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Cat 963 Crawler loaders tech specs
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2007-2025
17,339.5 kg Breakout force
2.06 cu m Bucket capacity
3304 Engine model
3.14 m Loader dump height
111.86 kw Net power
18,366 kg Operating weight
The Cat 963 is a heavy crawler loader built for high-volume loading and rough-terrain earthmoving, pairing 111.86 kW of net power with a large 2.06 cu m bucket and 18,366 kg operating weight. It’s a 5-star production machine for quarries, landfill work, and major site prep where traction and breakout force matter more than speed.
Net power: 111.86 kW
Bucket capacity: 2.06 cu m
Breakout force: 17,339.5 kg
Operating weight: 18,366 kg
Loader dump height: 3.14 m
Price range: AED 512,000–920,000
Makana rating
Owner rating
Market average
AED 920,000Starting from
AED 512,000Cat 963 technical specifications
Highlight differences
Cat 963D
Cat 963 LGP
Cat 963D
Alternator supplied amperage
Alternator supplied amperage 50 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage -
Displacement
Displacement 7,000.57 cu cm
Displacement 7,000.57 cu cm
Displacement 6,600.72 cu cm
Net power
Net power 111.86 kw
Net power 112.01 kw
Net power 140.94 kw
Number of cylinders
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 6
Power measured @
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,000 rpm
Years
Years 2007-2025
Years 2007-2025
Years 2007-2025
Market Average
Market Average AED 920,000
Market Average AED 920,000
Market Average AED 920,000
Price
Price AED 512,000
Price AED 512,000
Price AED 512,000
Breakout force
Breakout force 17,339.5 kg
Breakout force 17,339.5 kg
Breakout force 21,277.14 kg
Loader dump height
Loader dump height 3.14 m
Loader dump height 3.14 m
Loader dump height 3.17 m
Loader dump reach
Loader dump reach 1.19 m
Loader dump reach 1.19 m
Loader dump reach 1.19 m
Bucket capacity
Bucket capacity 2.06 cu m
Bucket capacity 2.06 cu m
Bucket capacity 2.29 cu m
Engine model
Engine model 3304
Engine model 3304
Engine model Cat C6.6 ACERT
Max speed forward
Max speed forward 10.14 kph
Max speed forward 10.14 kph
Max speed forward 9.66 kph
Operating voltage
Operating voltage 24 V
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 24 V
Operating weight
Operating weight 18,366 kg
Operating weight 18,639 kg
Operating weight 20,219 kg
Tipping load
Tipping load 12,322 kg
Tipping load 12,322 kg
Tipping load 14,969 kg
Cooling fluid cap
Cooling fluid cap 45.04 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 31.42 liter
Fuel cap
Fuel cap 261.17 liter
Fuel cap 261.17 liter
Fuel cap -
Hydraulic fluid cap
Hydraulic fluid cap 60.18 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 60.18 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 89.7 liter
Raise time
Raise time 6 s
Raise time 6 s
Raise time 6 s
Lower time
Lower time 2 s
Lower time 2 s
Lower time 4 s
Engine oil cap
Engine oil cap 19.3 liter
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 16.65 liter
Final drives fluid cap
Final drives fluid cap 14 liter
Final drives fluid cap -
Final drives fluid cap 15.14 liter
Ground clearance
Ground clearance 0.46 m
Ground clearance 0.46 m
Ground clearance 0.49 m
Height - top of cab
Height - top of cab 3.32 m
Height - top of cab 3.32 m
Height - top of cab 3.35 m
Width over tracks
Width over tracks 2.32 m
Width over tracks 2.41 m
Width over tracks 2.29 m
Length with bucket
Length with bucket -
Length with bucket 6.37 m
Length with bucket 6.58 m
Ground contact area
Ground contact area 56,135.65 cu cm
Ground contact area 68,581.65 cu cm
Ground contact area 71,120.01 cu cm
Ground pressure
Ground pressure 0.81 bar
Ground pressure 0.68 bar
Ground pressure -
Number of shoes per side
Number of shoes per side 37
Number of shoes per side -
Number of shoes per side 38
Number of track rollers per side
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 7
Track gauge
Track gauge 1.85 m
Track gauge 1.85 m
Track gauge 1.85 m
Track length
Track length 2.47 m
Track length 2.47 m
Track length 2.56 m
Track width
Track width 45.21 cm
Track width 55.12 cm
Track width 54.61 cm
Pump flow cap
Pump flow cap 204.01 lpm
Pump flow cap -
Pump flow cap 208.93 lpm
Pump type
Pump type Vane-type pump
Pump type -
Pump type Closed center, load sensing
Relief valve pressure
Relief valve pressure 189.6 bar
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 275.03 bar
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Cat 963 expert review
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Overview
The Cat 963 combines 111.86 kW net power with a 2.06 cu m bucket and roughly 18,366 kg operating weight for heavy crawler loader production.
