983 Caterpillar 983 Specifications & Technical Data (1972—2026)

Weight: 30t – Transport length: 6.45m – Transport height: 3.7m – Bucket capacity: 3.44m³ – Track width: 560mm – Travel speed: 12.1km/h

Technical specs - 983 Caterpillar

Specification

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Weight
30 t
Transport length
6.45 m
Transport height
3.7 m
Bucket capacity
3.44 m³
Track width
560 mm
Travel speed
12.1 km/h
Max. discharge height
3.65 m

More technical details, like: transport width, bucket width, soil pressure, model series, engine manuf., engine type, engine power, dimension lxwxh, displacement, revolutions at max torque, max. torque, no. of cylinders...

More technical details, like: transport width, bucket width, soil pressure, model series, engine manuf., engine type, engine power, dimension lxwxh, displacement, revolutions at max torque, max. torque, no. of cylinders, cylinder bore x stroke, emission level are available in the full technical specs.

Basic model with ROPS cabin, std. shovel and teeth

Special equipment

Diesel particulate filter
No
Rear ripper
No
Aircondition
No

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Bucket capacity:
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