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 hp
Engine Model	Cat® C9 ACERT
Net Power - Cat	263 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249	263 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349	263 hp
Net Power - EEC 80/1269	263 hp
Bore	4.41 in
Stroke	5.86 in
Displacement	537 in3
Undercarriage
Track Shoe Type	Double Grouser, Extreme Service
Track Shoe Width - Standard	21.6 in
Track Shoe Width - Optional	26.6 in
Track Rollers - Each Side	7
Number of Shoes - Each Side	40
Track on Ground	115.3 in
Ground Contact Area - Standard Shoe	4991 in2
Ground Contact Area - Optional Shoe	6138 in2
Ground Pressure - Standard Shoe	12.4 psi
Ground Pressure - Optional Shoe	10.1 psi
Grouser Height - Double Grouser	1.92 in
Track Gauge	85 in
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
Max System Pressure	6527 psi
Hydraulic System - Implement
Output - Maximum	91.4 gal/min
Type	Closed Center Load Sensing
Float Down	2.7 Seconds
Cycle Time - Raise	6.5 Seconds
Cycle Time - Dump	1.4 Seconds
Relief Valve Setting	3988 psi
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank	164 gal
Cooling System	11.6 gal
Crankcase (with Filter)	7.7 gal
Final Drives (each)	7.5 gal
Hydraulic system (Equipment, Power Train and	89.8 gal
Hydraulic Tank	49.9 gal
Pump Drive Box	1 gal
Pivot Shaft	0.8 gal
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 lb
Shipping Weight - without Bucket	55997 lb
Buckets
Capacity - General Purpose	4.2 yd3
Capacity - Multi-Purpose	3.92 yd3
Bucket Width - General Purpose	114.56 in
Bucket Width - Multi-Purpose	112.91 in
Operating Specifications
Max. Travel Speed	6.8 mph
Ripper Specifications
Type	Parallelogram
Number of pockets	3
Overall Width/Beam	86.6 in
Shank cross section	74 x 175 mm 2.9 x 6.9 in
Ground Clearance	34.96 in
Penetration	15.6 in
Ripping Width	72.4 in
Cylinders - Bore	5.1 in
Cylinders - Stroke	9.3 in
Addition to Machine Length due to Ripper (in	23.1 in
Ramp Angle	28.5 Degrees
Penetration Force at ground level	22500 lb
Ripper weight (with 3 shanks)	3747.8 lb
Standards
ROPS/FOPS	ROPS/FOPS
Brakes	Brakes
Cab	Cab

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

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

Track, 500 mm (19.7 in)

Track, 550 mm (21.6 in)

Track, 675 mm (26.6 in)

Track, 830 mm (32.7 in)

Track, 500 mm (19.7 in), Trap Hole

Track, 675 mm (26.6 in), Trap Hole

TRPL GR

Track, 500 mm (19.7 in)

SGL GR ES

Tracks, 500 mm (19.7 in), Trap Hole

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,

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

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

Track, 500 mm (19.7 in)

Track, 550 mm (21.6 in)

Track, 675 mm (26.6 in)

Track, 830 mm (32.7 in)

Track, 500 mm (19.7 in), Trap Hole

Track, 675 mm (26.6 in), Trap Hole

TRPL GR

Track, 500 mm (19.7 in)

SGL GR ES

Tracks, 500 mm (19.7 in), Trap Hole

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,

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