- Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 950B ➔
The Caterpillar 950B is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, loading trucks, and general earthmoving applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 950B is part of the company's medium wheel loader lineup and is commonly used in construction, aggregate, quarry, and industrial environments. It features a front-mounted loader bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited for repetitive loading cycles. The 950B is known for its serviceability, operator visibility, and compatibility with a range of attachments. As an older model, specifications may vary by configuration, production year, and regional market.
Bucket
| Bucket Capacity - heaped | 4 cu yd (3 cu m)
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| Bucket Capacity - struck | 3 cu yd (2 cu m)
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| Bucket Width | 9 ft (3 m)
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| Dump Clearance at Max Raise | 10 ft (3 m)
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Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 2 ft (0 m)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 11 ft (3 m)
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| Length with Bucket on Ground | 24 ft (7 m)
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| Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 4 ft (1 m)
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| Wheelbase | 11 ft (3 m)
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| Width Over Tires | 9 ft (3 m)
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Engine
| Displacement | 427 cu in (7,001 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | 3304
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| Net Power | 157 hp (117 kw)
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Hydraulic System
| Dump Time | 2.2 seconds
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| Lower Time | 3 seconds
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| Raise Time | 6.6 seconds
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Operating Specifications
| Fuel Capacity | 59 gal (222 l)
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 41 gal (153 l)
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| Operating Weight | 32,408 lbs (14,700 kg)
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| Static Tipping Weight | 22,840 lbs (10,360 kg)
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| Turning Radius | 23 ft (7 m)
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Transmission
| Max Speed - Forward | 23 mph (37 kph)
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| Max Speed - Reverse | 25 mph (39 kph)
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| Number of Forward Gears | 4
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| Number of Reverse Gears | 4
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