973K Track Loader - Steel Mill Configuration
At a Glance
Flywheel Power
275 HP
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Operating Weight
74293 lb
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Capacity - General Purpose
4 yd³
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Engine Model
Cat C9.3
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Overview
Factory designed and installed features equip your 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.
Engine
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Flywheel Power |
275HP |
Engine Model |
Cat C9.3 |
Emissions |
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final), Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards OR China Nonroad Stage III, India Bharat III, Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA |
Engine Power - Maximum - SAE J1995 |
310HP |
Engine Power - Maximum - ISO 14396 |
306HP |
Engine Power - Maximum - ISO 14396 (DIN) |
310HP |
Net Power (Rated) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 |
275HP |
Net Power (Rated) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN) |
278HP |
Note (1) |
Engine ratings at 1,800 rpm. |
Note (2) |
No derating required up to 2164 m (7,200 ft) altitude. |
Note (3) |
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 |
Note (4) |
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. |
Weights
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Operating Weight |
74293lb |
Operating Weight - Steel Mill |
74293lb |
Shipping Weight - Steel Mill |
63097lb |
Note |
Steel Mill weights are with new slag bucket. |
Buckets
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Capacity - General Purpose |
4yd³ |
Capacity - Slag |
4yd³ |
Width - Slag |
112in |
Undercarriage
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Track Shoe Type |
Heavy Duty Sealed and Non Lubricated - Steel Mill, Double Grouser |
Track Shoe Width - Standard |
19.7in |
Track Rollers - Each Side |
7 |
Number of Shoes - Each Side |
40 |
Track on Ground |
115.4in |
Ground Contact Area (ISO 16754:2008): Steel Mill Shoe - 500 mm (19.7 in) |
5161in² |
Ground Pressure* (ISO 16754:2008): Steel Mill Shoe - 500 mm (19.7 in) |
14.4psi |
Grouser Height - Double Grouser |
1.9in |
Track Gauge |
85in |
Link Pitch |
8.5in |
Note |
* Calculated using Steel Mill operating weight with Slag Bucket. |
Service Refill Capacities
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Fuel Tank |
101.5gal (US) |
Cooling System |
11.6gal (US) |
DEF Tank |
9.2gal (US) |
Air Conditioning System
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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. |
Dimensions
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Overall Machine Width without Bucket: Steel Mill Tracks - 500 mm (19.7 in) Shoes |
107.9in |
Overall Machine Width with Slag Bucket: Steel Mill Tracks - 500 mm (19.7 in) |
116.5in |
Ground Clearance |
18.5in |
Machine Height - Top of Cab |
140in |
Length - Front of Track |
209.6in |
Overall Machine Length* |
298.4in |
Carry Position Approach Angle |
15° |
Digging Depth* |
6.2in |
Maximum Rollback - Ground/Carry Position |
43°/47° |
Bucket Height - Carry Position |
19in |
Reach at Full Lift Height and 45° Dump* |
53.8in |
Clearance at Full Lift Height and 45° Dump* |
116.2in |
Maximum Rollback/Dump - Fully Raised |
59°/49° |
Grading Angle |
85° |
Height - Bucket Hinge Pin |
166.1in |
Overall Machine Height - Bucket Fully Raised |
226.5in |
Height to Top of the Seat with Headrest |
117.6in |
Height - Top of Stack |
120.8in |
Ramp Angle |
29° |
Note |
*With General Purpose bucket Performance with heavy duty teeth. Dimensions vary with bucket. Refer to Operating Specifications chart.- Machine Height to Top of Cab is with Steel Mill plate.
