- Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 15.25 ft / 4654 mm
- Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 17 yd3 / 13 m3
- Bucket Capacity - Struck: 13.1 yd3 / 10 m3
- Bucket Width: 16.58 ft / 5080 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 993K
The Caterpillar 993K is a wheel loader of about 133.6 t, powered by a 973 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight294670 lb133637 kg
03Selected published values132
Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 993K include published bucket capacity of 17 yd3 / 13 m3, published breakout force of 159562 lb / 709.2 kN, published operating weight of 294670 lb / 133637 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Dump Clearance At Max Raise” field (15.25 ft / 4654 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (17 yd3 / 13 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Struck” field (13.1 yd3 / 10 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
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Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise15.25 ft4654 mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped17 yd313 m3
Bucket Capacity - Struck13.1 yd310 m3
Bucket Width16.58 ft5080 mm
Breakout Force159562 lb709.2 kN
Dimensions
Ground Clearance2 ft590 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground49.75 ft15214 mm
Width Over Tires16.67 ft5080 mm
Height To Top Of Cab19.58 ft6000 mm
Wheelbase19.33 ft5890 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height23 ft7002 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump8.2 ft2503 mm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders1212
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC32 ACERTC32 ACERT
Net Power973 hp725.6 kw
Gross Power1050 hp783 kw
Displacement1958.9 cu in32.1 L
Operational
Operating Weight294670 lb133637 kg
Fuel Capacity545 gal2063 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity49 gal185 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity32 gal120 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity84 gal318 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity45 gal120 L
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity130 gal493 L
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity128 gal485 L
Static Tipping Weight186378 lb84525 kg
Turning Radius36.1 ft11018 mm
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage150 amps150 amps
Tire Size50 / 65R5150 / 65R51
Transmission
Transmission TypeCat Planetary Power ShiftCat Planetary Power Shift
Number Of Forward Gears33
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed - Forward13.6 mph21.9 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse15 mph24.2 km/h
Forward - 14.2 mph6.8 km/h
Forward - 27.4 mph12 km/h
Forward - 312.7 mph20.5 km/h
Note50/65-51 BFOR (311-1938), calculated speeds.50/65-51 BFOR (311-1938), calculated speeds.
Reverse - 14.7 mph7.6 km/h
Reverse - 28.1 mph13.1 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 314.1 mph22.7 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 315.6 mph25.2 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 28 mph12.9 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 28.8 mph14.2 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 1Lock-up disabledLock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Reverse 14.9 mph7.9 km/h
Reverse - 313.9 mph22.4 km/h
Buckets
Bucket Capacities12.2-23.7 m3 (16.0-31.0 yd3)12.2-23.7 m3 (16.0-31.0 yd3)
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting4278 psi29500 kPa
Raise Time9.4 sec9.4 sec
Dump Time2.1 sec2.1 sec
Lower Time6.7 sec6.7 sec
Pump Type3x fully variable E/H displacement control3x fully variable E/H displacement control
Axles
FrontFixedFixed
RearTrunnionTrunnion
Oscillation Angle10 degrees10 degrees
Operating Specifications
Note* High lift, 60/65-51 BFOR (311-1938), standard cooling, 13.8 m3 (18.0 yd3) bucket (496-9912).* High lift, 60/65-51 BFOR (311-1938), standard cooling, 13.8 m3 (18.0 yd3) bucket (496-9912).
Cat Truck Match - High Lift777, 785777, 785
Articulation Angle43 degrees43 degrees
Rated Payload - High Lift60627.1 lb27500 kg
Rated Payload - Standard Lift66138.6 lb30000 kg
Operating Weight - Tier 2 Equivalent*294687 lb133667.8 kg
Operating Weight - Tier 4 Final*294687 lb133667.8 kg
Bucket Range12.2-23.7 m3 (16.0-31.0 yd3)12.2-23.7 m3 (16.0-31.0 yd3)
Cat Truck Match - Standard Lift777777
Operating Weight*294687 lb133667.8 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System80.2 gal303.6 L
Fuel Tank573.3 gal2170.2 L
Crankcase31.7 gal120 L
Transmission52 gal196.9 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front127.3 gal481.9 L
Differential - Final Drives - Rear127.3 gal481.9 L
Hydraulic System Factory Fill230 gal870.7 L
Hydraulic System - Tank Only146 gal552.7 L
NoteHigh Lift configuration.High Lift configuration.
