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1985-2025
9,588.5 kg Breakout force
1.22 cu m Bucket capacity
3204 Engine model
2.68 m Loader dump height
59.66 kw Net power
11,888 kg Operating weight

The Cat 943 steps up from the 939/941 with a larger 1.22 cu m bucket, over 9.5 tons of breakout force, and an 8,032 kg tipping load. At nearly 11.9 tons operating weight, it’s built for heavy site prep, stockpiling, and tracked loading where stability and push matter more than travel speed.

Net power 59.66 kW (Cat 3204)

Breakout force ~9,589 kg

Bucket capacity 1.22 cu m

Operating weight ~11,888 kg

Tipping load ~8,032 kg

Low-ground-pressure LGP option

Price range AED 152K–298K

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Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 298,000

Starting from

AED 152,000

Cat 943 Technical specifications

Loader

Breakout force

9588.5 kg

Loader dump height

2.68 m

Loader dump reach

0.88 m

General

Bucket capacity

1.22 cu m

Engine model

3204

Max speed forward

9.66 kph

Operating weight

11,888 kg

Tipping load

8,032 kg

Engine

Displacement

5201.27 cu cm

Net power

59.66 kw

Operating specifications

Raise time

7 s

Lower time

2 s

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

159.35 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

58.29 liter

Dimensions

Ground clearance

0.37 m

Height - top of cab

3.05 m

Length with bucket

5.46 m

Width over tracks

2.07 m

Undercarriage

Ground contact area

50293.65 cu cm

Ground pressure

0.59 bar

Number of track rollers per side

6

Track gauge

1.7 m

Track length

2.16 m

Track width

46.23 cm

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Cat 943 expert review

Reviewed by Adrien E. on February 4, 2026

Overview

The Cat 943 delivers 59.66 kW net power with a 1.22 cu m bucket and 8,032 kg tipping load for heavier mid-class crawler loader work.

Pros High breakout, larger bucket, excellent tracked stability.
Cons Slow travel, dated cab comfort.

Efficiency

1.22 cu m bucket and tracked traction support steady bulk loading and backfilling.

In Cabin

Rugged cab with workable visibility, older ergonomics.

In Comparison

Stronger than Cat 941, heavier than Cat 939, best capacity of the three.

Final Verdict

Rated 4 stars, the Cat 943 fits traction-first jobs in the AED 152,000–298,000 range.

Cat 943 owner rating

Cat 943 Crawler loaders [1985-2025]

1985-2025

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3
performance

4.3

comfort

4.3

fuel efficiency

4.7

safety

4.7

features

4.3

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Strong push and lift make short work of stockpiles and heavy fill.
Cons
Not quick between work zones.
performance

4.0

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

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Cat 943 similar models

Highlight differences
Cat 943 LGP
943 LGP
Cat 939C
939C
Cat 941B
941B
Loader
Breakout force 9,588.5 kg
Breakout force 9,162.58 kg
Breakout force 6,450.09 kg
Loader dump height 2.68 m
Loader dump height 2.68 m
Loader dump height 2.59 m
Loader dump reach 0.88 m
Loader dump reach 0.88 m
Loader dump reach 1.04 m
Years 1985-2025
Years 1994-2025
Years 1989-2025
Market Average AED 298,000
Market Average AED 432,000
Market Average AED 345,000
Price AED 152,000
Price AED 210,000
Price AED 176,000
General
Bucket capacity 1.22 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.15 cu m
Bucket capacity 0.99 cu m
Engine model 3204
Engine model 3046T
Engine model 3304
Max speed forward 9.66 kph
Max speed forward -
Max speed forward 11.1 kph
Operating weight 11,888 kg
Operating weight 9,483 kg
Operating weight 11,294 kg
Tipping load 8,032 kg
Tipping load 6,606 kg
Tipping load 7,180 kg
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 24 V
Engine
Displacement 5,201.27 cu cm
Displacement 4,998.07 cu cm
Displacement 7,000.57 cu cm
Net power 59.66 kw
Net power 67.11 kw
Net power 59.66 kw
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 55 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 19 Amh
Aspiration -
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration -
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 6
Number of cylinders 4
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,400 rpm
Power measured @ 2,000 rpm
Operating specifications
Raise time 7 s
Raise time 6 s
Raise time 7 s
Lower time 2 s
Lower time 3 s
Lower time 2 s
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 159.35 liter
Fuel cap 156.7 liter
Fuel cap 151.02 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 58.29 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 56.78 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 71.92 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 20.82 liter
Cooling fluid cap 24.6 liter
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.37 m
Ground clearance 0.4 m
Ground clearance 0.4 m
Height - top of cab 3.05 m
Height - top of cab 2.77 m
Height - top of cab 2.87 m
Length with bucket 5.46 m
Length with bucket 4.36 m
Length with bucket 4.54 m
Width over tracks 2.07 m
Width over tracks 1.98 m
Width over tracks 1.98 m
Undercarriage
Ground contact area 50,293.65 cu cm
Ground contact area 44,245.17 cu cm
Ground contact area 34,545.65 cu cm
Ground pressure 0.59 bar
Ground pressure 0.54 bar
Ground pressure -
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 5
Track gauge 1.7 m
Track gauge 1.55 m
Track gauge 1.52 m
Track length 2.16 m
Track length 2.16 m
Track length 2.07 m
Track width 46.23 cm
Track width 40.64 cm
Track width 33.02 cm
Number of shoes per side -
Number of shoes per side 37
Number of shoes per side 38
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 12.87 liter
Engine oil cap 18.93 liter
Final drives fluid cap -
Final drives fluid cap 14.76 liter
Final drives fluid cap 9.84 liter
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap -
Pump flow cap 132.48 lpm
Pump flow cap 105.22 lpm
Pump type -
Pump type Gear
Pump type Vane-type pump
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 198.22 bar
Relief valve pressure 172.37 bar
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