Cat 955 Crawler loaders tech specs
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1970-1983
1.38 cu m Bucket capacity
7,000.57 cu cm Displacement
D330 Engine model
2.93 m Loader dump height
85.76 kw Net power
12,700 kg Operating weight
Makana rating
Owner rating
Market average
AED 112,000Starting from
AED 81,000Cat 955 technical specifications
Highlight differences
Cat 955K
Cat 955L
Aspiration
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration Turbocharged
Displacement
Displacement 7,000.57 cu cm
Displacement 7,000.57 cu cm
Net power
Net power 85.76 kw
Net power 96.94 kw
Number of cylinders
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 4
Power measured @
Power measured @ 2,185 rpm
Power measured @ -
Years
Years 1970-1983
Years 1970-1983
Market Average
Market Average AED 112,000
Market Average AED 112,000
Price
Price AED 81,000
Price AED 81,000
Bucket capacity
Bucket capacity 1.38 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.61 cu m
Engine model
Engine model D330
Engine model D330
Max speed forward
Max speed forward 11.27 kph
Max speed forward 11.43 kph
Operating weight
Operating weight 12,700 kg
Operating weight 13,700 kg
Operating voltage
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 24 V
Tipping load
Tipping load -
Tipping load 8,440 kg
Cooling fluid cap
Cooling fluid cap 42.01 liter
Cooling fluid cap 147.99 liter
Fuel cap
Fuel cap 216.12 liter
Fuel cap 238.08 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap
Hydraulic fluid cap 98.03 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap -
Engine oil cap
Engine oil cap 18.93 liter
Engine oil cap -
Final drives fluid cap
Final drives fluid cap 9.84 liter
Final drives fluid cap -
Ground clearance
Ground clearance 0.43 m
Ground clearance 0.43 m
Height - top of cab
Height - top of cab 2.29 m
Height - top of cab 2.32 m
Length with bucket
Length with bucket 5.03 m
Length with bucket 4.97 m
Width over tracks
Width over tracks 2.07 m
Width over tracks 2.16 m
Ground contact area
Ground contact area 45,228.4 cu cm
Ground contact area 45,213.65 cu cm
Number of shoes per side
Number of shoes per side 41
Number of shoes per side -
Number of track rollers per side
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 6
Track gauge
Track gauge 1.68 m
Track gauge 1.68 m
Track length
Track length 2.35 m
Track length 2.38 m
Track width
Track width 38.1 cm
Track width 38.1 cm
Loader dump height
Loader dump height 2.93 m
Loader dump height 2.93 m
Loader dump reach
Loader dump reach 1.65 m
Loader dump reach 1.19 m
Breakout force
Breakout force -
Breakout force 10,400.89 kg
Raise time
Raise time -
Raise time 7 s
Lower time
Lower time -
Lower time 3 s
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Cat 955 expert review
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Overview
The Cat 955 pairs 85.76 kW net power with a 1.38 cu m bucket for steady crawler loader performance.
Pros Strong push, simple mechanics, solid tracked traction.
Cons Outdated comfort, slower cycle times.
Efficiency
1.38 cu m bucket suits bulk backfilling and tracked loading.
In Cabin
Basic layout with direct controls and limited sound isolation.
In Comparison
More capable than Cat 951, less productive than Cat 953.
Final Verdict
Rated 3 stars, the Cat 955 fits budget-conscious crawler loader buyers in the AED 81,000–112,000 range.
Cat 955 owner rating
Cat 955 Crawler loaders [1970-1983]
1970-1983
Overall rating
Based on 3 ratings
4.0
performance
4.0
comfort
4.0
fuel efficiency
4.3
safety
4.7
features
4.7
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
100 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Cat 955 similar models
Highlight differences
Cat 955K
Cat 951C
Cat 953 LGP
Aspiration
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Displacement
Displacement 7,000.57 cu cm
Displacement 7,000.57 cu cm
Displacement 5,201.27 cu cm
Net power
Net power 85.76 kw
Net power 70.84 kw
Net power 82.03 kw
Number of cylinders
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders -
Power measured @
Power measured @ 2,185 rpm
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Power measured @ -
Alternator supplied amperage
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 19 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage -
Years
Years 1970-1983
Years 1982-2025
Years 1996-2025
Market Average
Market Average AED 112,000
Market Average AED 384,000
Market Average AED 731,000
Price
Price AED 81,000
Price AED 289,000
Price AED 310,000
Bucket capacity
Bucket capacity 1.38 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.38 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.53 cu m
Engine model
Engine model D330
Engine model 3304
Engine model 3204
Max speed forward
Max speed forward 11.27 kph
Max speed forward 11.59 kph
Max speed forward 10.46 kph
Operating weight
Operating weight 12,700 kg
Operating weight 12,733 kg
Operating weight 14,362 kg
Operating voltage
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 24 V
Operating voltage -
Tipping load
Tipping load -
Tipping load 8,558 kg
Tipping load 8,749 kg
Cooling fluid cap
Cooling fluid cap 42.01 liter
Cooling fluid cap 24.6 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Fuel cap
Fuel cap 216.12 liter
Fuel cap 197.2 liter
Fuel cap 192.28 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap
Hydraulic fluid cap 98.03 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 73.81 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 58.29 liter
Engine oil cap
Engine oil cap 18.93 liter
Engine oil cap 18.93 liter
Engine oil cap -
Final drives fluid cap
Final drives fluid cap 9.84 liter
Final drives fluid cap 9.84 liter
Final drives fluid cap -
Ground clearance
Ground clearance 0.43 m
Ground clearance 0.43 m
Ground clearance 0.4 m
Height - top of cab
Height - top of cab 2.29 m
Height - top of cab 2.9 m
Height - top of cab 3.08 m
Length with bucket
Length with bucket 5.03 m
Length with bucket 4.79 m
Length with bucket 5.88 m
Width over tracks
Width over tracks 2.07 m
Width over tracks 1.98 m
Width over tracks 2.19 m
Ground contact area
Ground contact area 45,228.4 cu cm
Ground contact area 38,609.65 cu cm
Ground contact area 58,421.65 cu cm
Number of shoes per side
Number of shoes per side 41
Number of shoes per side 39
Number of shoes per side -
Number of track rollers per side
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 5
Number of track rollers per side 6
Track gauge
Track gauge 1.68 m
Track gauge 1.53 m
Track gauge 1.8 m
Track length
Track length 2.35 m
Track length 2.16 m
Track length 2.32 m
Track width
Track width 38.1 cm
Track width 35.56 cm
Track width 50.04 cm
Ground pressure
Ground pressure -
Ground pressure -
Ground pressure 0.61 bar
Loader dump height
Loader dump height 2.93 m
Loader dump height 2.77 m
Loader dump height 2.9 m
Loader dump reach
Loader dump reach 1.65 m
Loader dump reach 1.07 m
Loader dump reach 1.04 m
Breakout force
Breakout force -
Breakout force 7,125.94 kg
Breakout force 11,972.59 kg
Raise time
Raise time -
Raise time 7 s
Raise time 7 s
Lower time
Lower time -
Lower time 2 s
Lower time 3 s
Pump flow cap
Pump flow cap -
Pump flow cap 126.04 lpm
Pump flow cap -
Pump type
Pump type -
Pump type Vane-type pump
Pump type -
Relief valve pressure
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 172.37 bar
Relief valve pressure -
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