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Cat 950 vs SANY SW940L

The Cat 950 is the heavier machine, at 18.1 t against 14.6 t.

The Cat 950 is ahead on: more torque, dumps higher, reaches higher, bigger bucket or body, lifts or carries more, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank. The SANY SW940L is ahead on: narrower to transport, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 950 and the SANY SW940L drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat 950

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    SANY SW940L

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At a glance

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

FigureCat 950SANY SW940L
Operating weight18,076 kg14,600 kg
Max torqueHigher is better1,236 Nm+10%1,120 Nm
Dump clearance at max liftHigher is better2.844 m+6%2.688 m
Hinge pin height (max lift)Higher is better3.981 m+4%3.837 m
Bucket capacityHigher is better3.1 m³+35%2.3 m³
Static tipping load (full turn)Higher is better10,936 kg+28%8,571 kg
Breakout forceHigher is better152 kN+42%107 kN
Pump flowHigher is better322 L/min+46%220 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better259.5 L+10%236 L
Width over tyresLower is better2.8 m2.476 m+12%
Height to top of cabLower is better3.456 m3.36 m+3%

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length (bucket on ground)8.238 m7.843 mShipping length with bucket
Overall length (without bucket)6.797 mStandard lift6.48 mShipping length without attachment
Wheelbase3.35 m3 m
Height to top of cab3.456 mHeight to top of ROPS3.36 m
Height to top of exhaust3.408 mNot published
Height to top of hood2.695 mNot published
Ground clearance0.354 m0.407 m
Tread width2.14 mNot published
Width over tyres2.8 mUnloaded, over tyre bulge2.476 mOverall tyre width
Bucket width2.927 m2.545 m
Hinge pin height (max lift)3.981 mStandard lift3.837 m
Dump clearance at max lift2.844 m2.688 m
Reach at max lift1.325 m1.21 mAt 45° discharge
Overall height, bucket at max lift5.313 mNot published
Rear axle to rear bumper1.942 m2.036 m
Turning radius (outside of bucket)6.679 mNot published
Clearance circle (dia) to outside of tyres12.028 mNot published
Height to beaconNot published3.639 mGround to beacon
Front axle to articulation pivotNot published1.48 mCentre line of front axle to centre pivot
Max dump heightNot published5.296 m
Digging depthNot published0.122 mLevel bucket
Clearance circle (outside of tyres)Not published5.389 m
Clearance circle (counterweight)Not published5.483 m
Max. circleNot published6.087 m
Counterweight widthNot published2.1 m
Roll back at max liftNot published62°
Dump angle at full liftNot published44°
Roll back at carry heightNot published46°
Roll back at groundNot published42°
Tail angle to rear wheelNot published28°
Max steering angleNot published40°

Weight

Operating weight18,076 kg14,600 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1Cummins B6.7
EmissionsBrazil MAR-1 / UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)EPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage V
Displacement7 L6.7 L
Gross power186 kW (249 hp)ISO 14396:2002 @ 2,100 rpmNot published
Gross power (SAE J1995:2014)191 kW (256 hp)SAE J1995:2014 @ 2,100 rpmNot published
Net power172 kW (231 hp)ISO 9249:2007 / SAE J1349:2011 @ 2,100 rpmNot published
Max torque1,236 NmISO 14396:2002 @ 1,400 rpm1,120 Nm
CylindersNot published6
Engine powerNot published129 kW (173 hp)

Performance

Bucket capacity3.1 m³2.3 m³
Bucket capacity range2.5–9.9 m³ (3.3–13.0 yd³)Not published
Static tipping load (full turn)10,936 kg8,571 kg
Breakout force152 kNMachine configuration defined under "Weight"107 kN
Top speed39.5 km/hForward 5, empty bucket, standard L3 tyres25 mph (forward 4th); reverse 3rd 17 mphFlyer prints speeds in mph only
Static tipping load (straight)Not published10,145 kg
Rated payloadNot published4.2 t
Raise timeNot published5.4 s
Lower (float down) timeNot published3.2 s
Dump timeNot published1.6 s
Total hydraulic cycle timeNot published10.2 s

Hydraulics

Pump flow322 L/minImplement pump, maximum output at 2,340 rpm220 L/minMax flow
Max pressure279 bar250 bar
Articulation angleNot published40°Each direction (+/- 40)

Transmission

Forward 16.9 km/hNot published
Forward 212 km/hNot published
Forward 319.3 km/hNot published
Forward 425.7 km/hNot published
Forward 539.5 km/hNot published
Reverse 16.9 km/hNot published
Reverse 212 km/hNot published
Reverse 325.7 km/hNot published

Tyres

TyresBridgestone 23.5R25 VJT L3 radial20.5R25 L3 radial

Service capacities

Fuel tank259.5 L236 L
Cooling system54 LTier 3 engine31 L
Engine oil, with filter21 LNot published
Transmission43 LZF 4WG190 countershaft powershift; automatic, manual and kick-down shift modes; 4 forward / 3 reverse
Differentials and final drives, front43 L35 L
Differentials and final drives, rear43 L35 L
Hydraulic tank97 L110 L
Engine oilNot published15 L
DEF/AdBlue tankNot published22 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter1,000 hoursCat DEO-ULS; 950M/962M chartNot published
Fuel filters500 hoursNot published
Hydraulic oil filter1,000 hoursNot published
Transmission oil filter1,000 hoursAlso at the first 500 h; 950M/962M chartNot published
Transmission oil2,000 hoursCat SATO; 950M/962M chartNot published
Differential oil (front and rear)2,000 hoursNot published
Hydraulic oil3,000 hoursCat HYDO Advanced; 950M/962M chartNot published
Coolant extender6,000 hoursCat ELC Extender; 950M/962M chartNot published
Coolant12,000 hoursCat ELC; 950M/962M chartNot published

Sources: Cat 950 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3868-00 (7-2024) · SANY SW940L Stage V flyer (4 pages, version 2025-12-30), SANY Group global site

Drawn to scale

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

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Cat 950 vs SANY SW940L: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 950 or SANY SW940L?

By operating weight the Cat 950 is the biggest at 18.1 t, then the SANY SW940L at 14.6 t.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 950 or SANY SW940L?

The Cat 950: Cat 950 3.1 m³, SANY SW940L 2.3 m³ (bucket capacity), a 35% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Cat 950 or SANY SW940L?

The Cat 950: Cat 950 10,936 kg, SANY SW940L 8,571 kg (static tipping load (full turn)), a 28% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 950 or SANY SW940L?

The Cat 950: Cat 950 259.5 L, SANY SW940L 236 L (fuel tank), a 10% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 950 or SANY SW940L?

The SANY SW940L: Cat 950 2.8 m, SANY SW940L 2.476 m (width over tyres), a 12% 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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