Caterpillar 994k Wheel Loader Specs (2015-2026)

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

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity31.9 yd³ (24.4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity25 yd³ (19.1 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius45 ft (13.7 m)
Bucket width20.5 ft (6.24 m)
Maximum discharge height20.2 ft (6.17 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length57.8 ft (17.6 m)
Transport height23.4 ft (7.12 m)
Transport width20.5 ft (6.24 m)
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