962M Wheel Loader | Front Loader | Tier 4

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The 962M Wheel Loader is equipped with built-in proven technologies to help meet your expectations for productivity and fuel efficiency. This wheel loader offers a standard lock up clutch torque converter, standard manual front locking differential axles, and improved standard ride control to significantly improve your fuel economy, performance and ergonomics. This machine deliversthe reliability, durability, and versatility you’ve come to expect from a Cat machine.

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Displacement 428in³
Emissions Tier 4/Stage IV
Engine Model Cat C7.1
Maximum Net Power - 2,100 rpm - ISO 9249 250HP
Maximum Net Power - 2,100 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric 253HP
Maximum Net Power - 2,100 rpm - SAE J1349 250HP
Maximum Net Torque - 1,350 rpm 865ft·lbf
Maximum Power - 2,100 rpm - ISO 14396 269HP
Maximum Power - 2,100 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric 273HP
Maximum Power - 2,100 rpm - SAE J1995 271HP
Net Power - ISO 9249 250HP
Note The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes.
Peak Gross Torque - 1,350 rpm - ISO 14396 918ft·lbf
Peak Gross Torque - 1,350 rpm - SAE J1995 921ft·lbf
Note Weight based on a machine configuration with Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, manual diff lock/open axles (front/rear), power train guard, secondary steering,
Operating Weight 44591lb
Bucket Capacities 2.5-9.2 m³ (3.3-12.0 yd³)
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 7.08ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 5.5ft
Ground Clearance 1.17ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 11.17ft
Height - Top of Hood 8.83ft
Height - Top of ROPS 11.33ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 2.58ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 14.83ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 11.83ft
Maximum Width - Over Tires - Loaded 9.25ft
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires.
Overall Length - Without Bucket 23.75ft
Rack Back - Carry Height 49 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 59 degrees
Rack Back at Ground 37 degrees
Tread Width 7ft
Wheel Base 11ft
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 8.9s
Implement Pump Type Variable Axial Piston
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 4250psi
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,150 rpm 76gal/min
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 7.08ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 5.5ft
Ground Clearance 1.17ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 11.17ft
Height - Top of Hood 8.83ft
Height - Top of ROPS 11.33ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 2.17ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 13.92ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 11.33ft
Maximum Width - Over Tires - Loaded 9.25ft
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires.
Overall Length - Without Bucket 23.75ft
Rack Back - Carry Height 49 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 59 degrees
Rack Back at Ground 37 degrees
Tread Width 7ft
Wheel Base 11ft
Crankcase 5.8gal (US)
DEF Tank 4.2gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front 11.4gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 11.4gal (US)
Fuel Tank 72.6gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 33gal (US)
Forward - 1 4.3mile/h
Forward - 2 7.5mile/h
Forward - 3 12mile/h
Forward - 4 16mile/h
Forward - 5 24.5mile/h
Note Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 787 mm (31 in) roll radius.
Reverse - 1 4.3mile/h
Reverse - 2 7.5mile/h
Reverse - 3 16mile/h
Note (1) *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Note (2) **For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives.
Note (3) ***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 104 LWA***
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)** 69dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 107dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) 75 dB(A)*
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 70dB(A)
Breakout Force 42489lbf
Note (1) For a machine configuration as defined under Weight.
Note (2) Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection 27494lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection 25814lb
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 85in
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 66in
Ground Clearance 14in
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 134in
Height - Top of Hood 106in
Height - Top of ROPS 136in
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 26in
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 167in
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 136in
Maximum Width over Tires (loaded) 111in
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on Michelin 23.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires.
Overall Length (without bucket) 285in
Tread Width 84in
Wheel Base 132in
Bucket Range 2.5-9.2 m³ (3.3-12.0 yd³)
Emissions Tier 4/Stage IV

Standard Equipment:

