Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref caterpillar-962m-wheel-loader
Caterpillar 962M
The Caterpillar 962M is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 44,593 lb (20,227.05 kg), and a 250 hp engine.
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44,593lb
20,227.05kg
Engine power
250hp
186.5kW
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 962M sits at the heavy end of its class:
- Operating weight 44,590 lb heavier than 100% (n=439)
- Engine power 250 hp more powerful than 98% (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Not positioned on bucket capacity — withheld or unpublished for this machine.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 | 250hp | 186.5kw |
| Engine Model | Cat? C7.1 ACERT? | |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Sae J1995 | 777lb ft | 1053.5Nm |
| Maximum Net Torque - 1,400 Rpm | 726lb ft | 984.4Nm |
| Maximum Net Power - 2,000 Rpm - Sae J1349 | 248hp | 185kw |
| Maximum Net Power - 2,000 Rpm - Iso 9249 | 248hp | 185kw |
| Maximum Net Power - 2,000 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric | 252hp | 188kw |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Iso 14396 | 774lb ft | 1049.5Nm |
| Maximum Power - 2,000 Rpm - Sae J1995 | 263hp | 196.2kw |
| Maximum Power - 2,000 Rpm - Iso 14396 | 261hp | 194.7kw |
| Maximum Power - 2,000 Rpm - Iso 14396 - Metric | 265hp | 197.7kw |
| Note | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes. | |
| Maximum Gross Power - Sae J1995 | 271hp | 202.1kw |
| Maximum Net Power - Sae J1349 | 250hp | 186.5kw |
| Maximum Gross Power - 2,100 Rpm - Sae J1995 | 271hp | 202.1kw |
| Maximum Net Power - 2,100 Rpm - Sae J1349 | 250hp | 186.5kw |
| Maximum Net Torque - 1,350 Rpm | 865lb ft | 1172.8Nm |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,350 Rpm - Sae J1995 | 921lb ft | 1248.8Nm |
| Maximum Net Power - 2,100 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric | 253hp | 188.7kw |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,350 Rpm - Iso 14396 | 918lb ft | 1244.7Nm |
| Maximum Net Power - 2,100 Rpm - Iso 9249 | 250hp | 186.5kw |
| Maximum Power - 2,100 Rpm - Sae J1995 | 271hp | 202.1kw |
| Maximum Power - 2,100 Rpm - Iso 14396 | 269hp | 200.6kw |
| Maximum Power - 2,100 Rpm - Iso 14396 - Metric | 273hp | 203.6kw |
| Maximum Net Torque - 1,350 Rpm - Sae J1349 | 865lb ft | 1172.8Nm |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 44593lb | 20227.1kg |
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03 Transmission Specification
| Forward - 1 | 4.3mph | 7km/h |
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| Forward - 2 | 7.5mph | 12.1km/h |
| Forward - 3 | 12mph | 19.4km/h |
| Forward - 4 | 16mph | 25.8km/h |
| Forward - 5 | 24.9mph | 40.1km/h |
| Note | Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 787 mm (31 in) roll radius. | |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.3mph | 7km/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 7.5mph | 12.1km/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 16mph | 25.8km/h |
04 Weights Specification
| Operating Weight | 44591lb | 20226.2kg |
|---|---|---|
| Note | Weight based on a machine configuration with Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link?, manual diff lock/open axles (front/rear), power train guard, secondary steering, sound suppression and a 3.3 m3 (4.3 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE. |
05 Buckets Specification
| Bucket Capacities | 2.5-9.2 m? (3.3-12.0 yd?) |
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06 Axles Specification
| Front | Fixed | |
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| Rear | Oscillating ?13 degrees | |
| Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall | 19.2in | 487.7mm |
07 Hydraulic System Specification
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 8.9 s | |
|---|---|---|
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4250 psi | |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,150 Rpm | 76 gal/min | |
| Implement Pump Type | Variable axial piston | |
| Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow | 63 gal/min | |
| Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure | 3220 psi | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Raise From Carry Position | 5.2 s | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Dump, At Maximum Raise | 1.5 s | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Lower, Empty, Float Down | 2.7 s | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Total | 9.4 s |
08 Brakes Specification
| Brakes | Brakes meet ISO 3450 standards |
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09 Operating Specifications Specification
| Note (1) | For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.? | |
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| Note (2) | Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. | |
| Breakout Force | 42489lb | 19272.7kg |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 40 Degrees Turn - With Tire Deflection | 25814lb | 11709.1kg |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 40 Degrees Turn - No Tire Deflection | 27494lb | 12471.1kg |
10 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 15.6gal | 59.1L |
