Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The Caterpillar 992G is a large wheel loader designed for high-production material handling in mining, quarry, and heavy construction applications. Part of Caterpillar's 992 series, the 992G 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 high-capacity bucket configuration suited to continuous loading cycles. The machine is commonly powered by a Caterpillar diesel engine and uses a robust drivetrain and hydraulic system for efficient loading performance. The 992G remains a recognized model in the Caterpillar wheel loader lineup for large-scale earthmoving and material handling operations.
| Front | Fixed |
| Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall | 24.80 in (62.99 cm) |
| Oscillation Angle | 10 degrees |
| Rear | Trunnion |
| Breakout Force | 138,360.00 lbs (62,759.12 kg) |
| Bucket Capacities | 31.00 cu yd (23.70 cu m) |
| Bucket Capacity - heaped | 15.00 cu yd (11.47 cu m) |
| Bucket Capacity - struck | 12.40 cu yd (9.48 cu m) |
| Bucket Width | 15.90 ft (4.85 m) |
| Dump Clearance at Max Raise | 15.20 ft (4.63 m) |
| Maximum Bucket Capacity | 16.00 cu yd (12.23 cu m) |
| Ground Clearance | 2.30 ft (0.70 m) |
| Height - Top of Cab | 18.40 ft (5.61 m) |
| Height - Top of Exhaust | 17.20 ft (5.24 m) |
| Hinge Pin - Max Height | 22.80 ft (6.95 m) |
| Hinge Pin Height at Full Lift | 22.80 ft (6.95 m) |
| Length with Bucket on Ground | 51.20 ft (15.61 m) |
| Overall Length | 51.30 ft (15.64 m) |
| Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 7.60 ft (2.32 m) |
| Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump | 7.90 ft (2.41 m) |
| Wheel Base Length | 19.40 ft (5.91 m) |
| Wheelbase | 19.40 ft (5.91 m) |
| Width Over Tires | 14.90 ft (4.54 m) |
| Aspiration | twin turbocharged |
| Bore | 6.70 in (17.02 cm) |
| Displacement | 2,105.40 cu in (34,501.40 cu cm) |
| Engine Model | Cat 3508B EUI |
| Gross Power | 880.00 hp (656.23 kw) |
| Net Power | 800.00 hp (596.57 kw) |
| Number of Cylinders | 8 |
| Power Measured @ | 1750 rpm |
| Rated Speed | 1750 rpm |
| Stroke | 7.50 in (19.05 cm) |
| Torque Measured @ | 1300 rpm |
| Torque Rise | 30% |
| Dump | 3.3 seconds |
| Raise | 9.12 seconds |
| Total Hydraulic Cycle Time | 15.9 seconds |
| Dump Time | 3.3 seconds |
| Lower Time | 3.5 seconds |
| Raise Time | 9.2 seconds |
| Relief Valve Setting | 4500 psi |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 100 amps |
| Articulation Angle | 43 degrees |
| Breakout Force | 237,825.00 lbs (107,875.74 kg) |
| Cat Truck Match - Standard | 777D |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 53.90 gal (204.01 l) |
| Dump Clearance | 19.00 ft (5.79 m) |
| Engine Oil Fluid Capacity | 26.50 gal (100.30 l) |
| Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 91.00 gal (344.44 l) |
| Fuel Capacity | 413.00 gal (1,563.21 l) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 84.80 gal (320.97 l) |
| Operating Voltage | 24 volts |
| Operating Weight | 209,278.00 lbs (94,927.02 kg) |
| Rated Payload | 42,920.00 lbs (19,468.21 kg) |
| Rated Payload - Standard | 42,920.00 lbs (19,468.21 kg) |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 20 degrees |
| Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 86.00 gal (325.51 l) |
| Static Tipping Load - Full Turn | 112,777.00 lbs (51,154.85 kg) |
| Static Tipping Weight | 132,921.00 lbs (60,292.03 kg) |
| Tire Size | 45/65 50 ply |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 44.60 gal (168.81 l) |
| Turning Radius | 36.50 ft (11.13 m) |
| Cooling System | 76.70 gal (290.31 l) |
| Crankcase | 27.00 gal (102.20 l) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 91.20 gal (345.19 l) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 86.20 gal (326.27 l) |
| Fuel Tank | 413.00 gal (1,563.21 l) |
| Hydraulic System - Tank Only | 86.20 gal (326.27 l) |
| Hydraulic System Factory Fill | 170.70 gal (646.10 l) |
| Transmission | 44.70 gal (169.19 l) |
| Minimum Turning Radius - Over Bucket | 438.50 in (1,113.79 cm) |
| Steering | Articulation |
| Steering Angle - Each Direction | 43 degrees |
| Forward - 1 | 4.10 mph (6.60 kph) |
| Forward - 2 | 7.20 mph (11.59 kph) |
| Forward - 3 | 12.40 mph (19.96 kph) |
| Max Speed - Forward | 13.50 mph (21.73 kph) |
| Max Speed - Reverse | 14.90 mph (23.98 kph) |
| Number of Forward Gears | 3 |
| Number of Reverse Gears | 3 |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.60 mph (7.40 kph) |
| Reverse - 2 | 7.90 mph (12.71 kph) |
| Reverse - 3 | 13.70 mph (22.05 kph) |
| Transmission Type | Planetary Powershift |