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Caterpillar 992C Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 992C ➔

The Caterpillar 992C is a large wheel loader designed for high-production material handling in mining, quarry, and heavy construction applications. As part of Caterpillar's 992 series, the 992C is built for loading haul trucks, stockpiling aggregate, and moving bulk material in demanding environments. It features a heavy-duty frame, articulated steering, and a large-capacity bucket configuration suited to continuous loading cycles. The machine is commonly recognized for its durability, serviceability, and compatibility with high-volume earthmoving operations. The Caterpillar 992C remains a reference model in the wheel loader category for operators requiring substantial breakout force and payload capacity.

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Bucket

Breakout Force	147,050.00 lbs (66,700.84 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	12.60 cu yd (9.63 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	10.70 cu yd (8.18 cu m)
Bucket Width	15.10 ft (4.60 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	14.80 ft (4.51 m)

Dimensions

Height - Top of Cab	28.70 ft (8.75 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	41.80 ft (12.74 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	6.90 ft (2.10 m)

Engine

Displacement	1,647.70 cu in (27,001.03 cu cm)
Engine Model	3412
Net Power	690.00 hp (514.54 kw)

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	2.5 seconds
Lower Time	4 seconds
Raise Time	12 seconds

Operating Specifications

Fuel Capacity	300.10 gal (1,135.88 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	143.00 gal (541.26 l)
Operating Weight	187,789.80 lbs (85,180.13 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	106,483.30 lbs (48,300.07 kg)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	13.20 mph (21.24 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	14.50 mph (23.34 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	3
Number of Reverse Gears	3

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