Technical Description
The Caterpillar 962G is a robust medium-sized wheel loader engineered for efficient material handling and earthmoving tasks. It features a fixed front axle and a trunnion rear axle with a maximum single-wheel rise and fall of 18.5 inches (46 cm), supporting stable maneuverability. The loader’s bucket has a breakout force of 31,550 lbs (14,311 kg), with a heaped capacity of 3.8 cubic yards (2 m³) and a maximum capacity of 5 cubic yards (4 m³). The bucket width measures 9.7 feet (3 m), providing substantial material volume per cycle, with a dump clearance of 10 feet (3 m) at maximum lift and a reach of 4.2 feet (1 m).
Powered by a Cat 3126 DITA engine, the 962G delivers 200 hp (149 kW) flywheel and gross power, peaking at 207 hp (154 kW), ensuring reliable performance. The loader weighs approximately 40,960 lbs (18,579 kg), with a fuel capacity of 78 gallons (295 liters) and a hydraulic fluid capacity of 40.5 gallons (151 liters). Hydraulic cycle times are efficient, with dump and lower times at 2.2 seconds each, raise time at 6.3 seconds, and a total cycle time of 10.7 seconds, optimizing operational speed.
The machine’s dimensions include a ground clearance of 1.4 feet (0.43 m), length with bucket on the ground of 27.1 feet (8.3 m), and width over tires of 9.5 feet (2.9 m). Transmission consists of 4 forward and 4 reverse gears, with maximum forward speed of 23 mph (37 km/h) and reverse up to 25.2 mph (40 km/h), facilitating versatile site movement. The static tipping load at full turn is 24,340 lbs (11,041 kg), providing stability under load. This wheel loader balances power, capacity, and control for demanding construction and material handling tasks.