Sound
Note (1)Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors and windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors and windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Note (2)The machine sound power level is 116 dB(A), measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008 for the standard machine configuration. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.The machine sound power level is 116 dB(A), measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008 for the standard machine configuration. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Operator Sound Pressure - Ansi/Sae J1166 Feb0872 dB(A)72 dB(A)
Dynamic Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008)70 dB(A)70 dB(A)
Note (3)The machine sound power level is 113 dB(A), measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008 for the sound suppressed machine configuration. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.The machine sound power level is 113 dB(A), measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008 for the sound suppressed machine configuration. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Raise9.2 s9.2 s
Dump1.8 s1.8 s
Lower Float Down3.1 s3.1 s
Rack Back2.4 s2.4 s
Lower3.8 s3.8 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time17.2 s17.2 s
NoteHigh Lift configuration, calculated speeds.High Lift configuration, calculated speeds.
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
Lift/Tilt System - CircuitPositive Flow ControlPositive Flow Control
Lift/Tilt System - PumpVariable PistonVariable Piston
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt4200 psi4200 psi
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke40.9 in1038.9 mm
Lift Cylinder - Bore10.5 in266.7 mm
Lift Cylinder - Stroke66.2 in1681.5 mm
Tilt Cylinder - Bore9.3 in236.3 mm
Cylinders - Lift/TiltDouble-actingDouble-acting
Maximum Flow At 1,650 Rpm311 gal/min311 gal/min
NoteHigh Lift configuration.High Lift configuration.
Hydraulic System - Steering
Steering System - CircuitClosedClosed
Steering System - PumpPiston, variable displacementPiston, variable displacement
Total Steering Angle86 degrees86 degrees
Relief Valve Setting - Steering5000 psi5000 psi
Maximum Flow At 1,985 Rpm (6900 Kpa/1,000 Psi)133 gal/min133 gal/min
Engine - Tier 2 Equivalent
Engine ModelCat C32 with ACERT TechnologyCat C32 with ACERT Technology
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 2 EquivalentU.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
Rated Speed1800 rpm1800 rpm
Gross Power - Sae J19951041 hp776.3 kw
Net Power - Iso 143961024 hp763.6 kw
Net Power - Eec 80/1269973 hp725.6 kw
Net Power - Iso 9249973 hp725.6 kw
Net Power - Sae J1349964 hp718.9 kw
Bore5.7 in144.8 mm
Stroke6.4 in162.6 mm
Displacement1959 cu in32.2 L
Peak Torque - 1,250 Rpm4034 lb ft5469.4 Nm
Torque Rise33%33%
NoteStandard ambient cooling.Standard ambient cooling.
Engine - Tier 4 Final
Engine ModelCat C32 with ACERT TechnologyCat C32 with ACERT Technology
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 FinalU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
Rated Speed1800 rpm1800 rpm
Gross Power - Sae J19951039 hp774.8 kw
Net Power - Iso 143961024 hp763.6 kw
Net Power - Eec 80/1269973 hp725.6 kw
Net Power - Iso 9249973 hp725.6 kw
Net Power - Sae J1349964 hp718.9 kw
Bore5.7 in144.8 mm
Stroke6.4 in162.6 mm
Displacement1959 cu in32.2 L
Peak Torque - 1,250 Rpm4034 lb ft5469.4 Nm
Torque Rise33%33%
NoteStandard ambient cooling.Standard ambient cooling.
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