Caterpillar 950E Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 950E ➔

The Caterpillar 950E is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, loading trucks, and general earthmoving applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 950E is part of the company's medium wheel loader lineup and is commonly used in construction, aggregate, quarry, and industrial work. It features a front-mounted bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited for repetitive loading cycles and site transport tasks. The model is recognized for its balance of lifting capacity, maneuverability, and operator visibility. The Caterpillar 950E remains a reference model in the wheel loader category for equipment fleets, used machinery listings, and technical specifications.

Bucket

Caterpillar 950E Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	30,150.00 lbs (13,675.83 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	3.8 cu yd
Bucket Capacity - Struck	3.26 cu yd
Bucket Width	9.12 ft (2.78 m)
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.36 ft (2.85 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 950E Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.49 ft (0.45 m)
Height	11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	11.55 ft (3.52 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.96 ft (3.95 m)
Length	24.75 ft (7.54 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground	24.77 ft (7.55 m)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	3.81 ft (1.16 m)
Weight	34,883.00 lbs (15,822.68 kg)
Wheelbase	10.44 ft (3.18 m)
Width	9.42 ft (2.87 m)
Width Over Tires	9.03 ft (2.75 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 950E Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	427.20 cu in (7,000.57 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3304
Gross Power	159.60 hp (119.02 kw)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 950E Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	2.2 sec
Lower Time	3 sec
Raise Time	6.6 sec

Operational

Caterpillar 950E Wheel Loader Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	58.70 gal (222.18 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	40.50 gal (153.29 l)
Operating Weight	34,321.60 lbs (15,568.04 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	22,566.60 lbs (10,236.05 kg)
Tire Size	23.5-25 12PR
Turning Radius	22.70 ft (6.92 m)

Transmission

Caterpillar 950E Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	22.50 mph (36.21 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	24.80 mph (39.91 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4

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