The Caterpillar 962k Wheel Loader (2012-2015) brings together typical engine power at 225 hp (168 kW) and typical weight at 43,431 lb (19.7 t). It also has bucket capacity of 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2012-2015
Weight: 43,431 lb (19.7 t)Engine power: 225 hp (168 kW)Bucket capacity: 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 12 yd³ (9.2 m³)
43,431 lb (19.7 t)Weight
225 hp (168 kW)Engine power
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Bucket capacity
12 yd³ (9.2 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
43,838 lbf (195 kN)Lifting Force
23.5 mph (37.9 km/h)Travel speed
8.92 ft (2.72 m)Transport width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Average
225 hp (168 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
43,431 lb (19.7 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)
Weight is close to the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Above average
4.97 yd³ (3.8 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.
Lifting Force
Above average
43,838 lbf (195 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)
Lifting Force is above 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
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Working dimensions
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Overall size
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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 | 962k |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2012-2015 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power225 hp (168 kW)
Lifting Force43,838 lbf (195 kN)
Travel speed23.5 mph (37.9 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width9.82 ft (2.99 m)
Maximum discharge height13.9 ft (4.24 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 capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity12 yd³ (9.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Weight43,431 lb (19.7 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.9 US gal (7.2 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
