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Caterpillar 950 Wheel Loader Specs

The Caterpillar 950 is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general construction applications. Built for productivity and durability, the 950 features a front-mounted bucket, articulated steering, and a powertrain configured for efficient loading cycles and maneuverability in confined job sites. Caterpillar has produced multiple 950 series variants over time, with differences in engine output, operating weight, lift configuration, and emissions compliance depending on model year and market. The machine is commonly used in aggregate yards, construction sites, and industrial material handling operations. The Caterpillar 950 remains a widely recognized mid-size wheel loader in the Caterpillar lineup.


General Specifications

Caterpillar 950 Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
A Height to top of exhaust pipe 141.00 in (3,596.00 mm) - Starting 2015
Approx. Shipping Wt. 28,500.00 lbs (12,930.00 kg) - Starting 1968
B Height to top of engine compartment 101.00 in (2,568.00 mm) - Starting 2015
Breakout Force 40,690 lbf - Starting 2023
Bucket Capacity 3.75 - 5.75 - Starting 2025
C Height to top of ROPS 136.00 in (3,458.00 mm) - Starting 2015
Capacity - 110% rated 3.52 cu m (124.31 cu ft) - Starting 2016
Capacity - rated 3.20 cu m (113.01 cu ft) - Starting 2016
Clearance at full raise and dump (on stops) 2,716.00 mm (106.93 in) - Starting 2016
D Hinge pin height at carry position 25.00 in (655.00 mm) - Starting 2015
Digging depth 56.00 mm (2.20 in) - Starting 2016
Dump angle at full raise and dump (on stops) 51 deg - Starting 2016
Dump clearance at full lift and - 45° discharge angle 118.00 in (3,012.00 mm) - Starting 2015
Dump clearance at full lift and - F Hinge pin height at full lift 164.00 in (4,188.00 mm) - Starting 2015
Dump Clearance at max height 111.00 in (2.82 m) - Starting 1968
Dump clearance at maximum lift and 45° discharge 2,820.00 mm (111.02 in) - Starting 2016
Engine C7.1 - Starting 2023
Engine Power 231.00 hp (172.26 kw) - Starting 2024
Engine Power Net 231.00 hp (172.26 kw) - Starting 2025
Engine type Cat C7.1 - Starting 2024
Flywheel Horse- power 130.00 hp (96.94 kw) - Starting 1968
Full-Turn Tipping Load 26,369 lb - Starting 2023
G Maximum overall height 224.00 in (5,693.00 mm) - Starting 2015
Ground Clearance 15.00 in (381.00 mm) - Starting 1968
Ground clearance (std. tires) 18.00 in (460.00 mm) - Starting 2015
H Maximum digging depth 3.00 in (86.00 mm) - Starting 2015
J Machine center point to axle 64.00 in (1,650.00 mm) - Starting 2015
K Wheel base 129.00 in (3,300.00 mm) - Starting 2015
L Radius of tire 29.00 in (750.00 mm) - Starting 2015
Loader clearance circle with bucket at carry position 14,069.00 mm (553.90 in) - Starting 2016
M Maximum overall length 326.00 in (8,288.00 mm) - Starting 2015
Max.Reach at max height 29.00 in (740.00 mm) - Starting 1968
Maximum Forward Speed 22.30 mph (35.90 km/h) - Starting 1968
Maximum Reverse Speed 26.40 mph (42.50 km/h) - Starting 1968
N Reach at full lift 50.00 in (1,292.00 mm) - Starting 2015
Net Power 231.00 hp (172.26 kw) - Starting 2023
O Maximum rollback at maximum lift 60 deg - Starting 2015
Operating Weight 42,421.00 lbs (19,241.87 kg) - Starting 2024
Operating weight* 18,715.00 kg (41,259.46 lbs) - Starting 2018
OperatingWeight 42,421.00 lbs (19,241.87 kg) - Starting 2026
Overall height with bucket at maximum lift 5,781.00 mm (227.60 in) - Starting 2016
Overall length 8,557.00 mm (336.89 in) - Starting 2016
P Maximum rollback at carry height 45 deg - Starting 2015
Product Identification Prefix 81J - Starting 1968
Q Maximum rollback at ground 40 deg - Starting 2015
Rated Capacity 2.07 cu yd (1.53 cu m) - Starting 1968
Rated Power 249.00 hp (185.68 kw) - Starting 2024
Reach @ 2134 mm height, 45° dumped 2,003.00 mm (78.86 in) - Starting 2016
Reach at level lift arm and bucket level 3,026.00 mm (119.13 in) - Starting 2016
Reach at maximum lift and 45° discharge 1,460.00 mm (57.48 in) - Starting 2016
Remarks Articulated Steering, 4 Wheel Drive - Starting 1968
Static tipping load, articulated with tire squash 10,499.00 kg (23,146.30 lbs) - Starting 2016
Static tipping load, articulated with tire squash* 10,499.00 kg (23,146.30 lbs) - Starting 2018
Static tipping load, articulated without tire squash 11,205.00 kg (24,702.77 lbs) - Starting 2016
Static tipping load, articulated without tire squash* 11,205.00 kg (24,702.77 lbs) - Starting 2018
Static tipping load, straight with tire squash 12,084.00 kg (26,640.63 lbs) - Starting 2016
Static tipping load, straight with tire squash* 12,084.00 kg (26,640.63 lbs) - Starting 2018
Static tipping load, straight without tire squash 12,774.00 kg (28,161.81 lbs) - Starting 2016
Static tipping load, straight without tire squash* 12,774.00 kg (28,161.81 lbs) - Starting 2018
Tip Load 26,369.00 lbs (11,960.79 kg) - Starting 2024
Tires used for measurements L3 Triangle TB516 - Starting 2015
Travel Speed 24.5 / 16 mph - Starting 2024
Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev) 24.5 / 16 mph - Starting 2025
Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev) 24.5 / 16 mph - Starting 2023
Tread width (std. tires) 84.00 in (2,150.00 mm) - Starting 2015
Width 2,994.00 mm (117.87 in) - Starting 2016
Width Over Tires 95.00 in (2.41 m) - Starting 1968
Width over tires (std. tires) 108.00 in (2,751.00 mm) - Starting 2015

