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Cat
963 Track Loader
Flywheel Power
202 hp
151 kW
Operating Weight
44881 lb
20358 kg
Capacity – General Purpose
3.2 yd³
2.5 m³
Overview
Save money and transport time with one rugged machine that does it all – land clearing, digging, grading, truck loading, slope work and more. Crawler loaders give you lower ground pressure and better traction so you can start the job sooner, and work longer, in all kinds of underfoot conditions. Cat® Track Loaders give you all this, plus outstanding performance and fuel efficiency.
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Details
Specifications
Engine
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Flywheel Power | 202 hp 151 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat C7.1 Cat C7.1 |
| Net Power – ISO 9249/SAE J1349 | 202 hp 151 kW |
| Net Power – ISO 9249 (DIN) | 204 mhp 204 mhp |
| Emissions | Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, Japan 2014 emission standards or India Bharat Stage III, Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/ EU Stage IIIA. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, Japan 2014 emission standards or India Bharat Stage III, Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/ EU Stage IIIA. |
| Note (1) | Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, Japan 2014 engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*; 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Cat engines meeting Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/ EU Stage IIIA, are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)**; 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). **For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, Japan 2014 engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*; 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Cat engines meeting Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/ EU Stage IIIA, are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)**; 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). **For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. |
| Note (2) | Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions Module (when equipped) and alternator. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Net power advertised is the power available at the engine flywheel when the engine is equipped with a fan, air cleaner, clean emissions Module (when equipped) and alternator. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. |
Weights
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 44881 lb 20358 kg |
Service Refill Capacities
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 84.5 gal (US) 320 l |
| DEF Tank | 4.2 gal (US) 16 l |
Standard
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 44881 lb 20358 kg |
| Width of Standard Shoe | 22 in 550 mm |
| Ground Contact Area | 4900 in² 3.2 m² |
| Ground Pressure | 9.1 psi 63 kPa |
Low Ground Pressure (LGP)
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 50181 lb 22762 kg |
| Width of Standard Shoe | 31 in 800 mm |
| Ground Contact Area | 7136 in² 4.6 mm² |
| Ground Pressure | 7 psi 48.5 kPa |
Waste Handler
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 45549 lb 20661 kg |
| Width of Standard Shoe | 22 in 550 mm |
| Ground Contact Area | 4900 in² 3.2 m² |
| Ground Pressure | 9.2 psi 63.3 kPa |
Dimensions
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Machine Length* | 275.6 in 7001 mm |
| Machine Height – Top of Cab | 130.9 in 3325 mm |
| Height – Top of Stack | 115.7 in 2940 mm |
| Overall Machine Height – Bucket Fully Raised | 212.7 in 5402 mm |
| Overall Machine Width without Bucket: With Standard Tracks – 550 mm (21.6 in) Shoes | 94.5 in 2400 mm |
| Note | *With General Purpose bucket and extra duty teeth. *With General Purpose bucket and extra duty teeth. |
Undercarriage
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Track Gauge | 72.8 in 1850 mm |
| Track on Ground | 100 in 2542 mm |
| Track Rollers/Shoes – Each Side | 7 / 38 7 / 38 |
Buckets
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity – General Purpose | 3.2 yd³ 2.5 m³ |
| Capacity – Multi-Purpose | 2.6 yd³ 2 m³ |
| Capacity – Performance Series | 3.7 yd³ 2.8 m³ |
| Width – General Purpose | 101.2 in 2571 mm |
| Width – Multi-Purpose | 101.3 in 2575 mm |
| Width – Performance Series | 105.2 in 2671 mm |
Air Conditioning System
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.1 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.573 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.1 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.573 metric tonnes. |
Standard Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Power Train
- Cat C7.1 Diesel Engine
- Hydraulic demand fan
- Hydrostatic transmission
- Load sensing implement pump
- Modular cooling system
Operator Environment
- 12V power outlet and 5V USB port
- Adjustable armrests
- Full-color 254 mm (10 in) liquid crystal touchscreen display
- Grab handle on dash
- Heat/Air conditioning
- Integrated rearview HD camera
- Lights – 4 halogen
- Pressurized, sound suppressed, Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)/Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) Cab with tinted glass and sliding window
- Radio ready
- Storage areas throughout cab
Cat Technology
- Slope Indicate
- Product Link ready
Undercarriage
- Caterpillar Heavy Duty undercarriage
- Oscillating track roller frames
Buckets
- Pin-on
- Cat Advansys bucket tips/Ground Engaging Tools
Service and Maintenance
- 4 x 2 Easy tie-down points on chassis
- Ecology drains
- Ground level service center
- Hinged radiator guard and swing out fan
- Shovel holder
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Power Train
- Cat C7.1 diesel engine with engine-mounted aftertreatment to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV, Japan 2014 emission standards
- Cat C7.1 diesel engine to meet India Bharat Stage III, Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
Operator Environment
- Communication radio ready – FM
- Deluxe seat
- Joystick or two-lever implement controls
- Joystick or V-lever-and-pedal steering controls
- LED flashing beacon
- Lights – 2 LED front/bottom of cab, access light
- Lights – 8 LED
- Premium seat
- Radio AM/FM Bluetooth
- Radio AM/FM/DAB+ Bluetooth
- Radio AM/FM/Sirius XM Bluetooth
- Special application cab with dual pane/polycarbonate window
Cat Technology
- Remote Flash/Remote Troubleshoot
- Product Link, Cellular
- Product Link — Dual Cellular/Satellite
- Cat Payload
- Grade control mast
Undercarriage
- Cat Abrasion undercarriage
- Single, Double or Triple Grouser track shoes
- Waste or Low Ground Pressure (LGP) undercarriage
Buckets
- Fusion quick coupler
- General Purpose bucket
- Landfill bucket
- Multi-Purpose bucket
- Performance bucket
Service and Maintenance
- Cold weather package
- Fast fuel fill
- High Speed oil change
- Hydraulic reversing fan
- Hydraulic tilt cab
- Refueling pump
- Underhood work light
Attachments
- Bumper
- Counterweights
- Multi-shank ripper
- Ripper hitch
- Ripper-ready rear hydraulics
- Striker bar box
Special Arrangements
- Low Ground Pressure (LGP) Arrangement
- Waste Handler
- Ship Hold Arrangement
- Steel Mill Arrangement
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