Caterpillar Performance Handbook, January 2017, SEBD0351-47

TRACK LOADERS

CONTENTS Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-1 Special Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-8 Performance Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-10 Machine Dimensions with General Purpose Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-22 Machine Dimensions with Multi-Purpose Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-24 Rippers/Scarifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-25 Drawbar Curves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-26 Extreme Slope Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-27 SAE Loader Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-28 Estimating Cycle Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-29 Bucket Fill Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-30 Recommended Operating Capacities . . . . . . . 18-30 Loader Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-30 Estimating Bucket Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-30 Estimating Production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-31 Alternative Machine Selection Method . . . . . 18-31 Production and Machine Selection: Nomographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-32 Travel Time Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-34 Production Estimating Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-35 Work Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-36 Shoe Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-38

Features common to all D Series models (953D-963D-973D):

● Improved serviceability. All D Series Track-Type Loaders are equipped with a tiltable cab that allows complete service of the hydraulic system. Most daily maintenance checks are performed from the machine’s right side, facilitating quick start up. Easy access to major components enhances serviceability and increase uptime. ● Operator station. Experience a high level of efficiency, comfort and productivity with the newDSeries cab. The cab features a new gauge cluster, a fully air-suspension seat, the new seat mounted controls, an automatic air climate control and provides excellent visibility. ● Messenger. Messenger is a new electronic monitoring system with real time, visual feedback on engine and machine operating conditions. It provides information on diagnostic data, maintenance, and allows operating settings such as implement reactions. ● Hydrostatic drive. The closed loop hydrostatic drive with electronic control provides precise modulation for quick, smooth operation and superior maneuver- ability. Shorter cycle times, high efficiency, and excel- lent maneuverability results in increased productivity.

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