Caterpillar 992C Wheel Loader Specs

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. Built by Caterpillar, the 992C features a rugged frame, articulated steering, and a front-mounted bucket for loading haul trucks, stockpiles, and bulk material. It is part of Caterpillar's 992 series of wheel loaders and is known for its heavy-duty drivetrain, hydraulic loading system, and serviceability. The 992C is commonly used in demanding earthmoving operations where high breakout force, durability, and continuous loading performance are required. Its size and capacity place it in the large wheel loader category.

Bucket

Caterpillar 992C Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	147,050.00 lbs (66,700.84 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	12.56 cu yd
Bucket Capacity - Struck	10.7 cu yd
Bucket Width	15.09 ft (4.60 m)
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	14.76 ft (4.50 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 992C Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Height	26.00 ft (7.92 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	28.68 ft (8.74 m)
Length	42.00 ft (12.80 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground	41.74 ft (12.72 m)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	6.84 ft (2.08 m)
Weight	187,789.00 lbs (85,179.76 kg)
Width	14.83 ft (4.52 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 992C Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	1,647.70 cu in (27,001.03 cu cm)
Engine Model	3412
Net Power	690.00 hp (514.54 kw)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 992C Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	2.5 sec
Lower Time	4 sec
Raise Time	12 sec

Operational

Caterpillar 992C Wheel Loader Operational 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

Caterpillar 992C Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
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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