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Wheel Loader

ROPS cab shown is standard.

Summary of features •• Caterpillar Engine

• 550 flywheel horsepower D348 diesel . . . twin turbocharged. Flywheel horsepower @ 2000 RPM 550
Four valves per cylinder make breathing easier. Engine jKilowatts 410
keeps rated power up to 10,000 ft. (3000 m) elevation. (Kilowatts (kW) is the International System of Units equiva-
lent of horsepower.)
• Variable capacity torque converter . . . lets operátor distrib- The net power at the flywheel of the vehicle engine oper-
ute power between hydraulics and drive train to match ating under SAE standard ambient temperature and baro-
job requirements. metric conditions, 85°F (29°C) and 29.38" Hg (995 mbar),
using 35 API gravity fuel oil at 60"F (15.6°C). Vehicle
• Beadless Tire option for the tough jobs . . . loading shot engine equ.ipm.ent includes fan, air cleaner, mufflers, water
rock and long load and carry operations. More work at pump, lubricating oil pump, fuel pump and alternátor.
lower total tire costs. Engine will maintain specified power up to 10,000 ft.
(3000 m) altitude.
• Four-wheel oil-disc brakes . . . adjustment-free and fade- Caterpillar 4-stroke-cycle D348 diesel, 60° V-12, 5.4" (137 mm)
resistant. Completely sealed from dirt and grit. bore, 6.5" (165 mm) stroke, and 1,786 cu. in. (29.3 litres)
displacement.
• Pilot valves with short lever travel and easy actuation acti- Precombustion chamber fuel systém with individual adjust-
vate main hydraulic valves. ment-free injection pumps and valves.
Twin turbochargers, parallel manifold porting with two intake
and two exhaust valves per cylinder. Stellite-faced valves,
• Center-point articulation turns 35° in each direction. Rear hard alloy steel seats, valve rotators.
tires track for lower rolling resistance and less tire scuffing. Cam-ground and tapered aluminum alloy pistons with 3-ring
design, cooled by oil spray. Steel-backed aluminum bearings,
• General purpose and rock buckets :iavailable, each with a Hi-Electro hardened crankshaft journals. Pressure lubrication
rated capacity of 10 cu. yd. (7.65 m ). with full-flow filtered and cooled oil. Dry-type air cleaner
with primary and safety elements.
• CAT PLUS . . . from your Caterpillar Dealer . . . the most 24-volt direct electric starting systém with glow plugs for
comprehensive, total product support systém in the preheating precombustion chambers. 50-amp alternátor. Two
industry. 220 amp-hour 12-volt batteries.
Wheel Loader
transmission Beadless Tires
Caterpillar-built planetary type. Full power shift in Caterpillar Beadless Tires are an optional arrange-
all three ranges, forward and reverse. Single lever ment with one-piece complete oval air chamber,
on left šidě of steering column controls both speed and direc- helically wound with steel cable and a separate, replaceable,
tion. Rotate the handle for three forward and reverse speeds. cable-reinforced rubber mounting belt. Steel shoes bolt di-
Move the lever forward oř backward for directional change. rectly to anchor plates molded into mounting belt. Rim is two-
A safety lever locks the transmission control in neutral. piece, bolted together. 88" (2240 mm) class, with only oné
Variable capacity torque converter lets operátor match rim- ply and no ply rating as such.
pull and hydraulic power to specific application. Number of shoes 36
Size of shoes 7" x 38" (178 x 970 mm)
Maximum speeds with 6540-39, 30 PR (L-5) tires:
Maximum Speeds:
1st 2nd 3rd
2nd 3rd
Forward, MPH: 4.8 10.7 25.0 Forward, MPH: 4.4 9.9 23.3
(km/h): (7.7) (17.2) (40.2) (km/h): (7.0) (15.9) (37.4)
Reverse, MPH: 5.2 11.7 27.1 Reverse, MPH: 4.8 10.9 25.3
(km/h): (8.4) (18.8) (43.6) (km/h): (7-7) (17.5) (40.7)
axles bucket controls
Front axle fixed, rear axle oscillates ±11°, total of i Control levers actuate pilot valves which operáte the
l 22°. One rear wheel can drop oř rise a total of 22" main control valves, reducing lever travel and oper-
(560 mm), with all wheels remaining on ground for maximum ating effort. The main valves are on the loader tower in a
traction. Axle shafts can be removed independently of wheels sealed protective enclosure.
and planetaries for servicing ease. Conventional differentials. Lift circuit — Positions: raise, hold, lower and float. Auto-
matic lift kickout with adjustable lift height.
finál drives
Tilt circuit — Positions: tilt back, hold and dump. Automatic
All-wheel drive with planetary reduction in each bucket positioner adjustable to desired loading angle. Auto-
wheel. Planetary units may be removed indepen- matic adjustable dump kickout to cushion shock oř reduce
dently of wheels and axle shafts for servicing ease. dump angle.
loader
hydraulic systém
brakes
Sealed with full-flow filtering in common with steer-
(System meets OSHA regulations.) I ing systém.
Service — Óil disc type on all wheels, completely sealed and Two gear pumps:
adjustment-free. Total output @ 2000 RPM and
Braking surface per wheel 3,166 sq. in. (2.04 m2) 1000 psi (69 bar), with
SAE No. 10 oil @
Parking oř emergency — Dry disc-type parking brake acts on 150°F (66°C) 220 gpm (830 litres/min)
a transfer gear shaft. May be applied manually by operátor. Reliéf valve pressure 2500 psi (172 bar)
Applies automatically in čase of low hydraulic pressure; Cylinders (double acting):
audible and visible alarm warns operátor. Lift - bore and stroke 10.5 x 55.8" (267 x 1420 mm)
Tilt - bore and stroke 8.5" x 40.5" (216 x 1030 mm)
steering Hydraulic cycle time, rated load in bucket, in seconds § :
lArticulated frame. Rear and front wheels track at Float down,
Jali times. Full hydraulic power with flow amplified Raise Dump (empty) Total
systém. Flow to steering cylinders is controlled by a steering 9.5 2.9 4.2 16.6
wheel-operated metering pump. Full-flow filtering. service refill capacities
Minimum turning rádius (ověř tires) § 29'2" (8890 mm)
Steering angle (each direction) 35° U.S. Gallons (litres)
Hydraulic systém — Two 5.5" (140 mm) bore, double-acting Cooling systém 41 (155)
cylinders powered by gear-type pump: Crankcase 18.75 (71)
Total output @ 2000 RPM with Transmission 20.5 (78)
1000 psi (69 bar) 143 gpm (540 litres/min) Differential anc finál drives:
Reliéf valve setting 2500 psi (172 bar) Front 54.5 (206)
Rear 52.5 (199)
l tires Hydraulic systém n 225 (850)
Fuel tank 275 (1040)
Tubeless, wide-base nylon, loader-dozer design. ROPS
Choice of:
6540-39, 30 PR (L-5) Extra deep tread rock (ROPS cab is standard.)
6540-39, 30 PR (L-4) Extra tread rock ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure) offered by Caterpillar
38.0-39, 30 PR (L-4) Extra tread rock for this machine meet ROPS criteria. SAE J394, SAE J1040a
38.0-39, 30 PR (L-5) Extra tread rock and ISO 3471. It also meets FOPS (Falling Object Protective
37.25-35, 30 PR (L-5) Extra deep tread rock Structure) criteria SAE J231 and ISO 3449.
In certain applications, such as load-and-carry work, the pro-
ductive capabilities of the loader may exceed the toň-MPH Specifications and ratings conform to all applicable
capabilities of standard oř optional tires. This restriction standards recommended by the Society of Automotive
could be the limiting factor in the use of the vehicle. Engineers. SAE Standard J732c (1969) and SAE Stan-
Caterpillar recommends that the user consult with his tire dard J742b (1969) govern loader ratings, denoted in the
supplier to evaluate all conditions affecting tire life and costs text by (§).
in order to make proper tire selection.
 Outer
impeller

Impeller
clutch

Reliable Cat D348 60° V-12 Diesel Engine, with excellent low Variable capacity torque converter lets the operátor distribute
speed response necessary for stop and start operations, pro- power between hydraulics and the drive train to match job
vides fast cycle times and good loader production. Twin duál requirements. With a lever controlling a clutch-and-impeller in
overhead camshafts with four valves per cylinder make breath- the torque converter, he can direct additional engine horse-
ing easy. Twin turbochargers pack more air into cylinders for power through the converter (full match) for maximum rim-
more power, and enable engine to deliver rated power up to pull. Oř he can limit converter power to boost hydraulic systém
10,000 ft. (3000 m) altitude. Hydraulically boosted governor output and control wheel slip when bank loading. Between
gives fast engine response. Individual interchangeable injection these two extremes, he can select any setting appropriate to
pumps for each cylinder require a minimum of service — and the job.
large injection valve openings help prevent carbon build-up, Two impellers in the torque converter are the key to controlled
even during idling. Resilient mounts isolate engine vibrations variable performance. The inner impeller always rotates ať
and reduce noise levels. engine speed. The outer impeller connects to a clutch, which
can gradually engage the impeller to send more oř less power
through the converter for more oř less rimpull.

ROPS sound-
suppressed cab
Large mufflers

Louvered Resilient'
hood group mounting strip
Enclosed engine Louvered
compartment radiátor guard Pins

Two sound-ireatment attachments are

Planetary power shift transmission is de- offered for the 992B. Optional cab Pin-on ROPS cab offers operátor pro-
signed for tough work . . . with big sound suppression eliminates much of tection and encourages maximum effi-
clutch packs surrounding planetary gear the operátor fatigue caused by noise ciency. It meets all OSHA standards
sets. Hydraulic modulation cushions around the job. When properly in- for rollover protection. Resilient mount-
clutch engagement for full-power, on- stalled and maintained, this option re- ing strips separate the structure from
the-go shifting. Planet gears spaced duces operátor noise level for an eight šidě enclosures and reduce noise caused
120° apart spread out stresses for hour period to comply with OSHA ex- by vibration. Pin-on design simplifies
longer life. Oil cooling and lubrication posure limits. Spectator sound suppres- field installation and removal.
reduce heat and wearing friction. sion consists of a radiátor guard and
hood group with sound suppression
louvers, completely enclosed engine
compartment and large mufflers with
exhaust outlets near radiátor end.
 Hardened-
steel pin
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M !L i\ Hardened-steel pin

Box-section main frame and loader tower resist twisting and bending on rough ground. Oil-disc brakes, standard on the 992B,
Two hardened-steel pins couple the front and rear frames. The bottom pin rides in háve 3,166 sq. in. (2.04 m2) of braking
double-tapered roller bearings; the upper, in a wide-contact manganese bronze bush- surface per wheel. Each brake has 6
ing. Loader tower has four rolled-steel plates to straddle-mount the lift cylinders, discs and 5 plates that are cooled by
eliminating cantilever mounting stresses and protecting the lift cylinders. a large reservoir of oil for long life and
fade-resistant operation. They are com-
pletely sealed, require no adjustment.

Steel shoes

Liftarms l
Tilt cylinders

Lift cylinders

Rubber
mounting belt
CAT PLUS — the most com-
Caterpillar Beadless Tires use Sealed loader linkage can ex prehensive, total product sup-
a unique design that provides tend intervals between greas- port systém in the industry
increased tire life, reduced ings to as much as 100 ser- In-line lift arms, cylinders and — comes with every 992B.
total tire costs, greater ma- vice meter units on lift ann linkage transmit hydraulic Your Caterpillar Dealer pro-
chine productive capabilities. pins and 50 SMU on bucket forces in a straight line to vides product application
Steel shoes protéct against hinge pins. Lip-type seals on the bucket. Linkage points counseling and flexible fi-
sudden tire failure from rock each pin hold the lubricant are supported on both sides nance planning before you
cuts and short tread life from in and keep out wearing grit. to absorb shock loads from buy, and these services after:
abrasion. They bolt directly Pins and bushings last longer, the bucket, which can occur Planned inspection and pre-
to a replaceable mounting and less time and money are any pláce along the cutting ventivě maintenance pro-
belt. Oval air chamber car- spent for routine mainte- edge. grams • Parts support • Parts
cass is helically wound with nance. Exchange Service • In-field
tough steel cable for strength service • Machine customiz-
and protection. Two-piece ing services • Personnel train-
rim bolts together for easy ing for operators and me-
assembly. chanics • Cat Care seminars
• Complete range of technical
assistance.
Operating specifications
General Purpose Straight V-type Rock
Bucket Type Without teeth With teeth Without teeth With teeth
Capacity, Rated § 10.0 cu. yd. 10.0cu.yd. 10.0 cu. yd. 10.0 cu. yd.
(nominal heaped) (7.65 m') (7.65 m') (7.65 m3) (7.65 m')
Capacity, struck 8.36 cu. yd. 8.36 cu. yd. 8.8 cu. yd. 8.8 cu. yd.
(6.39 m3) (6.39 m3) (6.72 m3) (6.72 m3)
Heaped capacity with optional
spill plate extension 10.82 cu. yd. 10.82 cu. yd.
(8.27 m3) (8.27 m3)
Cutting edge, width 169.8" (4310 mm) 169.8" (4310 mm) 169.8" (4310 mm) 169.8" (4310 mm)
Dump clearance @ full lift and
45° discharge § 15'2" (4620 mm) 14'4" (4370 mm) 14'3" (4340 mm) 13'5" (4090 mm)
Reach @ 45° discharge angle,
7" (2130 mm) clearance § 9'2" (2790 mm) 9'11" (3020 mm) 9'11" (3020 mm) 10'7" (3230 mm)
Reach @ full lift and 45° discharge § 5'5" (1650 mm) 6'3" (19 10 mm) 6'4" (1930 mm) 7'2" (2180 mm)
Overall length § 35' (10 670 mm) 36'2" (11 020 mm) 36'4" (11 070 mm) 37'5" (11 400 mm)
Overall height (bucket raised) § 26' (7920 mm) 26' (7920 mm) 27'4" (8330 mm) 27'4" (8330 mm)
Loader clearance circle (bucket in
carry position) § 64' (19 510 mm) 64' (19 510 mm) 64'5" (19 630 mm) 64'5" (19 630 mm)
Static tipping load, straight * § 99,780 Ib. 98,680 Ib. 97,470 Ib. 96,390 Ib.
(45 260 kg) (44760 kg) (44210 kg) (43 720 kg)
Full 35° turn * § 90,370 Ib. 89,270 Ib. 88,100 Ib. 87,010 Ib.
(40 990 kg) (40490 kg) (39960 kg) (39 470 kg)
Breakout force * § 80,300 Ib. 79,260 Ib. 63,070 Ib. 62,020 Ib.
(36420 kg) (35 950 kg) (28 610 kg) (28 130 kg)
Operating weight ** 144,520 Ib. 145,360 Ib. 146,210 Ib. 147,060 Ib.
(65550 kg) (65 935 kg) (66 320 kg) (66 710 kg)
With Beadless Tires:
Static tipping load *
Straight § 90,220 Ib. 89,120 Ib. 87,950 Ib. 86,870 Ib.
(40 920 kg) (40 420 kg) (39 890 kg) (39 400 kg)
Full 35° turn § 82,160 Ib. 81,020 Ib. 79,930 Ib. 78,840 Ib.
(37 270 kg) (36 750 kg) (36 260 kg) (35 760 kg)
Breakout force * § 80,360 Ib. 79,310 Ib. 63,1 10 Ib. 62,060 Ib.
(36 450 kg) (35 975 kg) (28 630 kg) (28 150 kg)
Operating weight 147,010 Ib. 147,850 Ib. 148,700 Ib. 149,550 Ib.
(66 683 kg) (67 060 kg) (67 450 kg) (67 840 kg)
•Measured 4" (102 mm) behind tip of cutting edge with bucket hinge pin as pivot point.
"Static tipping load and Operating weight shown include standard cab and 6540-39, 30 PR (L-5) tires with 8,500 Ib. (3860 kg) CaCI: solution in rear
tires.
Machine stability is affected by tire size, tire ballast and ROPS cab. Add tne following to machine Operating weight and static tipping load:
Change in Change in Articulated
Operating Weight Static Tipping Load
Remove ROPS cab -3,800 Ib. (1720 kg) -3,300 Ib. (1490 kg)
Tires with 75% CaCl2 in rear tires:
37.25-35, 30 PR (L-5) -1,310 Ib. (590 kg) -l,1401b. (640 kg)
6540-39 30 PR (L-4) -2,120 Ib. (960 kg) -l,2901b. (590 kg)

