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.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
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

