Category : Wheel Loaders ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : 962M ➔
The Caterpillar 962M is a medium wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general construction applications. Part of Caterpillar's M Series, it features a fuel-efficient Cat engine, optimized hydraulic performance, and a powertrain built for productivity and durability. The 962M is commonly used in aggregate yards, quarries, waste handling, and site development. It offers operator-focused controls, visibility, and service access, along with compatibility for a range of buckets and work tools. As a wheel loader, the 962M is valued for balanced performance, traction, and versatility across demanding loading and earthmoving tasks.
General Specifications
Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Bucket Capacity
3.3 - 12.0 (2.5 - 9.2) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Power
250 (186) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine type
Cat C7.1 — Starting 2021 Model Year
Max Dump Height
10.0 (3.0) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Operating Weight
44,491 (20,181) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Tip Load
29,877 13,552) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev)
24.9 / 16.0 mph — Starting 2021 Model Year
Axles
Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader Axles specifications
Front
Fixed
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall
19.20 in (48.77 cm)
Rear
Oscillating ?13 degrees
Brakes
Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader Brakes specifications
Brakes
Brakes meet ISO 3450 standards
Bucket Capacities
Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader Bucket Capacities specifications
Bucket Range
2.5-9.2 m (3.3-12.0 yd)
Buckets
Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader Buckets specifications
Bucket Capacities
2.5-9.2 m? (3.3-12.0 yd?)
Cab
Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader Cab specifications
Rops/Fops
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Level II standards
Dimensions
Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight
85.00 in (215.90 cm)
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch
66.00 in (167.64 cm)
Ground Clearance
1.17 ft (0.36 m)
Height
11.25 ft (3.43 m)
Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe
134.00 in (340.36 cm)
Height - Top Of Hood
106.00 in (269.24 cm)
Height - Top Of Rops
11.34 ft (3.46 m)
Hinge Pin Height At Carry Height
26.00 in (66.04 cm)
Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift
167.00 in (424.18 cm)
Length
28.17 ft (8.59 m)
Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift
136.00 in (345.44 cm)
Maximum Width Over Tires (Loaded)
111.00 in (281.94 cm)
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires.
Overall Length (Without Bucket)
285.00 in (723.90 cm)
Tread Width
84.00 in (213.36 cm)
Weight
44,951.00 lbs (20,385.94 kg)
Wheel Base
11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Width
9.17 ft (2.79 m)
Dimensions - High Lift
Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader Dimensions - High Lift specifications
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight
7.08 ft (2.16 m)
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch
5.50 ft (1.68 m)
Ground Clearance
1.17 ft (0.36 m)
Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe
11.17 ft (3.40 m)
Height - Top Of Hood
8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Height - Top Of Rops
11.33 ft (3.45 m)
Hinge Pin Height At Carry Height
2.58 ft (0.79 m)
Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift
14.83 ft (4.52 m)
Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift
11.83 ft (3.61 m)
Maximum Width - Over Tires - Loaded
9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires.
Overall Length - Without Bucket
23.75 ft (7.24 m)
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
59 degrees
Rack Back At Ground
37 degrees
Tread Width
7.00 ft (2.13 m)
Wheel Base
11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader Dimensions - Standard Lift specifications
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight
7.08 ft (2.16 m)
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch
5.50 ft (1.68 m)
Ground Clearance
1.17 ft (0.36 m)
Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe
11.17 ft (3.40 m)
Height - Top Of Hood
8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Height - Top Of Rops
11.33 ft (3.45 m)
Hinge Pin Height At Carry Height
2.17 ft (0.66 m)
Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift
13.92 ft (4.24 m)
Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift
11.33 ft (3.45 m)
Maximum Width - Over Tires - Loaded
9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires.
Overall Length - Without Bucket
23.75 ft (7.24 m)
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
59 degrees
Rack Back At Ground
37 degrees
Tread Width
7.00 ft (2.13 m)
Wheel Base
11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Bore
4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Displacement
428.00 cu in (7,013.68 cu cm)
Engine Model
Cat? C7.1 ACERT?
