Caterpillar 963 Crawler Loader Specs

Category: Crawler Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 963 ➔

The Caterpillar 963 is a crawler loader designed for material handling, site preparation, stockpiling, and general earthmoving. Built on a tracked undercarriage, it combines loader capability with the traction and stability of a crawler machine, making it suitable for soft ground and uneven terrain. The 963 is commonly used in construction, aggregate, waste handling, and land clearing applications. Caterpillar has produced multiple 963 variants over time, with differences in engine, operating weight, hydraulic system, and cab configuration. As a crawler loader, the Caterpillar 963 is valued for pushing, loading, grading, and loading trucks in demanding jobsite conditions.

Dimensions

Caterpillar 963 Crawler Loader Dimensions specifications
Clearance At Full Height And Dump	10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Ground Clearance	1.45 ft (0.44 m)
Height	10.67 ft (3.25 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	10.83 ft (3.30 m)
Length	20.67 ft (6.30 m)
Length To Front Of Track	14.39 ft (4.39 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground	20.83 ft (6.35 m)
Reach At Dump Height	3.84 ft (1.17 m)
Weight	40,375.00 lbs (18,313.81 kg)
Width	7.42 ft (2.26 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	7.55 ft (2.30 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 963 Crawler Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	427.20 cu in (7,000.57 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3304
Net Power	150.00 hp (111.86 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 963 Crawler Loader Hydraulic specifications
Dump Time	1.3 sec
Lower Time	2.3 sec
Pump Flow Capacity	53.90 gpm (204.01 lpm)
Pump Type	Vane-type pump
Raise Time	6.2 sec
Relief Valve Pressure	2750 psi

Operational

Caterpillar 963 Crawler Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	50 amps
Breakout Force - Std Bucket	38,227.00 lbs (17,339.50 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	2.7 cu yd
Bucket Capacity - Struck	2.2 cu yd
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	11.90 gal (45.04 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	5.10 gal (19.30 l)
Final Drive Fluid Capacity - Each	3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Fuel Capacity	69.00 gal (261.17 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	15.90 gal (60.18 l)
Max Speed	6.30 mph (10.14 kph)
Operating Voltage	24 V
Operating Weight	40,490.20 lbs (18,366.07 kg)
Static Tipping Load	27,165.40 lbs (12,322.03 kg)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 963 Crawler Loader Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area	3425.51 in2
Ground Pressure	11.74 psi
Length Of Track On Ground	8.06 ft (2.46 m)
Number Of Shoes Per Side	37
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	6
Track Gauge	72.84 in (185.01 cm)
Track Shoe Width	17.72 in (45.01 cm)

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