Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref caterpillar-962k-wheel-loader
Caterpillar 962K
The Caterpillar 962K is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 45,055 lb (20,436.61 kg), and a 221 hp engine.
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
45,055lb
20,436.61kg
Engine power
221hp
164.8kW
Net Power - Iso 9249 ◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · medium wheel loaders
Among 198 medium wheel loaders (45,000–90,000 lb), the Caterpillar 962K sits at the compact end of its class:
- Operating weight 45,060 lb lighter than 100% (n=198)
- Engine power 221 hp less powerful than 91% (n=190)
Not positioned on bucket capacity — withheld or unpublished for this machine.
01 Engine Specification
| Displacement | 427.8cu in | 7.1L |
|---|---|---|
| Bore | 4.1in | 104.2mm |
| Stroke | 5.3in | 134.7mm |
| Net Power - Iso 9249 | 221hp | 164.8kw |
| Engine Model | Cat? C7.1 ACERT? | |
| Peak Net Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Sae J1349 | 729lb ft | 988.4Nm |
| Maximum Gross Power - 1,900 Rpm - Sae J1995 | 243hp | 181.3kw |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,900 Rpm - Iso 9249 | 221hp | 164.8kw |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,900 Rpm - Sae J1349 | 221hp | 164.8kw |
| Maximum Gross Power - 1,900 Rpm - Sae J1995 - Metric | 245hp | 182.7kw |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,900 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric | 224hp | 167.1kw |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,900 Rpm - Sae J1349 - Metric | 224hp | 167.1kw |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,900 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 | 221hp | 164.8kw |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,900 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 - Metric | 224hp | 167.1kw |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,300 Rpm - Sae J1995 | 777lb ft | 1053.5Nm |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 45055lb | 20436.7kg |
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03 Transmission Specification
| Forward - 1 | 4.3mph | 7km/h |
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| Forward - 2 | 8mph | 12.9km/h |
| Forward - 3 | 14.1mph | 22.7km/h |
| Forward - 4 | 23.6mph | 38km/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.7mph | 7.6km/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 8.8mph | 14.2km/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 15.4mph | 24.8km/h |
| Reverse - 4 | 24.7mph | 39.8km/h |
04 Tires Specification
| Tires | Choices |
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05 Buckets Specification
| Bucket Capacities | 2.50 to 9.20 m3 (3.25 to 12.00 yd3) |
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06 Axles Specification
| Front | Fixed | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear | Oscillating ?13 degrees | |
| Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall | 18.9in | 480.1mm |
07 Hydraulic System Specification
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10 s | |
|---|---|---|
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 3800 psi | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down | 2.5 s | |
| Steering System - Pump Type | Piston | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise From Carry Position | 5.9 s | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, At Maximum Raise | 1.8 s | |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,340 Rpm | 90 gal/min | |
| Implement System - Optional 3rd And 4th Function Maximum Flow | 74 gal/min | |
| Implement System - Optional 3rd And 4th Function Maximum Pressure | 3000 psi |
08 Brakes Specification
| Brakes | Meet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards. |
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09 Operating Specifications Specification
| Breakout Force | 37784lb | 17138.6kg |
|---|---|---|
| Static Tipping Load - Full 40 Degrees Turn - Iso 14397-1* | 25777lb | 11692.3kg |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 40 Degrees Turn - Rigid Tires** | 27479lb | 12464.3kg |
10 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 15.9gal | 60.2L |
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| Crankcase | 4.8gal | 18.2L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 49.9gal | 188.9L |
| Fuel Tank - Standard | 83gal | 314.2L |
| Transmission | 11.4gal | 43.2L |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 11.4gal | 43.2L |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 11.4gal | 43.2L |
11 Sound Specification
| Standards | Standards |
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12 Cab Specification
| Rops/Fops | Meets SAE and ISO standards |
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?Questions & answersfrom this machine's data
- How much does a Caterpillar 962K wheel loader weigh?
- A Caterpillar 962K wheel loader has an operating weight of 45,055 lb (20,436.6 kg).
- What engine does a Caterpillar 962K wheel loader have?
- A Caterpillar 962K wheel loader is powered by a Cat? C7.1 ACERT? engine producing 221 hp (164.8 kW).
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.