973K Track Loader

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973K

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KEY SPECS

Flywheel Power 205kW275hp
Engine Model Cat C9.3
Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 205kW275hp

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OVERVIEW

BENEFITS

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

ONE MACHINE, MANY JOBS

Largest track loader in the industry provides the power, breakout force and capacity to take on tough construction utility, forestry and quarry jobs.
Specialized Steel Mill configuration factory equipped to withstand high temperatures and steel mill conditions – handle hot slag with ease and safety.
Purpose-built Waste Handler features added guarding and seals, specialized air handling, plus a choice of track shoes and buckets to take on the challenges of landfill and transfer station work.
Quick coupler option adds versatility by allowing easy use of forks, buckets, etc. from wheel loaders and other machines.

DO MORE WITH LESS FUEL

Reduce your fuel costs, using 10-25 percent less fuel per hour than the previous model.
Move up to 10 percent more material per hour with optional Performance Series bucket.
Easier maintenance and repair with a tilt cab and convenient service access points.
Demand fan provides efficient cooling plus easy service/ clean-out access.
Manage your fleet more effectively and profitably through remote monitoring with Product Link™/ VisionLink®.

BUILT TO PERFORM

Smoother implement and steering response, and improved steering performance over the previous model.
Precise, responsive performance with features like load sensing hydraulics and position sensing cylinders.
Power and fast response under load with a Cat C9.3 engine.
Reduced engine noise compared to the 973D – quieter for the operator and others around the work site.

EASY TO OPERATE

Updated cab offers operator comforts like suspension seat, adjustable armrests and controls, and an improved air conditioning system.
Choose either joystick or two-lever implement controls to match operator preference or application.
Speed/steering controls available as either a joystick or as v-lever and foot pedals.
Emissions reduction technology is designed so regeneration runs automatically in the background while you work.
New handles and steps help operators climb on and off the machine more easily, from the front or the back of the tracks.
Excellent visibility to the bucket and all around the machine enhances safety and helps operators work more confidently.

SAVE ON MAINTENANCE TIME

Tilt cab and convenient service access points for easier maintenance and repair.
Cooling system access from the engine compartment for easy clean-out.
Remote monitoring with Product Link™/VisionLink® helps you manage your fleet more effectively and profitably.

TAKE ON THE TRASH

Waste Handler arrangements feature added guarding and seals to give you a purpose-built machine to take on the challenges of waste applications. A choice of buckets and track shoes allow you to further optimize the machine for greater performance and service life.
Versatile machine for loading, sorting, excavation and spreading cover, well suited to the landfill or transfer station.
Specialized guarding, striker bars and seals help protect the machine and components from impact and airborne debris.
Final Drive guarding helps prevent wrapping and damage.
Bars help protect windshield and operator from breakage and debris. Cab door guards offer added protection.
Cooling system is designed for high debris environments and easy cleanout access.
Specialized air handling features help deliver cleaner air to the machine and to the cab.
Laminated thermal shields and insulated clean emission module.
Landfill buckets, equipped with heavy-duty trash rack, offer increased capacity and reduced spillage.
Center-hole track helps reduce packing. Choose from a variety of shoe types and widths to optimize the loader for your application.
Optional rear vision camera enhances visibility behind the machine.
Enhanced Cleaning Package -

Faster, easier cleanout.
Wide gauge undercarriage equipped with a standard track shoe allows more space for debris to pass between the track roller frame, tracks and chassis.
Design helps reduce damage caused by debris carried on the tracks.
Heavier waste configuration combined with narrower track shoes increases ground pressure for greater compaction.

Note: Features may vary by model and region. Please consult your Cat dealer for details and availability.

KEEP THINGS SHIPSHAPE

Specialized Ship Hold machines give you the optimal combination of traction, high reach and machine balance makes track loaders ideal for working in ship holds and port handling duties.
Specialized implements, like coal buckets and trim blades, help you sweep down walls and handle a variety of materials.
Fusion Quick Coupler option adds versatility with easy use of forks, buckets and other attachments from compatible machines.
Specialized sealing, guards and bumpers help protect key components.
Front and rear eyes widely spaced for stability during lifting.
Added lighting packages help illuminate the work area.

