Cat 943 Crawler loaders tech specs
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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
Makana rating
Owner rating
Market average
AED 298,000Starting from
AED 152,000Cat 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
Cat 943 expert review
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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.
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
1985-2025
Overall rating
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