# 1983 Caterpillar 992C for Sale in Billings, MT **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $75,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 87998935 - **Year:** 1983 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 992C - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Type:** Large Wheel Loaders - **Hours:** 24582 - **Serial number:** 49Z00221 - **Location:** Billings, MT ## Description Online Owner's Manual ## Manufacturer specifications ### Bucket - **Breakout Force:** 147050 lbs (66700.84 kg) - **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 12.56 cu yd - **Bucket Capacity - Struck:** 10.7 cu yd - **Bucket Width:** 15.09 ft (4.6 m) - **Dump Clearance At Max Raise:** 14.76 ft (4.5 m) ### Dimensions - **Height:** 26 ft (7.92 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 28.68 ft (8.74 m) - **Length:** 42 ft (12.8 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:** 187789 lbs (85179.76 kg) - **Width:** 14.8333 ft (4.52 m) ### Engine - **Displacement:** 1647.7 cu in (27001.03 cu cm) - **Engine Model:** 3412 - **Net Power:** 690 hp (514.54 kw) ### General Specifications - **Approx. Shipping Wt. (since 1977):** 188800 lbs (85640 kg) - **Approx. Shipping Wt. (since 1981):** 194950 lbs (88430 kg) - **Breakout Force (since 1977):** 146030 lbf (66240 kgf) - **Breakout Force (since 1981):** 146132 lbf (66285 kgf) - **Dump Clearance at max height (since 1977):** 164 in (4.17 m) - **Flywheel Horse- power (since 1977):** 690 hp (514.54 kw) - **Ground Clearance (since 1977):** 21 in (533 mm) - **Ground Clearance (since 1981):** 21 in (544 mm) - **Max.Reach at max height (since 1977):** 91 in (2310 mm) - **Maximum Forward Speed (since 1977):** 13.1 mph (21.1 km/h) - **Maximum Forward Speed (since 1981):** 13.0 mph (21 km/h) - **Maximum Reverse Speed (since 1977):** 14.5 mph (23.3 km/h) - **Maximum Reverse Speed (since 1981):** 14.2 mph (22.9 km/h) - **Product Identification Prefix (since 1977):** 42X - **Product Identification Prefix (since 1982):** 49Z - **Rated Capacity (since 1977):** 12.5 cu yd (9.6 cu m) - **Rated Capacity (since 1981):** 13.5 cu yd (10.4 cu m) - **Remarks (since 1977):** 3412 PCT Engine Z Bar Linkage - **Remarks (since 1981):** 3412 DIT Engine - **Width Over Tires (since 1977):** 179 in (4.55 m) - **Width Over Tires (since 1981):** 177 in (4.5 m) - **Years Built (since 1977):** 1,977 - 1,981 - **Years Built (since 1981):** 1,981 - 1,992 ### Hydraulic System - **Dump Time:** 2.5 sec - **Lower Time:** 4 sec - **Raise Time:** 12 sec ### Operational - **Fuel Capacity:** 300.1 gal (1135.88 l) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 143 gal (541.26 l) - **Operating Weight:** 187789.8 lbs (85180.13 kg) - **Static Tipping Weight:** 106483.3 lbs (48300.07 kg) ### Transmission - **Max Speed - Forward:** 13.2 mph (21.24 kph) - **Max Speed - Reverse:** 14.5 mph (23.34 kph) - **Number Of Forward Gears:** 3 - **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 3 ## About this model The Caterpillar 992C is a large wheel loader used in mining, quarry, and heavy material handling applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 992C is designed for loading haul trucks, stockpiling aggregate, and moving high volumes of material in demanding environments. It features a heavy-duty frame, articulated steering, and a large front bucket for efficient production loading. The model is part of Caterpillar's 992 series and is commonly associated with high-capacity earthmoving operations. The 992C is recognized for its durability, serviceability, and suitability for continuous-duty work in large-scale industrial and mining sites. ## Photos ![1983 Caterpillar 992C](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jZTY0ZjdkNjQ5ZTc4ZmNlOTRiOGY2MmMzYTQ3NTM1MCYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mMzA5NTM=) ![1983 Caterpillar 992C photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04OWM1OGY4ZjNjNmRjYTkyYWFlNzhlZGRiNWFlMTM0ZiYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNTcwNDU=) ![1983 Caterpillar 992C photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iOGJjMzg3MWMxNjViMWQ0ZmVlZGFkN2JkNjFjNmI3NCYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mMjU5MjQ=) ![1983 Caterpillar 992C photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lMWRjZTNjZDIxZTM1ODM5Y2VkM2YxNjczYWU5NTFkNSYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNDU1NzU=) ![1983 Caterpillar 992C photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mZmUyNTU5ZjNhNjA1NTlhOWY5MDdhODQ3MDY0NjM5MyYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNjMxODk=) ![1983 Caterpillar 992C photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hZjQwYTZmNzQ0MzdkNjc1ODNkMTlhYzdjZTNmY2JkMiYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNzc0Ng==) ![1983 Caterpillar 992C photo 7](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iZWU0MDkyOTgzYzYyMDVkZTIyNjIwNTIyYjc2NmUzZSYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mMjc3NjI=) ![1983 Caterpillar 992C photo 8](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05OWViNjA0ZTMxNjg4NzdiZGRjZTg4ODYxYzBhYTYyMyYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mMzc0ODg=) ![1983 Caterpillar 992C photo 9](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jMzU1NTQxMWVmMGY0MzBiODlkYzhiYzQwOTczNzA0NSYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mMTQ1NA==) ![1983 Caterpillar 992C photo 10](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hMmRmZWQ1NzZkNDY3YjE4Y2JjNTc3Njg3YTBkZWFlMiYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNTY2NDc=) ![1983 Caterpillar 992C photo 11](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jOTc3OGU1NmVhOTQ3NTlkYTQ5MjQxYTFlYzU4MDIyNCYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNDM3MjE=) ![1983 Caterpillar 992C photo 12](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04ZjlkZTZlZWI2NGZmMDMzYmQ1ZjczZjM1Nzg3Y2Y3MCYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNTg3NTI=) ![1983 Caterpillar 992C photo 13](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jMmJkODI5ZjUyOGU0NTY3ZTdiY2NmZGVhMzExZDYzOCYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mMjk0MTU=) ![1983 Caterpillar 992C photo 14](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04OGI4NDFiYTk3MGU3OWI0YTQzYzJhYmIzYTEwZGI1YiYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNTAyNTY=) ![1983 Caterpillar 992C photo 15](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hOGY1MzQ5NGFhN2ZhYTM2ODliMGU1OGNhOWFkZDNlYiYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNDE3MDI=) ![1983 Caterpillar 992C photo 16](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lMzg3ZDkxNGNhOTljYzkzZTE2MjBkZTIyOTllYmIwYSYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNTAxNzM=) ![1983 Caterpillar 992C photo 17](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mNTM3MDgwMDY3N2IxYWMwZGM4YTg4Mjc2MWM2YjRmYyYkdHh0PVRSQUNUT1IlMjAlMjYlMjBFUVVJUE1FTlQlMjBDTy4mNDU5MDU=)