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Wheel Loader Buckets and Couplers, Types and Sizing Guide
A practical guide to wheel loader buckets and couplers. Learn types, capacity sizing, and quick attach compatibility.
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Caterpillar 970F Specs
Caterpillar 970F wheel loader specifications: type Wheel Loader, horsepower 186.4 kW, weight 23251.1 kg, max speed 37.3 km/h.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | |
| Horsepower | 186.4 kW | 250 hp |
| Weight | 23251.1 kg | 51260 lbs |
| Max Speed | 37.3 km/h | 23.2 mph |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Displacement | 10500.9 cc | 640.8 cu in. |
| Net Power | 186.4 kW | 250 hp |
| Gross Power | 198.4 kW | 266 hp |
| Stroke | 15.2 cm | 6 in |
| Bore | 12.2 cm | 4.8 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 377.0 l | 99.6 gal |
| Cooling Capacity | 45.4 l | 12 gal |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 205.2 l | 54.2 gal |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 60.2 l | 15.9 gal |
| Differential Front Capacity | 47.3 l | 12.5 gal |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 47.3 l | 12.5 gal |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 37.3 km/h | 23.2 mph |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 42.6 km/h | 26.5 mph |
| Pump Flow | 374.4 LPM | 98.9 GPM |
| Relief Pressure | 20700 KPA,3000-Psi | |
| Raise Lift Arms | 6.1 sec | |
| Lower Lift Time | 2.1 sec | |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.3 sec | |
| Operating Weight | 23251.1 kg | 51260 lbs |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 4.7 m³ | 6.2 cu yds |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 3.9 m³ | 5.1 cu yds |
| Bucket Width | 335.3 cm | 132 in |
| Breakout Force | 16515.3 kg | 36410 lbs |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 121.9 cm | 48 in |
| Wheelbase | 335.3 cm | 132 in |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 457.2 cm | 180 in |
| Cab Height | 335.3 cm | 132 in |
| Overall Length | 853.4 cm | 336 in |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm | 24 in |
| Width Over Tires | 304.8 cm | 120 in |
| Tire Size | 26.5-R25 XHA (L-3) radial |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
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