Caterpillar 962 Wheel Loader Specs (2022-2026)

The Caterpillar 962 Wheel Loader (2022-2026) combines high engine power at 270 hp (201 kW) with typical weight at 44,533 lb (20.2 t). Its published bucket capacity is 4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2022-2026

Weight: 44,533 lb (20.2 t)Engine power: 270 hp (201 kW)Bucket capacity: 4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³)
44,533 lb (20.2 t)Weight
270 hp (201 kW)Engine power
4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³)Bucket capacity
4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)Travel speed
2,100 rpmEngine speed at max torque
9.25 ft (2.82 m)Transport width
9.82 ft (2.99 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

270 hp (201 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is well above the typical figure.

Weight

Average

44,533 lb (20.2 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.

Bucket capacity

Above average

4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is above 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.

Transport width

Average

9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)

Transport width is close to the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

11.3 ft (3.45 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)

Transport height is close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius21.1 ft (6.44 m)
Bucket width9.82 ft (2.99 m)
Maximum discharge height9.15 ft (2.79 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length22.7 ft (6.91 m)
Transport height11.3 ft (3.45 m)
Transport width9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterYES
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderYES
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 962
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2022-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power270 hp (201 kW)
Maximum torque1231/1300 Nm
Engine speed at max torque2,100 rpm
Travel speed24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width9.82 ft (2.99 m)
Maximum discharge height9.15 ft (2.79 m)
Transport height11.3 ft (3.45 m)
Transport length22.7 ft (6.91 m)
Transport width9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Outside turning radius21.1 ft (6.44 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³)
Weight44,533 lb (20.2 t)
Swing loaderYes

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.85 US gal (7.01 L)
Emission levelEU V
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC7.1 Acert

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres23.5 R25

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Steering modeKL