- Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 950K ➔
The Caterpillar 950K is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general construction applications. It is part of Caterpillar's medium wheel loader lineup and is commonly used in aggregate, quarry, industrial, and earthmoving operations. The 950K features a diesel engine, articulated steering, hydraulic lift and tilt systems, and a front-mounted bucket for loading loose materials such as soil, gravel, sand, and rock. Operator controls, visibility, and service access are configured for productivity and maintenance efficiency. The model is used in demanding jobsite conditions where reliable cycle times, traction, and loader performance are required.
Axles
| Front | Fixed
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| Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall | 18.90 in (48.01 cm)
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| Rear | Oscillating ?13 degrees
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Brakes
| Brakes | Meet OSHA SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards
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Bucket
| Breakout Force | 36,194.30 lbs (16,417.48 kg)
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| 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)
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Cab
| ROPS/FOPS | Meets SAE and ISO standards
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Engine
| Bore | 4.10 in (10.41 cm)
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| Displacement | 427.80 cu in (7,010.40 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | Cat C7.1 ACERT
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| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 211.00 hp (157.35 kw)
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| Peak Net Torque - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1349 | 729.00 lbs ft (988.38 nm)
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| Stroke | 5.30 in (13.46 cm)
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Hydraulic System
| Dump Time | 1.8 seconds
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise | 1.8 seconds
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down | 2.5 seconds
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position | 5.9 seconds
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10 seconds
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| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 3800 psi
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| Lower Time | 2.5 seconds
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| Raise Time | 5.9 seconds
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| Steering System - Pump Type | Piston
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Operating Specifications
| Breakout Force | 36,203.00 lbs (16,421.42 kg)
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| Fuel Capacity | 83.00 gal (314.16 l)
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 50.00 gal (189.25 l)
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| Operating Weight | 42,824.80 lbs (19,425.03 kg)
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| Static Tipping Weight | 24,268.50 lbs (11,008.02 kg)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 15.90 gal (60.18 l)
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| Crankcase | 4.80 gal (18.17 l)
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| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 11.40 gal (43.15 l)
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| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 11.40 gal (43.15 l)
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| Fuel Tank - Standard | 83.00 gal (314.16 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 49.90 gal (188.87 l)
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| Transmission | 11.40 gal (43.15 l)
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Sound
Tires
Transmission
| Forward - 1 | 4.30 mph (6.92 kph)
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| Forward - 2 | 8.00 mph (12.87 kph)
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| Forward - 3 | 14.10 mph (22.69 kph)
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| Forward - 4 | 23.60 mph (37.98 kph)
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| Max Speed - Forward | 23.60 mph (37.98 kph)
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| Max Speed - Reverse | 24.80 mph (39.91 kph)
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| Number of Forward Gears | 4
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| Number of Reverse Gears | 4
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| Reverse - 1 | 4.70 mph (7.56 kph)
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| Reverse - 2 | 8.80 mph (14.16 kph)
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| Reverse - 3 | 15.40 mph (24.78 kph)
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| Reverse - 4 | 24.70 mph (39.75 kph)
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Weights
| Operating Weight | 42,811.00 lbs (19,418.77 kg)
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