The Caterpillar 950b Wheel Loader (1981-2026) stands out for low engine power at 157 hp (117 kW), while low weight comes in at 32,408 lb (14.7 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 3.14 yd³ (2.4 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1981-2026
Weight: 32,408 lb (14.7 t)Engine power: 157 hp (117 kW)Bucket capacity: 3.14 yd³ (2.4 m³)Lifting Force: 36,194 lbf (161 kN)
32,408 lb (14.7 t)Weight
157 hp (117 kW)Engine power
3.14 yd³ (2.4 m³)Bucket capacity
36,194 lbf (161 kN)Lifting Force
22.6 mph (36.4 km/h)Travel speed
8.99 ft (2.74 m)Transport width
8.99 ft (2.74 m)Bucket width
11.4 ft (3.47 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
157 hp (117 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)
Engine power is well below the typical figure.
Weight
Low
32,408 lb (14.7 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)
Weight is well below the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Below average
3.14 yd³ (2.4 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)
Bucket capacity is below the typical figure.
Lifting Force
Average
36,194 lbf (161 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
Average
22.6 mph (36.4 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 close to the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
8.99 ft (2.74 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
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
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 | 950b |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1981-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power157 hp (117 kW)
Lifting Force36,194 lbf (161 kN)
Travel speed22.6 mph (36.4 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width8.99 ft (2.74 m)
Maximum discharge height9.51 ft (2.9 m)
Transport height11.4 ft (3.47 m)
Transport length23.8 ft (7.24 m)
Transport width8.99 ft (2.74 m)
Outside turning radius22 ft (6.71 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity3.14 yd³ (2.4 m³)
Weight32,408 lb (14.7 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke120×152 mm
Displacement1.85 US gal (7 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3304
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5-25. 12PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
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