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Caterpillar 983

Series: Caterpillar Crawler Loader

The photo shows the 941B from the same series. Source: https://www.lectura-specs.pl/pl/model/maszyny-budowlane/lado
The Caterpillar 983 is a model in the Caterpillar Crawler Loader series. The engine delivers 205.1 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 14,600.9 cm³. Rated speed is 2,060 rpm. The unladen weight is 32,500 kg. Ground clearance is 600.5 mm. Top speed is 11.9 km/h. The tank holds 510.3 litres. The pump delivers 520.1 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 144.2 litres. Working pressure is 148.2 bar. The cooling system holds 87.1 litres. The oil fill is 41.3 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the D343. The Caterpillar Crawler Loader series covers 31 models. Rated output within it ranges from 46.2 to 205.1 kW; the 983 sits at the top of that range with 205.1 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the 973C below it with 180.5 kW. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Wheel loaders. 16 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelD343correct
Power205.1 kWcorrect
Rated speed2,060 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement14,600.9 cm³correct
Aspirationturbochargedcorrect
Coolant capacity87.1 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity41.3 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance600.5correct
Unladen weight32,500 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Top speed11.9 km/hcorrect
System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow520.1 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity144.2 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure148.2correct
Fuel tank capacity510.3 lcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 6.3 kW/t (205 kW / 32.5 t)

Stronger than 87% of the wheel loaders in the register — out of 1,253 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Caterpillar 983 have?

The Caterpillar 983 delivers 205 kW.

How much does the Caterpillar 983 weigh?

The unladen weight is 32,500 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 983 have?

6 cylinders, 14,601 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Caterpillar 983 go?

Top speed is 11.9 km/h.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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Other models in this series

931

931 LGP

931B

931B LGP

931C Series II

931C Series II LGP

933C

933C LGP

935C Series II

939C

941B

943

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