994K Wheel Loader
Cat Large Wheel Loaders are designed with durability built in, ensuring maximum availability through multiple life cycles. With optimized performance and simplified serviceability, our machines allow you to move more material efficiently and safely at a lower cost per ton. Introduced in 1990, the 994 has become the top customer choice in its size class for the last 25 years. Focused on helping our customers succeed, we have continued to build upon each new series’ legacy of reliability, safety, operator comfort, serviceability and sustainability.
- Technical Specs
- Standard Equipment
- Optional Equipment
- Net Power
- 1739 hp
- Engine Model
- Cat® 3516E
- Bore
- 6.7 in
- Stroke
- 8.5 in
- Displacement
- 4766 in3
- Torque Rise
- 39 %
- Rated Speed
- 1,600 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 1/EU Stage I Equivalent
- Net Power – SAE J1349 (Standard Ambient)
- 1739 hp
- Peak Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995
- 8549 lbf-ft
- Gross Power – ISO 14396
- 1847 hp
- Gross Power – SAE J1995
- 1870 hp
- Net Power – SAE J1349 (High Ambient)
- 1696 hp
- Operating Weight
- 529149 lb
- Bucket Capacity Range
- 19.1-24.5 m3 (25-32 yd3)
- Rated Payload – Standard
- 45 tons
- Rated Payload – High Lift
- 42 tons
- Bucket Capacity Range – Iron Ore
- 22.3 yd3
- Bucket Capacity Range – Rock
- 19.1-24.5 m3 (25-32 yd3)
- Bucket Capacity Range – Coal
- 32.1-39.7 m3 (42-52 yd3)
- Transmission Type
- Cat Planetary Power Shift
- Forward 1
- 4.6 mph
- Forward 2
- 8.0 mph
- Forward 3
- 13.6 mph
- Reverse 1
- 5.0 mph
- Reverse 2
- 8.8 mph
- Reverse 3
- 14.9 mph
- Direct Drive – Forward 1
- Lock-up disables
- Direct Drive – Forward 2
- 8.7 mph
- Direct Drive – Forward 3
- 15.2 mph
- Direct Drive – Reverse 1
- Lock-up disables
- Direct Drive – Reverse 2
- 9.6 mph
- Direct Drive – Reverse 3
- 16.8 mph
- Note
- Travel speeds based on 58/85-57 tires.
- Lift/Tilt System – Circuit
- Positive Flow Control
- Lift/Tilt System – Pumps
- Variable Displacement Piston
- Maximum Flow at 1,700 rpm Engine Speed
- 541 gal/min
- Relief Valve Setting – Lift/Tilt
- 4587 psi
- Cylinders, Double Acting: Lift, Bore and Stroke
- 370 × 1713 mm (14.6 × 67.4 in)
- Cylinders, Double Acting: Tilt, Bore and Stroke
- 310 × 1086 mm (12.2 × 42.8 in)
- Pilot System
- Open Loop and Pressure Reducing
- Rack Back
- 4.9 seconds
- Raise
- 12.6 seconds
- Dump
- 3.1 seconds
- Lower Float Down
- 4.2 seconds
- Total Hydraulic Cycle Time (empty bucket)
- 23.5 seconds
- Fuel Tank (standard)
- 910 gal
- Fuel Tank (with 24 hr attachment)
- 1500 gal
- Cooling System
- 137.5 gal
- Engine Crankcase
- 76 gal
- Transmission
- 110 gal
- Differentials and Final Drives – Front
- 220 gal
- Differentials and Final Drives – Rear
- 200 gal
- Hydraulic Tank (implement and hydraulic fan)
- 270 gal
- Hydraulic Tank (steering and braking)
- 100 gal
- Oil Renewal System (ORS)
- 20 gal
- Bucket Capacities
- 19.1-24.5 m3 (25-32 yd3)
- Front
- Fixed
- Rear
- Trunnion
- Oscillation Angle
- 9°
- Brakes
- ISO 3450:2011
- Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
- 72 dB(A)
- Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
- 119 dB(A)
- Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
- 71 dB(A)
- Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
- 117 dB(A)
- Steering System – Circuit
- Pilot, Load Sensing
- Steering System – Pump
- Piston, Variable Displacement
- Maximum Flow @ 1,700 rpm Engine Speed
- 259 gal/min
- Relief Valve Setting – Steering
- 4496 psi
- Total Steering Angle
- 70°
- Steering Cycle Time (low idle)
- 7.6 seconds
- Steering Cycle Time (high idle)
- 4.3 seconds
- Ground to Top of ROPS
- 23.4 ft
- Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
- 23.2 ft
- Ground to Top of Hood
- 18.6 ft
- Ground to Bumper Clearance
- 4.4 ft
- Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper
- 20.4 ft
- Front Axle Center Line to Bucket Tip
- 21.3 ft
- Wheel Base
- 22.3 ft
- Maximum Overall Length
- 58.6 ft
- Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
- 2.9 ft
- Ground to Center of Axles
- 6.0 ft
- Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 20.2 ft
- Rack Back Angle at Ground Level
- 39.7 degrees
- Rack Back Angle at Carry
- 47.7 degrees
- B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 28.8 ft
- Maximum Overall Height, Bucket Raised
- 38.6 ft
- Rack Angle at Maximum Lift
- 59.5 degrees
- Dump Angle at Maximum Lift
- –50.0 degrees
- Reach at Maximum Lift
- 9.3 ft
- Ground to Top of ROPS
- 23.4 ft
- Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
- 23.2 ft
- Ground to Top of Hood
- 18.6 ft
- Ground to Bumper Clearance
- 4.4 ft
- Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper
- 20.4 ft
- Front Axle Center Line to Bucket Tip
- 23.3 ft
- Wheel Base
- 22.3 ft
- Maximum Overall Length
- 60.5 ft
- Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
- 2.9 ft
- Ground to Center of Axles
- 6.0 ft
- Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 23.3 ft
- Rack Back Angle at Ground Level
- 45.0 degrees
- Rack Back Angle at Carry
- 53.7 degrees
- B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 31.7 ft
