At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: Standard-lift machine with 3.1 m³ general-purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires; published overall length excludes the bucket.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: Standard-lift machine with 3.1 m³ general-purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires; published overall length excludes the bucket.
Working Range
Measurement basis: Standard-lift machine with 3.1 m³ general-purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires; published overall length excludes the bucket.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Current documented generation; confirm serial/PIN · North America
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/wheel-loaders/caterpillar/950/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Dimension verification
First-party confirmation exception list
Clearance at maximum lift and dump
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Standard lift linkage, published tires and general-purpose bucket reference configuration. · checked 2026-09-05Reach at maximum lift and dump
No exact-generation value meeting the Version 32 source hierarchy is currently retained in the canonical record.
Standard lift linkage, published tires and general-purpose bucket reference configuration. · checked 2026-09-05Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- Current 950 exact model page
- Applicable region
- United States / North American reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- Caterpillar 950
- Generation / record
- Current 950 exact model page
- Product status
- Current model — status checked August 2026
- Regional scope
- United States / North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
United States / North American reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross engine power | 249 hp | 186 kW | ISO 14396:2002 · At 2,100 rpmManufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Operating weight | 42,461 lb | 19,260 kg | Manufacturer reference configurationManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Full-turn static tipping load | 26,369 lb | 11,961 kg | Manufacturer reference configurationManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Breakout force | 40,690 lbf | 181 kN | Manufacturer reference configurationManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Bucket-capacity range | 3.5–13.0 yd³ | 2.67–9.90 m³ | Published application rangeManufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Overall length — without bucket | 23 ft 1 in | 7,024 mm | Standard-lift machine with 3.1 m³ general-purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires; published overall length excludes the bucket.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Width over tires — loaded | 9 ft 4 in | 2,824 mm | Standard-lift machine with 3.1 m³ general-purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires; published overall length excludes the bucket.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Height — top of ROPS | 11 ft 4 in | 3,456 mm | Standard-lift machine with 3.1 m³ general-purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires; published overall length excludes the bucket.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Caterpillar |
| Hinge pin height at maximum lift | 13 ft 1 in | 4,009 mm | Standard-lift machine with 3.1 m³ general-purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires; published overall length excludes the bucket.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
| Wheel base | 10 ft 11 in | 3,350 mm | Standard-lift machine with 3.1 m³ general-purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires; published overall length excludes the bucket.Manufacturer verified | Caterpillar |
What the specifications mean
Its published overall length explicitly excludes the bucket, unlike several alternatives. Use a confirmed bucket-included transport measurement before arranging a haul.
A mid-size wheel-loader reference for aggregate, stockpiling and truck-loading research.
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ExploreConfiguration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Model identity | The Cat 950 and Cat 950 GC are separate Caterpillar product records with different published power bases, weights and bucket ranges. This research page covers the 950 only. | Current 950 exact model pageUnited States / North American reference |
| Bucket / application package | The published 2.67–9.90 m³ (3.5–13.0 yd³) range spans different materials and application packages; it is not one interchangeable payload envelope. | Current 950 exact model pageUnited States / North American reference |
| Lift arm, coupler and tires | Coupler, high-lift, tire and guarding choices can change weight, clearance and the tipping-load basis. | Current 950 exact model pageUnited States / North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used 950 inspection priorities
- Inspect articulation, loader pins, bucket/coupler and tires; verify standard versus other lift linkage before testing clearances.
- Record the exact serial/PIN, installed options and inspection limitations. These are purchase inspection priorities, not claims of a model-specific failure pattern.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
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
- Match bucket and material density to the truck-loading task, then include tires, tool wear and transport in the cost scenario.
- Use the ownership calculator with quoted repairs, actual scheduled hours, utilization and transport costs; leave unknown assumptions visible.
Compatibility graph
Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
Buckets, forks and grapples
Verify coupler interface, hydraulic controls, attachment weight and load centre, lift configuration.
Open attachment researchSnow attachments
Verify coupler interface, hydraulic and electrical requirements, machine stability.
Open attachment researchBefore confirming fitment
- generation and machine configuration
- mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
- hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
- attachment weight and machine capacity limits
- electrical controls or required machine options
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Use the equipment transport dimensions worksheet to record this 950's actual travel configuration, measured length, width and height, weight evidence and any detached components. Send the completed record to the carrier with the loading details.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.950 Medium Wheel Loader — Detailed Specifications
United States · exact model technical page · accessed September 5, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
950 GC Medium Wheel Loader
United States · exact model technical page · accessed September 5, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
