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, quarry, and industrial applications. Built with a tracked undercarriage, it provides traction and stability on uneven or soft ground. The 955L combines a front loader bucket with crawler mobility, allowing it to move bulk material, clear debris, and support earthmoving tasks. Caterpillar produced the 955L as part of its crawler loader line for operators needing a versatile machine for loading and dozing work. It is commonly referenced in used equipment, parts, and legacy Caterpillar machine listings.

Dimensions

Caterpillar 955L Crawler Loader Dimensions specifications
Clearance at Full Height and Dump	9.60 ft (2.93 m)
Ground Clearance	1.40 ft (0.43 m)
Height - Top of Cab	7.60 ft (2.32 m)
Length to Front of Track	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	16.30 ft (4.97 m)
Reach at Dump Height	3.90 ft (1.19 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	7.10 ft (2.16 m)

Engine

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

Hydraulic System

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

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 955L Crawler Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force Bucket	22,930.00 lbs (10,399.09 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	2.10 cu yd (1.61 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	1.70 cu yd (1.30 cu m)
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 volts
Operating Weight	30,203.40 lbs (13,697.69 kg)
Static Tipping Load	18,607.10 lbs (8,438.59 kg)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 955L Crawler Loader Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area	2,759.10 cu in (45,213.65 cu cm)
Length of Track on Ground	7.80 ft (2.38 m)
Number of Track Rollers per Side	6
Track Gauge	66.20 in (168.15 cm)
Track Shoe Width	15.00 in (38.10 cm)

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