HANDLE THE HEAT

Factory-designed and installed features equip your 973 track loader for the extreme heat and harsh conditions of steel mill work. Maneuverability, visibility and the breakout force needed for fast cycle times make crawler loaders a rugged and efficient choice for handling slag.
Specialized heavy duty guarding, insulation, thermal deflectors and high temperature seals throughout the machine.
Welded side bars reduce thermal distortion of the track roller frame.
Anti-abrasion guards protect the final drive seals.
Pressure relief/flash spark arrester on fuel tank cap.
Steel mill cab with heavy duty, laminated windshield glass.
Metallic screen on windshield grill to help protect glass and maintain good visibility; hinged for quick cleaning access.
Metallic shield integrated in bottom of cab doors helps protect windows against slag.
Specialized heat resistant seals and cab materials.
Steel plate on top of cab greatly reduces radiant heat transfer into cab.
High capacity slag bucket features thicker structures and stronger teeth/cutting edges for longer service life.
Choice of track shoes lets you optimize your loader for traction and to work on paved surfaces.
Synthetic, fire-resistant hydraulic fluid.

Note: A Partial Steel Mill package is available for Cat 953 and 963 Track Loader models. The base package offers specialized seals and guarding, as well as machine features to allow dealer upgrades to your track loader for work in high-temperature conditions. The Partial Steel Mill package does not include modifications required to work in hot slag. Please consult with your Cat dealer for details.

SPECIFICATIONS

Flywheel Power 205kW275hp
Engine Model Cat C9.3
Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 205kW275hp
Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN) 278hp278hp
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Korea Tier 4 Final OR China Nonroad Stage III/UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
Note (1) All nonroad Tier 4 Interim and Final, Stage IIIB, IV and V, Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) with 15 ppm (mg/kg) of sulfur or less, or up to B20 biodiesel blended with ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec, ASTM D6751 or EN 14214). Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specification are required. Consult your OMM for further machine specific fuel recommendations.
Note (2) Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241.
Operating Weight 28985kg63900lb
Operating Weight - Wide Gauge 32304kg71218lb
Operating Weight - Waste Handler 29175kg64319lb
Operating Weight - Steel Mill 33699kg74293lb
Note (1) Subtract approximately 295 kg / 650 lb for machines not equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage V emissions reduction technology.
Fuel Tank 384l101.5gal (US)
DEF Tank 35l9.2gal (US)
Overall Machine Length* 7579mm298.4in
Machine Height - Top of Cab 3510mm138.2in
Height - Top of Stack 3069mm120.8in
Overall Machine Height - Bucket Fully Raised 5752mm226.5in
Overall Machine Width without Bucket: With Standard Tracks - 550 mm (21.6 in) Shoes 2710mm106.7in
Note *With General Purpose bucket and heavy duty teeth.
Track Gauge 2160mm85in
Track Shoe Width - Standard 550mm21.6in
Track Shoe Width - Optional 675mm26.6in
Track Shoe Width - Wide Gauge 830mm32.7in
Track on Ground 2930mm115.3in
Ground Contact Area* - Standard Shoe - 550 mm (21.6 in) 3.66m²5673in²
Ground Contact Area* - Optional Shoe - 675 mm (26.6 in) 4.49m²6960in²
Ground Contact Area* - Wide Gauge - 830 mm (32.7 in) 5.53m²8572in²
Ground Pressure* - Standard Shoe - 550 mm (21.6 in) 77.6kPa11.3psi
Ground Pressure* - Optional Shoe - 675 mm (26.6 in) 64.4kPa9.3psi
Ground Pressure* - Wide Gauge - 830 mm (32.7 in) 57.3kPa8.3psi
Note *ISO 16754:2008.
Capacity - General Purpose 3.2m³4.2yd³
Capacity - Multi-Purpose 3m³4yd³
Capacity - Performance Series 3.8m³5yd³
Capacity - Landfill 4.9m³6.4yd³
Capacity - Slag 3m³4yd³
Width - General Purpose 2974mm117in
Width - Multi-Purpose 2946mm116in
Width - Performance Series 2982mm117in
Width - Landfill 2974mm117in
Width - Slag 2846mm112in
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.1 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.573 metric tonnes.