The 962M Wheel Loader is equipped with built-in proven technologies to help meet your expectations for productivity and fuel efficiency. This wheel loader offers a standard lock up clutch torque converter, standard manual front locking differential axles, and improved standard ride control to significantly improve your fuel economy, performance and ergonomics. This machine deliversthe reliability, durability, and versatility you’ve come to expect from a Cat machine.
Engine - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent
- Emissions
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 44593 lb
- Note
- Weight based on a machine configuration with Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, manual diff lock/open axles (front/rear), power train guard, secondary steering,
Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 2.5-9.2 m³ (3.3-12.0 yd³)
Engine
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 248 HP
- Displacement
- 428 in³
- Maximum Net Power - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249
- 248 HP
- Maximum Net Power - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric
- 252 HP
- Maximum Net Power - 2,000 rpm - SAE J1349
- 248 HP
- Maximum Power - 2,000 rpm - ISO 14396
- 261 HP
- Maximum Power - 2,000 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric
- 265 HP
- Maximum Power - 2,000 rpm - SAE J1995
- 263 HP
- Peak Gross Torque - 1,400 rpm - ISO 14396
- 774 ft-lb
- Peak Gross Torque - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1995
- 777 ft-lb
- Maximum Net Torque - 1,400 rpm
- 726 ft-lb
- Engine Model
- Cat C7.1
Operating Specifications
- Breakout Force
- 42489 lbf
- Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection
- 27494 lb
- Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
- 25814 lb
- Note (2)
- Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
- Note (1)
- For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.?
Transmission
- Forward - 1
- 4.3 mile/h
- Forward - 2
- 7.5 mile/h
- Forward - 3
- 12 mile/h
- Forward - 4
- 16 mile/h
- Reverse - 1
- 4.3 mile/h
- Reverse - 2
- 7.5 mile/h
- Reverse - 3
- 16 mile/h
- Forward - 5
- 24.5 mile/h
- Note
- Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 787 mm (31 in) roll radius.
Hydraulic System
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
- 9.6 s
- Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
- 4250 psi
- Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,150 rpm
- 76 gal/min
- Implement Pump Type
- Variable Axial Piston
Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System
- 15.6 gal (US)
- Crankcase
- 5.8 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Front
- 11.4 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Rear
- 11.4 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 72.6 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 33 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 11.4 gal (US)
Sound
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
- 107 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
- 70 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
- 75 dB(A)*
- Note
- *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Dimensions - High Lift
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 7.17 ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.5 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.17 ft
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 11.17 ft
- Height - Top of Hood
- 8.83 ft
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 11.25 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height
- 2.58 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 14.83 ft
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 11.83 ft
- Maximum Width - Over Tires - Loaded
- 9.33 ft
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 25 ft
- Tread Width
- 7 ft
- Wheel Base
- 11 ft
- Rack Back at Ground
- 42 degrees
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 48 degrees
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 56 degrees
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires.
Dimensions - Standard Lift
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 7.08 ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.5 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.17 ft
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 11.17 ft
- Height - Top of Hood
- 8.83 ft
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 11.33 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height
- 2.17 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 13.92 ft
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 11.33 ft
- Maximum Width - Over Tires - Loaded
- 9.33 ft
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 23.75 ft
- Tread Width
- 7 ft
- Wheel Base
- 11 ft
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 55 degrees
- Rack Back at Ground
- 39 degrees
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 51 degrees
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires.
Bucket Capacities
- Bucket Range
- 2.5-9.2 m³ (3.3-12.0 yd³)
Dimensions
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height
- 26 in
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 85 in
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 66 in
- Ground Clearance
- 14 in
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 134 in
- Height - Top of Hood
- 106 in
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 136 in
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 136 in
- Wheel Base
- 132 in
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires.
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 167 in
- Maximum Width over Tires (loaded)
- 112 in
- Overall Length (without bucket)
- 285 in
- Tread Width
- 84 in
