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Cat 930K vs Cat 950

The Cat 950 is the heavier machine, at 18.1 t against 13.1 t, and the Cat 950 has more power (172 kW against 116 kW).

The Cat 930K is ahead on: faster, turns tighter, narrower to transport, lower to transport. The Cat 950 is ahead on: more power, more torque, dumps higher, reaches higher, bigger bucket or body, lifts or carries more, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 930K and the Cat 950 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat 930K

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    Cat 950

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

FigureCat 930KCat 950
Operating weight13,130 kg18,076 kg
Gross powerHigher is better119 kW186 kW+56%
Max torqueHigher is better787 Nm1,236 Nm+57%
Dump clearance at max liftHigher is better2.761 m2.844 m+3%
Hinge pin height (max lift)Higher is better3.907 m3.981 m+2%
Bucket capacityHigher is better2.5 m³3.1 m³+24%
Static tipping load (full turn)Higher is better7,871 kg10,936 kg+39%
Pump flowHigher is better190 L/min322 L/min+69%
Fuel tankHigher is better195 L259.5 L+33%
Top speedHigher is better40 km/h+1%39.5 km/h
Turning radius (outside of bucket)Lower is better5.961 m+11%6.679 m
Width over tyresLower is better2.54 m+9%2.8 m
Height to top of cabLower is better3.34 m+3%3.456 m

All specifications

Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.

Dimensions

Height to top of cab3.34 mGround to cab3.456 mHeight to top of ROPS
Height to top of beacon3.707 mNot published
Ground to axle centre0.685 mNot published
Ground clearance0.397 m0.354 m
Overall length (bucket on ground)7.613 m8.238 m
Rear axle to rear bumper1.993 m1.942 m
Hitch to front axle1.5 mNot published
Wheelbase3 m3.35 m
Dump clearance at max lift2.761 m2.844 m
Load-over height3.331 mNot published
Clearance, level bucket at max lift3.58 mNot published
Hinge pin height (max lift)3.907 m3.981 mStandard lift
Overall height, bucket at max lift5.239 m5.313 m
Reach at max lift1.109 m1.325 m
Bucket pin height at carry0.41 mNot published
Dig depth0.1 mNot published
Bucket width2.55 m2.927 m
Tread width1.93 mTread centre2.14 m
Width over tyres2.54 m2.8 mUnloaded, over tyre bulge
Turning radius (outside of bucket)5.961 m6.679 m
Turning radius (outside of tyres)5.402 mNot published
Turning radius (inside of tyres)2.851 mNot published
Overall length (without bucket)Not published6.797 mStandard lift
Height to top of exhaustNot published3.408 m
Height to top of hoodNot published2.695 m
Clearance circle (dia) to outside of tyresNot published12.028 m

Angles

Rack-back angle at full lift54°Not published
Dump angle at full lift48°Not published
Rack-back angle at carry44°Not published
Angle of departure33°Not published
Articulation angle40°Not published

Weight

Operating weight13,130 kg18,076 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1Cat C7.1
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA / Brazil MAR-1 equivalentBrazil MAR-1 / UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)
Displacement7 L7 L
Gross power119 kW (160 hp)186 kW (249 hp)ISO 14396:2002 @ 2,100 rpm
Gross power (Standard Mode)113 kW (152 hp)Not published
Net power116 kW (156 hp)SAE J1349, Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm172 kW (231 hp)ISO 9249:2007 / SAE J1349:2011 @ 2,100 rpm
Net power (Standard Mode)110 kW (148 hp)SAE J1349, Standard Mode at 1,600 rpmNot published
Max torque787 NmGross, ISO 14396, Performance Mode1,236 NmISO 14396:2002 @ 1,400 rpm
Max torque (net)753 NmNet, SAE J1349, Performance ModeNot published
Gross power (SAE J1995:2014)Not published191 kW (256 hp)SAE J1995:2014 @ 2,100 rpm

Performance

Bucket capacity2.5 m³3.1 m³
Bucket capacity range (general purpose)2.1-2.7 m³ (2.7-3.5 yd³)Not published
Bucket capacity range (light material)3.1-5.0 m³ (4.0-6.5 yd³)Not published
Static tipping load (straight)9,202 kgISO 14397-1; standard liftNot published
Static tipping load (full turn)7,871 kgISO 14397-1; standard lift10,936 kg
Breakout force11,488 kgf152 kNMachine configuration defined under "Weight"
Top speed40 km/hRange 4, forward and reverse39.5 km/hForward 5, empty bucket, standard L3 tyres
Bucket capacity rangeNot published2.5–9.9 m³ (3.3–13.0 yd³)

Hydraulics

Pump flow190 L/minImplement pump, maximum flow322 L/minImplement pump, maximum output at 2,340 rpm
Max pressure250 bar279 bar
Tilt cylinder relief pressure280 barNot published
Steering pump flow130 L/minMaximum flowNot published
Steering pump pressure241 barNot published

Transmission

TransmissionHydrostatic, 4 speed ranges, electronic control43 L
Range 113 km/hNot published
Range 213 km/hNot published
Range 327 km/hNot published
Range 440 km/hNot published
Forward 1Not published6.9 km/h
Forward 2Not published12 km/h
Forward 3Not published19.3 km/h
Forward 4Not published25.7 km/h
Forward 5Not published39.5 km/h
Reverse 1Not published6.9 km/h
Reverse 2Not published12 km/h
Reverse 3Not published25.7 km/h

Tyres

Tyres20.5 R25 radial (L-3)Bridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial

Service capacities

Fuel tank195 L259.5 L
Cooling system32 L54 LTier 3 engine
Engine oil, with filter19.5 L21 L
Differentials and final drives, front26 L43 L
Differentials and final drives, rear25 L43 L
Hydraulic system, with tank165 LNot published
Hydraulic tank90 L97 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter500 hoursCat DEO-ULS1,000 hoursCat DEO-ULS; 950M/962M chart
Fuel filters500 hoursPrimary and secondary500 hours
Engine air filter1,000 hoursPrimary and secondary elementsNot published
Hydraulic oil filter2,000 hours1,000 hours
Transmission oil and filter2,000 hoursCat TDTONot published
Differential oil (front and rear)2,000 hours2,000 hours
Hydraulic oil6,000 hoursCat HYDO Advanced3,000 hoursCat HYDO Advanced; 950M/962M chart
Coolant extender6,000 hoursCat ELC Extender6,000 hoursCat ELC Extender; 950M/962M chart
Coolant12,000 hoursCat ELC12,000 hoursCat ELC; 950M/962M chart
Transmission oil filterNot published1,000 hoursAlso at the first 500 h; 950M/962M chart
Transmission oilNot published2,000 hoursCat SATO; 950M/962M chart

Sources: Cat 930K Wheel Loader specifications AEHQ7687-01 (04-2021) (AME, AUZ, CIS, LACD, Southeast Asia, Turkey) · Cat 950 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3868-00 (7-2024)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7 m8 m
Cat 930KCat 950Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 930K vs Cat 950: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 930K or Cat 950?

By operating weight the Cat 950 is the biggest at 18.1 t, then the Cat 930K at 13.1 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 930K or Cat 950?

The Cat 950: Cat 930K 119 kW (160 hp), Cat 950 186 kW (249 hp) (gross power), a 56% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 930K or Cat 950?

The Cat 950: Cat 930K 2.5 m³, Cat 950 3.1 m³ (bucket capacity), a 24% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Cat 930K or Cat 950?

The Cat 950: Cat 930K 7,871 kg, Cat 950 10,936 kg (static tipping load (full turn)), a 39% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 930K or Cat 950?

The Cat 950: Cat 930K 195 L, Cat 950 259.5 L (fuel tank), a 33% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Cat 930K or Cat 950?

The Cat 930K: Cat 930K 5.961 m, Cat 950 6.679 m (turning radius (outside of bucket)), a 11% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 930K or Cat 950?

The Cat 930K: Cat 930K 2.54 m, Cat 950 2.8 m (width over tyres), a 9% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

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