973K Track Loader

Flywheel Power275HP

Engine ModelCat C9.3

Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349275HP

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

EmissionsU.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

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 Weight63900lb

Operating Weight - Wide Gauge71218lb

Operating Weight - Waste Handler64319lb

Operating Weight - Steel Mill74293lb

Note (1)Subtract approximately 295 kg / 650 lb for machines not equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage V emissions reduction technology.

Capacity - General Purpose4.2yd³

Capacity - Multi-Purpose4yd³

Capacity - Performance Series5yd³

Capacity - Landfill6.4yd³

Capacity - Slag4yd³

Width - General Purpose117in

Width - Multi-Purpose116in

Width - Performance Series117in

Width - Landfill117in

Width - Slag112in

Fuel Tank101.5gal (US)

DEF Tank9.2gal (US)

Overall Machine Length*298.4in

Machine Height - Top of Cab138.2in

Height - Top of Stack120.8in

Overall Machine Height - Bucket Fully Raised226.5in

Overall Machine Width without Bucket: With Standard Tracks - 550 mm (21.6 in) Shoes106.7in

Note*With General Purpose bucket and heavy duty teeth.

Track Gauge85in

Track Shoe Width - Standard21.6in

Track Shoe Width - Optional26.6in

Track Shoe Width - Wide Gauge32.7in

Track on Ground115.3in

Ground Contact Area* - Standard Shoe - 550 mm (21.6 in)5673in²

Ground Contact Area* - Optional Shoe - 675 mm (26.6 in)6960in²

Ground Contact Area* - Wide Gauge - 830 mm (32.7 in)8572in²

Ground Pressure* - Standard Shoe - 550 mm (21.6 in)11.3psi

Ground Pressure* - Optional Shoe - 675 mm (26.6 in)9.3psi

Ground Pressure* - Wide Gauge - 830 mm (32.7 in)8.3psi

Note*ISO 16754:2008.

Air ConditioningThe 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.

Standard

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Optional

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Standard

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

Optional

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

Standard

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

Optional

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

Standard

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)

Optional

Rotating beacon

Standard

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

Optional

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

Standard

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

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

Optional

Tilt cylinder guards

Guard, front lights

Windshield protection

Final drive abrasion guard

Final drive abrasion guard, lower

Optional

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

Optional

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

Optional

Engine coolant heater, 120V

Engine coolant heater, 240V

Optional

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)

Optional

Product Link - Satellite

Product Link - Cellular

Grade control mast

Optional

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