963D WH ®

Waste Handler

Supplement Buckets
Note: For standard specifications and features, refer to the Capacity – GP with trash rack 3.1 m3 4.05 yd3
standard Caterpillar ® specalog for this machine.
Capacity – MP with trash rack 2.7 m3 3.5 yd3
Engine
Weights
Engine Model Cat ® C6.6 ACERT™
Operating Weight 21 000 kg 46,297 lb
Net Flywheel Power 141 kW 189 hp
963D WH
Waste Handler
Increased horsepower, excellent maneuverability, redesigned new cab design for
operator comfort and the new implement system increase your productivity and
make the new 963D unsurpassed in versatility.

Versatility
The track loader is the all-purpose machine for large
or small landfills. It can work alone, doing a wide
variety of jobs, or it can act as a support machine,
complementing other on-site machines in their
specific applications.
The track loader has the ability to:
• Excavate
• Carry
• Stockpile
• Load
• Cover
• Sort
• Shred Transfer Stations
• Doze In transfer stations, track loaders:
• Compact • shred and densify materials, maximizing transfer
• Grade trailer loads without further processing
• offer outstanding maneuverability in tight areas
Working with soil, sludge, trash, recyclables, • can stockpile during peak periods
white goods, construction/demolition materials and
compost, track loaders bring an appetite for a variety Work Tools
of tasks to all sizes of landfills. Just as important, • Bucket – General Purpose with trash rack
they can provide backup capabilities to other • Bucket – Multi-purpose with trash rack
machines on the site.
Total Customer Support
Engine Your Caterpillar® dealer offers a wide range of services
The Cat® C6.6 ACERT engine utilizes the Caterpillar® which can be set up with a Customer Support Agreement.
Common Rail fuel delivery system. Designed for A customized plan, from PM service to total machine
performance, durability, serviceability, and fuel maintenance, with flexible financing, allows for optimal
economy, it meets EPA Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA and return on investment.
Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure & Transport
Step 3 emission standards.

Serviceability
The 963D WH design offers reduced maintenance,
convenient access to components, easy diagnostic
capabilities, as well as easy and economical component
replacement possibilities. Cat® dealers also provide
quick parts availability.

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1) Cab, front rubber mounted glass 4) Final drive seal guards 6) Guard, lift lines
• For easy replacement. Limits • Metallic outside ring welded to • Protects the lift lines coming out
downtime of the machine during the final drive. Helps protect of the chassis
windshield repair seals from damage due to
7) Lift cylinder guard
2) Eight lights wrapping of wire or plastic.
• Protects lift cylinder hydraulic tube
• Four at the front, mounted on the 5) Idler with seal protection
8) Tilt cylinder guard
top corner of the windshield, • Steel rings integrated into the
• Helps keep the rod surface from
four at the back located in the idler design
being damaged by falling debris
A/C guard. Increases work time. • Helps keep wire, fishing line,
3) Guard, Idler strapping from damaging the
• Protects and limits the entry of Duo-Cone Seals
debris to the tensioning system.
Includes scrapers mounted
around idler.

Waste Handling Arrangement includes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11

Transfer Station Arrangement includes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12
Optional Attachments include: 13, 14 and 15

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9) Turbine precleaner 12) Hinged grill and radiator fan 14) Track
• Reduce particles coming in the • Access for cleaning and • Center Hole track – reduces
engine air inlet. Extends engine maintenance to fan and radiator track packing, limits track
filter life. is outstanding. Angled louvers components wear out.
10) Sealing direct air upward away from Extends undercarriage life.
• Prevents entry of debris in the the ground. • Double Grouser Track –
engine compartment to limit HD rear bumper (not shown) provides good balance of
plugging of radiator core. • Offer an optimal protection traction and a smooth ride.
D series machine offers reduced to the rear of the machine and • Single Grouser Track –
and sealed gaps between sheet especially the cooling system. Aggressive track for good
metal and other components. Includes a Heavy Duty grill with chopping action in debris and
latch for quick opening and easy offers the best traction in poor
11) Hydraulic reversible fan underfoot conditions.
• Purges debris from the radiator maintenance.
and engine compartment by 13) Rear striker bars 15) Landfill buckets
reversing the airflow. The actuator • Keep trash from damaging the • Bucket equipped with heavy-duty
switch is located on the right fenders. Highly recommended in trash rack. It increases bucket
hand side console. Limits radiator waste application. Extends sheet capacity in trash, reduces
plugging, increase maintenance metal life. spillage, helps protect tilt
interval. cylinder rod. General purpose
and multi-purpose options
available.

