Cat 973K Track Loader

Track Loaders

About the Cat 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.

Specifications

Engine

Flywheel Power	275 HP
Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349	275 HP
Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)	278 HP

Undercarriage

Track on Ground	115.3 in
Ground Contact Area* - Optional Shoe - 675 mm (26.6 in)	6960 in²
Ground Contact Area* - Standard Shoe - 550 mm (21.6 in)	5673 in²
Ground Contact Area* - Wide Gauge - 830 mm (32.7 in)	8572 in²
Ground Pressure* - Optional Shoe - 675 mm (26.6 in)	9.3 psi
Ground Pressure* - Standard Shoe - 550 mm (21.6 in)	11.3 psi
Track Shoe Width - Optional	26.6 in
Track Shoe Width - Standard	21.6 in
Track Shoe Width - Wide Gauge	32.7 in
Track Gauge	85 in
Ground Pressure* - Wide Gauge - 830 mm (32.7 in)	8.3 psi
Grouser Height - Double Grouser	1.92 in

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank	101.5 gal (US)
DEF Tank	9.2 gal (US)

Weights

Operating Weight	63900 lb
Operating Weight - Steel Mill	72102 lb
Operating Weight - Waste Handler	64319 lb
Operating Weight - Wide Gauge	71218 lb

Buckets

Capacity - General Purpose	4.2 yd³
Capacity - Landfill	6.4 yd³
Capacity - Multi-Purpose	4 yd³
Capacity - Performance Series	5 yd³
Capacity - Slag	4 yd³
Width - General Purpose	117 in
Width - Landfill	117 in
Width - Multi-Purpose	116 in
Width - Performance Series	117 in
Width - Slag	112 in

Dimensions

Bucket Height - Carry Position	19 in
Clearance at Full Lift Height and 45° Dump*	116.2 in
Digging Depth*	6.2 in
Ground Clearance	18.5 in
Height - Bucket Hinge Pin	166.1 in
Height - Top of Stack	120.8 in
Machine Height - Top of Cab	138.2 in
Overall Machine Height - Bucket Fully Raised	226.5 in
Overall Machine Length*	298.4 in
Overall Machine Width without Bucket: With Standard Tracks - 550 mm (21.6 in) Shoes	106.7 in
Reach at Full Lift Height and 45° Dump*	53.8 in

Features

Versatility

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.

973K Track Loader doing some heavy truck loading

Efficiency

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®.

Performance

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 ACERT™ engine.
Reduced engine noise* – quieter for the operator and others around the work site.

*Compared to the 973D.

Ease of Operation

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.
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 emission standards with emissions reduction technology that is designed to be transparent – 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.