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 applications. Built on a tracked undercarriage, it combines loader productivity with the traction and stability of a crawler machine, making it suitable for soft, uneven, or muddy ground conditions. The 963 is commonly used in construction, aggregate, waste handling, and industrial material movement. Caterpillar has produced multiple 963 variants over time, with differences in engine, operating weight, bucket capacity, and hydraulic systems depending on model year and configuration. The machine is recognized for its versatility, durability, and compatibility with a range of loader attachments.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 963 Crawler Loader General Specifications specifications
Bucket Width	102.80 in (261.11 cm) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine	C7.1 — Starting 2023 Model Year
Net Power	202.00 hp (150.63 kw) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	44,881.00 lbs (20,357.70 kg) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Rated Bucket Cap.	3.2 cu yd — Starting 2021 Model Year
Rated Bucket Capacity	3.2 cu yd — Starting 2023 Model Year

Dimensions

Caterpillar 963 Crawler Loader Dimensions specifications
Clearance at Full Height and Dump	10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.90 ft (3.32 m)
Length to Front of Track	14.40 ft (4.39 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	20.90 ft (6.37 m)
Reach at Dump Height	3.90 ft (1.19 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	7.60 ft (2.32 m)

Engine

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

Hydraulic System

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

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 963 Crawler Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	50 amps
Breakout Force Bucket	38,227.00 lbs (17,339.50 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	2.70 cu yd (2.06 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	2.20 cu yd (1.68 cu m)
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 volts
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	3,425.60 cu in (56,135.65 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	11.8 psi
Length of Track on Ground	8.10 ft (2.47 m)
Number of Shoes per Side	37
Number of Track Rollers per Side	6
Track Gauge	72.90 in (185.17 cm)
Track Shoe Width	17.80 in (45.21 cm)

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