Top Biggest Track Loaders by Operating Weight
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How large can a tracked loader get? This ranking compares six crawler loaders from Caterpillar, Liebherr, John Deere and Komatsu based primarily on their operating weight.
The selected machines range from the compact 5.22-ton John Deere 350 to the 32.5-ton Cat 983. We also compare engine power, bucket capacity, loading performance, transport requirements and suitability for quarry work, stockpile loading, demolition cleanup and heavy earthmoving.
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Top Biggest Track Loaders by Operating Weight FAQ.
The Cat 983 ranks first with an operating weight of 32,500 kg. It also provides 205.07 kW of net power, a 3.75 m³ bucket and nearly 19.9 tons of breakout force.
The heaviest LR636 configuration weighs approximately 23,047 kg, compared with about 22,498 kg for the John Deere 855. The difference is roughly 549 kg, so attachments and track configurations can affect the practical order.
The Liebherr LR636 offers published bucket capacities reaching 4.6 m³, while the Cat 983 uses a 3.75 m³ bucket. However, Liebherr’s largest option is intended for specialised high-volume materials, so bucket capacity alone does not indicate digging or loading strength.
The Komatsu D75S weighs approximately 21.22 tons and has a 2.22 m³ bucket. The Cat 963 weighs about 18.37 tons and carries a 2.06 m³ bucket. The Komatsu is larger and heavier, while newer Cat 963 generations offer more modern operating systems and controls.
The John Deere 350 was one of the supplied models, but it belongs to a compact size class. At approximately 5.22 tons, it is less than one-sixth the operating weight of the Cat 983 and targets lighter construction and land-maintenance work.
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