973K Track Loader
Save money and transport time with one rugged machine for land clearing, digging, grading, truck loading, slope work and more. Crawler loaders give you reduced ground pressure and better traction so you can start the job earlier and work longer in soft underfoot conditions. Purpose-built Waste Handler, Steel Mill and Low Ground Pressure configurations stand up to the toughest applications. This new generation of Cat® Track Loaders brings you all of this, plus improved performance and fuel efficiency.
For complete machine specifications and available configurations, please see your Cat dealer or visit www.cat.com.
Engine
Flywheel Power
Engine Model
Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349
Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)
Emissions
Note (1)
Note (2)
Weights
Operating Weight
Operating Weight - Wide Gauge
Operating Weight - Waste Handler
Operating Weight - Steel Mill
Note (1)
Buckets
Capacity - General Purpose
Capacity - Multi-Purpose
Capacity - Performance Series
Capacity - Landfill
Capacity - Slag
Width - General Purpose
Width - Multi-Purpose
Width - Performance Series
Width - Landfill
Width - Slag
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank
DEF Tank
Dimensions
Overall Machine Length*
Machine Height - Top of Cab
Height - Top of Stack
Overall Machine Height - Bucket Fully Raised
Overall Machine Width without Bucket: With Standard Tracks - 550 mm (21.6 in) Shoes
Note
Undercarriage
Track Gauge
Track Shoe Width - Standard
Track Shoe Width - Optional
Track Shoe Width - Wide Gauge
Track on Ground
Ground Contact Area* - Standard Shoe - 550 mm (21.6 in)
Ground Contact Area* - Optional Shoe - 675 mm (26.6 in)
Ground Contact Area* - Wide Gauge - 830 mm (32.7 in)
Ground Pressure* - Standard Shoe - 550 mm (21.6 in)
Ground Pressure* - Optional Shoe - 675 mm (26.6 in)
Ground Pressure* - Wide Gauge - 830 mm (32.7 in)
Note
Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning
Standard Equipment:
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- Note
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- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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- Power Train
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- Cat C9.3 diesel engine, turbocharged with ATAAC
- Modular cooling system for engine air intake, oil and water
- Radiator fan, electronically controlled, hydraulically driven, temperature sensing, on demand
- Electro Hydrostatic Control (EHC) for transmission with travel and work modes
- Fuel cooler
- Water separator
- Air cleaner dry-type, axial seal with integral precleaner and dust ejection system, electronic filter condition indicator
- Caterpillar extended life coolant
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- Undercarriage
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- Heavy Duty tracks
- Track guiding guards, end section
- Hydraulic track adjuster
- Sprocket rims, with replaceable bolt-on tough steel segments
- Sprocket guards
- Seven track rollers, two upper carrier rollers per track, lifetime lubricated
- Conventional idlers, lifetime lubricated
- Oscillating track roller frames
- Track master link
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- Electrical
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- 24 volt heavy duty brushless alternator
- Backup alarm
- Electric horn
- Two heavy duty batteries, high output, maintenance free, 1,400 CCA
- Main disconnect switch
- Electric starter (heavy duty, 24 volt)
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- Operator Environment
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- Pressurized, sound suppressed, ROPS/ FOPS cab with sealed front windshield, tinted glass and right side sliding window
- Air conditioning and heating
- Heater/defroster with automatic temperature control
- Electro Hydraulic, seat mounted control levers
- Rear vision camera
- Seat belt, retractable, with buckling indicator on dash
- Electronic Monitoring System with gauges for engine coolant temperature, hydraulic oil temperature, fuel level and Diesel Exhaust Fluid level (when equipped)
- Mirror, rearview, inside adjustable
- Radio ready (Includes 24 to 12 volt converter, speakers, antenna and two 12V power outlets)
- Coat hook
- Storage compartments under left armrest
- Document holder on right console
- Floor mat, rubber, heavy duty
- Windshield washers and wipers, multiple speed front and rear
- Durable metal roof
- Parking brake switch and "brake-on" indicator light
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- Other Standard Equipment
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- Sound suppression, exterior
- Z-bar loader linkage
- Load sensing variable displacement implement pump
- Implement cylinders with position sensors
- Operator programmable lift and tilt kickouts
- Engine enclosure with lockable doors
- Radiator core 6.5 fins-per-inch, debris resistant
- Hinged radiator guard and swing out fan
- Full bottom guards
- Lift cylinder guards
- Oil gauge guard
- Product Link ready
- Oil sampling valves
- Cat XT hoses
- HYDO Advanced 10
Optional Equipment:
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- Note
