The Cat® 962M Wheel Loader offers significant fuel savings while lowering long-term costs. This machine meets emission standards and is designed to improve fuel economy without interrupting performance. The reliability, durability, and versatility results in a machine that is better built to meet your needs.
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962M Wheel Loader | Front Loader | Tier 4
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Specifications
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Engine
Spec Value Net Power - ISO 9249 250 HP Emissions Tier 4/Stage IV Maximum Power - 2,100 rpm - SAE J1995 271 HP Maximum Net Power - 2,100 rpm - ISO 9249 250 HP Maximum Power - 2,100 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric 273 HP Maximum Net Torque - 1,350 rpm 865 ft·lbf Maximum Power - 2,100 rpm - ISO 14396 269 HP Maximum Net Power - 2,100 rpm - SAE J1349 250 HP Maximum Net Power - 2,100 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric 253 HP Displacement 428 in³ Peak Gross Torque - 1,350 rpm - ISO 14396 918 ft·lbf Peak Gross Torque - 1,350 rpm - SAE J1995 921 ft·lbf Engine Model Cat C7.1 Note The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes. -
Weights
Spec Value Operating Weight 44591 lb Note Weight based on a machine configuration with Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, manual diff lock/open axles (front/rear), power train guard, secondary steering, sound suppression and a 3.3 m³ (4.3 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.™ -
Buckets
Spec Value Bucket Capacities 2.5-9.2 m³ (3.3-12.0 yd³) -
Dimensions - High Lift
Spec Value Rack Back - Maximum Lift 59 degrees Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 2.58 ft Wheel Base 11 ft Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 11.17 ft Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 5.5 ft Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 7.08 ft Tread Width 7 ft Height - Top of ROPS 11.33 ft Ground Clearance 1.17 ft Height - Top of Hood 8.83 ft Maximum Width - Over Tires - Loaded 9.25 ft Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 11.83 ft Note All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires. Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 14.83 ft Overall Length - Without Bucket 23.75 ft Rack Back at Ground 37 degrees Rack Back - Carry Height 49 degrees -
Sound
Spec Value With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) 75 dB(A)* Note (3) ***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC. With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 70 dB(A) Note (2) **For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives. With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)** 69 dB(A) With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 104 LWA*** With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 107 dB(A) Note (1) *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. -
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Spec Value Tread Width 7 ft Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 7.08 ft Overall Length - Without Bucket 23.75 ft Ground Clearance 1.17 ft Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 11.17 ft Rack Back at Ground 37 degrees Wheel Base 11 ft Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 5.5 ft Height - Top of Hood 8.83 ft Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 2.17 ft Maximum Width - Over Tires - Loaded 9.25 ft Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 13.92 ft Height - Top of ROPS 11.33 ft Note All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires. Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 11.33 ft Rack Back - Maximum Lift 59 degrees Rack Back - Carry Height 49 degrees -
Dimensions
Spec Value Maximum Width over Tires (loaded) 111 in Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 85 in Wheel Base 132 in Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 26 in Ground Clearance 14 in Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 66 in Tread Width 84 in Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 134 in Height - Top of ROPS 136 in Overall Length (without bucket) 285 in Note All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires. Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 167 in Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 136 in Height - Top of Hood 106 in -
Operating Specifications
Spec Value Note (2) Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection 25814 lb Breakout Force 42489 lbf Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection 27494 lb Note (1) For a machine configuration as defined under Weight. -
Service Refill Capacities
Spec Value Transmission 11.4 gal (US) Cooling System 15.6 gal (US) Hydraulic Tank 33 gal (US) Fuel Tank 72.6 gal (US) Crankcase 5.8 gal (US) Differential - Final Drives - Front 11.4 gal (US) DEF Tank 4.2 gal (US) Differential - Final Drives - Rear 11.4 gal (US) -
Hydraulic System
Spec Value Implement Pump Type Variable Axial Piston Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 8.9 s Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 4250 psi Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,150 rpm 76 gal/min -
Transmission
Spec Value Forward - 1 4.3 mile/h Forward - 3 12 mile/h Reverse - 2 7.5 mile/h Note Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 787 mm (31 in) roll radius. Reverse - 1 4.3 mile/h Forward - 2 7.5 mile/h Forward - 5 24.5 mile/h Forward - 4 16 mile/h Reverse - 3 16 mile/h -
Bucket Capacities
Spec Value Bucket Range 2.5-9.2 m³ (3.3-12.0 yd³) -
Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV
Spec Value Emissions Tier 4/Stage IV
Standard Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
POWER TRAIN
- Engine, Cat C7.1 meets Stage IV emission standards
- Cat Clean Emissions Module (CEM) with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank and pump
- Fuel priming pump (electric)
- Fuel/water separator
- Precleaner, engine air intake
- Economy Mode (selectable)
- Transmission, automatic counter shaft power shift (5F/3R)
- Torque converter, locking clutch with free wheel stator
- Switch, transmission neutralizer lockout
- Axles, manually actuated differential lock front axle, open differential rear axle
- Axles, ecology drains
- Brakes, full hydraulic enclosed wet-disc with Integrated Braking System (IBS)