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1 Overall machine width without bucket:

with standard tracks – 550 mm (21.6 in) shoes 2400 mm (94.5 in)
with narrow tracks – 450 mm (17.7 in) shoes 2300 mm (90.6 in)
2 Ground clearance 471 mm (18.5 in)
3 Machine height to top of cab 3335 mm (131.3 in)
4 Length to front of track 4749 mm (187 in)
5 Overall machine length* 6941 mm (273.3 in)
6 Carry position approach angle 15°
7 Digging depth* 138 mm (5.4 in)
8 Maximum rollback at ground 43°
9 Maximum rollback at carry position 50°
10 Bucket height in carry position 457 mm (18 in)
11 Reach at full lift height and 45° dump* 1373 mm (54 in)
12 Clearance at full lift height and 45° dump* 2915 mm (114.8 in)
13 Maximum rollback, fully raised 52°
14 Maximum dump, fully raised 53°
Grading angle 63°
15 Height to bucket hinge pin 3940 mm (155.1 in)
16 Overall machine height, bucket fully raised 5402 mm (212.7 in)
17 Height to top of seat with headrest 2790 mm (109.8 in)
18 Height to top of stack 2953 mm (116.3 in)

* With general purpose bucket and extra duty teeth.

Dimensions vary with bucket. Refer to Operating Specifications chart.

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Specifications

Engine Service Refill Capacities

Engine Model Cat® C6.6 ACERT™ Fuel Tank 400 L 105.6 gal
Flywheel Power 141 kW 189 hp Cooling System 31.5 L 8.3 gal
Net Power – Caterpillar 141 kW 189 hp Crankcase (with Filter) 16.5 L 4.4 gal
Net Power – ISO 9249 141 kW 189 hp Final Drives (each) 15 L 4 gal
Net Power – SAE J1349 141 kW 189 hp Hydraulic Tank 90 L 23.7 gal
Net Power – EEC 80/1269 141 kW 189 hp Pivot Shaft 1.8 L 0.5 gal
Bore 105 mm 4.13 in
Stroke 127 mm 5 in
Displacement 6.6 L 403 in3 Weights

Operating Weight 21 000 kg 46,297 lb

Undercarriage

Track Shoe Type Double Grouser Buckets

Track Shoe Width – Standard 550 mm 21.6 in
Capacity – General Purpose 3.1 m3 4.1 yd3
Track Shoe Width – Optional 450 mm 17.7 in
Capacity – Multi-Purpose 2.7 m3 3.5 yd3
Track Rollers – Each Side 7
Bucket Width – General Purpose 2612 mm 102.8 in
Number of Shoes – Each Side 38
Bucket Width – Multi-Purpose 2575 mm 101.3 in
Track on Ground 2542 mm 100 in
Ground Contact Area – 2.8 m2 4,340 in2
Standard Shoe
Ground Contact Area – 2.3 m2 3,565 in2 Ripper Specifications
Optional Shoe
Type Radial
Ground Pressure – 70.9 kPa 10.3 psi
Standard Shoe Number of pockets 3
Ground Pressure – Optional Shoe 85.5 kPa 12.4 psi Overall Width/Beam 1950 mm 76.7 in
Grouser Height – Double Grouser 42 mm 1.65 in Shank cross section 58.5 mm ⳯ 50 in ⳯
138 mm 5.4 in
Track Gauge 1850 mm 72.8 in
Ground Clearance 595 mm 23.4 in
Penetration 295 mm 11.6 in
Ripping Width 1836 mm 72.3 in
Drive System
Cylinders – Bore 114.3 mm 4.49 in
Track Motor Two, variable Cylinders – Stroke 289 mm 11.3 in
displacement, Addition to Machine Length due 610 mm 24 in
bent axis motors to Ripper (in Transportation
Drive System Hydrostatic drive with Position)
infinite machine speeds
to 10.0 km/h (6.2 mph)
Drive Pump Two, variable- Hydraulic System – Equipment
displacement,
slipper-type axial Type Closed center,
piston pumps load sensing/piston
Track Motor Two, variable- Output 209 L/min 55.2 gal/min
displacement, Main Relief Valve Setting 27 500 kPa 3,989 psi
bent axis motors
Relief Valve Setting 47 500 kPa (6,890 psi)

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Specifications

Standards Bucket Cycle Times

ROPS/FOPS Lift – Seconds 5.7

Brakes Power Down – Seconds 3.7
Cab Float Down – Seconds 2.0
• ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) offered by Caterpillar Dump at Max Height 1.3
for the machine meets ROPS criteria SAE J1040 MAY94, from full rackback – Seconds
ISO 3471:1994 DLV criteria SAE J397B, ISO 3164:1995. Rackback at Max Height 1.5
from full dump – Seconds
• FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) meets
SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
DLV criteria SAE J397B, ISO 3164:1995.
• Brakes meet SAE J/ISO 10265 MARCH99 ISO 10265:1998.
• The operator sound exposure Leq (equivalent sound
pressure level) measured according to the work cycle
procedures specified in ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT 98 is 80 dB(A),
for cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and
maintained and tested with the doors and windows closed.
• The operator sound pressure level measured according to
the procedures specified in ISO 6396:1992 is 76 dB(A) for
the cab offered by Caterpillar, when properly installed and
maintained and tested with the doors and windows closed.
• Hearing protection is recommended when operating with
an open operator station and cab (when not properly
maintained or doors/windows open) for extended periods
or in noisy environment.
• The exterior sound pressure level for the standard machine
measured at a distance of 15 meters according to the test
procedures specified in SAE J88 APR 95, mid-gear-moving
operation, is 80 dB(A).
• The labeled sound power level is 111 dB(A) measured
according to the test procedure and conditions specified
in 2000/14/EC.

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