Pros High breakout force, excellent tracked stability, strong bulk loading performance.
Cons Higher fuel consumption, large size limits tight-site agility.
Efficiency
17,339.5 kg breakout force and a 2.06 cu m bucket support fast cycles in quarry and landfill applications.
In Cabin
Later models improve visibility and hydraulic smoothness with production-focused ergonomics.
In Comparison
More productive than Cat 953 and far stronger than Cat 955 for heavy daily loading.
Final Verdict
Rated 5 stars, the Cat 963 suits large earthmoving operations in the AED 512,000–920,000 range.
Cat 963 owner rating
Cat 963 Crawler loaders [2007-2025]
2007-2025
Overall rating
Based on 3 ratings
4.3
performance
4.3
comfort
4.3
fuel efficiency
4.3
safety
4.7
features
4.3
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
67 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Pros
Buckets big loads easily and stays planted on rough terrain.
Cons
Fuel costs add up fast on long, heavy shifts.
performance
4.0
comfort
4.0
fuel efficiency
4.0
safety
5.0
features
4.0
Cat 963 similar models
Highlight differences
Cat 963D
963
Cat 953 LGP
953 LGP
Cat 955K
955K
Alternator supplied amperage
Alternator supplied amperage 50 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage -
Displacement
Displacement 7,000.57 cu cm
Displacement 5,201.27 cu cm
Displacement 7,000.57 cu cm
Net power
Net power 111.86 kw
Net power 82.03 kw
Net power 85.76 kw
Number of cylinders
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 4
Power measured @
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,185 rpm
Aspiration
Aspiration -
Aspiration -
Aspiration Turbocharged
Years
Years 2007-2025
Years 1996-2025
Years 1970-1983
Market Average
Market Average AED 920,000
Market Average AED 731,000
Market Average AED 112,000
Price
Price AED 512,000
Price AED 310,000
Price AED 81,000
Breakout force
Breakout force 17,339.5 kg
Breakout force 11,972.59 kg
Breakout force -
Loader dump height
Loader dump height 3.14 m
Loader dump height 2.9 m
Loader dump height 2.93 m
Loader dump reach
Loader dump reach 1.19 m
Loader dump reach 1.04 m
Loader dump reach 1.65 m
Bucket capacity
Bucket capacity 2.06 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.53 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.38 cu m
Engine model
Engine model 3304
Engine model 3204
Engine model D330
Max speed forward
Max speed forward 10.14 kph
Max speed forward 10.46 kph
Max speed forward 11.27 kph
Operating voltage
Operating voltage 24 V
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage -
Operating weight
Operating weight 18,366 kg
Operating weight 14,362 kg
Operating weight 12,700 kg
Tipping load
Tipping load 12,322 kg
Tipping load 8,749 kg
Tipping load -
Cooling fluid cap
Cooling fluid cap 45.04 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 42.01 liter
Fuel cap
Fuel cap 261.17 liter
Fuel cap 192.28 liter
Fuel cap 216.12 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap
Hydraulic fluid cap 60.18 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 58.29 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 98.03 liter
Raise time
Raise time 6 s
Raise time 7 s
Raise time -
Lower time
Lower time 2 s
Lower time 3 s
Lower time -
Engine oil cap
Engine oil cap 19.3 liter
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 18.93 liter
Final drives fluid cap
Final drives fluid cap 14 liter
Final drives fluid cap -
Final drives fluid cap 9.84 liter
Ground clearance
Ground clearance 0.46 m
Ground clearance 0.4 m
Ground clearance 0.43 m
Height - top of cab
Height - top of cab 3.32 m
Height - top of cab 3.08 m
Height - top of cab 2.29 m
Width over tracks
Width over tracks 2.32 m
Width over tracks 2.19 m
Width over tracks 2.07 m
Length with bucket
Length with bucket -
Length with bucket 5.88 m
Length with bucket 5.03 m
Ground contact area
Ground contact area 56,135.65 cu cm
Ground contact area 58,421.65 cu cm
Ground contact area 45,228.4 cu cm
Ground pressure
Ground pressure 0.81 bar
Ground pressure 0.61 bar
Ground pressure -
Number of shoes per side
Number of shoes per side 37
Number of shoes per side -
Number of shoes per side 41
Number of track rollers per side
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 6
Number of track rollers per side 6
Track gauge
Track gauge 1.85 m
Track gauge 1.8 m
Track gauge 1.68 m
Track length
Track length 2.47 m
Track length 2.32 m
Track length 2.35 m
Track width
Track width 45.21 cm
Track width 50.04 cm
Track width 38.1 cm
Pump flow cap
Pump flow cap 204.01 lpm
Pump flow cap -
Pump flow cap -
Pump type
Pump type Vane-type pump
Pump type -
Pump type -
Relief valve pressure
Relief valve pressure 189.6 bar
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure -
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