Caterpillar 950m Z Wheel Loader Specs (2022-2026)

In specification terms, the Caterpillar 950m Z Wheel Loader (2022-2026) shows above-average engine power at 229 hp (171 kW) alongside typical weight at 40,146 lb (18.2 t). The listed maximum bucket capacity is 12 yd³ (9.2 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2022-2026

Weight: 40,146 lb (18.2 t)Engine power: 229 hp (171 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 12 yd³ (9.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
40,146 lb (18.2 t)Weight
229 hp (171 kW)Engine power
12 yd³ (9.2 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
34,171 lbf (152 kN)Lifting Force
24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)Travel speed
1,300 rpmEngine speed at max torque
858 lb-ft (1,163 Nm)Maximum torque
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Above average

229 hp (171 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is above the typical figure.

Weight

Average

40,146 lb (18.2 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is close to the typical figure.

Maximum bucket capacity

High

12 yd³ (9.2 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)

Maximum bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

Below average

3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)

Minimum bucket capacity is below the typical figure.

Lifting Force

Average

34,171 lbf (152 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)

Lifting Force is close to the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)

Travel speed is above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity12 yd³ (9.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length22.8 ft (6.94 m)
Transport height11.2 ft (3.41 m)
Transport width9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 950m Z
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2022-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power229 hp (171 kW)
Lifting Force34,171 lbf (152 kN)
Maximum torque858 lb-ft (1,163 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,300 rpm
Travel speed24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)

Dimensions

Transport height11.2 ft (3.41 m)
Transport length22.8 ft (6.94 m)
Transport width9.25 ft (2.82 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity12 yd³ (9.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Weight40,146 lb (18.2 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.85 US gal (7.01 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC7.1

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres23.5 R25 VJT L3

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesZ