# 1979 Caterpillar 955L **URL:** > This machine has been sold or is not currently for sale. ## Listing details - **Price:** Sold - **Listing ID:** 88769020 - **Year:** 1979 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 955L - **Category:** Crawler Loaders - **Stock number:** 46408 - **Location:** Manheim, PA ## Description EROPS HEAT GOOD UNDERCARRIAGE WITH 18'' PADS 3304 DSL ## Machine details ### General Specifications - **hours:** 9605 - **buckettype:** GP - **enginemake:** CATERPILLAR - **heater:** Yes - **transmissiontype:** Powershift - **ropstype:** Enclosed - **turbo:** Yes - **operatorcontrols:** Lever - **bucket:** Yes ## Manufacturer specifications ### Dimensions - **Clearance At Full Height And Dump:** 9.52 ft (2.9 m) - **Ground Clearance:** 1.37 ft (0.42 m) - **Height:** 7.4167 ft (2.26 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 7.52 ft (2.29 m) - **Length:** 16.1667 ft (4.93 m) - **Length To Front Of Track:** 11 ft (3.35 m) - **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 16.25 ft (4.95 m) - **Reach At Dump Height:** 3.84 ft (1.17 m) - **Weight:** 34950 lbs (15853.07 kg) - **Width:** 7.0833 ft (2.16 m) - **Width To Outside Of Tracks:** 7.09 ft (2.16 m) ### Engine - **Aspiration:** turbocharged - **Displacement:** 427.2 cu in (7000.57 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** D330 - **Net Power:** 130 hp (96.94 kw) - **Number Of Cylinders:** 4 ### Hydraulic - **Dump Time:** 1.6 sec - **Lower Time:** 3.2 sec - **Raise Time:** 6.6 sec ### Operational - **Breakout Force - Std Bucket:** 22930 lbs (10400.89 kg) - **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 2.1 cu yd - **Bucket Capacity - Struck:** 1.7 cu yd - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 39.1 gal (147.99 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 62.9 gal (238.08 l) - **Max Speed:** 7.1 mph (11.43 kph) - **Operating Voltage:** 24 V - **Operating Weight:** 30203.4 lbs (13700.05 kg) - **Static Tipping Load:** 18607.1 lbs (8440.05 kg) ### Undercarriage - **Ground Contact Area:** 2759.01 in2 - **Length Of Track On Ground:** 7.75 ft (2.36 m) - **Number Of Track Rollers Per Side:** 6 - **Track Gauge:** 66.15 in (168.02 cm) - **Track Shoe Width:** 14.97 in (38.02 cm) ## About this model The Caterpillar 955L is a crawler loader designed for material handling, loading, grading, and site preparation in construction, mining, and earthmoving applications. Built on a tracked undercarriage, it provides traction and stability on soft, uneven, or rough terrain. The 955L combines a front loader bucket with crawler mobility for pushing, loading, and stockpiling material. Caterpillar produced the 955L as part of its crawler loader line for general-purpose earthmoving work. Common uses include aggregate handling, road building, land clearing, and utility work. The machine is recognized for its durable frame, mechanical simplicity, and versatility in demanding jobsite conditions. ## Photos ![1979 Caterpillar 955L](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11032912538&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rlmW5MzQYvx336N6SEnIIn60mcErqic3) ![1979 Caterpillar 955L photo 2](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11032912548&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rlmW5MzQYvwinyPb5kS11UIB4VrZEMip) ![1979 Caterpillar 955L photo 3](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11032912558&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rlmW5MzQYvyEgAGk58C7okMrJhGiyyIv) ![1979 Caterpillar 955L photo 4](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11032912569&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=rlmW5MzQYvzxbLpZ3qOWoj26Xl45lkT%2f) ![1979 Caterpillar 955L photo 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