Caterpillar 950k Wheel Loader Specs (2012-2015)

Among the key figures for the Caterpillar 950k Wheel Loader (2012-2015) are typical engine power at 212 hp (158 kW) and typical weight at 40,786 lb (18.5 t). The listed bucket capacity is 4.32 yd³ (3.3 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2012-2015

Weight: 40,786 lb (18.5 t)Engine power: 212 hp (158 kW)Bucket capacity: 4.32 yd³ (3.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 12 yd³ (9.2 m³)
40,786 lb (18.5 t)Weight
212 hp (158 kW)Engine power
4.32 yd³ (3.3 m³)Bucket capacity
12 yd³ (9.2 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
36,194 lbf (161 kN)Lifting Force
23.5 mph (37.9 km/h)Travel speed
1,900 rpmEngine speed at max torque
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Average

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

Engine power is close to the typical figure.

Weight

Average

40,786 lb (18.5 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

Average

4.32 yd³ (3.3 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is close to 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

Above average

23.5 mph (37.9 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

8.92 ft (2.72 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

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity12 yd³ (9.2 m³)
Bucket capacity4.32 yd³ (3.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius19.5 ft (5.95 m)
Maximum discharge height13.2 ft (4.02 m)
Bucket width9.69 ft (2.95 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport height11 ft (3.36 m)
Transport width8.92 ft (2.72 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 950k
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2012-2015
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power212 hp (158 kW)
Lifting Force36,194 lbf (161 kN)
Engine speed at max torque1,900 rpm
Travel speed23.5 mph (37.9 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width9.69 ft (2.95 m)
Maximum discharge height13.2 ft (4.02 m)
Transport height11 ft (3.36 m)
Transport width8.92 ft (2.72 m)
Outside turning radius19.5 ft (5.95 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity4.32 yd³ (3.3 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity12 yd³ (9.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Weight40,786 lb (18.5 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.85 US gal (7 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC7 Acert

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres23.5×25

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Steering modeKL