- Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 962H ➔
The Caterpillar 962H is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and general earthmoving applications. Part of Caterpillar's H Series, it is commonly used in construction, aggregate, quarry, and industrial site operations. The 962H features a front-mounted loader bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain configured for productivity and durability in demanding work environments. Typical uses include truck loading, site cleanup, and bulk material movement. As a mid-size wheel loader, the 962H is recognized for balanced performance, operator visibility, and compatibility with a range of attachments and bucket options for varied jobsite requirements.
Axles
| Front | Fixed front
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| Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall | 18.50 in (46.99 cm)
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| Rear | Oscillating +/- 13?
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Brakes
| Brakes | Meets required standards.
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Bucket
| Breakout Force | 33,075.00 lbs (15,002.59 kg)
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| Breakout Force - Reference Bucket | 40,465.60 lbs (18,354.91 kg)
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| Bucket Capacities | 5.00 cu yd (3.82 cu m)
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| Bucket Capacity - heaped | 4.50 cu yd (3.44 cu m)
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| Bucket Capacity - struck | 3.90 cu yd (2.98 cu m)
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| Bucket Width | 9.70 ft (2.96 m)
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| Maximum Bucket Capacity | 5.00 cu yd (3.82 cu m)
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| Reference Bucket Capacity | 3.60 cu yd (2.75 cu m)
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| Type - Reference bucket | General purpose
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Cab
| ROPS/FOPS | Meets SAE and ISO standards.
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Dimensions
| B-Pin Height - Standard | 13.10 ft (3.99 m)
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| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 66.00 in (167.64 cm)
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| Centerline Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 6.50 ft (1.98 m)
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| Ground Clearance | 1.40 ft (0.43 m)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 11.40 ft (3.47 m)
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| Height - Top of Exhaust | 132.60 in (336.80 cm)
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| Height - Top of Hood | 97.00 in (246.38 cm)
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| Height - Top of ROPS/FOPS | 11.40 ft (3.47 m)
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| Hinge Pin - Max Height | 13.10 ft (3.99 m)
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| Length with Bucket on Ground | 26.80 ft (8.17 m)
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| Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 4.30 ft (1.31 m)
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| Wheel Base | 11.00 ft (3.35 m)
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| Wheelbase | 11.00 ft (3.35 m)
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| Width Over Tires | 9.20 ft (2.80 m)
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Engine
| Bore | 4.40 in (11.18 cm)
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| Displacement | 439.00 cu in (7,193.94 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | Cat C7 ACERT
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| Flywheel Power | 211.00 hp (157.35 kw)
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| Gross Power | 230.00 hp (171.51 kw)
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| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 230.00 hp (171.51 kw)
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| Make | Cat
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| Net Power | 211.00 hp (157.35 kw)
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| Net Power - 80/1269/EEC | 211.00 hp (157.35 kw)
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| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 211.00 hp (157.35 kw)
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| Net Power - SAE J1349 | 209.00 hp (155.85 kw)
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| Number of Cylinders | 6
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| Peak Torque - 1,400 rpm - Net | 669.00 lbs ft (907.03 nm)
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| Power Measured @ | 1800 rpm
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| Stroke | 5.00 in (12.70 cm)
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Hydraulic System
| Bucket/Work Tool System - Pump Output | 71.00 gpm (268.74 lpm)
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| Dump Time | 1.3 seconds
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump | 1.3 seconds
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down | 2.5 seconds
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise | 6.2 seconds
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10 seconds
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| Lower Time | 2.5 seconds
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| Pump Flow Capacity | 71.00 gpm (268.74 lpm)
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| Pump Type | piston
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| Raise Time | 6.2 seconds
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| Relief Valve Setting | 1000 psi
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| Steering System - Pump Type | Piston
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Operating Specifications
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 80 amps
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| Breakout Force | 33,075.00 lbs (15,002.59 kg)
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| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 11.00 gal (41.64 l)
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| Engine Oil Fluid Capacity | 7.90 gal (29.90 l)
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| Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 9.50 gal (35.96 l)
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| Fuel Capacity | 83.00 gal (314.16 l)
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 29.00 gal (109.77 l)
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| Operating Voltage | 24 volts
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| Operating Weight | 42,700.00 lbs (19,368.42 kg)
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| Rated Bucket Capacity | 5.00 cu yd (3.82 cu m)
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| Rear Axle Oscillation | 26 degrees
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| Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 9.50 gal (35.96 l)
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| Static Tipping Load - Full Turn | 26,676.00 lbs (12,100.05 kg)
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| Static Tipping Weight | 30,603.00 lbs (13,881.30 kg)
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| Tire Size | 23.5R25
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| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 9.00 gal (34.07 l)
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| Turning Radius | 23.40 ft (7.13 m)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 11.00 gal (41.64 l)
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| Crankcase | 7.90 gal (29.90 l)
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| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 9.50 gal (35.96 l)
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| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 9.50 gal (35.96 l)
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| Fuel Tank - Standard | 83.00 gal (314.16 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 29.00 gal (109.77 l)
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| Transmission | 9.00 gal (34.07 l)
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Tires
| Tires | Choose from a variety of tires to match your application.
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Transmission
| Forward - 1 | 4.40 mph (7.08 kph)
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| Forward - 2 | 8.10 mph (13.04 kph)
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| Forward - 3 | 14.00 mph (22.53 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 | 24.90 mph (40.07 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 | 8.60 mph (13.84 kph)
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| Reverse - 3 | 15.20 mph (24.46 kph)
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| Reverse - 4 | 24.90 mph (40.07 kph)
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| Transmission Type | Powershift
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Weights
| Operating Weight | 42,700.00 lbs (19,368.42 kg)
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