Construction Equipment Guide
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The Caterpillar 962M is a medium wheel loader designed for material handling, aggregate, construction, and loading applications. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series and is commonly used in quarry, stockpile, truck loading, and general earthmoving work. The 962M features a Cat diesel engine, hydrostatic or power shift drivetrain depending on configuration, and a loader linkage system built for breakout force and cycle efficiency. Operator comfort, visibility, and integrated machine controls support productivity in demanding jobsite conditions. The 962M is available with multiple bucket and tire options to suit site requirements, material type, and production needs.
| Breakout Force | 42,889.00 lbs ft (58,148.91 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 | 27,494.00 lbs (12,471.08 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 | 250.00 hp (186.43 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 44,591.00 lbs (20,226.16 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 | 250.00 hp (186.43 kw) |
| Rated Bucket Capacity | 3.30-12.00 cu yd (2.52-9.17 cu m) |