Caterpillar 983 Crawler Loader
Category: Crawler Loaders (See all Crawler Loaders for sale)
Manufacturer: Caterpillar (See all Caterpillar Equipment for sale)
Model: 983 (See all Caterpillar 983 for sale)
Dimensions
| Clearance at Full Height and Dump | 12 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 2 ft |
| Length to Front of Track | 15.2 ft |
| Length with Bucket on Ground | 22.3 ft |
| Reach at Dump Height | 7.1 ft |
| Width to Outside of Tracks | 9.6 ft |
Engine
| Aspiration | turbocharged |
| Displacement | 891 cu in |
| Engine Model | D343 |
| Net Power | 275 hp (205 kw) |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Power Measured @ | 2060 rpm |
Hydraulic System
| Dump Time | 1.4 seconds |
| Lower Time | 3.2 seconds |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 137.4 gpm |
| Raise Time | 7.7 seconds |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 2150 psi |
Operating Specifications
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 19 amps |
| Breakout Force Bucket | 43850 lbs |
| Bucket Capacity - heaped | 4.9 cu yd |
| Bucket Capacity - struck | 3.8 cu yd |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 23 gal |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 10.9 gal |
| Final Drive Fluid Capacity - each | 8.5 gal |
| Fuel Capacity | 134.8 gal |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 38.1 gal |
| Max Speed | 7.4 mph (11 kph) |
| Operating Voltage | 24 volts |
| Operating Weight | 71650.3 lbs |
| Static Tipping Load | 48680 lbs |
Undercarriage
| Ground Contact Area | 5843.6 cu in |
| Length of Track on Ground | 11.1 ft |
| Number of Shoes per Side | 42 |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 7 |
| Track Gauge | 92.2 in |
| Track Shoe Width | 22.1 in |
