Caterpillar 994 Wheel Loader Specs (1992-2026)

Among the key figures for the Caterpillar 994 Wheel Loader (1992-2026) are high weight at 379,195 lb (172 t) and high maximum bucket capacity at 40.5 yd³ (31 m³). Its published bucket capacity is 13.1 yd³ (10 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1992-2026

Weight: 379,195 lb (172 t)Bucket capacity: 13.1 yd³ (10 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 40.5 yd³ (31 m³)Travel speed: 14.2 mph (22.8 km/h)
379,195 lb (172 t)Weight
13.1 yd³ (10 m³)Bucket capacity
40.5 yd³ (31 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
14.2 mph (22.8 km/h)Travel speed
17.1 ft (5.21 m)Transport width
21.4 ft (6.53 m)Transport height
18.6 ft (5.66 m)Maximum discharge height
54.6 ft (16.6 m)Transport length
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Weight

High

379,195 lb (172 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is well above the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

High

13.1 yd³ (10 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Low

14.2 mph (22.8 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 well below the typical figure.

Transport width

High

17.1 ft (5.21 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 well above the typical figure.

Transport height

High

21.4 ft (6.53 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 well above the typical figure.

Transport length

High

54.6 ft (16.6 m)
Low 14.9 ft (4.55 m)Typical 25.2 ft (7.69 m)High 49.9 ft (15.2 m)

Transport length is well above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity40.5 yd³ (31 m³)
Bucket capacity13.1 yd³ (10 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius37.5 ft (11.4 m)
Maximum discharge height18.6 ft (5.66 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length54.6 ft (16.6 m)
Transport height21.4 ft (6.53 m)
Transport width17.1 ft (5.21 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 994
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1992-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Travel speed14.2 mph (22.8 km/h)

Dimensions

Maximum discharge height18.6 ft (5.66 m)
Transport height21.4 ft (6.53 m)
Transport length54.6 ft (16.6 m)
Transport width17.1 ft (5.21 m)
Outside turning radius37.5 ft (11.4 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity13.1 yd³ (10 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity40.5 yd³ (31 m³)
Weight379,195 lb (172 t)
Swing loaderNo

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres49.5-57

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo