962M

Medium Wheel Loaders 962M

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Key Specs

Net Power - ISO 9249
250 HP
186 kW
Operating Weight
44591 lb
20226 kg
Bucket Capacities
2.5-9.2 m³ (3.3-12 yd³)
2.5-9.2 m³ (3.3-12 yd³)

Overview

SAFE, EFFICIENT AND PRODUCTIVE

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.

Benefits

Up To 10% More Fuel Efficient

With a 5-speed transmission and lock-up clutch torque converter, power trains deliver smooth shifting, fast acceleration, and speed on grade for greater performance and fuel efficiency.

Designed for Operators

Equipped with a next generation adjustable seat and a revolutionary suspension system. Controls are easy to use, intuitive, and user-friendly. Excellent visibility provides great operator view.

Up To 15% Lower maintenance costs

Extended service intervals save you time, money, and energy. Access to maintenance points is fast and easy.

Product Specifications for 962M

Net Power - ISO 9249 250 HP 186 kW
Emissions Tier 4/Stage IV Tier 4/Stage IV
Maximum Power - 2,100 rpm - SAE J1995 271 HP 202 kW
Maximum Net Power - 2,100 rpm - ISO 9249 250 HP 186 kW
Maximum Power - 2,100 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric 273 HP 201 kW
Maximum Net Torque - 1,350 rpm 865 ft·lbf 1172 N·m
Maximum Power - 2,100 rpm - ISO 14396 269 HP 201 kW
Maximum Net Power - 2,100 rpm - SAE J1349 250 HP 186 kW
Maximum Net Power - 2,100 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric 253 HP 186 kW
Displacement 428 in³ 7 l
Peak Gross Torque - 1,350 rpm - ISO 14396 918 ft·lbf 1245 N·m
Peak Gross Torque - 1,350 rpm - SAE J1995 921 ft·lbf 1249 N·m
Engine Model Cat C7.1 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. 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.
Operating Weight 44591 lb 20226 kg
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.™ 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.™
Bucket Capacities 2.5-9.2 m³ (3.3-12 yd³) 2.5-9.2 m³ (3.3-12 yd³)
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 59 degrees 59 degrees
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 2.58 ft 779 mm
Wheel Base 11 ft 3350 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 11.17 ft 3408 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 5.5 ft 1675 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 7.08 ft 2147 mm
Tread Width 7 ft 2140 mm
Height - Top of ROPS 11.33 ft 3444 mm
Ground Clearance 1.17 ft 361 mm
Height - Top of Hood 8.83 ft 2691 mm
Maximum Width - Over Tires - Loaded 9.25 ft 2824 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 11.83 ft 3631 mm
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires.
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 14.83 ft 4524 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket 23.75 ft 7228 mm
Rack Back at Ground 37 degrees 37 degrees
Rack Back - Carry Height 49 degrees 49 degrees
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) 75 dB(A)* 75 dB(A)*
Note (3) ***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC. ***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) 70 dB(A)
Note (2) **For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives. **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) 69 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 104 LWA*** 104 LWA***
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 107 dB(A) 107 dB(A)
Note (1) *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Tread Width 7 ft 2140 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 7.08 ft 2147 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket 23.75 ft 7228 mm
Ground Clearance 1.17 ft 364 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 11.17 ft 3411 mm
Rack Back at Ground 37 degrees 37 degrees
Wheel Base 11 ft 3350 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 5.5 ft 1675 mm
Height - Top of Hood 8.83 ft 2694 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 2.17 ft 669 mm
Maximum Width - Over Tires - Loaded 9.25 ft 2824 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 13.92 ft 4235 mm
Height - Top of ROPS 11.33 ft 3447 mm
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires.
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 11.33 ft 3477 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 59 degrees 59 degrees
Rack Back - Carry Height 49 degrees 49 degrees
Maximum Width over Tires (loaded) 111 in 2824 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 85 in 2147 mm
Wheel Base 132 in 3350 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 26 in 669 mm
Ground Clearance 14 in 364 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 66 in 1675 mm
Tread Width 84 in 2140 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 134 in 3411 mm
Height - Top of ROPS 136 in 3447 mm
Overall Length (without bucket) 285 in 7228 mm
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires.
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 167 in 4235 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 136 in 3477 mm
Height - Top of Hood 106 in 2694 mm
Note (2) Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. 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 11709 kg
Breakout Force 42489 lbf 189 kN
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection 27494 lb 12471 kg
Note (1) For a machine configuration as defined under Weight. For a machine configuration as defined under Weight.
Transmission 11.4 gal (US) 43 l
Cooling System 15.6 gal (US) 59 l
Hydraulic Tank 33 gal (US) 125 l
Fuel Tank 72.6 gal (US) 275 l
Crankcase 5.8 gal (US) 22 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front 11.4 gal (US) 43 l
DEF Tank 4.2 gal (US) 16 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 11.4 gal (US) 43 l
Implement Pump Type Variable Axial Piston Variable Axial Piston
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 8.9 s 8.9 s
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 4250 psi 29300 kPa
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,150 rpm 76 gal/min 286 l/min
Forward - 1 4.3 mile/h 6.9 km/h
Forward - 3 12 mile/h 19.3 km/h
Reverse - 2 7.5 mile/h 12 km/h
Note Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 787 mm (31 in) roll radius. 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 6.9 km/h
Forward - 2 7.5 mile/h 12 km/h
Forward - 5 24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h
Forward - 4 16 mile/h 25.7 km/h
Reverse - 3 16 mile/h 25.7 km/h
Bucket Range 2.5-9.2 m³ (3.3-12 yd³) 2.5-9.2 m³ (3.3-12 yd³)
Emissions Tier 4/Stage IV Tier 4/Stage IV

962M 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

962M 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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