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- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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- Power Train
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- Cat C9.3 diesel engine with engine mounted aftertreatment to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/ EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final)/ Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards
- Cat C9.3 diesel engine to meet China Nonroad Stage III and UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
- Engine thermal shield
- Fan, basic
- Fan, reversing
- Fan, reversing, low speed
- Fan, reversing, Steel Mill
- Air inlet, precleaner turbine
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- Operator Environment
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- Deluxe cab
- Steel Mill cab
- Seat, cloth, air suspension, no side-to-side isolator
- Seat, cloth, air suspension, heated, side-to-side isolator
- Transmission control, V-lever or joystick
- Radio, AM/FM/AUX/USB/Bluetooth
- Cab air precleaner
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- Hydraulics
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- Hydraulic oil, biodegradable
- Hydraulic oil, EcoSafe (Steel Mill Arrangement)
- General Purpose Hydraulics Packages: Two-valve, joystick; Three-valve, joystick; Two-valve, two levers; or Three-valve, two levers
- Multi-Purpose Hydraulics Packages: Three-valve, joystick; or Four-valve, joystick
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- Guards
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- Tilt cylinder guards
- Guard, front lights
- Windshield protection
- Final drive abrasion guard
- Final drive abrasion guard, lower
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- Electrical
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- Rotating beacon
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- Undercarriage
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- Track roller guard
- Track roller guard, Steel Mill
- HEAVY DUTY TRACK SEALED AND LUBRICATED TRACK GROUPS (40 SECTIONS)
- 500 mm (19.7 in) double grouser, center hole
- 510 mm (20.1 in) extreme service, single grouser, center hole
- 550 mm (21.6 in) double grouser
- 675 mm (26.6 in) double grouser
- 675 mm (26.6 in) double grouser, center hole
- 675 mm (26.6 in) single grouser, center hole
- 830 mm (32.7 in) double grouser, wide gauge
- HEAVY DUTY SEALED AND NON-LUBRICATED TRACK GROUPS - STEEL MILL
- 500 mm (19.7 in) double grouser
- 500 mm (19.7 in) flat
- 500 mm (19.7 in) triple grouser
- 500 mm (19.7 in) alternate flat shoe
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- Buckets
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- GENERAL PURPOSE BUCKETS
- 3.0 m3 (4.0 yd3), welded flush adaptors
- 3.2 m3 (4.2 yd3), pin on
- 3.2 m3 (4.2 yd3), heavy duty, pin on
- 3.2 m3 (4.2 yd3), heavy duty, full edge, pin on
- 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3), Performance Series
- 4.0 m3 (5.2 yd3), Performance Series flush
- MULTI-PURPOSE BUCKETS
- 3.0 m3 (4.0 yd3), heavy duty, pin on
- 3.0 m3 (4.0 yd3), pin on
- WIDE BUCKETS
- 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3), Performance Series
- LANDFILL BUCKETS
- 4.6 m3 (6.0 yd3), multi-purpose landfill, heavy duty, pin on
- 4.9 m3 (6.4 yd3), general purpose landfill, heavy duty, pin on
- STEEL MILL BUCKET
- 3.0 m3 (4.0 yd3), slag bucket
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- Other Attachments
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- Counterweight
- Counterweight, heavy duty bumper
- Multi-shank ripper
- Ripper hitch
- Rear striker bars
- Standard bumper
- No bumper
- Standard rear step
- Ripper rear step
- ADDITIONAL WORK TOOLS (please consult your Cat dealer for ordering information)
- Quick coupler
- Blades
- Forks
- Material handling arms
- Rakes
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- Starters, Batteries And Alternators
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- Engine coolant heater, 120V
- Engine coolant heater, 240V
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- Maintenance And Related Attachments
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- Maintenance package, deluxe
- High speed oil change
- Sediment pump
- Fuel tank refueling pump
- Service package, standard
- Locking bar that holds cab at 30 degrees safely, front windshield
- Extended service package with manual hydraulic system enabling cab tilt/lock and shovel holder (shovel not included)
- Antifreeze -50 C (-58 F)
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- Technology Products
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- Product Link - Satellite
- Product Link - Cellular
- Grade control mast
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- Special Arrangements
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- Waste Package, Heavy Duty
- Waste Package, Heavy Duty, Enhanced Cleaning
- Waste Package, Extreme Service
- Ship Hold Package, Heavy Duty
- Steel Mill Package, Heavy Duty
- Low Ground Pressure Package - Heavy Duty
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