Key specifications for the Caterpillar 962m 526 Wheel Loader (2014-2023) include high engine power at 271 hp (202 kW) together with typical weight at 44,600 lb (20.2 t). The listed bucket capacity is 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2014-2023
Weight: 44,600 lb (20.2 t)Engine power: 271 hp (202 kW)Bucket capacity: 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
44,600 lb (20.2 t)Weight
271 hp (202 kW)Engine power
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Bucket capacity
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
42,489 lbf (189 kN)Lifting Force
24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)Travel speed
512 lb-ft (694 Nm)Maximum torque
9.25 ft (2.82 m)Transport width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
271 hp (202 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
44,600 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
4.97 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
42,489 lbf (189 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
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
Low
512 lb-ft (694 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)
Maximum torque is well below 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 filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderYES
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 962m 526 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2014-2023 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power271 hp (202 kW)
Lifting Force42,489 lbf (189 kN)
Maximum torque512 lb-ft (694 Nm)
Travel speed24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width9.81 ft (2.99 m)
Maximum discharge height9.68 ft (2.95 m)
Transport height11.3 ft (3.45 m)
Transport length23.7 ft (7.23 m)
Transport width9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Outside turning radius21.1 ft (6.44 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Weight44,600 lb (20.2 t)
Swing loaderYes
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.85 US gal (7 L)
Emission levelTier 4 f
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC7.1 Acert
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres23.5R 25
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Steering modeKL
