Meet the Multi-Talented Cat® Track Loaders

[@rstewart6066]

Best piece of equipment ever built, have 3 of them, most operators today aren't skilled enough to run it effectively, 4 in 1 bucket is a crutch for the handicapped

[@DS-mb8hs]

Nice to see a resurgence of the tracked loader. Fantastic machine for so many jobs. They are only under-utilized because contractors lack the imagination to apply the machine to a variety of duties. Digging, backfilling, grading, loading, land clearing, spreading material, compacting, sorting,... the list goes on. Brute force and finesse all in one package, that can do the work of a dozer, excavator, grader and compactor like no other machine. Used much more in Europe than in North America, it's time Cat ramped up their marketing of this machine to the United States and Canada, and showcase its abilities to contractors.

[@TomJones-zm3kz]

Well said. You cannot beat the versatility of a track loader. Most large contractors don't use them.

[@pvtimberfaller]

When you think about it they are more or less a scaled up skid steer.

[@spacecat7247]

Like it's been said a four in one bucket added. Also, one thing I almost never see them with is grouser pads. Always thought that was odd. Spent a little bit of time with a John Deere 450 way back in the day and also spent time with the 953-963 and 973 . It seems like they fell out of Vogue so many people have replaced them with excavators and I always thought that was odd

[@sethwatson8952]

Interesting. I didn't know they still made these. The only ones you see around here are from the early 80's or earlier. I bet one of the reasons is that they probably don't do well when there is a lot of rocks and boulders in the ground, which is very common here.

[@markstengel7680]

I had 1964 or 65 the Tonka Loader. Was one of my favorites toys. All metal with black rubber tracks. On dirt this beats a wheel loader hands down more stable & lower center of gravity.

[@DieselandIron]

I absolutely love track loaders. Hands down my favorite machines on the job. I wish we had more of them up here in Michigan.

[@MySledgeHammer]

I happen to own a 2015 Cat 973 with 700 hours when I purchased it like new and ac heat in its cab. They sure are heavy for but my tracks are 24” wide and deeper cleats. It was privately owned and didn’t see much use. It was only used for back up when another crawler would need matinece or broke down. I sold my front end loader it was replaced my crawler I just didn’t need it any longer I jump back and forth from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron and anywhere in between installing sea walls and cleaning out shore lines of debris and boulders which it works so much better that my front end loader, It wasn’t cheap by far but for what use it for it is the best for cleaning our the shorelines along the Great Lakes up to about 4 - 5 feet deep water. I was fortunate it came with the ripper and regularly blade for pushing. I installed light bars on all 4 sides and one on its bucket that I can quickly remove. I do a lot f night time jobs plus I had to add another 1,200 lbs counter weight to its rear to help keep the tracks planted flat when lifting and moving really heavy boulders. To help me see into the water I mounted a water proof and quick remove camera on the top of the bucket easily removed to help me see but rocks and debris under the water in front of the bucket. I had done the same things on my front end loader and found those things really worked great for my needs. Nothing like loading gravel and other types of gravel. Can you tell I love this tractor I have had it 2 years now and I just can’t see why so many operators don’t care for them. Thanks and stay safe and well. Cheers

[@DieselandIron]

@@MySledgeHammer So are you working in the Michigan area? I'd love to come film you working the machine! I've been dying to get some footage of a track loader up here!

[@MySledgeHammer]

Diesel and Iron - On and off for the next four months I was suppose to be working in Wisconsin along their shoreline along with my brother mainly using his dragline to pull houses out the water the erosion has caused them to end up in the water. We were suppose to work in upper Michigan at one point or another but now that’s on hold. I keep pretty busy between my company and my brothers but things don’t look good. The way things are I am not sure what our timeline will be such as our jobs. Some have be put on hold for lack of money and others are waiting for better weather like in the summer when the waves aren’t so high. Anymore the weather is so unpredictable but hopefully when it finally warms up the water will settle down. Last night along the shoreline west of Holland Michigan they waves were 10-12 feet breaking on shore. It’s going to be a very bad summer for business’s like mine and the states having to put so many plans on the back burner. It’s really been bad financially for myself and my brother the last few months and I hope I can hang onto my equipment as does my brother. What equipment I have he doesn’t and the other way around. Are you an operator or? Thanks stay safe and well.

[@DieselandIron]

@@MySledgeHammer I operated for about 8 years before moving over into equipment sales. I did that for awhile and now I have a couple youtube channels. If you'll give me a heads up on where you're working I'd love to come out and film you guys. I hope you guys make it through the downturn we are taking. I knew coming into this it would be rough for small businesses. I'd be more than happy to promote your business if I get the chance to come out and film you guys.

[@MySledgeHammer]

Diesel and Iron - Thank You I will do and I pray things go well for you also, Cheers

[@rogersrabbithole8417]

They are as beautiful as they are versatile. I want on even a 933. I'd take on so quick !!!!!!

[@shawnjarman9860]

Used to dig swimming pools with these years ago, tough machine

[@jeffreyboarman4032]

I still remember riding on a D9 coming-out of the 1500 Acre Farm when the high water was coming up

[@tommyw.9424]

The new style V control looks nice. I prefer the foot steer and 2 lever loader controls over joysticks.

