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Cat 950 and 962 specifications

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Short answer

The Cat 950 and 962 are closely matched wheel loaders that Cat lists separately, rated 253 hp on the 950 and 203 hp on the 962, in 2 versions: 950 and 962. Listed weight is 42,461 lb on the 950 and 44,469 lb on the 962.

950 and 962 specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
Cat	950 and 962	2	950 and 962

Engine
Specification	950	962
Engine Power - 2,100 rpm ISO 14396:2002	249 hp	269 hp
Engine Model	Cat® C7.1	Cat® C7.1
Gross Power - 2,100 rpm SAE J1995:2014	253 hp	273 kW
Net Power - 2,100 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011	231 kW	255 hp (metric)
Displacement	427 in³	427 in³
Emissions	Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards	Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards
Biodiesel Capability	Up to B20¹	Up to B20¹

Specification	950
Engine Torque - 1,300 rpm ISO 14396:2002	908 lbf·ft
Gross Torque - 1,300 rpm SAE J1995:2014	916 lbf·ft
Net Torque - 1,300 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011	863 lbf·ft

Specification	962
Engine Torque - 1,400 rpm ISO 14396:2002	918 lbf·ft
Gross Torque - 1,400 rpm SAE J1995:2014	926 lbf·ft
Net Torque - 1,400 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011	867 lbf·ft

Weights
Specification	950	962
Operating Weight	42,461 lb	44,469 lb

Transmission and speeds
Specification	950	962
Forward - 1	4.3 mph	4.3 mph
Forward - 2	7.5 mph	7.5 mph
Forward - 3	12 mph	12 mph
Forward - 4	16 mph	16 mph
Forward - 5	24.5 mph	24.5 mph
Reverse - 1	4.3 mph	4.3 mph
Reverse - 2	7.5 mph	7.5 mph
Reverse - 3	16 mph	16 mph

Sound
Specification	950	962
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008	70 dB(A)	70 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008	107 dB(A)	107 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹	69 dB(A)	69 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008²	104 dB(A)	104 dB(A)

Air Conditioning System
Specification	950	962
Air Conditioning	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (1.10 tons)	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (1.10 tons)

Operating Specifications
Specification	950	962
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection	24,694 lb	25,869 lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection	26,369 lb	27,529 lb
Breakout Force	40690 lbf	42489 lbf

Service Refill Capacities
Specification	950	962
Fuel Tank	68.6 gal (US)	68.6 gal (US)
DEF Tank	4 gal (US)	4 gal (US)
Cooling System	14.3 gal (US)	14.3 gal (US)
Crankcase	5.5 gal (US)	5.5 gal (US)
Transmission	11.4 gal (US)	11.4 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	11.4 gal (US)	11.4 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	11.4 gal (US)	11.4 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	25.6 gal (US)	25.6 gal (US)

Hydraulic System
Specification	950	962
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,340 rpm	85 gpm	85 gpm
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure	4,250 psi	4,250 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	9.1 s	9.4 s

Dimensions Standard Lift
Specification	950	962
Height - Top of Hood	8.83 ft	8.75 ft
Height - Top of ROPS	11.33 ft	11.25 ft
Ground Clearance	1.08 ft	1.08 ft
Wheel Base	10.92 ft	10.92 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket	23.08 ft	23.83 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height	2 ft	2.17 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift	13.08 ft	13.83 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift	10.67 ft	11.33 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift	59 °	55 °
Rack Back - Carry Height	49 °	51 °
Width over Tires (Loaded)	9.33 ft	9.33 ft
Tread Width	7 ft	7 ft

Dimensions High Lift
Specification	950	962
Overall Length - Without Bucket	24.58 ft	25.17 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height	2.5 ft	2.5 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift	14.75 ft	14.75 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift	11.92 ft	11.83 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift	56 °	56 °

Specification	962
Rack Back - Carry Height	48 °

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
950 and 962	29

Ratios
Figure	950	962
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	6.0	4.6
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.27 gal	0.34 gal

Reference directory classification
Equipment group	wheel loader

Cat's listing for the 950 and 962 matches a wheel loader; see the wheel loaders page.