- Maximum Overall Height, Bucket Raised
- 41.2 ft
- Rack Angle at Maximum Lift
- 59.4 degrees
- Dump Angle at Maximum Lift
- –50.0 degrees
- Reach at Maximum Lift
- 8.8 ft
- Ambient Capability Hydraulically Driven Demand Fan – Standard
- 109.4 ° F
- Ambient Capability Hydraulically Driven Demand Fan – High
- 127.4 ° F
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ELECTRICAL
- Back-up alarm
- Alternator (225 amp)
- Dry batteries
- 10/15 amp, 24V to 12V converter
- Disconnect switch in bumper
- LED warning lights (pattern selectable)
- LED lighting system (working lights, access and service platform lights, turn signals/hazard lights)
- Emergency jump start receptacle
- Starter and transmission lockout in bumper
- Combined VIMS download and Cat Electronic Technician service port in bumper
- 24V starting and charging system
- Electric starters
-
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Air conditioner
- Cab pressure indicator
- Cab is sound suppressed and pressurized with separate external rollover protective structure (ROPS/FOPS) radio ready for entertainment, includes antenna, speakers and converter (12-volt 5-amp) and power port
- Cat Vision (rear vision camera system)
- Coat hook
- Lift and tilt function controls
- Graphical touchscreen information display, conveys real time operating information and payload measurement
- Heater, defroster, auto temperature controls
- Electric (field and shop) horns
- Gauge instrumentation: – Coolant temperature – Hydraulic oil temperature – Fuel level – Power train oil temperature – Engine speed (tachometer) – Transmission gear – Ground speed – Engine hour meter
- Warning indicator instrumentation: – Three category action alert system – Brake malfunction – Bucket float status – Delayed engine shutdown status – Engine idle shutdown status – Engine malfunction – Fuel economy mode enable status – Hydraulic lockout – Lockup clutch enable status – Low fuel level – Parking brake status – Quick shift enable status – Rimpull control enable status – Seat belt warning – Secondary steering – Throttle lock status – Transmission gear – Turn signal
- Keypad control with indicator lights: – Fuel economy mode – Implement kickouts – Lockup clutch – Manual lube – Quickshift enable – Rimpull control system – Side rearview mirror heater – Throttle lock – Turn signals (Dash backlight control) – Hazard lights
- Dome light in cab
- Lunchbox and beverage holders
- Rearview mirrors (externally mounted)
- Retractable seat belt, 76 mm (3 in) wide
- Cat Comfort (cloth), air suspension, six-way adjustable seat
- Trainer seat with lap belt, 76 mm (3 in) wide
- STIC system
- Sun screen, pull down (front and rear)
- Tinted glass
- VIMS with Information Display: external data port, Cycle Timer, integrated Cat Production Measurement
- Intermittent wet arm wipers/washers (front and rear)
- Service center: – Keypad, messenger, ET, VIMS, stairway lamp
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POWER TRAIN
- Oil cooled, multi-disc, service/secondary brakes
- Case drain filters
- Electro-hydraulic parking brake
- Engine, 3516E High Displacement (HD) Mechanical Electronic Unit Injector (MEUI™-A) Air-to-Air After Cooling (ATAAC) diesel, turbocharged/aftercooled
- Engine prelube
- Fuel priming pump (electric)
- Ground level engine shutoff
- Engine air intake (above hood) precleaner
- Radiator, Aluminum Modular Radiator (AMR)
- Automatic, ether starting aid
- Electronic throttle lock
- Impeller Clutch Torque Converter (ICTC) with Lock-Up Clutch (LUC) and rimpull control system
- Planetary powershift, 3F/3R electronic control transmission
- Hydraulic lash adjustment engine
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OTHER
- Automatic bucket lift/tilt kickout/positioner
- Automatic lubrication system
- Cat O-ring face seal couplings
- Lockable service access doors
- Ecology drains
- Economy Mode
- High speed engine oil change system
- Front frame access with steps
- Front walkway
- Ground level fast fill fuel system
- Transmission guard
- Drawbar hitch with pin
- Cat XT™ hoses
- Implement, steering and brake filtration/screening system
- Left side service center
- Mufflers (2)
- Oil sampling valves
- Premixed 50% concentration of extended life coolant with freeze protection to –34° C (–29° F)
- Pump bay access ladders with T-handle and platform
- Rear access to cab and service platform
- Load sensing steering
- Supplemental steering system
- Tie-offs on ROPS and radiator guards
- Toe kicks
- Vandalism protection caplocks
- Cooling cleanout service package
- Venturi stacks
-
POWER TRAIN
- Engine oil renewal system
-
ELECTRICAL
- Service lights
-
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio
- AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio with bluetooth and satellite ready
-
MACHINE CONTROL AND GUIDANCE
- Cat Terrain ready
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SPARE RIMS
- 1118 mm (44") spare rim
- 1194 mm (47") spare rim
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MISCELLANEOUS ATTACHMENTS
- Wheel chocks