970F Caterpillar 970F Specifications & Technical Data (1993—2026)

The Caterpillar 970F is a wheel loader manufactured by Caterpillar since 1993. It has a weight of 23.25 tons and a transport lengt…

The Caterpillar 970F is a wheel loader manufactured by Caterpillar since 1993. It has a weight of 23.25 tons and a transport length of 8.68 meters. The bucket capacity is 4.3 cubic meters, with a bucket width of 3.22 meters. The maximum discharge height is 3.2 meters. It has a travel speed of 37.3 km/h and a transport width and height of 3.22 meters and 3.43 meters respectively. The lifting force of the machine is 162.1 kN. It has a turning radius outside of 6.78 meters. The bucket capacity ranges from a minimum of 3.8 cubic meters to a maximum of 4.3 cubic meters.

Technical specs - 970F Caterpillar

Specification

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Weight
23.25 t
Standard tyres
26.5-25. 14PR
Bucket width
3.22 m
Bucket capacity
4.3 m³
Bucket capacity min.
3.8 m³
Bucket capacity max.
4.3 m³
Transport length
8.68 m
Transport width
3.22 m
Transport height
3.43 m
Travel speed
37.3 km/h
Max. discharge height
3.2 m
Turning radius outside
6.78 m
Lifting force
162.1 kN

More technical details, like: steering mode, 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
Swing loader
No
telescopic
No
Aircondition
No
Quick hitch hydr.
No
Quick hitch mech.
No

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Caterpillar 970F FAQ

When was the Caterpillar 970F manufactured?

The Caterpillar 970F was first produced in 1993.

How much does the Caterpillar 970F wheel loader weigh?

The Caterpillar 970F wheel loader weighs 23.25 tons.

What are the transport dimensions of the Caterpillar 970F wheel loader?

The Caterpillar 970F has a transport length of 8.68 meters, a transport width of 3.22 meters, and a transport height of 3.43 meters.

What is the travel speed of the Caterpillar 970F wheel loader?

The Caterpillar 970F wheel loader has a travel speed of 37.3 km/h.

What are the standard tyre specifications for the Caterpillar 970F wheel loader?

The Caterpillar 970F wheel loader comes with standard tyres sized 26.5-25 with a 14PR rating.

What is the turning radius of the Caterpillar 970F wheel loader?

The Caterpillar 970F wheel loader has an outside turning radius of 6.78 meters.

What is the lifting force of the Caterpillar 970F wheel loader?

The Caterpillar 970F wheel loader has a lifting force of 162.1 kN.

What is the maximum discharge height of the Caterpillar 970F?

The Caterpillar 970F has a maximum discharge height of 3.2 meters.

What are the bucket specifications of the Caterpillar 970F wheel loader?

The Caterpillar 970F wheel loader has a bucket capacity ranging from 3.8 to 4.3 cubic meters, with a bucket width of 3.22 meters.

How much is a Caterpillar 970F Wheel loader (1993u20132025) worth?

The residual value of the Caterpillar 970F depends on the machine's individual parameters. Visit the LECTURA Valuation to check it.

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