Caterpillar is a respected name in the construction equipment industry and they have crawler loaders which can be configured to meet the demands of different tasks. They are classified as small, medium, or large crawler loaders:
939C Hystat Track –Type Loader
This is the smallest member of the range of Cat crawler loaders with a flywheel power of 90 horsepower. It also has the smallest bucket capacity at 1.5 cubic yards. It takes only a single joystick to control this machine. This is made possible by properly distributing the power to both tracks while moving or turning. Aside from its maneuverability, the 939 C has a very tough frame and under carriage.
953 D Track Loader
The 953 D still has the excellent mobility like the 939C but the increased engine power of 148 horsepower is very noticeable. It utilizes a monitoring system which provides optimal feedback to the operator with a glance.
The cabin of the 953 D comes standard for convenience and comfort even though the machine is carrying 2.42 cubic yards of dirt.
963D Track Loader
This mean power machine is one of the large twins of the series with 973C. It boasts of 189 horsepower that can heave 3.2 cubic yards of earth without any problems. The Cat C6.6 ACERT engine is coupled with electronically hydrostatic transmission and a power hydraulic system. This trio ensures the power of the machine that translates work to profits.
Standard to Caterpillar machines, the undercarriage is engineered to lessen downtime, maintenance, and cost.
973C Track Loader
This is the top performer of this series of crawler loader with 242 horsepower engine under its hood. It has a superior hydraulic system which makes raising, dumping, or lowering of a loaded 4.19 cubic yard bucket very quick and easy. Every part of the 973 from the mainframe, under carriage, and engine is built to meet the toughest of the toughest work load.