Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
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The Caterpillar 962M is a versatile wheel loader designed for medium to heavy-duty material handling and construction tasks. Featuring a powerful Cat engine, the 962M delivers reliable performance and fuel efficiency. Its robust frame and advanced hydraulic system provide excellent lifting capacity and precise control, making it suitable for loading, stockpiling, and site preparation. The operator cabin offers enhanced visibility and ergonomic controls to improve productivity and comfort. Commonly used in construction, mining, and quarry applications, the Caterpillar 962M wheel loader combines durability, efficiency, and ease of maintenance, supporting a wide range of earthmoving and material handling operations.
| Breakout Force | 42,889 lbs ft (58,149 nm) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Bucket Capacity | 3.1.4.2 cu yd Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m) | 3.3 - 12.0 (2.5 - 9.2) Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Engine | C7.1 ACERT Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Engine Power | 250 (186) Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Engine Power hp (kw) | 250 (186) Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Engine type | Cat C7.1 Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Full-Turn Tip Load | 27,494 lbs (12,471 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Max Dump Height | 10.0 (3.0) Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Max Dump Height ft.( m) | 4.7 (1.4) Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Net Power | 250 hp (186 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 44,591 lbs (20,226 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight lbs (kg) | 44,712 (20,281) Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Tip Load | 29,877 13,552) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev) | 24.9 / 16.0 mph Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Make | Cat |
| Net Power | 250 hp (186 kw) |
| Rated Bucket Capacity | 3.3-12 cu yd (3-9 cu m) |