oil, biodegradable
  • BUCKET
    • General Propose, Slag
  • BUCKET ATTACHMENTS
    • Teeth, extra duty, 8
    • Teeth, penetration, 8
    • Cutting edge, bolt-on
  • UNDERCARRIAGE
    • Track, 500 mm (19.7 in), flat
    • Track, 500 mm (19.7 in), alternates flat and DG GR shoes
    • Track, 675 mm (26.6 in), Trap Hole
    • DBL GR
    • TRPL GR
    • SGL GR ES
  • GUARDS
    • Guard, tilt cylinders
    • Guard, track roller
  • OTHER ATTACHMENTS
    • Radio AM/FM, CD
    • Heater, engine coolant, 120V
    • Heater, engine coolant, 240V
    • Product Link
    • Machine Security System
    • Antifreeze, -50° C (-58° F)
  • 973D VALUE PACKAGES
    • Rear protection STD
    • Rear protection HD
    • Ripper package
    • Maintenance package, deluxe
    • Lights additional, package
    • Protection, windshield, lights
    • Striker bar package
    • Counterweight package
    • 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