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Features of 953D-963D:
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C6.6 ACERT™ Engine.
The Cat C6.6 ACERT engine
utilizes the Cat Common Rail fuel delivery system.
Designed for performance, durability, serviceability, and
fuel economy, it meets U.S. EPA Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA
and Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission standards.
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SystemOne™ Moving U/C.
The revolutionary Cat
SystemOne Undercarriage provides maximum under-
carriage life and reliability no matter the application,
environment or underfoot conditions. Built to last
longer and require less maintenance it ensures a dra-
matic drop in owning and operating costs.
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Special Application Arrangements.
Ship Hold Arrange-
ments are available on 953D-963D.
Features of 973D:
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C9 ACERT Engine.
The Cat C9 ACERT engine is an
8.8 liter (537 in
3
) displacement, six-cylinder, in-line
configured engine with hydraulically actuated elec-
tronic fuel injection or HEUI™. The 196 kW (263 hp)
rated net power engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 3, EU
Stage IIIA and Japan 2006 (Tier 3) equivalent emission
standards.
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Rear engine location
provides natural stability as a
“working” counterweight, excellent visibility and good
weight to horsepower ratio.
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Electronic hydrostatic drive train with pedal steering
offers independent control of each track. Power turns,
counterrotation infinitely variable speeds, and fast accel-
eration for increased maneuverability and production.
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Variable displacement pump and motors
provide
excellent efficiency and controllability.
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Z-bar linkage
provides increased breakout force, fewer
grease points and fast dump speed.
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Special arrangements
including Wide Gauge, Waste
Handling, Ship Hold, Tunneling and Steel Mill are
available to tailor the machine to specific applications.
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Special Application Arrangements.
The steel mill
arrangement protects the 973D and its operator against
extreme conditions to allow the machine to handle hot
slag in steel mill operations. The special arrangement
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.
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Track Loaders
Features