1973 Caterpillar 983 Track Loader
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Moderate damage flagged
Current bid:
$55
3 bids (no reserve)
Time Left
Ends Dec 3, 2026
- Current bid
- $55
- Sales tax (est. 6.5%)
- $4
Buyer's premium is set per sale and not included; the listing states the rate - sales tax is an estimate. Pickup/removal costs are not included.
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since Nov 5
Pre-bid checklist21/5
The machine
- Listed as non-op
Condition
- Seller mentions damage or a fault
From the seller's description. Not a guarantee of condition.
Market demand: Equipment like this sell about 90% of the time, typically ~18 bids. Based on 11,187 completed sales over the last year.
Seller
Williams Diversified Materials, Inc
Private seller (not a government agency), listed on a platform we index for its fleet and equipment.
Condition: Used — sold as-is
Full Description
1973 Caterpillar 983 track loader Hours: Unknown Serial: 38K789 Unit #: 22 Engine Caterpillar D343 Displacement: 11.1L Cylinders: 6 Fuel type: Diesel Transmission Powershift 3F - 3R Operators station Bucket controls: Two-lever Features Bucket Width: 150" Cutting edge: Bolt-on Tracks Width: 22" Grouser pads: Double Notes Hydraulic cylinder on pallet not included Non-operational final drive motor Non-operational unit
Pickup / shipping information
Williams Diversified Materials, Inc
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