Caterpillar 962m 526 Wheel Loader Specs (2014-2023)

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.

Outside turning radius21.1 ft (6.44 m)
Bucket width9.81 ft (2.99 m)
Maximum discharge height9.68 ft (2.95 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length23.7 ft (7.23 m)
Transport height11.3 ft (3.45 m)
Transport width9.25 ft (2.82 m)
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