Caterpillar 962G Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 962G ➔

The Caterpillar 962G is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general earthmoving applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 962G is part of the company's medium wheel loader range and is commonly used in construction, aggregate, quarry, and industrial work sites. It features a front-mounted bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited for loading and transport cycles. The model is known for its balanced operating weight, visibility, and compatibility with a range of work tools. The Caterpillar 962G remains a recognized machine in the used equipment market for loading and site support tasks.

Axles

Caterpillar 962G Wheel Loader Axles specifications
Front	Fixed
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall	18.50 in (46.99 cm)
Rear	Trunnion

Bucket

Caterpillar 962G Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	31,550.00 lbs (14,310.86 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	3.80 cu yd (2.91 cu m)
Bucket Width	9.70 ft (2.96 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Maximum Bucket Capacity	5.00 cu yd (3.82 cu m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 962G Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.40 ft (0.43 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	27.10 ft (8.26 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	4.20 ft (1.28 m)
Width Over Tires	9.50 ft (2.90 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 962G Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Engine Model	Cat 3126 DITA
Flywheel Power	200.00 hp (149.14 kw)
Gross Power	200.00 hp (149.14 kw)
Maximum Flywheel Power	207.00 hp (154.36 kw)
Net Power	207.00 hp (154.36 kw)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 962G Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	2.2 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump	2.2 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down	2.2 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise	6.3 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	10.7 seconds
Lower Time	2.2 seconds
Raise Time	6.3 seconds

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 962G Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force	31,550.00 lbs (14,310.86 kg)
Dump Clearance	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Fuel Capacity	78.00 gal (295.23 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	40.50 gal (153.29 l)
Operating Weight	40,957.50 lbs (18,578.03 kg)
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn	24,340.00 lbs (11,040.45 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	27,888.50 lbs (12,650.03 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 962G Wheel Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	13.00 gal (49.21 l)
Crankcase	8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	9.60 gal (36.34 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	9.60 gal (36.34 l)
Fuel Tank - Standard	78.00 gal (295.23 l)
Hydraulic Tank	23.30 gal (88.19 l)
Transmission	9.00 gal (34.07 l)

Transmission

Caterpillar 962G Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Forward - 1	4.30 mph (6.92 kph)
Forward - 2	7.90 mph (12.71 kph)
Forward - 3	13.90 mph (22.37 kph)
Forward - 4	23.00 mph (37.01 kph)
Max Speed - Forward	23.00 mph (37.01 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	25.20 mph (40.56 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Reverse - 1	4.80 mph (7.72 kph)
Reverse - 2	8.70 mph (14.00 kph)
Reverse - 3	15.30 mph (24.62 kph)
Reverse - 4	25.20 mph (40.56 kph)
Travel Speed	23.00 mph (37.01 kph)

Weights

Caterpillar 962G Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	40,960.00 lbs (18,579.17 kg)

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