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Power Train
    • Engine, Cat C7.1 meets Stage IV emission standards
    • Cat Clean Emissions Module (CEM) with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank and pump
    • Fuel priming pump (electric)
    • Fuel/water separator
    • Precleaner, engine air intake
    • Economy Mode (selectable)
    • Transmission, automatic counter shaft power shift (5F/3R)
    • Torque converter, locking clutch with free wheel stator
    • Switch, transmission neutralizer lockout
    • Axles, manually actuated differential lock front axle, open differential rear axle
    • Axles, ecology drains
    • Brakes, full hydraulic enclosed wet-disc with Integrated Braking System (IBS)
    • Brake wear indicators
    • Parking brake, disc and caliper
    • Fan, radiator, electronically controlled, hydraulically driven, temperature sensing, on demand
    • Radiator, high debris with wide fin spacing
  • Operator Environment
    • Cab, pressurized and sound suppressed (ROPS/FOPS)
    • Viscous mounts
    • Multi-function 18 cm color LCD touch-screen display for rear vision camera image display (reverse travel activated) and machine status, setting and health parameters
    • EH controls, SAL (single axis lever) lift and tilt function
    • Steering, steering wheel
    • Radio ready (entertainment) includes antenna, speakers and converter (12V, 10-amp)
    • Air conditioner, heater, and defroster (auto temp and fan)
    • EH parking brake
    • Beverage holders (2) with storage compartment for cell phone/MP3 player
    • Bucket/work tool function lockout
    • Coat hook (2)
    • Cab air filter
    • Ergonomic cab access ladders and handrails
    • Horn, electric
    • Light, two dome (cab)
    • Mirrors, rearview external with integrated spot mirrors
    • Post mounted membrane 16 switch keypad
    • 2 receptacles, 12V
    • Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth) air suspension
    • Seat belt, 51 mm retractable, with indicator
    • Sun visor, front
    • Wet-arm wipers/washers front and rear, intermittent front wiper
    • Window, sliding (left and right sides)
    • Cab tie-off
  • Computer Monitoring System
    • With following gauges: Speedometer/tachometer; Digital gear range indicator; Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) level; Temperature: engine coolant, hydraulic oil, transmission oil; Fuel level
    • With following warning indicators: Temperature: axle oil, engine intake manifold; Pressure: engine oil, fuel pressure hi/low, primary steering oil, service brake oil; Battery voltage hi/low; Engine air filter restriction; Hydraulic oil filter restriction; Hydraulic oil low; Parking brake; DEF low level; Transmission filter bypass
  • Electrical And Lighting
    • Batteries (2), maintenance free 1,400 CCA
    • Ignition key; start/stop switch
    • Starter, electric, heavy duty
    • Starting and charging system (24V)
    • Lighting system: Four halogen work lights (cab mounted); Two LED stop, turn, tail lights; Two halogen roading lights (with signals); Two halogen rear vision lights (hood mounted)
    • Alarm, back-up
    • Alternator, 145-amp brushed
    • Main disconnect switch
    • Receptacle start (cables not included)
    • Secondary steering
  • Cat Connect Technologies
    • Link technologies: Product Link
    • Detect technologies: rear vision camera
  • Linkage
    • Linkage, optimized Z-bar, cast crosstube/tilt lever
    • Kickout, lift and tilt, automatic (adjustable in cab)
  • Hydraulics
    • Hydraulic system, load sensing
    • Steering, load sensing
    • Ride control, 2V
    • Remote diagnostic pressure taps
    • Hoses, Cat XT
    • Couplings, Cat O-ring face seal
    • Hydraulic oil cooler (swing out)
    • Oil sampling valves
  • Fluids
    • Premixed extended life coolant with freeze protection to -34° C
  • Other Standard Equipment
    • Hood, non-metallic power tilting
    • Service centers (electrical and hydraulic)
    • Auto idle shutdown
    • Fenders with mud-flap/rear with extension
    • Ecology drains for engine, transmission, and hydraulics
    • Grill, airborne debris
    • Filters: fuel, engine air, engine oil, hydraulic oil, transmission
    • Fuel cooler
    • Grease zerks
    • Hitch, drawbar with pin
    • Precleaner rain cap
    • Sight gauges: engine coolant, hydraulic oil, and transmission oil level
    • Toolbox
    • Vandalism protection caplocks

Optional Equipment:

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Power Train
    • Axles: Automatic front/rear differential locks; Axle oil cooler; Seal guards
    • Fan, VPF (variable pitch fan), automatic and manual control
    • Radiator, high debris with wider fin spacing
  • Operator Environment
    • Door, remote opening system
    • Cover, HVAC metallic
    • EH controls, SAL 3rd function - Additional roller switch for 4th function
    • EH controls, joystick lift and tilt - Additional integrated roller switches for 3rd and 4th functions
    • Filter, carbon fresh air
    • Mirrors, heated rearview external with integrated spot mirrors
    • Precleaner, HVAC
    • Precleaner, HVAC (RESPA)
    • Radio, AM/FM/CD/USB/MP3 Bluetooth
    • Radio, CB ready
    • Seat, heated air suspension
    • Seat belt, 4 point harness, with indicator
    • Steering, EH joystick, speed sensing with force feedback
    • Roof, metallic
    • Sun visor, rear
    • Windows, rubber mounted
    • Windows, with front guard
    • Windows, with full guards front, rear and sides
    • Full time rear vision display Work Area Vision Systems (WAVS)
    • Cat seat cover, removable
  • Electrical And Lighting
    • Four additional halogen cab mounted work lights or;
    • Two additional auxiliary front HI LED and two additional auxiliary rear LED cab mounted work lights, two LED work lights in the radiator grill, LED front turn signals, replacement of the standard four halogen cab mounted work lights with four LED work lights, LED roading lights
    • Warning amber strobe beacon
    • Reversing strobes
    • Speed limiter 20 km/h
    • External seat belt indicator light
  • Starters, Batteries, And Alternators
    • Cold start - 240V
  • Cat Connect Technologies
    • Link technologies: VIMS
    • Payload technologies: Cat Production Measurement 2.0 (CPM); Printer, Cat Production Measurement; Aggregate Autodig
    • Advanced Productivity subscription
    • Detect technologies: Cat Rear Object Detection
    • Machine Security System
  • Linkage
    • High lift
    • Forestry
    • Quick coupler ready
  • Work Tools
    • Performance Series buckets
    • Fusion quick coupler, ISO coupler
    • Forks, pallet
    • Forks, logging
  • Hydraulics
    • 3rd function with Ride Control: Standard linkage; High lift linkage; Forestry linkage
    • 4th function with Ride Control: Standard linkage; High lift linkage; Forestry linkage
  • Fluids
    • Premixed extended life coolant with freeze protection to -50° C
    • Bio-degradable oil, Cat HYDO
  • Other Optional Equipment
    • Cat Autolube System
    • Fenders, roading
    • Guard, power train
    • Precleaner, turbine
    • Precleaner, trash
    • Platform, window washing
    • Cold weather package: Transmission filter by pass; Fan pump bypass; Jacket water or engine block heater; Ether aid ready
  • Purpose Built Specialty Models
    • Industrial & Waste
    • Forestry
    • Corrosion Resistance