The Caterpillar 994k Wheel Loader (2015-2026) brings together high engine power at 1,739 hp (1,297 kW) and high weight at 529,154 lb (240 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 31.9 yd³ (24.4 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2015-2026
Weight: 529,154 lb (240 t)Engine power: 1,739 hp (1,297 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 31.9 yd³ (24.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 25 yd³ (19.1 m³)
529,154 lb (240 t)Weight
1,739 hp (1,297 kW)Engine power
31.9 yd³ (24.4 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
25 yd³ (19.1 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
128,883 lbf (573 kN)Lifting Force
15.2 mph (24.5 km/h)Travel speed
1,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
8,549 lb-ft (11,591 Nm)Maximum torque
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
1,739 hp (1,297 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
High
529,154 lb (240 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.
Maximum bucket capacity
High
31.9 yd³ (24.4 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.
Minimum bucket capacity
High
25 yd³ (19.1 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.
Lifting Force
High
128,883 lbf (573 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)
Lifting Force is well above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Low
15.2 mph (24.5 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 well below 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 | 994k |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2015-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power1,739 hp (1,297 kW)
Lifting Force128,883 lbf (573 kN)
Maximum torque8,549 lb-ft (11,591 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,200 rpm
Travel speed15.2 mph (24.5 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width20.5 ft (6.24 m)
Maximum discharge height20.2 ft (6.17 m)
Transport height23.4 ft (7.12 m)
Transport length57.8 ft (17.6 m)
Transport width20.5 ft (6.24 m)
Outside turning radius45 ft (13.7 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity31.9 yd³ (24.4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity25 yd³ (19.1 m³)
Weight529,154 lb (240 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke170×215 mm
Displacement20.6 US gal (78.1 L)
Emission levelTier 1
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3516 E
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres45/65-45
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Steering modeKL

