User manual CATERPILLAR 973D BROCHURE

[. . . ] Discover how much more you can get with this one work force machine . . . Engine Cat® C9 Diesel Engine Compactdesign. . . Heavy-dutyperformance. The Cat ® C9 is an 8. 8 liter (537 in³) displacement, six-cylinder, in-line configured engine with hydraulically actuated electronic fuel injection or HEUITM. The 196 kW (263 hp) rated net power engine meet the latest worldwide emissions standards (10% more than C-series). It uses ACERTTM Technology that provides advanced electronic control, precision fuel delivery and refined air management. This proven technology with thousands of hours in field operations, results in outstanding performances with a constant net horsepower. Electronic Control ADEMTM A4 The Advanced Diesel Engine Management System continuously monitors important engine conditions and functions. [. . . ] A two-piece master link helps servicing the track chain and reduces down time. All those features help increase loader productivity throughout its life. Maximize Your Productivity The standard double grouser shoes are designed for good traction, easy turns and bending. However the 973D is available with several shoes options to best match to the job conditions. Any details count, and a single track shoe can make the difference. Structures Toughanddurable. Mainframe and Loader Tower The D-series Main Frame and Loader Tower are made of single, slab rails with reinforced crossing, with castings and forgings incorporated at points of high stress. This particular design distributes those stresses over wider areas for longer structural life. Durability Over Years Structures are designed to provide durability and extended service life to support multiple rebuilds. 6 Work Tools Wide Range of Buckets Makemorewithonemachine. The combination of the right bucket with the right machine will provide the best possible performance in your particular application. The General Purpose (GP) bucket is designed for excellent loadability and long life in applications such as hard bank excavating, stripping, and stockpile loading. The Multipurpose (MP) bucket is designed for a broad range of applications, such as loading, stripping, clearing, bulldozing, picking up debris, and fine grading. The bucket clamps hydraulically to grip or handle other tough-to-grasp materials. For special applications, Caterpillar also provides buckets with special features such as Landfill GP/ MP Buckets, or Slag Bucket designed to work in the extreme conditions of a steel mill, including moving slag and skulls. Parallelogram Ripper The multi shank parallelogram ripper adds extra versatility and force to expand the machine's range of applications. The ripper beam has three pockets for holding ripper shanks, and its design allows the machine to rip frozen ground, asphalt and even hard soils or rock. Longer shanks deliver more work per pass making the machine more productive. K SeriesTM Tooth System The K Series tooth system matches customer expectations for tip retention, easy change-outs and long-term sharpness. The K Series tooth system also features a lower-profile shape that maintains better sharpness as it wears. This means better penetration, improved productivity and less strain on the machine. 7 The All-Purpose Performer Unmatchedversatility. General Construction Package 973D is a one-machine workforce that can tackle any task in any jobsite, from general construction to industrial or quarries. Waste Handling Standard and Extreme Service Packages On both packages, substantial guarding, debris barriers, cooling system enhancements and precleaners are added to enhance the life and performance of the 973D. The WH standard package should be selected for jobs in landfills, transfer stations or material recovery facilities. The WH ES will be a better fit for transfer stations, demolition sites, severe applications, or when maximum protection is desired. Steel Mill Package The steel mill package protects the 973D and its operator against extreme conditions to allow the machine to handle hot slag in steel mill operations. This special package features additional guarding for critical components, sealed undercarriage, heat shields for fuel tank, power train and hydraulics, silicone seals and heat resistant windshield, remote parking brake release and fire-resistant fluids. The Steel Mill Arrangement provides the best protection available for this extremely difficult application. Wide Gauge Package The 973D Wide Gauge is designed to work in soft underfoot conditions. The track gauge is widened and wider track shoes installed. A wider bucket also increases productivity, especially in grading and backfilling. Additional Solutions Other custom solutions can be designed to address your specific need. Feel free to contact your Cat dealer for more information. 8 Value Package Rear Protection Package Includes standard rear grill and bumper for general construction. Fittedforallearthmovingtasks. Rear Protection Heavy Duty Package Includes heavy duty grill and bumper for restricted working space. Ripper Package Includes three curved shanks parallelogram ripper with replaceable tips, and protection grill and steps to climb on the machine by the ripper. Maintenance Deluxe Package This package makes easy and allows fast engine oil change. Provide connection for quick evac and fuel sediment flush. Lights Additional Package This package includes four more lights guarded. Protection Windshield and Lights This package includes a windshield screen and four additional lights. Striker Bar Package Striker bar keeps trash from climbing on the tracks and damaging the fender and move back. Also includes steps for a safer access from the rear. Counterweight Package Provides counterweight to move back the machine center of gravity and steps for safer Striker bar keeps trash from climbing on the tracks and damaging the fender and move back. [. . . ] · Hearing protection is recommended when operating with open operator station and cab (when not properly maintained or doors/windows open) for extended periods or in noisy environment. · The exterior sound pressure level for the standard machine measured at a distance of 15 meters (49. 2 ft) according to the test procedures specified in SAE J88 APR95, mid-gear-moving operation, is 85 dB(A). · The labeled sound power level is 112 dB(A) measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC. · The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ISO 6396:2008 is 77 dB(A) and in ISO 6394:2008 is 74 dB(A), for cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the doors and windows closed. 13 973D Track Loader Specifications Dimensions All dimensions are subject to change without notice. 13 11 3 17 18 14 15 9 8 12 16 2 1 4 5 1 Overall machine width without bucket: with tracks ­ 550 mm (21. 6 in shoes) with tracks ­ 675 mm (26. 6 in shoes) Ground clearance Machine height to top of cab Length to front of track Overall machine length* Carry position approach angle Digging depth* Maximum rollback at ground Maximum rollback at carry position Bucket height in carry position Reach at full lift height and 45° dump* Clearance at full lift height and 45° dump* Maximum rollback, fully raised Maximum dump, fully raised Grading angle Height to bucket hinge pin Overall machine height, bucket fully raised Height to top of the seat with headrest Height to top of the stack 10 6 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 2710 mm 2835 mm 482 mm 3510 mm 5300 mm 7305 mm 15° 159 mm 42° 49° 483. 5 mm 1473 mm 3138 mm 59° 59° 85° 4234 mm 5651 mm 2975 mm 3018 mm 106. 7 in 111. 6 in 19 in 138. 2 in 208. 6 in 287. 6 in 6. 25 in 19 in 58 in 123. 5 in 166. 7 in 222. 5 in 117. 1 in 118. 8 in * With general purpose bucket and extra duty teeth. 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