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| Fuel Tank | 72.6gal | 274.9L |
| Crankcase | 5.8gal | 22L |
| Def Tank | 4.2gal | 15.9L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 33gal | 125L |
| Transmission | 11.4gal | 43.2L |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 11.4gal | 43.2L |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 11.4gal | 43.2L |
| Note | *Must meet the requirements outlined in ISO 22241-1. | |
| Def Tank* | 4.2gal | 15.9L |
11 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.? | |
| Note | *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008) | 70 dB(A) | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008) | 107 dB(A) | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (Sae J88:2013) | 75 dB(A)* | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008)** | 69 dB(A) | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008)** | 104 LWA*** | |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - Iso 6395:2008 | 108 dB(A) | |
| Exterior Sound Pressure Level - Sae J88:2013 | 75 dB(A) | |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - Iso 6396:2008 | 70 dB(A) |
12 Cab Specification
| Rops/Fops | ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Level II standards |
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13 Bucket Capacities Specification
| Bucket Range | 2.5-9.2 m (3.3-12.0 yd) |
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14 Engine - Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent Specification
| Emissions | Tier 3/Stage IIIA |
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15 Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv Specification
| Emissions | Tier 4/Stage IV |
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16 Dimensions Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 1.17ft in | 355.6mm |
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| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires. | |
| Height - Top Of Hood | 106in | 2692.4mm |
| Hinge Pin Height At Carry Height | 26in | 660.4mm |
| Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight | 85in | 2159mm |
| Overall Length (Without Bucket) | 285in | 7239mm |
| Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch | 66in | 1676.4mm |
| Maximum Width Over Tires (Loaded) | 111in | 2819.4mm |
| Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift | 136in | 3454.4mm |
| Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift | 167in | 4241.8mm |
| Tread Width | 84in | 2133.6mm |
| Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe | 134in | 3403.6mm |
17 Dimensions - High Lift Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 1.17ft in | 0.36m |
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| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires. | |
| Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight | 7.08ft in | 2.16m |
| Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch | 5.5ft in | 1.68m |
| Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe | 11.17ft in | 3.41m |
| Height - Top Of Hood | 8.83ft in | 2.7m |
| Hinge Pin Height At Carry Height | 2.58ft in | 0.79m |
| Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift | 14.83ft in | 4.53m |
| Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift | 11.83ft in | 3.61m |
| Maximum Width - Over Tires - Loaded | 9.25ft in | 2.82m |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 23.75ft in | 7.24m |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 degrees | |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 59 degrees | |
| Rack Back At Ground | 37 degrees | |
| Tread Width | 7ft in | 2.14m |
18 Dimensions - Standard Lift Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 1.17ft in | 0.36m |
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| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 23.75ft in | 7.24m |
| Tread Width | 7ft in | 2.14m |
| Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch | 5.5ft in | 1.68m |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 degrees | |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires. | |
| Hinge Pin Height At Carry Height | 2.17ft in | 0.67m |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 59 degrees | |
| Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift | 13.92ft in | 4.25m |
| Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight | 7.08ft in | 2.16m |
| Height - Top Of Hood | 8.83ft in | 2.7m |
| Rack Back At Ground | 37 degrees | |
| Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe | 11.17ft in | 3.41m |
| Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift | 11.33ft in | 3.46m |
| Maximum Width - Over Tires - Loaded | 9.25ft in | 2.82m |
?Questions & answersfrom this machine's data
- How much does a Caterpillar 962M wheel loader weigh?
- A Caterpillar 962M wheel loader has an operating weight of 44,593 lb (20,227.1 kg).
- What engine does a Caterpillar 962M wheel loader have?
- A Caterpillar 962M wheel loader is powered by a Cat? C7.1 ACERT? engine producing 250 hp (186.5 kW).
- What is the ground clearance of a Caterpillar 962M wheel loader?
- A Caterpillar 962M wheel loader has a ground clearance of 1.2 ft (355.6 mm).
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.