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Medium Wheel Loaders

962M Wheel Loader | Front Loader | Tier 4

  • Net Power
    250 HP
  • Emissions
    Tier 4/Stage IV
  • Operating Weight
    44591 lb
  • Bucket Capacities
    2.5-9.2 m³ (3.3-12.0 yd³)
Engine
Net Power
250 HP
Emissions
Tier 4/Stage IV
Displacement
428 in³
Engine Model
Cat C7.1
Maximum Net Power
250 HP
Maximum Net Power
253 HP
Maximum Net Power
250 HP
Maximum Net Torque
865 ft·lbf
Maximum Power
269 HP
Maximum Power
273 HP
Maximum Power
271 HP
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.
Peak Gross Torque
918 ft·lbf
Peak Gross Torque
921 ft·lbf
Weights
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 steerin
Buckets
Bucket Capacities
2.5-9.2 m³ (3.3-12.0 yd³)
Dimensions
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
85 in
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
66 in
Ground Clearance
14 in
Height
134 in
Height
106 in
Height
136 in
Tread Width
84 in
Wheel Base
132 in
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
136 in
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires.
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height
26 in
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
167 in
Maximum Width over Tires
111 in
Overall Length
285 in
Tread Width
84 in
Dimensions - High Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
7.08 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
5.5 ft
Ground Clearance
1.17 ft
Height
11.17 ft
Height
8.83 ft
Height
11.33 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height
2.58 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
14.83 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
11.83 ft
Maximum Width
9.25 ft
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires.
Overall Length
23.75 ft
Rack Back
49 degrees
Rack Back
59 degrees
Rack Back at Ground
37 degrees
Tread Width
7 ft
Wheel Base
11 ft
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
7.08 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
5.5 ft
Ground Clearance
1.17 ft
Height
11.17 ft
Height
8.83 ft
Height
11.33 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height
2.17 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
13.92 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
11.33 ft
Maximum Width
9.25 ft
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires.
Overall Length
23.75 ft
Rack Back
49 degrees
Rack Back
59 degrees
Rack Back at Ground
37 degrees
Tread Width
7 ft
Wheel Base
11 ft
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time
8.9 s
Implement Pump Type
Variable Axial Piston
Implement System
4250 psi
Implement System
76 gal/min
Operating Specifications
Breakout Force
42489 lbf
Note
For a machine configuration as defined under Weight.
Note
Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Static Tipping Load
27494 lb
Static Tipping Load
25814 lb
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
15.6 gal (US)
Crankcase
5.8 gal (US)
DEF Tank
4.2 gal (US)
Differential
11.4 gal (US)
Differential
11.4 gal (US)
Fuel Tank
72.6 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
33 gal (US)
Transmission
11.4 gal (US)
Sound
Note
*Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Note
**For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives.
Note
***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70
104 LWA***
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70
69 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value
107 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value
75 dB(A)*
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value
70 dB(A)
Transmission
Forward
4.3 mile/h
Forward
7.5 mile/h
Forward
12 mile/h
Forward
16 mile/h
Forward
24.5 mile/h
Note
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 787 mm (31 in) roll radius.
Reverse
4.3 mile/h
Reverse
7.5 mile/h
Reverse
16 mile/h
Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV
Emissions
Tier 4/Stage IV
Bucket Capacities
Bucket Range
2.5-9.2 m³ (3.3-12.0 yd³)
  • 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
  • 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