Caterpillar 962m Wheel Loader Specs (2019-2026)

In specification terms, the Caterpillar 962m Wheel Loader (2019-2026) shows above-average engine power at 249 hp (186 kW) alongside above-average weight at 49,185 lb (22.3 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 12 yd³ (9.2 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2019-2026

Weight: 49,185 lb (22.3 t)Engine power: 249 hp (186 kW)Bucket capacity: 12 yd³ (9.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 12 yd³ (9.2 m³)
49,185 lb (22.3 t)Weight
249 hp (186 kW)Engine power
12 yd³ (9.2 m³)Bucket capacity
12 yd³ (9.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)Travel speed
1,350 rpmEngine speed at max torque
864 lb-ft (1,172 Nm)Maximum torque
9.22 ft (2.81 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Above average

249 hp (186 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

Above average

49,185 lb (22.3 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is above the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

High

12 yd³ (9.2 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is well 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.

Maximum torque

Above average

864 lb-ft (1,172 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is above the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

9.22 ft (2.81 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.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length22.7 ft (6.91 m)
Transport height12.3 ft (3.75 m)
Transport width9.22 ft (2.81 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

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

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 962m
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2019-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power249 hp (186 kW)
Maximum torque864 lb-ft (1,172 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,350 rpm
Travel speed24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)

Dimensions

Transport height12.3 ft (3.75 m)
Transport length22.7 ft (6.91 m)
Transport width9.22 ft (2.81 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity12 yd³ (9.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity12 yd³ (9.2 m³)
Weight49,185 lb (22.3 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke105×135 mm
Displacement1.85 US gal (7.01 L)
Emission levelTier 4 f/ IV
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC7.1

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres23.5R25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo