User manual CATERPILLAR 973D BROCHURE

[. . . ] 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. ADEMTM A4 manages fuel delivery to get the best performance per liter of fuel. The controller uses sensors in fuel, air intake, exhaust and cooling systems and provides flexible fuel mapping, allowing the engine to respond quickly to varying application needs. [. . . ] Messenger uses a LCD screen to display graphic and text information on machine health, including operating hours, total fuel, fuel consumption rate and total distance. Through Messenger, operator can create his own profile and set Hystat, implement and steering reactions. 5 Extendedlife. . . lowerowningandoperatingcosts. Undercarriage Oscillating Undercarriage The undercarriage on the 973D features an oscillating track roller frame design which decreases ground shock to the machine, increases machine stability, and provides a smoother, more comfortable ride for the operator. Proven Reliability Track link design consists of specially heat-treated steel forgings with different degrees of hardness induced into the steel. This feature increases links' life and lowers owning and operating costs. 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. 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. [. . . ] · The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound pressure level) measured according to the work cycle procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT 98 is 83 dB(A), for cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and maintained and tested with the doors and windows closed. · 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. [. . . ]