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Caterpillar 950K Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 950K ➔

The Caterpillar 950K is a medium wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general earthmoving applications. It is part of Caterpillar's K Series wheel loader line and is commonly used in construction, aggregate, quarry, and industrial environments. The 950K features a diesel engine, articulated steering, hydraulic lift and tilt systems, and a loader bucket configuration suited to high-volume loading cycles. Operator controls, visibility, and service access are designed for productivity and maintenance efficiency. The model is typically selected for balanced performance, fuel efficiency, and versatility across a range of loading and site support tasks.

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Axles

Front	Fixed
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall	19 in (48 cm)
Rear	Oscillating ?13 degrees

Brakes

Meet OSHA SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards

Bucket

Breakout Force	36,194 lbs (16,417 kg)
Bucket Capacities	3.25-12 cu yd (2-9 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	16 cu yd (12 cu m)

Cab

ROPS/FOPS

Meets SAE and ISO standards

Engine

Bore	4 in (10 cm)
Displacement	428 cu in (7,010 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C7.1 ACERT
Net Power - ISO 9249	211 hp (157 kw)
Peak Net Torque - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1349	729 lbs ft (988 nm)
Stroke	5 in (13 cm)

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	1.8 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise	1.8 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down	2.5 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position	5.9 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	10 seconds
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure	3800 psi
Lower Time	2.5 seconds
Raise Time	5.9 seconds
Steering System - Pump Type	Piston

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force	36,203 lbs (16,421 kg)
Fuel Capacity	83 gal (314 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	50 gal (189 l)
Operating Weight	42,825 lbs (19,425 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	24,269 lbs (11,008 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	16 gal (60 l)
Crankcase	5 gal (18 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	11 gal (43 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	11 gal (43 l)
Fuel Tank - Standard	83 gal (314 l)
Hydraulic Tank	50 gal (189 l)
Transmission	11 gal (43 l)

Sound

Standards

Tires

Choices

Transmission

Forward - 1	4 mph (7 kph)
Forward - 2	8 mph (13 kph)
Forward - 3	14 mph (23 kph)
Forward - 4	24 mph (38 kph)
Max Speed - Forward	24 mph (38 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	25 mph (40 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Reverse - 1	5 mph (8 kph)
Reverse - 2	9 mph (14 kph)
Reverse - 3	15 mph (25 kph)
Reverse - 4	25 mph (40 kph)

Weights

Operating Weight

42,811 lbs (19,419 kg)

Caterpillar 950Ks currently for sale

A 2014 Caterpillar 950K From Brandt Tractor LTD for $142,632.00 USD

A Caterpillar 950K From Western States Equipment for $105,000.00 USD

A Caterpillar 950K From Thompson Machinery for $93,500.00 USD

A 2014 Caterpillar 950K From CJ Equipment Inc for $142,500.00 USD

A 2016 Caterpillar 950K From Brandt Tractor LTD for $73,145.00 USD

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