The Caterpillar 950 Wheel Loader is a mid-size, high-performance loader designed to deliver reliable productivity in construction, aggregates, forestry, industrial material handling, and municipal applications.
Known for its strong hydraulic performance, balanced powertrain, and durable Caterpillar-built components, the 950 offers an ideal blend of power, fuel efficiency, and operator comfort.
Engine Details
| Number of Cylinders |
6 |
| Engine Make |
Caterpillar |
| Engine Model |
Cat 7.1 |
| Displacement |
427.7 cu in (7 L) |
| Bore |
4.1 in (105 mm) |
| Stroke |
5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Gross Power |
257 hp (189.0 kw) |
| Net Power |
235 hp (172.8 kw) |
| Power Measured @ |
2100 rpm |
| Peak Torque |
916 lb ft (1242 Nm) |
| Torque Measured @ |
1300 rpm |
| Aftertreatment |
DOC+DPF+SCR |
| Aspiration |
Turbocharged and aftercooled |
| Emission Standards |
US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Japan 2014, Brazil MAR-1 |
Dimensions
| CAT 950 Linkage Type |
Standard Lift |
High Lift |
| Overall Length (w/o bucket) |
276.5 in (7024 mm) |
294.9 in (7490 mm) |
| Overall Length (w/ bucket level on ground) |
327.3 in (8314 mm) |
346.3 in (8795 mm) |
| Wheelbase |
132 in (3350 mm) |
132 in (3350 mm) |
| Width over Tires (unloaded) |
110.2 in (2800 mm) |
110.2 in (2800 mm) |
| Width over Tires (loaded) |
111.2 in (2824 mm) |
111.2 in (2824 mm) |
| Tread Width |
84.3 in (2140 mm) |
84.3 in (2140 mm) |
| Digging Depth |
4 in (102 mm) |
4.1 in (106 mm) |
| Overall Height with Bucket at Maximum Lift |
217 in (5513 mm) |
237 in (6018 mm) |
| Height to Axle Centerline |
28.9 in (734 mm) |
28.9 in (734 mm) |
| Height to Top of Hood |
106.1 in (2695 mm) |
106.1 in (2695 mm) |
| Height to Top of Exhaust Pipe |
134.2 in (3408 mm) |
134.2 in (3408 mm) |
| Height to Top of ROPS |
136.1 in (3456 mm) |
136.1 in (3456 mm) |
| Height to Top of Product Link Antenna |
136.3 in (3463 mm) |
136.3 in (3463 mm) |
| Height to Top of Warning Beacon |
147.1 in (3736 mm) |
147 in (3735 mm) |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight |
81.2 in (2063 mm) |
81.8 in (2077 mm) |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch |
66 in (1675 mm) |
66 in (1675 mm) |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height |
24.5 in (623 mm) |
30.5 in (775 mm) |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift |
157.8 in (4009 mm) |
177.7 in (4514 mm) |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift |
128.1 in (3255 mm) |
142.3 in (3615 mm) |
| Dump Clearance at Maximum Lift and 45º Discharge |
112.8 in (2864 mm) |
132.7 in (3370 mm) |
| Reach at Maximum Lift and 45º Discharge |
56.5 in (1436 mm) |
57.9 in (1471 mm) |
| Dump Angle at Maximum Lift and Dump (on stops) |
51° |
48° |
| Rack Back at Maximum Lift |
59° |
56° |
| Rack Back at Carry Height |
49° |
49° |
| Rack Back at Ground |
39° |
43° |
| Clearance Circle (dia) to Counterweight |
474.4 in (12050 mm) |
474.2 in (12044 mm) |
| Clearance Circle (dia) to Outside of Tires |
473.5 in (12028 mm) |
473.5 in (12028 mm) |
| Clearance Circle (dia) to Inside of Tires |
251.2 in (6380 mm) |
251.2 in (6380 mm) |
| Ground Clearance |
14 in (354 mm) |
14 in (354 mm) |
Caterpillar 950 Performance
| Static Tipping Load, Straight (With tire deflection) |
28640 lb (12991 kg) |
| Static Tipping Load, Straight (No tire deflection) |
30300 lb (13743 kg) |
| Static Tipping Load, Articulated (With tire deflection) |
24693 lb (11200 kg) |
| Static Tipping Load, Articulated (No tire deflection) |
26368 lb (11960 kg) |
| Breakout Force |
40690 lbf (181 kN) |
| Bucket Width |
115.2 in (2927 mm) |
| GP Bucket Capacity, Struck |
4.5 yd3 (3.4 m3) |
| GP Bucket Capacity, Heaped |
4.0 yd3 (3.1 m3) |
Operational Specs
| Operating Weight |
42461 lb (19260 kg) |
| Operating Voltage |
24 V |
| CAT 950 Working Lights |
Halogen, 4 work lights, 2 front roading lights with turn signals, 2 rearview lights |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level |
70 dB(A), ISO 6396:2008 |
| Exterior Sound Power Level |
107 dB(A), ISO 6395:2008 |
| Standard Tire Size |
23.5R25 VJT L3 radial; 23.5X25; 750/65R25 |
Transmission
| Type |
Automatic powershift transmission with lock-up clutch torque converter |
| Number of Gears |
5F/3R |
| Max Forward Speed |
24.5 mph (39.5 km/h) |
| Max Reverse Speed |
16.0 mph (25.7 km/h) |
| Service brakes |
Hydraulic, fully enclosed wet disc, wear indicators |
| Parking Brake |
Caliper on front axles, spring applied–pressure released |
| Differential Lock |
Front axle / Front and rear axles auto differential locks (optional) |
Hydraulic System
| Implement Pump Type |
Load sensing with variable displacement piston pump |
| Steering Pump Type |
Load sensing with dedicated variable displacement piston pump |
| Max Pump Flow |
85 gal/min (322 L/min) |
| Max Operating Pressure |
4250 psi (29300 kPa) |
| Max 3rd Function Pump Flow at Work Tool |
63 gal/min (240 L/min) |
| Max 3rd Function Operating Pressure at Work Tool |
3000 psi (20684 kPa) |
| Max 4th Function Pump Flow at Work Tool |
63 gal/min (240 L/min) |
| Max 4th Function Operating Pressure at Work Tool |
3000 psi (20684 kPa) |
| Total Hydraulic Cycle Time |
9.1 sec |
| Raise from Carry Position |
5.1 sec |
| Dump at Maximum Raise |
1.5 sec |
| Lower, Empty, Float Down |
2.5 sec |
Service Refill Capacities
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
68.6 gal (259.5 L) |
| DEF Tank Capacity |
4.0 gal (15 L) |
| Engine Oil Capacity |
5.5 gal (21 L) |
| Cooling System Capacity |
14.3 gal (54 L) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity |
25.6 gal (97 L) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity |
11.4 gal (43 L) |
| Front Differential + Final Drives |
11.4 gal (43 L) |
| Rear Differential + Final Drives |
11.4 gal (43 L) |
Since its introduction, the 950 series has evolved through multiple generations — each improving on efficiency, lift capacity, emissions compliance, and machine control technology — while maintaining the rugged build quality that operators expect from Cat equipment. With versatile bucket and work-tool options, precise Z-bar or parallel-lift linkage (depending on model generation), and a reputation for long service life, the Cat 950 remains one of the most widely used wheel loaders in its class.
Whether working in demanding load-and-carry operations or performing routine material handling, the Caterpillar 950 delivers the performance, reliability, and ease of maintenance to keep operations running efficiently day after day.
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