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Cat 950 vs XCMG ZL50GN

The Cat 950 is the heavier machine, at 18.1 t against 17.2 t.

The XCMG ZL50GN is ahead on: bigger bucket or body.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 950 and the XCMG ZL50GN drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat 950

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    XCMG ZL50GN

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At a glance

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FigureCat 950XCMG ZL50GN
Operating weight18,076 kg17,150 kg
Bucket capacityHigher is better3.1 m³3.2 m³+3%

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length (bucket on ground)8.238 m8.35 m
Overall length (without bucket)6.797 mStandard liftNot published
Wheelbase3.35 m3.3 m
Height to top of cab3.456 mHeight to top of ROPSNot published
Height to top of exhaust3.408 mNot published
Height to top of hood2.695 mNot published
Ground clearance0.354 mNot published
Tread width2.14 mNot published
Width over tyres2.8 mUnloaded, over tyre bulgeNot published
Bucket width2.927 mNot published
Hinge pin height (max lift)3.981 mStandard liftNot published
Dump clearance at max lift2.844 mNot published
Reach at max lift1.325 mNot published
Overall height, bucket at max lift5.313 mNot published
Rear axle to rear bumper1.942 mNot published
Turning radius (outside of bucket)6.679 mNot published
Clearance circle (dia) to outside of tyres12.028 mNot published
Overall widthNot published2.996 mFrom overall dimensions
Overall heightNot published3.515 mFrom overall dimensions

Weight

Operating weight18,076 kg17,150 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1Not published
EmissionsBrazil MAR-1 / UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA)Not published
Displacement7 LNot published
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 rpmNot published
Rated powerNot published162 kW (217 hp)

Performance

Bucket capacity3.1 m³3.2 m³
Bucket capacity range2.5–9.9 m³ (3.3–13.0 yd³)Not published
Static tipping load (full turn)10,936 kgNot published
Breakout force152 kNMachine configuration defined under "Weight"Not published
Top speed39.5 km/hForward 5, empty bucket, standard L3 tyresNot published
Rated payloadNot published5,500 kg

Hydraulics

Pump flow322 L/minImplement pump, maximum output at 2,340 rpmNot published
Max pressure279 barNot published

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 radialNot published

Service capacities

Fuel tank259.5 LNot published
Cooling system54 LTier 3 engineNot published
Engine oil, with filter21 LNot published
Transmission43 LNot published
Differentials and final drives, front43 LNot published
Differentials and final drives, rear43 LNot published
Hydraulic tank97 LNot published

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) · XCMG Global ZL50GN product page (parameters table)

Cat 950 vs XCMG ZL50GN: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 950 or XCMG ZL50GN?

By operating weight the Cat 950 is the biggest at 18.1 t, then the XCMG ZL50GN at 17.2 t.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 950 or XCMG ZL50GN?

The XCMG ZL50GN: Cat 950 3.1 m³, XCMG ZL50GN 3.2 m³ (bucket capacity), a 3% 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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