[@jeff7764]

All track loaders are foot steer

[@tommyw.9424]

@@jeff7764 not anymore, for years now it's been an option to have a skidsteer style joystick instead of V-lever and pedals

[@malagablue7914]

@@tommyw.9424 I was testing the 953,963 and 973 steel mill machine, for CAT, all had foot steer controls, which we were all used to, but got to say, after operating the joystick version, would go for joystick machine every time! Much more operator friendly, especially when on hard 12 hour shifts

[@jakewidger1226]

I love the new range but personally i would like to see the return of the 939 as we run an old 939c. Also an idea for the future would be the re intodution of back hoes to trackshovels

[@CatProducts]

Hi Jake! Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it!

[@Agwings1960]

Had a friend in Alaska that got an old fiat track loader from a shut down mine that owed him some money. He swore by that track loader, said he could dig a house basement faster than any excavator out there.

[@Scoot8428]

If it had a four in one bucket, that thing would be a beast

[@rogersrabbithole8417]

bing crosby 4 in 1 is one of the best designs of the 20th century.

[@slicksloth_416]

Is that molten steel its pushing?

[@coopermeshew4298]

craydul slag

[@comrade-uj5iy]

No, slag

[@waynep343]

do they have the same push power as a bulldozer yet the ability to scoop and fill trucks without the issues with tires that can go flat on sharp rocks or debris..

[@CatProducts]

Hi Wayne! That’s a good way to put it. Pro’s are that a TTL can go places a wheeled machine can’t, such as very soft ground, wet/muddy conditions, and steep slopes. Con’s would be slower travel speed and possibly higher undercarriage vs tire cost. Track loaders can perform a wider variety of tasks, as you mentioned Dozing and Grading like a dozer.

[@motorcop555]

I know our 963D can put push a D5 a d our 973 (it’s been “enhanced”) outpushes our D6’s any day

[@garethifan1034]

The most basic necessity of versatility is having a 4/1 bucket..

[@leosypher9993]

Agreed

[@operatingengineer520]

I miss the single axis loader controls cat used to have

[@theobserver7643]

Is it Possible to fit a Quick-coupler on the Track loader? so that u can use it as loader on the Job site, put a V-pad on if u want to spread some (maybe with gps, for road construction) or put a mulcher on.... a quick-coupler would make the Track loaders extremly good for many companys in Eu who dont buy it cause it can only one

[@motorcop555]

Two of ours have couplers for forks and buckets.

[@theobserver7643]

@@motorcop555 thats not what i had say

[@PORTALDOTRECHO]

Qual a empresa?

[@adamsavage4155]

John deere cabs tilt way more and you don't have to disconnect any electrical to do so.

[@apriljonez9858]

Wow amazing vehicle

[@trilapis]

I love toy track loaders and real

[@user-sm4hc6jx3l]

اعشق هذه المعدات عملت عليها مدة طويلة

[@PORTALDOTRECHO]

Show muito bom mesmo tamos juntos !

[@turdferguson7813]

Are they no longer foot steer?

[@CatProducts]

Hi! Speed/steering controls are available as either a joystick or as v-lever and foot pedals. For more information about our K Series Track Loaders, please our website: bit.ly/2AhRbYy

[@wrterraplanagem7181]

Very good

[@michaelviens2894]

Yeah but what about when you want to cross the street real quick

[@deniscolautti8358]

The best 👍💪💪

[@elcanomisa]

Versatile as a wheel loader

[@PedroPaulo-bl6mj]

Quantas ton pesa a Cat 963 k

[@CatProducts]

Hi Pedro! The operating weight of the Cat 963K is about 20 metric tons.

[@chriscardoza9714]

They get stuck to easy if you work in deep mud..

[@albertjones6176]

Chris Cardoza I think that's any machine.

[@williamdavidson9009]

Yes track loaders have relatively narrow tracks and they are heavy. However a local contractor here dug dozens of ponds with 955 track loaders with little trouble. They had really good operators who knew the limits of the machine

[@FixItStupid]

You Mean operator error....... If you know how to operate..... Equipment can't get stuck.....Old Man Been Stuck / Stupid Then Not LOL

[@williamdavidson9009]

Oh yeah good operators can get stuck, just they are less likely to than a newbie in the same situation

[@turdferguson7813]

Just cut the mud down..

[@officialchilo7312]

It looks just like a skid steer/ bulldozer ㄴㅇㄴ

[@JorgeTorres-hq8my]

Q buen equipo

[@domdomdabobcat8934]

Shows shows shows de bola

[@harleydavidson8380]

I reckon every single machine out there says in dot points *Fuel efficient 😂 yeah right

[@alvi5124]

Ytf

[@JoseArimateia-c6r]

Nossa vc tá gata demais

[@jfdb59]

Jesus that music was so overly dramatic it was detracting from the sweet machine. This isn't some terminator movie.

[@junekeane9914]

kerry monaghan

[@อาคมมากบุญ-ภ7ฐ]

รถโหลดแถมมาลัก

[@rajuravidasrajuravidas8543]

l am operator Mai usse Chala sakta Hoon

[@EricWorkinger]

TRUTH

[@alvi5124]

Yf