Caterpillar 950M Wheel Loader Specs

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

The Caterpillar 950M is a medium wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general construction applications. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series wheel loader line and is commonly used in aggregate, quarry, waste, industrial, and infrastructure work. The 950M features a diesel engine, hydrostatic or power shift drivetrain depending on configuration, and a purpose-built loader frame for durability and productivity. Typical attachments include general purpose, rock, and material handling buckets, along with forks and other work tools. The model is known for balanced performance, operator visibility, and service access in demanding jobsite conditions.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 950M Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Breakout Force	40,320.00 lbs ft (54,665.86 nm) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Bucket Capacity	3.1.4.2 cu yd — Starting 2021 Model Year
Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m)	3.3 - 12.0 (2.5 - 9.2) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Engine	C7.1 ACERT — Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine Power	230 (172) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Power hp (kw)	230 (172) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Engine type	Cat C7.1 — Starting 2021 Model Year
Full-Turn Tip Load	25,962.00 lbs (11,776.18 kg) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Max Dump Height	9.4 (2.9) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Max Dump Height ft.( m)	4.7 (1.4) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Net Power	230.00 hp (171.51 kw) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	42,557.00 lbs (19,303.55 kg) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	42,357 (19,213) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Tip Load	28,144 (12,766) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev)	24.9 / 16.0 mph — Starting 2021 Model Year

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