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Caterpillar 943 Crawler Loader

Built: 1980-1980 · Series: Other models

The photo shows the Challenger 75C from the same series. Source: https://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/9/2/924-challe

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The Caterpillar 943 Crawler Loader is a machine built by Caterpillar. Production: 1980. The engine delivers 80 hp. The engine comes from Caterpillar. Drive: tracked undercarriage. The engine is water-cooled. The model was built in USA. The fuel is diesel. The engine fitted is the 3,204. Rated output across the Caterpillar range ranges from 15 to 529 hp; the 943 Crawler Loader sits at the bottom of that range with 80 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 287B below it with 78 hp and the 951B Crawler Loader above it with 85 hp. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 10 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine makeCaterpillarcorrect
Engine model3,204correct
Fueldieselcorrect
Power80 hpcorrect
Displacement4correct
Coolingwater-cooledcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drivetracked undercarriagecorrect

Origin and approval

PlantUSAcorrect

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Caterpillar 943 Crawler Loader have?

The Caterpillar 943 Crawler Loader delivers 80 hp.

When was the Caterpillar 943 Crawler Loader built?

Production years: 1980.

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.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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Other models in this series

933 Crawler Loader

941 Crawler Loader

951B Crawler Loader

966

977 series

977H Crawler Loader

977K

983 Crawler Loader

D10N

D11

D2

D5 series

Sources: [1]

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