Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref caterpillar-950-gc-wheel-loader
Caterpillar 950 GC
The Caterpillar 950 GC is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 41,554 lb (18,848.58 kg), and a 225 hp engine.
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
41,554lb
18,848.58kg
Engine power
225hp
167.8kW
Net Power - Iso 9249 ◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · small wheel loaders
Among 439 small wheel loaders (22,000–45,000 lb), the Caterpillar 950 GC sits at the heavy end of its class:
- Operating weight 41,550 lb heavier than 90% (n=439)
- Engine power 225 hp more powerful than 92% (n=408)
Not positioned on bucket capacity — withheld or unpublished for this machine.
01 Engine Specification
| Displacement | 428cu in | 7.1L |
|---|---|---|
| Bore | 4.2in | 105mm |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 134.9mm |
| Net Power - Iso 9249 | 225hp | 167.8kw |
| Engine Model | Cat C7.1 ACERT | |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Sae J1995 | 811lb ft | 1099.6Nm |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Iso 14396 | 805lb ft | 1091.5Nm |
| Note | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.717 metric tonnes (2.995 tons). | |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Iso 9249 | 225hp | 167.8kw |
| Maximum Power - 1,700 Rpm - Iso 14396 | 240hp | 179kw |
| Maximum Power - 1,700 Rpm - Iso 14396 - Metric | 243hp | 181.3kw |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric | 228hp | 170.1kw |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Sae J1349 | 225hp | 167.8kw |
| Maximum Power - 1,700 Rpm - Sae J1995 | 241hp | 179.8kw |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 41554lb | 18848.6kg |
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03 Transmission Specification
| Forward - 1 | 4.5mph | 7.3km/h |
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| Forward - 2 | 8mph | 12.9km/h |
| Forward - 3 | 14.2mph | 22.9km/h |
| Forward - 4 | 22.4mph | 36.1km/h |
| Note | Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 760 mm (30 in) roll radius. | |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.5mph | 7.3km/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 8mph | 12.9km/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 14.2mph | 22.9km/h |
04 Weights Specification
| Operating Weight | 41554lb | 18848.6kg |
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05 Buckets Specification
| Bucket Capacities | 2.9-4.4 m (3.75-5.75 yd) |
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06 Hydraulic System Specification
| Steering System - Pump Type | Piston | |
|---|---|---|
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,390 Rpm | 68 gal/min | |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure @ 50 +/- 1.5 L/Min (13.2 + 0.4 Gal/Min) | 4047 psi | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time | 9.4 s |
07 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 13.2gal | 50L |
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| Crankcase | 4.8gal | 18.2L |
| Def Tank | 4.2gal | 15.9L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 29.6gal | 112.1L |
| Transmission | 11.9gal | 45.1L |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 10.6gal | 40.2L |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 10gal | 37.9L |
| Fuel Tank Size | 76.6gal | 290L |
08 Sound Specification
| Note (1) | *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. | |
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| Note (2) | **For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the "EU Directives." | |
| Note (3) | ***European Union Directive "2000/14/EC" as amended by "2005/88/EC." | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008) | 73 dB(A) | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008) | 109 dB(A) | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (Sae J88:2013) | 76 dB(A)* | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008)** | 73 dB(A) | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008)** | 107 LWA*** | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008) | 73 dB(A) | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value Note | Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value: Note (1) | For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value: Note (2) | European Union Directive "2000/14/EC" as amended by "2005/88/EC." |
09 Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv Specification
| Emissions | Tier 4/Stage IV |
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10 Weights And Operating Specifications Specification
| Tipping Load - Full Turn - Iso 14397-1* | 24264lb | 11006kg |
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| Tipping Load - Full Turn - Rigid Tires** | 25875lb | 11736.8kg |
| Breakout Force | 34638lb ft | 46962.9Nm |
| Note (1) | For 3.1 m3 (4.0 yd3) general purpose buckets with BOCE. Weight based on a machine configuration with MAXAM MS302 23.5R25 L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, secondary steering, sound suppression. | |
| Note (2) | *Full compliance to ISO (2007) 14397-1 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. | |
| Note (3) | **Compliance to ISO (2007) 14397-1 Sections 1 thru 5. |
11 Dimensions Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 1.5ft in | 457.2mm |
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| B-Pin Height | 13.75ft in | 4.2m |
| Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight | 81in | 2057.4mm |
| Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch | 65.05in | 1652.02mm |
| Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe | 134.04in | 3404.62mm |
| Height - Top Of Hood | 105in | 2667mm |
| Height - Top Of Rops | 11.33ft in | 3.46m |
| Lift Arm Clearance | 12ft in | 3.66m |
| Rack Back - Carry | 45 degrees | |
| Rack Back - Ground | 40 degrees | |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 60 degrees | |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on MAXAM MS302 23.5R25 L3 radial tires. | |
| Wheel Base | 10.83ft in | 3.31m |
Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.