Caterpillar 963D Crawler Loader Specs

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

The Caterpillar 963D is a crawler loader designed for material handling, site preparation, stockpiling, and general earthmoving applications. It combines tracked undercarriage mobility with a front loader configuration for operation on soft, uneven, or confined terrain. The 963D is commonly used in construction, aggregate, waste handling, and industrial material movement. Caterpillar equipped the model with a diesel engine, hydrostatic drive, and a loader linkage system intended for efficient loading and grading performance. The machine is part of Caterpillar's crawler loader lineup and is recognized for its balance of traction, lift capability, and versatility in demanding jobsite conditions.

Dimensions

Caterpillar 963D Crawler Loader Dimensions specifications
Clearance at Full Height and Dump	10.40 ft (3.17 m)
Ground Clearance	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Height - Top of Cab	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Length to Front of Track	15.60 ft (4.75 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	21.60 ft (6.58 m)
Reach at Dump Height	3.90 ft (1.19 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	7.50 ft (2.29 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 963D Crawler Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	402.80 cu in (6,600.72 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C6.6 ACERT
Make	Cat
Net Power	189.00 hp (140.94 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2000 rpm

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 963D Crawler Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	1.3 seconds
Lower Time	3.7 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	55.20 gpm (208.93 lpm)
Pump Type	Closed center load sensing/piston
Raise Time	5.7 seconds
Relief Valve Pressure	3989 psi

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 963D Crawler Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force Bucket	46,908.00 lbs (21,277.14 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	3.00 cu yd (2.29 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	2.70 cu yd (2.06 cu m)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	8.30 gal (31.42 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	4.40 gal (16.65 l)
Final Drive Fluid Capacity - each	4.00 gal (15.14 l)
Fuel Capacity	105.60 gal (399.70 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	23.70 gal (89.70 l)
Max Speed	6.00 mph (9.66 kph)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	44,577.00 lbs (20,219.81 kg)
Static Tipping Load	33,001.00 lbs (14,969.02 kg)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 963D Crawler Loader Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area	4,340.00 cu in (71,120.01 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	10.3 psi
Length of Track on Ground	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Number of Shoes per Side	38
Number of Track Rollers per Side	7
Track Gauge	72.80 in (184.91 cm)
Track Shoe Width	21.50 in (54.61 cm)

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