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Standard Equipment:
Power Train
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Cat C9.3 diesel engine
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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 OR Cat C9.3 engine to meet China Nonroad Stage III, India Bharat III, Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
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Turbocharged with ATAAC
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Modular cooling system for engine air intake, oil and water
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Radiator fan, electronically controlled, hydraulically driven, temperature sensing, on demand
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Electro Hydrostatic Control (EHC) for transmission with travel and work modes
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Fuel cooler
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Water separator
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Air cleaner dry-type, axial seal with integral precleaner and dust ejection system, electronic filter condition indicator
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Caterpillar extended life coolant
Undercarriage
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Caterpillar heavy duty tracks
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Track guiding guards, end section
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Track adjuster, hydraulic
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Sprocket rims, with replaceable bolt-on tough steel segments
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Guards, sprocket
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Seven track rollers, two upper carrier rollers per track, lifetime lubricated
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Idlers, conventional type, lifetime lubricated
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Oscillating track roller frames
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Track master link
Electrical
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Alternator, 24 volt, heavy duty brushless
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Backup alarm
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Electric horn
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Two heavy duty batteries, high output, maintenance free 1,400 CCA
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Switch, main disconnect
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Starter, electric (heavy duty, 24 volt)
Operator Environment
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Pressurized, sound suppressed, ROPS/FOPS cab with sealed front windshield, tinted glass and right side sliding window
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Air conditioning and heating
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Heater/defroster with automatic temperature control
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Electro Hydraulic, seat mounted control levers
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Seat belt, retractable, with buckling indicator on dash
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Electronic Monitoring System with gauges for: Engine coolant temperature, Hydraulic oil temperature, Fuel Level, Diesel Exhaust Fluid level (when equipped)
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Mirror, rearview, inside adjustable
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Radio ready: Includes 24 to 12 volt converter, speakers, antenna and two 12V power outlets
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Coat hook
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Storage compartments under left armrest
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Document holder on right console
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Floor mat, rubber, heavy duty
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Windshield washers and wipers, multiple speed front and rear
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Durable metal roof
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Parking brake switch and "brake-on" indicator light
Other Standard Equipment
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Sound suppression, exterior
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Z-bar loader linkage
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Load sensing variable displacement implement pump
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Implement cylinders with position sensors
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Operator programmable lift and tilt kickouts
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Enginen enclosure with lockable doors
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Radiator core 6.5 fins-per-inch, debris resistant
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Hinged radiator guard and swing out fan
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Full bottom guards
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Lift cylinder guards
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Oil gauge guard
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Product Link ready
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Oil sampling valves
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Cat XT hoses
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HYDO Advanced 10
Optional Equipment:
Power Train
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Engine thermal shield
Fan, basic
Fan, reversing
Fan, reversing, low speed
Fan, reversing, Steel Mill
Air inlet, preclenaer turbine
Operator Environment
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Cab
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
Visibility kit - single camera
Visibility kit - double camera
Radio, AM/FM/AUX/USB/Bluetooth
Cab air precleaner
Hydraulics
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Hydraulic oil, biodegradable
Hydraulic oil, EcoSafe
Hydraulics Packages: General purpose - Two-valve joystick, Three-valve joystick, Two-valve, two levers, Three valves, two levers; Multi-Purpose - Three-valve joystick, Four-valve joystick
Guards
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Tilt cylinder guards
Guard, front lights
Windshield protection
Final drive abrasion guard
Final drive abrasion guard, lower
Undercarriage
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Track roller guard
Track roller guard, Steel Mill
Track Groups (40 sections) - Heavy Duty Track Groups - Sealed and Lubricated: 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
Track Groups (40 sections) - Heavy Duty Track Groups - Sealed and Non-Lubricated - 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
Buckets
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General Purpose: 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: 3.0 m³ (4.0 yd³), heavy duty, pin on; 3.0 m³ (4.0 yd³), pin on
Wide: 4.2 m³ (5.5 yd³), Performance Series
Landfill: 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: 3.0 m³ (4.0 yd³), slag bucket
Other Attachments
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Counterweight
Counterweight, heavy duty bumper
Ripper, multi-shank
Hitch, ripper
Striker bars, rear
Bumper, standard
No bumper
Rear step, standard
Rear step, ripper
Additional work tools: Quick coupler, Blades, Forks, Material handling arms, Rakes
Starters, Batteries And Alternators
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Engine coolant heater, 120V
Engine coolant heater, 240V
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
Service package, extended: Manual hydraulic system enabling cab tilt and lock at 30 degrees safely in the field; Shovel holder (shovel not included)
Antifeeze -50 degrees Celcius (-58 degrees Fahrenheit)
Technology Products
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Product Link - Satellite
Product Link - Cellular
Grade control mast