Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref caterpillar-962h-wheel-loader

Caterpillar 962H

The Caterpillar 962H is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 42,700 lb (19,365 kg), a 211 hp engine, and a 4.5 yd³ (3.5 m³) bucket.

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Operating weight
42,700lb
19,365kg
Engine power
211hp
158kW
Net Power
Bucket capacity
4.5yd³
3.5m³

Where it sits in its classpercentile · small wheel loaders

Among 439 small wheel loaders (22,000–45,000 lb), the Caterpillar 962H sits at the heavy end of its class:

  • Operating weight 42,700 lb heavier than 94% (n=439)
  • Engine power 211 hp more powerful than 84% (n=408)
  • Bucket capacity 4.5 yd³ larger-bucket than 91% (n=387)

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01 Engine Specification

Number Of Cylinders 6
Engine Make 2236
Engine Model C7 ACERT
Net Power 211hp 158kw
Gross Power 230hp 172kw
Power Measured @ 1800rpm
Max Torque 669lb ft 907Nm
Displacement 439cu in 7.2L
Bore 4.4in 110mm
Stroke 5in 127mm
Net Power - Iso 9249 211hp 157.4kw
Net Power - Sae J1349 209hp 155.9kw
Net Power - 80/1269/Eec 211hp 157.4kw
Gross Power - Sae J1995 230hp 171.6kw
Engine Model Cat? C7 ACERT?
Flywheel Power 211hp 157.4kw
Peak Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Net 669lb ft 907.1Nm

02 Operational Specification

Operating Weight 42700lb 19365kg
Fuel Capacity 83gal 314L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 29gal 110L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity 7.9gal 30L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 11gal 42L
Transmission Fluid Capacity 9gal 34L
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 9.5gal 36L
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 9.5gal 36L
Static Tipping Weight 30603lb 13879kg
Turning Radius 23.4ft in 7090mm
Operating Voltage 24V
Alternator Supplied Amperage 80amps
Rear Axle Oscillation 26degrees
Tire Size 23.5R25

03 Transmission Specification

Transmission Type Powershift
Number Of Forward Gears 4
Number Of Reverse Gears 4
Max Speed - Forward 23.6mph 38km/h
Max Speed - Reverse 24.9mph 40km/h
Forward - 1 4.4mph 7.1km/h
Forward - 2 8.1mph 13.1km/h
Forward - 3 14mph 22.6km/h
Forward - 4 23.6mph 38km/h
Reverse - 1 4.7mph 7.6km/h
Reverse - 2 8.6mph 13.9km/h
Reverse - 3 15.2mph 24.5km/h
Reverse - 4 24.9mph 40.1km/h

04 Weights Specification

Operating Weight 42700lb 19368.4kg

05 Tires Specification

Tires Choose from a variety of tires to match your application.

06 Buckets Specification

Maximum Bucket Capacity 5yd3 3.9m3
Bucket Capacities 2.7-3.8 m3 3.5-5.0 yd3
Bucket Width 9.9ft in 3m
Capacity - Reference Bucket 3.6yd3 2.7m3
Type - Reference Bucket GP
Breakout Force - Reference Bucket 40465.6lb 18354.9kg

07 Hydraulic System Specification

Relief Valve Setting 1000psi 6900kPa
Pump Flow Capacity 71gal/min 270L/min
Raise Time 6.2sec
Dump Time 1.3sec
Lower Time 2.5sec

08 Axles Specification

Front Fixed front
Rear Oscillating +/- 13?

09 Hydraulic System Specification

Pump Type piston

10 Axles Specification

Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall 18.5in 469.9mm

11 Hydraulic System Specification

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 10 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down 2.5 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise 6.2 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump 1.3 s
Steering System - Pump Type Piston
Bucket/Work Tool System - Pump Output 71 gal/min

12 Brakes Specification

Brakes Meets required standards.

13 Operating Specifications Specification

Static Tipping Load - Full Turn 26676lb 12100.1kg
Breakout Force 33075lb 15002.6kg

14 Service Refill Capacities Specification

Cooling System 11gal 41.7L
Crankcase 7.9gal 30L
Hydraulic Tank 29gal 109.8L
Fuel Tank - Standard 83gal 314.2L
Transmission 9gal 34.1L
Differential - Final Drives - Front 9.5gal 36L
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 9.5gal 36L

15 Cab Specification

Rops/Fops Meets SAE and ISO standards.

16 Bucket Dimensions

Dump Clearance At Max Raise 9.25ft in 2812mm
Breakout Force 33075lb 147kN
Bucket Width 9.67ft in 2946mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped 4.5yd3 3.5m3
Bucket Capacity - Struck 3.9yd3 2.98m3

17 Dimensions Dimensions

Ground Clearance 1.35ft in 411.48mm
Length With Bucket On Ground 26.75ft in 8165mm
Width Over Tires 9.17ft in 2784mm
Height To Top Of Cab 11.33ft in 3452mm
Wheelbase 11ft in 3350mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height 13.08ft in 3992mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 4.25ft in 1308mm
Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe 132.6in 3368.04mm
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch 66in 1676.4mm
Centerline Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight 6.41ft in 1.96m
B-Pin Height - Standard 13.1ft in 4m
Height - Top Of Hood 96.96in 2462.79mm
Height - Top Of Rops 11.33ft in 3.46m
Wheel Base 11ft in 3.36m

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.