- Brake wear indicators
- Parking brake, disc and caliper
- Fan, radiator, electronically controlled, hydraulically driven, temperature sensing, on demand
- Radiator, high debris with wide fin spacing
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Cab, pressurized and sound suppressed (ROPS/FOPS)
- Viscous mounts
- Multi-function 18 cm color LCD touch-screen display for rear vision camera image display (reverse travel activated) and machine status, setting and health parameters
- EH controls, SAL (single axis lever) lift and tilt function
- Steering, steering wheel
- Radio ready (entertainment) includes antenna, speakers and converter (12V, 10-amp)
- Air conditioner, heater, and defroster (auto temp and fan)
- EH parking brake
- Beverage holders (2) with storage compartment for cell phone/MP3 player
- Bucket/work tool function lockout
- Coat hook (2)
- Cab air filter
- Ergonomic cab access ladders and handrails
- Horn, electric
- Light, two dome (cab)
- Mirrors, rearview external with integrated spot mirrors
- Post mounted membrane 16 switch keypad
- 2 receptacles, 12V
- Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth) air suspension
- Seat belt, 51 mm retractable, with indicator
- Sun visor, front
- Wet-arm wipers/washers front and rear, intermittent front wiper
- Window, sliding (left and right sides)
- Cab tie-off
COMPUTER MONITORING SYSTEM
- With following gauges: Speedometer/tachometer; Digital gear range indicator; Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) level; Temperature: engine coolant, hydraulic oil, transmission oil; Fuel level
- With following warning indicators: Temperature: axle oil, engine intake manifold; Pressure: engine oil, fuel pressure hi/low, primary steering oil, service brake oil; Battery voltage hi/low; Engine air filter restriction; Hydraulic oil filter restriction; Hydraulic oil low; Parking brake; DEF low level; Transmission filter bypass
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Batteries (2), maintenance free 1,400 CCA
- Ignition key; start/stop switch
- Starter, electric, heavy duty
- Starting and charging system (24V)
- Lighting system: Four halogen work lights (cab mounted); Two LED stop, turn, tail lights; Two halogen roading lights (with signals); Two halogen rear vision lights (hood mounted)
- Alarm, back-up
- Alternator, 145-amp brushed
- Main disconnect switch
- Receptacle start (cables not included)
- Secondary steering
CAT CONNECT TECHNOLOGIES
- Link technologies: Product Link
- Detect technologies: rear vision camera
LINKAGE
- Linkage, optimized Z-bar, cast crosstube/tilt lever
- Kickout, lift and tilt, automatic (adjustable in cab)
HYDRAULICS
- Hydraulic system, load sensing
- Steering, load sensing
- Ride control, 2V
- Remote diagnostic pressure taps
- Hoses, Cat XT™
- Couplings, Cat O-ring face seal
- Hydraulic oil cooler (swing out)
- Oil sampling valves
FLUIDS
- Premixed extended life coolant with freeze protection to -34° C
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Hood, non-metallic power tilting
- Service centers (electrical and hydraulic)
- Auto idle shutdown
- Fenders with mud-flap/rear with extension
- Ecology drains for engine, transmission, and hydraulics
- Grill, airborne debris
- Filters: fuel, engine air, engine oil, hydraulic oil, transmission
- Fuel cooler
- Grease zerks
- Hitch, drawbar with pin
- Precleaner rain cap
- Sight gauges: engine coolant, hydraulic oil, and transmission oil level
- Toolbox
- Vandalism protection caplocks
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
POWER TRAIN
- Axles: Automatic front/rear differential locks; Axle oil cooler; Seal guards
- Fan, VPF (variable pitch fan), automatic and manual control
- Radiator, high debris with wider fin spacing
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Door, remote opening system
- Cover, HVAC metallic
- EH controls, SAL 3rd function - Additional roller switch for 4th function
- EH controls, joystick lift and tilt - Additional integrated roller switches for 3rd and 4th functions
- Filter, carbon fresh air
- Mirrors, heated rearview external with integrated spot mirrors
- Precleaner, HVAC
- Precleaner, HVAC (RESPA)
- Radio, AM/FM/CD/USB/MP3 Bluetooth
- Radio, CB ready
- Seat, heated air suspension
- Seat belt, 4 point harness, with indicator
- Steering, EH joystick, speed sensing with force feedback
- Roof, metallic
- Sun visor, rear
- Windows, rubber mounted
- Windows, with front guard
- Windows, with full guards front, rear and sides
- Full time rear vision display Work Area Vision Systems (WAVS)
- Cat seat cover, removable
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Four additional halogen cab mounted work lights or;
- Two additional auxiliary front HI LED and two additional auxiliary rear LED cab mounted work lights, two LED work lights in the radiator grill, LED front turn signals, replacement of the standard four halogen cab mounted work lights with four LED work lights, LED roading lights
- Warning amber strobe beacon
- Reversing strobes
- Speed limiter 20 km/h
- External seat belt indicator light
STARTERS, BATTERIES, AND ALTERNATORS
- Cold start - 240V
CAT CONNECT TECHNOLOGIES
- Link technologies: VIMS™
- Payload technologies: Cat Production Measurement 2.0 (CPM); Printer, Cat Production Measurement; Aggregate Autodig
- Advanced Productivity subscription
- Detect technologies: Cat Rear Object Detection
- Machine Security System
LINKAGE
- High lift
- Forestry
- Quick coupler ready
WORK TOOLS
- Performance Series buckets
- Fusion quick coupler, ISO coupler
- Forks, pallet
- Forks, logging
HYDRAULICS
- 3rd function with Ride Control: Standard linkage; High lift linkage; Forestry linkage
- 4th function with Ride Control: Standard linkage; High lift linkage; Forestry linkage
FLUIDS
- Premixed extended life coolant with freeze protection to -50° C
- Bio-degradable oil, Cat HYDO™
OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Cat Autolube System
- Fenders, roading
- Guard, power train
- Precleaner, turbine
- Precleaner, trash
- Platform, window washing
- Cold weather package: Transmission filter by pass; Fan pump bypass; Jacket water or engine block heater; Ether aid ready
PURPOSE BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS
- Industrial & Waste
- Forestry
- Corrosion Resistance
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