950 and 962: owner reports

Sources: 3 forum discussions about the Caterpillar 950 wheel loaders (950 and 950H); heavyequipmentforums.com.

Cat Hydraulic complaints on the 950H.

Sources: 3 forum discussions about the Caterpillar 962 wheel loaders (962G, 962H); heavyequipmentforums.com.

Cat: ECM fuse, hydraulic dropouts and calibration codes.

950 and 962: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums	wheel loader	Cat and the 950, 962	147

Topics named by those titles
Title topic	Titles
transmission and drive	11
hydraulics	9
brakes and steering	9

Topic in the title	Threads	Share of matching threads
transmission and drive	11	7%
hydraulics	9	6%
brakes and steering	9	6%
fuel system	6	4%
electrical and sensors	6	4%

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Used market for the 950 and 962 — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	Cat wheel loader	742

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
950	650	1996 to 2025	$33,900	$362,200	$156,750	11,088
962	92	1998 to 2023	$32,000	$425,000	$69,990	13,074

950 and 962: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	Cat together with the wheel loader 950, 962	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Manufacturer	Manufacturer: Cat 950 — Caterpillar Inc.. Observed 2026-09-24.
Manufacturer	Manufacturer: Cat 962 — Caterpillar Inc.. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for Cat 950 and 962 — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Forum threads read for the Caterpillar 950 wheel loaders (950 and 950H) — Heavyequipmentforums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for Cat 950 — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for Cat — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

Cat 950 and 962: Configuration records

950

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Displacement	427 in³
Engine Model	Cat® C7.1
Engine Power - 2,100 rpm ISO 14396:2002	249 hp
Gross Power - 2,100 rpm SAE J1995:2014	253 hp
Net Power - 2,100 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011	231 kW
Engine Torque - 1,300 rpm ISO 14396:2002	908 lbf·ft
Gross Torque - 1,300 rpm SAE J1995:2014	916 lbf·ft
Net Torque - 1,300 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011	863 lbf·ft
Emissions	Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards
Biodiesel Capability	Up to B20¹
Transmission and speeds
Forward - 1	4.3 mph
Forward - 2	7.5 mph
Forward - 3	12 mph
Forward - 4	16 mph
Reverse - 1	4.3 mph
Reverse - 2	7.5 mph
Reverse - 3	16 mph
Forward - 5	24.5 mph
Sound
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008	70 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008	107 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹	69 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008²	104 dB(A)
Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (1.10 tons)
Operating Specifications
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection	24,694 lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection	26,369 lb
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System	14.3 gal (US)
Crankcase	5.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	25.6 gal (US)
Transmission	11.4 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	11.4 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	11.4 gal (US)
Fuel Tank	68.6 gal (US)
DEF Tank	4 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	9.1 s
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,340 rpm	85 gpm
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure	4,250 psi
Dimensions Standard Lift
Width over Tires (Loaded)	9.33 ft
Tread Width	7 ft
Additional specifications
Operating Weight	42,461 lb
Breakout Force	40690 lbf
Height - Top of Hood	8.83 ft
Height - Top of ROPS	11.33 ft
Ground Clearance	1.08 ft
Wheel Base	10.92 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket	23.08 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height	2 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift	13.08 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift	10.67 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift	59 °
Rack Back - Carry Height	49 °

