Producing 275 flywheel horsepower from its six-cylinder, 893 cubic-inch, 3406 diesel engine, the 983B featured pedal steering, freeing the operator's hands for the transmission and loader controls. Weighing in at an impressive 78,530 lbs. and equipped with a single-lever power shift transmission, the 983B was capable of top forward speeds of 7 MPH and reverse speeds of up to 8 MPH.
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