Maximum Gross Power - 2,100 Rpm - Sae J1995
271.00 hp (202.09 kw)
Maximum Gross Power - Sae J1995
271.00 hp (202.09 kw)
Maximum Net Power - 2,000 Rpm - Iso 9249
248.00 hp (184.94 kw)
Maximum Net Power - 2,000 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric
252.00 hp (187.92 kw)
Maximum Net Power - 2,000 Rpm - Sae J1349
248.00 hp (184.94 kw)
Maximum Net Power - 2,100 Rpm - Iso 9249
250.00 hp (186.43 kw)
Maximum Net Power - 2,100 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric
253.00 hp (188.67 kw)
Maximum Net Power - 2,100 Rpm - Sae J1349
250.00 hp (186.43 kw)
Maximum Net Power - Sae J1349
250.00 hp (186.43 kw)
Maximum Net Torque - 1,350 Rpm
865.00 lbs ft (1,172.77 nm)
Maximum Net Torque - 1,350 Rpm - Sae J1349
865.00 lbs ft (1,172.77 nm)
Maximum Net Torque - 1,400 Rpm
726.00 lbs ft (984.31 nm)
Maximum Power - 2,000 Rpm - Iso 14396
261.00 hp (194.63 kw)
Maximum Power - 2,000 Rpm - Iso 14396 - Metric
265.00 hp (197.61 kw)
Maximum Power - 2,000 Rpm - Sae J1995
263.00 hp (196.12 kw)
Maximum Power - 2,100 Rpm - Iso 14396
269.00 hp (200.60 kw)
Maximum Power - 2,100 Rpm - Iso 14396 - Metric
273.00 hp (203.58 kw)
Maximum Power - 2,100 Rpm - Sae J1995
271.00 hp (202.09 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249
250.00 hp (186.43 kw)
Note
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes.
Peak Gross Torque - 1,350 Rpm - Iso 14396
918.00 lbs ft (1,244.62 nm)
Peak Gross Torque - 1,350 Rpm - Sae J1995
921.00 lbs ft (1,248.69 nm)
Peak Gross Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Iso 14396
774.00 lbs ft (1,049.39 nm)
Peak Gross Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Sae J1995
777.00 lbs ft (1,053.46 nm)
Stroke
5.40 in (13.72 cm)
Engine - Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent
Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader Engine - Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent specifications
Emissions
Tier 3/Stage IIIA
Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv
Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv specifications
Emissions
Tier 4/Stage IV
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Dump, At Maximum Raise
1.5 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Lower, Empty, Float Down
2.7 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Raise From Carry Position
5.2 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Total
9.4 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
8.9 s
Implement Pump Type
Variable axial piston
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4250 psi
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,150 Rpm
76.00 gpm (287.66 lpm)
Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow
63.00 gpm (238.46 lpm)
Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure
3220 psi
Operating Specifications
Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force
42,489.00 lbs (19,272.71 kg)
Note (1)
For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.?
Note (2)
Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Static Tipping Load - Full 40 Degrees Turn - No Tire Deflection
27,494.00 lbs (12,471.08 kg)
Static Tipping Load - Full 40 Degrees Turn - With Tire Deflection
25,814.00 lbs (11,709.05 kg)
Operational
Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader Operational specifications
Operating Weight
44,593.00 lbs (20,227.07 kg)
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System
15.60 gal (59.05 l)
Crankcase
5.80 gal (21.95 l)
Def Tank
4.20 gal (15.90 l)
Def Tank*
4.20 gal (15.90 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front
11.40 gal (43.15 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
11.40 gal (43.15 l)
Fuel Tank
72.60 gal (274.79 l)
Hydraulic Tank
33.00 gal (124.91 l)
Note
*Must meet the requirements outlined in ISO 22241-1.
Transmission
11.40 gal (43.15 l)
Sound
Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader Sound specifications
Exterior Sound Power Level - Iso 6395:2008
108 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Pressure Level - Sae J88:2013
75 dB(A)
Note
*Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Note (1)
*Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Note (2)
**For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.?
Note (3)
***European Union Directive ?2000/14/EC? as amended by ?2005/88/EC.?
Operator Sound Pressure Level - Iso 6396:2008
70 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008)**
104 LWA***
With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008)**
69 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008)
107 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (Sae J88:2013)
75 dB(A)*
With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008)
70 dB(A)
Transmission
Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Forward - 1
4.30 mph (6.92 kph)
Forward - 2
7.50 mph (12.07 kph)
Forward - 3
12.00 mph (19.31 kph)
Forward - 4
16.00 mph (25.75 kph)
Forward - 5
24.90 mph (40.07 kph)
Note
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 787 mm (31 in) roll radius.
Reverse - 1
4.30 mph (6.92 kph)
Reverse - 2
7.50 mph (12.07 kph)
Reverse - 3
16.00 mph (25.75 kph)
Weights
Caterpillar 962M Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Note
Weight based on a machine configuration with Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link?, manual diff lock/open axles (front/rear), power train guard, secondary steering, sound suppression and a 3.3 m3 (4.3 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Operating Weight
44,591.00 lbs (20,226.16 kg)
