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.

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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Not positioned on bucket capacity — withheld or unpublished for this machine.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

03 Transmission Specification

Forward - 1 4.3mph 7km/h
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

05 Buckets Specification

Bucket Capacities 2.50 to 9.20 m3 (3.25 to 12.00 yd3)

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.

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
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

12 Cab Specification

Rops/Fops Meets SAE and ISO standards

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.