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Caterpillar 950K Wheel Loader

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

The Caterpillar 950K is a medium wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general construction applications. It is part of Caterpillar's K series and is commonly used in aggregate, quarry, waste, and industrial operations. The 950K features a diesel engine, hydraulic loader system, articulated steering, and a cab configured for operator visibility and control. Typical uses include loading loose material, moving bulk stock, and supporting site production. The model is known for balanced performance, fuel efficiency, and compatibility with a range of buckets and work tools. It is classified as a wheel loader in Caterpillar's equipment lineup.

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Axles

Front	Fixed
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall	18.90 in (48.01 cm)
Rear	Oscillating ?13 degrees

Brakes

Meet OSHA SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards

Bucket

Breakout Force	36,194.30 lbs (16,417.48 kg)
Bucket Capacities	3.25-12.00 cu yd (2.48-9.17 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	15.70 cu yd (12.00 cu m)

Cab

ROPS/FOPS

Meets SAE and ISO standards

Engine

Bore	4.10 in (10.41 cm)
Displacement	427.80 cu in (7,010.40 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C7.1 ACERT
Net Power - ISO 9249	211.00 hp (157.35 kw)
Peak Net Torque - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1349	729.00 lbs ft (988.38 nm)
Stroke	5.30 in (13.46 cm)

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	1.8 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise	1.8 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down	2.5 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position	5.9 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	10 seconds
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure	3800 psi
Lower Time	2.5 seconds
Raise Time	5.9 seconds
Steering System - Pump Type	Piston

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force	36,203.00 lbs (16,421.42 kg)
Fuel Capacity	83.00 gal (314.16 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	50.00 gal (189.25 l)
Operating Weight	42,824.80 lbs (19,425.03 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	24,268.50 lbs (11,008.02 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	15.90 gal (60.18 l)
Crankcase	4.80 gal (18.17 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	11.40 gal (43.15 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	11.40 gal (43.15 l)
Fuel Tank - Standard	83.00 gal (314.16 l)
Hydraulic Tank	49.90 gal (188.87 l)
Transmission	11.40 gal (43.15 l)

Sound

Standards

Tires

Choices

Transmission

Forward - 1	4.30 mph (6.92 kph)
Forward - 2	8.00 mph (12.87 kph)
Forward - 3	14.10 mph (22.69 kph)
Forward - 4	23.60 mph (37.98 kph)
Max Speed - Forward	23.60 mph (37.98 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	24.80 mph (39.91 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Reverse - 1	4.70 mph (7.56 kph)
Reverse - 2	8.80 mph (14.16 kph)
Reverse - 3	15.40 mph (24.78 kph)
Reverse - 4	24.70 mph (39.75 kph)

Weights

Operating Weight

42,811.00 lbs (19,418.77 kg)

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