United States / North American reference
Verified specifications
Values are manufacturer-published or faithfully converted from the cited manufacturer record. Manufacturer-published dual units are retained where available, and the basis column travels with every value.| Specification | Metric | Imperial | Standard / configuration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine power (ISO 14396) | 186 kW | 249 hp | ISO 14396:2002 · At 2,100 rpm |
| Operating weight | 19,260 kg | 42,461 lb | Manufacturer reference configuration |
| Full-turn static tipping load | 11,961 kg | 26,369 lb | Manufacturer reference configuration |
| Breakout force | 181 kN | 40,690 lbf | Manufacturer reference configuration |
| Bucket-capacity range | 2.67–9.90 m³ | 3.5–13.0 yd³ | Published application range |
What the specifications mean
ISO 14396 engine power is not identical to ISO 9249 / SAE J1349 net power.
Full-turn static tipping load is configuration-specific and should not be treated as payload.
Bucket selection must combine density, fill factor, truck target and stability.
Configurations and options to verify
- Bucket range spans different materials and application packages; it is not one interchangeable payload envelope.
- Coupler, high-lift, tire and guarding choices affect weight and tipping load.
- Confirm whether the candidate is a 950, 950 GC or another generation.
Used 950 inspection priorities
- Check centre articulation, steering cylinders, oscillation points and driveline play.
- Inspect matched tire size, type, cuts and remaining tread; price a complete set where mixing is unsuitable.
- Load the hydraulics and inspect lift-arm, bucket, bellcrank and coupler pins.
- Review transmission, axle, brake, cooling and emissions-system service records.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Tires, fuel, bucket wear and production cycle drive cost more than age alone.
- High-lift arms, couplers, guarding and application packages can change both value and repair exposure.
- Model payload by material density and avoid assuming the largest bucket is the most productive.
Attachments and compatibility
- Confirm coupler interface and hydraulic controls for buckets, forks, grapples and snow tools.
- Recalculate payload and stability for attachment weight and load centre.
- Use material density and bucket fill—not nominal capacity alone—to plan loading.
Transport planning
- Record weight and dimensions with the actual tires, lift arm, coupler and bucket.
- State whether the bucket or other tools will be removed and carried separately.
Manufacturer provenance
Sources and verification notes
Each exact value above points to one of these first-party records.Caterpillar
Open manufacturer source 950 Medium Wheel Loader — Detailed Specifications
United States · exact model technical page · verified August 2026 · confidence: manufacturer-verified