Caterpillar 950 GC Wheel Loader Specs & Buying Research

At a glance

Key specifications

Operating Weight41,554 lb18,849 kgCaterpillar 950 GC — Weights. Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.Manufacturer verified

Net Power - ISO 9249225 hp168 kWCaterpillar 950 GC — Engine. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.717 metric tonnes (2.995 tons).Manufacturer verified

B-Pin Height13 ft 8.9 in4,188 mmCaterpillar 950 GC — Dimensions. All dimensions are approximate and based on MAXAM MS302 23.5R25 L3 radial tires.Manufacturer verified

Ground Clearance1 ft 6.1 in460 mmCaterpillar 950 GC — Dimensions. All dimensions are approximate and based on MAXAM MS302 23.5R25 L3 radial tires.Manufacturer verified

Overall dimensions

Overall Length26 ft 8.4 in8,138 mm950 GC — standard lift, 2.70 m³ General Purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edges; reference tires. Height to ROPS; bucket lowered for transport.Manufacturer verified

Width — bucket9 ft 7.2 in2,927 mm950 GC — standard lift, 2.70 m³ General Purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edges; reference tires. Height to ROPS; bucket lowered for transport.Manufacturer verified

Height - Top of ROPS11 ft 4.1 in3,458 mmCaterpillar 950 GC — Dimensions. All dimensions are approximate and based on MAXAM MS302 23.5R25 L3 radial tires.Manufacturer verified

Precision visual reference

Dimensions and working range

Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.

Reviewed visual

Caterpillar 950 GC Wheel Loader, illustrative side and front reference views; not a scale drawing. — Machine reference views

Overall Size

AOverall Length26 ft 8.4 in8,138 mm950 GC — standard lift, 2.70 m³ General Purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edges; reference tires. Height to ROPS; bucket lowered for transport.Manufacturer verified

BWidth — bucket9 ft 7.2 in2,927 mm950 GC — standard lift, 2.70 m³ General Purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edges; reference tires. Height to ROPS; bucket lowered for transport.Manufacturer verified

CHeight - Top of ROPS11 ft 4.1 in3,458 mmCaterpillar 950 GC — Dimensions. All dimensions are approximate and based on MAXAM MS302 23.5R25 L3 radial tires.Manufacturer verified

Working Range

B-Pin Height13 ft 8.9 in4,188 mmCaterpillar 950 GC — Dimensions. All dimensions are approximate and based on MAXAM MS302 23.5R25 L3 radial tires.Manufacturer verified

Dump Clearance at Maximum Lift and 45° Discharge10 ft 3.2 in3,130 mm950 GC — standard lift, 2.70 m³ General Purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edges; reference tires. Height to ROPS; bucket lowered for transport.Manufacturer verified

Reach at Maximum Lift and 45° Discharge3 ft 11.5 in1,207 mm950 GC — standard lift, 2.70 m³ General Purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edges; reference tires. Height to ROPS; bucket lowered for transport.Manufacturer verified

Wheel Base10 ft 9.9 in3,300 mmCaterpillar 950 GC — Dimensions. All dimensions are approximate and based on MAXAM MS302 23.5R25 L3 radial tires.Manufacturer verified

Reference details

Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.

Documented model generation; confirm serial/PIN and installed configuration · United States / North American reference

Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/wheel-loaders/caterpillar/950-gc/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.

Year, generation & configuration

Model generation and configuration

Generation / series: Current 950 GC manufacturer record
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 GC
Generation / record: Current 950 GC manufacturer record
Product status: Current manufacturer model — status checked September 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.

