Caterpillar 973C Crawler Loader

Dimensions

Clearance at Full Height and Dump 11 ft (3 m)
Ground Clearance 2 ft (0 m)
Height – Top of Cab 12 ft (4 m)
Length to Front of Track 17 ft (5 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground 23 ft (7 m)
Reach at Dump Height 4 ft (1 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks 9 ft (3 m)

Engine

Aspiration Turbocharged
Displacement 537 cu in (8,800 cu cm)
Engine Model C9ACERT
Net Power 242 hp (180 kw)
Number of Cylinders 6
Power Measured @ 1800 rpm

Hydraulic System

Dump Time 5.1 seconds
Lower Time 2.9 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity 89 gpm (335 lpm)
Pump Type Hydrostatic drive/piston
Raise Time 6.7 seconds
Relief Valve Pressure 2755 psi

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage 65 amps
Breakout Force Bucket 47,992 lbs (21,769 kg)
Bucket Capacity – heaped 4 cu yd (3 cu m)
Bucket Capacity – struck 3 cu yd (2 cu m)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 11 gal (42 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 8 gal (29 l)
Final Drive Fluid Capacity – each 8 gal (28 l)
Fuel Capacity 113 gal (428 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 45 gal (169 l)
Max Speed 6 mph (9 kph)
Operating Voltage 24 volts
Operating Weight 58,153 lbs (26,378 kg)
Static Tipping Load 44,649 lbs (20,252 kg)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area 4,542 cu in (74,430 cu cm)
Ground Pressure 12.8 psi
Length of Track on Ground 10 ft (3 m)
Number of Shoes per Side 40
Number of Track Rollers per Side 7
Track Gauge 82 in (208 cm)
Track Shoe Width 20 in (50 cm)
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