Caterpillar 955L Crawler Loader Specs

Category: Crawler Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 955L ➔

The Caterpillar 955L is a crawler loader designed for material handling, loading, grading, and site preparation in construction, mining, and earthmoving applications. Built on a tracked undercarriage, it provides traction and stability on soft, uneven, or rough terrain. The 955L combines a front loader bucket with crawler mobility for pushing, loading, and stockpiling material. Caterpillar produced the 955L as part of its crawler loader line for general-purpose earthmoving work. Common uses include aggregate handling, road building, land clearing, and utility work. The machine is recognized for its durable frame, mechanical simplicity, and versatility in demanding jobsite conditions.

Dimensions

Caterpillar 955L Crawler Loader Dimensions specifications
Clearance At Full Height And Dump	9.52 ft (2.90 m)
Ground Clearance	1.37 ft (0.42 m)
Height	7.42 ft (2.26 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	7.52 ft (2.29 m)
Length	16.17 ft (4.93 m)
Length To Front Of Track	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground	16.25 ft (4.95 m)
Reach At Dump Height	3.84 ft (1.17 m)
Weight	34,950.00 lbs (15,853.07 kg)
Width	7.08 ft (2.16 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks	7.09 ft (2.16 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 955L Crawler Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	427.20 cu in (7,000.57 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	D330
Net Power	130.00 hp (96.94 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	4

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 955L Crawler Loader Hydraulic specifications
Dump Time	1.6 sec
Lower Time	3.2 sec
Raise Time	6.6 sec

Operational

Caterpillar 955L Crawler Loader Operational specifications
Breakout Force - Std Bucket	22,930.00 lbs (10,400.89 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	2.1 cu yd
Bucket Capacity - Struck	1.7 cu yd
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	39.10 gal (147.99 l)
Fuel Capacity	62.90 gal (238.08 l)
Max Speed	7.10 mph (11.43 kph)
Operating Voltage	24 V
Operating Weight	30,203.40 lbs (13,700.05 kg)
Static Tipping Load	18,607.10 lbs (8,440.05 kg)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 955L Crawler Loader Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area	2759.01 in2
Length Of Track On Ground	7.75 ft (2.36 m)
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	6
Track Gauge	66.15 in (168.02 cm)
Track Shoe Width	14.97 in (38.02 cm)

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