# 2005 Caterpillar 963C for Sale in Elkhart, Ia

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/crawler-loaders/963c/id/89101919>

## Listing details

- **Price:** Auction pricing
- **Listing ID:** 89101919
- **Year:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 963C
- **Category:** Crawler Loaders
- **Hours:** 6707
- **Serial number:** CAT0963CTBBD01213
- **Location:** Elkhart, Ia
- **Auction starts:** 2026-09-29

## Description

Enclosed Cab, Air Conditioner, Bucket, Double Grouser Track Shoes Closing Time: 2026-09-29 12:30:00 PM

## Manufacturer specifications

### Dimensions

- **Clearance At Full Height And Dump:** 10.32 ft (3.15 m)
- **Ground Clearance:** 1.33 ft (0.41 m)
- **Height:** 10.9167 ft (3.33 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 11.15 ft (3.4 m)
- **Length:** 21.75 ft (6.63 m)
- **Length To Front Of Track:** 15.15 ft (4.62 m)
- **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 20.79 ft (6.34 m)
- **Reach At Dump Height:** 3.78 ft (1.15 m)
- **Weight:** 41939 lbs (19023.23 kg)
- **Width:** 7.5833 ft (2.31 m)
- **Width To Outside Of Tracks:** 7.55 ft (2.3 m)

### Engine

- **Aspiration:** Turbocharged
- **Displacement:** 439.4 cu in (7200.49 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** 3126B ATAAC
- **Net Power:** 158 hp (117.82 kw)
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 6
- **Power Measured @:** 2000 rpm

### Hydraulic

- **Dump Time:** 1.3 sec
- **Lower Time:** 2.1 sec
- **Pump Flow Capacity:** 56.8 gpm (214.99 lpm)
- **Pump Type:** VANE
- **Raise Time:** 6.6 sec
- **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3045 psi

### Operational

- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 70 amps
- **Breakout Force - Std Bucket:** 43133 lbs (19561.45 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 3.1 cu yd
- **Bucket Capacity - Struck:** 2.7 cu yd
- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 8.1 gal (30.66 l)
- **Engine Oil Capacity:** 7.4 gal (28.01 l)
- **Final Drive Fluid Capacity - Each:** 4 gal (15.14 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 83.3 gal (315.29 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 42.3 gal (160.11 l)
- **Max Speed:** 6.1 mph (9.82 kph)
- **Operating Voltage:** 12 V
- **Operating Weight:** 43186.4 lbs (19585.67 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load:** 29903.6 lbs (13561.72 kg)

### Undercarriage

- **Ground Contact Area:** 4185.01 in2
- **Ground Pressure:** 10.5 psi
- **Length Of Track On Ground:** 8.06 ft (2.46 m)
- **Number Of Shoes Per Side:** 37
- **Number Of Track Rollers Per Side:** 6
- **Track Gauge:** 72.84 in (185.01 cm)
- **Track Shoe Width:** 21.66 in (55.02 cm)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 963C is a crawler loader designed for material handling, site preparation, stockpiling, and general earthmoving. Built by Caterpillar, the 963C combines tracked undercarriage traction with a front loader bucket for work on soft, uneven, or confined terrain. It is commonly used in construction, aggregate, waste handling, and industrial applications. The machine is known for its balance of loader productivity, maneuverability, and ground contact stability. Typical configurations include a diesel engine, hydrostatic or power train components, and a cab or canopy operator station. The 963C remains a recognized model in Caterpillar's crawler loader lineup.

## Photos

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