Caterpillar 970f Wheel Loader Specs (1993-2026)

In specification terms, the Caterpillar 970f Wheel Loader (1993-2026) shows above-average weight at 51,257 lb (23.2 t) alongside high bucket capacity at 5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³). The listed maximum bucket capacity is 5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1993-2026

Weight: 51,257 lb (23.2 t)Bucket capacity: 5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
51,257 lb (23.2 t)Weight
5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)Bucket capacity
5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
36,442 lbf (162 kN)Lifting Force
23.2 mph (37.3 km/h)Travel speed
10.6 ft (3.22 m)Transport width
10.6 ft (3.22 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Weight

Above average

51,257 lb (23.2 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

High

5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.

Lifting Force

Average

36,442 lbf (162 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)

Lifting Force is close to the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

23.2 mph (37.3 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)

Travel speed is above the typical figure.

Transport width

Above average

10.6 ft (3.22 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.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

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

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius22.2 ft (6.78 m)
Bucket width10.6 ft (3.22 m)
Maximum discharge height10.5 ft (3.2 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length28.5 ft (8.68 m)
Transport height11.3 ft (3.43 m)
Transport width10.6 ft (3.22 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 970f
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1993-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Lifting Force36,442 lbf (162 kN)
Travel speed23.2 mph (37.3 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width10.6 ft (3.22 m)
Maximum discharge height10.5 ft (3.2 m)
Transport height11.3 ft (3.43 m)
Transport length28.5 ft (8.68 m)
Transport width10.6 ft (3.22 m)
Outside turning radius22.2 ft (6.78 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Weight51,257 lb (23.2 t)
Swing loaderNo

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5-25. 14PR

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo