Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The Caterpillar 994K Wheel Loader is a powerful and reliable machine designed for heavy-duty operations. With a bucket capacity of 32 cubic yards, this loader is equipped with a Cat 3516E engine that delivers up to 1870 horsepower. Its hydraulic system ensures efficient and quick cycle times for various operations, while the transmission allows for smooth and precise control. Operating at a weight of 534,852 pounds, the 994K offers exceptional performance and productivity for a wide range of applications.
?Model | 994K High Lift Starting 2024 Model Year |
Breakout Force | 314,890 lbs ft (426,928 nm) Starting 2023 Model Year |
Bucket Capacity | 22.3.57 cu yd Starting 2023 Model Year |
Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m) | 25.0 - 32.0 (19.1 - 24.5) Starting 2019 Model Year |
Engine | 3516E Starting 2023 Model Year |
Engine Power hp (kw) | 1,739 (1,297) Starting 2024 Model Year |
Engine type | Cat 3516E Starting 2024 Model Year |
Full-Turn Tipping Load | 297,822 lbs (135,090 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year |
Max Dump Height ft. (m) | 9.3 (2.8) Starting 2017 Model Year |
Max Dump Height ft.( m) | 8.8 (2.7) Starting 2016 Model Year |
Net Power | 1,739 hp (1,297 kw) Starting 2023 Model Year |
Operating Weight | 529,149 lbs (240,018 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year |
Operating?Weight | 530,428 (240,598) Starting 2019 Model Year |
Operating?Weight lbs. (kg) | 530,428 (240,598) Starting 2016 Model Year |
Tip Load | 346,263 (157,062) Starting 2024 Model Year |
Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev) | 15.2 / 16.8 mph Starting 2023 Model Year |
Travel Speed | 15.2 / 16.8 mph Starting 2024 Model Year |
Front | Fixed |
Oscillation Angle | 9 degrees |
Rear | Trunnion |
Brakes | ISO 3450:2011 |
Bucket Capacities | 32 cu yd (24 cu m) |
Bore | 7 in (17 cm) |
Displacement | 4,766 cu in (78,101 cu cm) |
Emissions | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV* or U.S. EPA Tier 1/EU Stage I Equivalent |
Engine Model | Cat 3516E |
Gross Power - ISO 14396 | 1,847 hp (1,377 kw) |
Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 1,870 hp (1,394 kw) |
Make | Cat |
Net Power | 1,739 hp (1,297 kw) |
Rated Speed | 1600 rpm |
Stroke | 9 in (22 cm) |
Torque Rise | 39% |
Dump | 3.1 seconds |
Lower Float Down | 4.2 seconds |
Rack Back | 4.9 seconds |
Raise | 12.6 seconds |
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket | 23.5 seconds |
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke | 370 1713 mm (14.6 67.4 in) |
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke | 310 1086 mm (12.2 42.8 in) |
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit | Positive Flow Control |
Lift/Tilt System - Pump | Variable Displacement Piston |
Pilot System | Open Loop and Pressure Reducing |
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt | 4587 psi |
Relief Valve Setting - Steering | 4496 psi |
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle | 4.3 seconds |
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle | 7.6 seconds |
Steering System - Circuit | Pilot Load Sensing |
Steering System - Pump | Piston Variable Displacement |
Total Steering Angle | 80 degrees |
Bucket Capacity Range | 25 - 32 yd |
Operating Weight | 534,852 lbs (242,605 kg) |
Rated Bucket Capacity | 25-32 cu yd (19-24 cu m) |
Rated Payload - High Lift | 92,594 lbs (42,000 kg) |
Rated Payload - Standard | 99,208 lbs (45,000 kg) |
Direct Drive - Forward 1 | Lock-up disables |
Direct Drive - Forward 2 | 9 mph (14 kph) |
Direct Drive - Forward 3 | 15 mph (24 kph) |
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 | 10 mph (15 kph) |
Direct Drive - Reverse 3 | 17 mph (27 kph) |
Forward - 1 | 5 mph (7 kph) |
Forward - 2 | 8 mph (13 kph) |
Forward - 3 | 14 mph (22 kph) |
Reverse - 1 | 5 mph (8 kph) |
Reverse - 2 | 9 mph (14 kph) |
Reverse - 3 | 15 mph (24 kph) |
Transmission Type | Cat Planetary Power Shift |