Source

962

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Displacement	427 in³
Engine Model	Cat® C7.1
Engine Power - 2,100 rpm ISO 14396:2002	269 hp
Gross Power - 2,100 rpm SAE J1995:2014	273 kW
Net Power - 2,100 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011	255 hp (metric)
Emissions	Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards
Biodiesel Capability	Up to B20¹
Engine Torque - 1,400 rpm ISO 14396:2002	918 lbf·ft
Gross Torque - 1,400 rpm SAE J1995:2014	926 lbf·ft
Net Torque - 1,400 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011	867 lbf·ft
Transmission and speeds
Forward - 1	4.3 mph
Forward - 2	7.5 mph
Forward - 3	12 mph
Forward - 4	16 mph
Reverse - 1	4.3 mph
Reverse - 2	7.5 mph
Reverse - 3	16 mph
Forward - 5	24.5 mph
Sound
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008	70 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008	107 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹	69 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008²	104 dB(A)
Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (1.10 tons)
Operating Specifications
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection	25,869 lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection	27,529 lb
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System	14.3 gal (US)
Crankcase	5.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	25.6 gal (US)
Transmission	11.4 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	11.4 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	11.4 gal (US)
Fuel Tank	68.6 gal (US)
DEF Tank	4 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	9.4 s
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,340 rpm	85 gpm
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure	4,250 psi
Dimensions Standard Lift
Width over Tires (Loaded)	9.33 ft
Tread Width	7 ft
Additional specifications
Operating Weight	44,469 lb
Breakout Force	42489 lbf
Height - Top of Hood	8.75 ft
Height - Top of ROPS	11.25 ft
Ground Clearance	1.08 ft
Wheel Base	10.92 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket	23.83 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height	2.17 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift	13.83 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift	11.33 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift	55 °
Rack Back - Carry Height	51 °

Source

Compare Cat 950, 962

Engine
Specification	950	962
Engine Power - 2,100 rpm ISO 14396:2002	249 hp	269 hp
Engine Model	Cat® C7.1	Cat® C7.1
Gross Power - 2,100 rpm SAE J1995:2014	253 hp	273 kW
Net Power - 2,100 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011	231 kW	255 hp (metric)
Displacement	427 in³	427 in³
Emissions	Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards	Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards
Biodiesel Capability	Up to B20¹	Up to B20¹

Weights
Specification	950	962
Operating Weight	42,461 lb	44,469 lb

Transmission and speeds
Specification	950	962
Forward - 1	4.3 mph	4.3 mph
Forward - 2	7.5 mph	7.5 mph
Forward - 3	12 mph	12 mph
Forward - 4	16 mph	16 mph
Forward - 5	24.5 mph	24.5 mph
Reverse - 1	4.3 mph	4.3 mph
Reverse - 2	7.5 mph	7.5 mph
Reverse - 3	16 mph	16 mph

Sound
Specification	950	962
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008	70 dB(A)	70 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008	107 dB(A)	107 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹	69 dB(A)	69 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008²	104 dB(A)	104 dB(A)

Air Conditioning System
Specification	950	962
Air Conditioning	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (1.10 tons)	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (1.10 tons)

Operating Specifications
Specification	950	962
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection	24,694 lb	25,869 lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection	26,369 lb	27,529 lb
Breakout Force	40690 lbf	42489 lbf

Service Refill Capacities
Specification	950	962
Fuel Tank	68.6 gal (US)	68.6 gal (US)
DEF Tank	4 gal (US)	4 gal (US)
Cooling System	14.3 gal (US)	14.3 gal (US)
Crankcase	5.5 gal (US)	5.5 gal (US)
Transmission	11.4 gal (US)	11.4 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	11.4 gal (US)	11.4 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	11.4 gal (US)	11.4 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	25.6 gal (US)	25.6 gal (US)

Hydraulic System
Specification	950	962
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,340 rpm	85 gpm	85 gpm
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure	4,250 psi	4,250 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	9.1 s	9.4 s

Dimensions Standard Lift
Specification	950	962
Height - Top of Hood	8.83 ft	8.75 ft
Height - Top of ROPS	11.33 ft	11.25 ft
Ground Clearance	1.08 ft	1.08 ft
Wheel Base	10.92 ft	10.92 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket	23.08 ft	23.83 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height	2 ft	2.17 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift	13.08 ft	13.83 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift	10.67 ft	11.33 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift	59 °	55 °
Rack Back - Carry Height	49 °	51 °
Width over Tires (Loaded)	9.33 ft	9.33 ft
Tread Width	7 ft	7 ft

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