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
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Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
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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