dimensions (approximate)
37.25-35 6540-39 (L-5) Beadless
Tires Tires Tires
Tread width 115.5" 115.5" 115.5"
(2930 mm) (2930 mm) (2930 mm)
Width ověř tires 152" 157" 155.5"
(3860 mm) (3990 mm) (3950 mm)
Ground clearance .... 22.9" 23.8" 20.8"
(580 mm) (600 mm) (530 mm)
Decrease in vertical 0.9" 3.4"
dimensions (23 mm) (86 mm)

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Rock and generál purpose buckets are generál purpose edge is extended and Rock bucket with Modulok features a
shell-tine constructed from thick, high- 2" (51 mm) thick. Either bucket is quick-change cutting edge which signifi-
resistant steel plate and bracing, joined available without teeth oř with eight cantly reduces replacement time. The
by deep 100% penetration welds. Slop- weld-on flush-mounted teeth with re- Modulok edge includes replaceable
ing floor V-edge rock bucket cutting placeable tips. Rock buckets háve wear plates for longer bucket life and
edge is beveled and 2.25" (57 mm) thick; heavy-duty see-through spill guards. flush-mounted teeth for better work
area clean-up. Weld-on adapters are
protected by covers, so that the entire
edge can be replaced without cutting
oř welding.

optional equipment
standard equipment
(with approximate installed weights)
Air conditioner 170 Ib. (77 kg)
Power shift transmission. Cab pressurizer. Beadless Tire Arrangement See Operating Specifications
Variable capacity torque Stop light. Buckets:
converter. Two 12-volt batteries. General purpose, with
Sealed loader linkage. 50-amp alternátor. 8 weld-on teeth 10,740 Ib. (4870 kg)
Automatic bucket Electric starting. Without teeth 9,880 Ib. (4480 kg)
positioner. Blower fan. Rock, V-type, with
Automatic adjustable Ether starting aid. 8 weld-on teeth 13,520 Ib. (6130 kg)
dump kickout. Mufflers. Without teeth 12,620 Ib. (5720 kg)
Automatic lift kickout. Fuel priming pump. Rock, with Modulok and 9 teeth,
Tinted front glass. Duál dry-type air cleaners. Straight edge 14,500 Ib. (6580 kg)
Windshield wipers and Transmission filter. V-type edge 15,200 Ib. (6890 kg)
washer. Gauges and indicators: Cab, non-ROPS (outside U.S.A. only) 712 Ib. (320 kg)
Adjustable šidě Windows. Hydraulic oil level. Extension, General purpose bucket
Adjustable seat. Hydraulic filter. spill plate 430 Ib. (195 kg)
Seat belt. Air cleaner. Fast-fill fuel systém, automatic shut-off 25 Ib. (11 kg)
Warning horn. Transmission filter. 3 Ib. (1.3 kg)
Steering wheel spinner Parking brake. Manuál shut-off
Hour meter. Guard, crankcase (included in
knob.
spectator sound suppression) 350 Ib. (159 kg)
ROPS cab. Torque converter oil
Counterweight. temperature. Heater, cab 30 Ib. (14 kg)
Fenders. Engine water temperature. Engine coolant 20 Ib. (9 kg)
Vandalism protection Ammeter. Spectator sound suppression 900 Ib. (408 kg)
locks. Engine oil pressure. Suspension seat 30 Ib. (14 kg)
Rear view mirrors. Fuel pressure. Starting receptacle 5 Ib. (2 kg)
Dash lights. Hydraulic brake pressure. Steering systém, supplemental 70 Ib. (32 kg)
Tail lights. Hydraulic oil temperature. Teeth, flush-mounted, 8 800 Ib. (363 kg)
Reverse alarm. Tires See Operating Specifications
Tool kit 18 Ib. (8 kg)

Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.

AEHQ9301 (5-77)
Caterpillar, Cat and D3 are Trademarks of Caterpillar Tractor Co. Printed in U.S.A.
Replaces AEHQ9223-Reu01