Qualified specifications with value-level verification status
Specification	Imperial	Metric	Standard / configuration	Source
Net Power - ISO 9249	225 hp	168 kW	Caterpillar 950 GC — Engine. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.717 metric tonnes (2.995 tons).Manufacturer verified	Caterpillar
Operating Weight	41,554 lb	18,849 kg	Caterpillar 950 GC — Weights. Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Height - Top of ROPS	11 ft 4.1 in	3,458 mm	Caterpillar 950 GC — Dimensions. All dimensions are approximate and based on MAXAM MS302 23.5R25 L3 radial tires.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Ground Clearance	1 ft 6.1 in	460 mm	Caterpillar 950 GC — Dimensions. All dimensions are approximate and based on MAXAM MS302 23.5R25 L3 radial tires.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
B-Pin Height	13 ft 8.9 in	4,188 mm	Caterpillar 950 GC — Dimensions. All dimensions are approximate and based on MAXAM MS302 23.5R25 L3 radial tires.Manufacturer verified	Caterpillar
Wheel Base	10 ft 9.9 in	3,300 mm	Caterpillar 950 GC — Dimensions. All dimensions are approximate and based on MAXAM MS302 23.5R25 L3 radial tires.Manufacturer verified	Caterpillar
Overall Length	26 ft 8.4 in	8,138 mm	950 GC — standard lift, 2.70 m³ General Purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edges; reference tires. Height to ROPS; bucket lowered for transport.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Width — bucket	9 ft 7.2 in	2,927 mm	950 GC — standard lift, 2.70 m³ General Purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edges; reference tires. Height to ROPS; bucket lowered for transport.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Dump Clearance at Maximum Lift and 45° Discharge	10 ft 3.2 in	3,130 mm	950 GC — standard lift, 2.70 m³ General Purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edges; reference tires. Height to ROPS; bucket lowered for transport.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar
Reach at Maximum Lift and 45° Discharge	3 ft 11.5 in	1,207 mm	950 GC — standard lift, 2.70 m³ General Purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edges; reference tires. Height to ROPS; bucket lowered for transport.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine.	Caterpillar

What the specifications mean

The published 950 GC values remain attached to their stated configuration and rating basis.

Caterpillar 950 GC — Dimensions. All dimensions are approximate and based on MAXAM MS302 23.5R25 L3 radial tires.

An individual machine must be verified by serial/PIN, installed equipment and actual measurements.

Configuration intelligence

Configurations & specification differences

These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.

Material configurations in this research record
Record	Verified observation	Scope
Lift configuration	Caterpillar 950 GC — Dimensions. All dimensions are approximate and based on MAXAM MS302 23.5R25 L3 radial tires.	Current 950 GC manufacturer recordUnited States / North American reference
Bucket & coupler	950 GC — standard lift, 2.70 m³ General Purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edges; reference tires. Height to ROPS; bucket lowered for transport.	Current 950 GC manufacturer recordUnited 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 GC inspection priorities

Check centre articulation, steering cylinders, oscillation points and driveline play.
Inspect matched tires and load the lift, tilt and coupler hydraulics.
Verify payload, ride-control and technology systems only when installed.
Match the 950 GC model plate, fitted attachment and undercarriage to the cited reference configuration.

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

Tires, fuel, bucket wear and cycle duty dominate many loader cost profiles.
High-lift arms, couplers and application packages change repair exposure.
Payload planning must use material density and the fitted bucket.

Compatibility graph

Attachment considerations

Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.

relevant attachment class

Loader buckets, forks and grapples

Verify coupler interface, attachment weight, load centre, hydraulics.

Open attachment research

Before 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.

Manufacturer verifiedOperating Weight41,554 lb18,849 kgCaterpillar 950 GC — Weights. Published reference configuration; fitted options can vary.

Manufacturer verifiedHeight - Top of ROPS11 ft 4.1 in3,458 mmCaterpillar 950 GC — Dimensions. All dimensions are approximate and based on MAXAM MS302 23.5R25 L3 radial tires.

Manufacturer verifiedOverall Length26 ft 8.4 in8,138 mm950 GC — standard lift, 2.70 m³ General Purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edges; reference tires. Height to ROPS; bucket lowered for transport.

Manufacturer verifiedWidth — bucket9 ft 7.2 in2,927 mm950 GC — standard lift, 2.70 m³ General Purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edges; reference tires. Height to ROPS; bucket lowered for transport.

Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.

Confirm or replace before a transport request

actual weight
actual travel length, width and height
attachments and removable work tools
bucket, blade, carriage 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.

Caterpillar

950 GC Wheel Loader | Cat | Caterpillar

United States / North American reference · exact model technical page · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified

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