Dimensions

Caterpillar 950 Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Height 10.75 ft (3.28 m)
Length 20.17 ft (6.15 m)
Weight 42,461.00 lbs (19,260.01 kg)
Width 7.75 ft (2.36 m)

Dimensions - High Lift

Caterpillar 950 Wheel Loader Dimensions - High Lift specifications
Ground Clearance 1.08 ft (0.33 m) - Starting 2026
Height - Top of Hood 8.83 ft (2.69 m) - Starting 2026
Height - Top of ROPS 11.33 ft (3.45 m) - Starting 2026
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 2.50 ft (0.76 m) - Starting 2026
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 14.75 ft (4.50 m) - Starting 2026
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 11.92 ft (3.63 m) - Starting 2026
Overall Length - Without Bucket 24.58 ft (7.49 m) - Starting 2026
Rack Back - Carry Height 49 degrees - Starting 2026
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 56 degrees - Starting 2026
Tread Width 7.00 ft (2.13 m) - Starting 2026
Wheel Base 10.92 ft (3.33 m) - Starting 2026
Width over Tires (Loaded) 9.33 ft (2.84 m) - Starting 2026

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Caterpillar 950 Wheel Loader Dimensions - Standard Lift specifications
Ground Clearance 1.08 ft (0.33 m) - Starting 2026
Height - Top of Hood 8.83 ft (2.69 m) - Starting 2026
Height - Top of ROPS 11.33 ft (3.45 m) - Starting 2026
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 2.00 ft (0.61 m) - Starting 2026
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 13.08 ft (3.99 m) - Starting 2026
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 10.67 ft (3.25 m) - Starting 2026
Overall Length - Without Bucket 23.08 ft (7.03 m) - Starting 2026
Rack Back - Carry Height 49 degrees - Starting 2026
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 59 degrees - Starting 2026
Tread Width 7.00 ft (2.13 m) - Starting 2026
Wheel Base 10.92 ft (3.33 m) - Starting 2026
Width over Tires (Loaded) 9.33 ft (2.84 m) - Starting 2026

Engine

Caterpillar 950 Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹ - Starting 2026
Displacement 427.00 cu in (6,997.29 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. - Starting 2026
Engine Model Cat® C7.1 - Starting 2026
Engine Power - 2,100 rpm ISO 14396:2002 253.00 hp (188.67 kw) - Starting 2026
Engine Torque - 1,300 rpm ISO 14396:2002 908.00 lbs ft (1,231.07 nm) - Starting 2026
Gross Power - 2,100 rpm SAE J1995:2014 257.00 hp (191.65 kw) - Starting 2026
Gross Torque - 1,300 rpm SAE J1995:2014 916.00 lbs ft (1,241.91 nm) - Starting 2026
Net Power - 2,100 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 235.00 hp (175.24 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Torque - 1,300 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 863.00 lbs ft (1,170.06 nm) - Starting 2026

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 950 Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 9.1 s - Starting 2026
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 4250 psi - Starting 2026
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,340 rpm 85.00 gpm (321.73 lpm) - Starting 2026

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 950 Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force 40,690.00 lbs ft (55,167.50 nm) - Starting 2026
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection 26,369.00 lbs (11,960.79 kg) - Starting 2026
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection 24,694.00 lbs (11,201.02 kg) - Starting 2026

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 950 Wheel Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System 14.30 gal (54.13 l) - Starting 2026
Crankcase 5.50 gal (20.82 l) - Starting 2026
DEF Tank 4.00 gal (15.14 l) - Starting 2026
Differential - Final Drives - Front 11.40 gal (43.15 l) - Starting 2026
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 11.40 gal (43.15 l) - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank 68.60 gal (259.65 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Tank 25.60 gal (96.90 l) - Starting 2026
Transmission 11.40 gal (43.15 l) - Starting 2026

Sound

Caterpillar 950 Wheel Loader Sound specifications
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 107 dB(A) - Starting 2026
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² 104 dB(A) - Starting 2026
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 70 dB(A) - Starting 2026
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ 69 dB(A) - Starting 2026

Transmission

Caterpillar 950 Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Forward - 1 4.30 mph (6.92 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 2 7.50 mph (12.07 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 3 12.00 mph (19.31 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 4 16.00 mph (25.75 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 5 24.50 mph (39.43 kph) - Starting 2026
Reverse - 1 4.30 mph (6.92 kph) - Starting 2026
Reverse - 2 7.50 mph (12.07 kph) - Starting 2026
Reverse - 3 16.00 mph (25.75 kph) - Starting 2026

Weights

Caterpillar 950 Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight 42,461.00 lbs (19,260.01 kg) - Starting 2026
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