Caterpillar 970 F stvzo Wheel Loader Specs (1992-1999)

For the Caterpillar 970 F stvzo Wheel Loader (1992-1999), above-average engine power at 260 hp (194 kW) is paired with above-average weight at 52,470 lb (23.8 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1992-1999

Weight: 52,470 lb (23.8 t)Engine power: 260 hp (194 kW)Bucket capacity: 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)
52,470 lb (23.8 t)Weight
260 hp (194 kW)Engine power
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Bucket capacity
5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
9.65 ft (2.94 m)Transport width
11.3 ft (3.43 m)Transport height
28.2 ft (8.6 m)Transport length
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Above average

260 hp (194 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is above the typical figure.

Weight

Above average

52,470 lb (23.8 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is above the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Above average

4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is above the typical figure.

Transport width

Above average

9.65 ft (2.94 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)

Transport width is above the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

11.3 ft (3.43 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)

Transport height is close to the typical figure.

Transport length

Above average

28.2 ft (8.6 m)
Low 14.9 ft (4.55 m)Typical 25.2 ft (7.69 m)High 49.9 ft (15.2 m)

Transport length is above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)
Bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length28.2 ft (8.6 m)
Transport height11.3 ft (3.43 m)
Transport width9.65 ft (2.94 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 970 F stvzo
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1992-1999
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power260 hp (194 kW)

Dimensions

Transport height11.3 ft (3.43 m)
Transport length28.2 ft (8.6 m)
Transport width9.65 ft (2.94 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Weight52,470 lb (23.8 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3306 DITA

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5-25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Steering modeKL