Cat 950 GC wheel loader now configured to meet Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emissions standards
Caterpillar 950 GC Wheel Loader is for sale in North America and Europe. The 950 GC delivers solid performance and ease of use with the reliability and durability Cat machines are known for. The loader offers exceptional value that provides customers an additional choice when determining the best machine for their business. Building on Caterpillar’s renowned mid-sized loader legacy, the 950 GC is different by design and delivers high value in a wide variety of applications.
The 950 GC is proven in less regulated countries and is now configured to meet Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emissions regulations for use in North America and Europe. The loader is well-suited for stockpiling, load-and-carry work, hopper charging and truck loading. On construction projects, the 950 GC excels in site preparation, backfilling, general cleanup, medium-duty pipe handling and material handling with pallet forks or a material handling arm. The 950 GC is also an exceptional choice for governmental applications, offering agencies a well-designed, durable machine that fits the budget.
Versatile performance and low fuel consumption
Caterpillar’s proven Z-bar loader linkage on the 950 GC delivers excellent digging capabilities and strong breakout force through the use of Cat Performance Series buckets and load sensing hydraulics, which provide on-demand hydraulic flow and pressure for the implement system only in the amount necessary to perform the task at hand. The 950 GC also offers hinge pin height of 13 feet 9 inches (4,188 mm) and 12 feet 0 inches (3,649 mm) loader arm clearance for easy loading of high-wall trailers and charging of large hoppers.
A range of available work tools include Performance Series buckets, which boast a long floor, wide opening and curved side plates. The design enables operators of all experience levels to routinely attain 10 percent higher bucket fill factors as compared to legacy designs, ultimately improving cycle times and reducing fuel consumption. The Cat Fusion quick coupler and controls are also available, allowing the 950 GC to use a number of Cat work tools across multiple wheel loader models for added versatility. The quick-coupler control arrangement includes a dual tilt kick-out system for bucket return-to-dig and fork operations, selectable from the cab.
The Cat C7.1 ACERT engine generates a maximum power rating of 241 hp (180 kW) and meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emissions standards with a fully automatic and passive regeneration system. This system lowers operating costs without the need for an ash service interval and has an overall DEF consumption of just 2 to 3 percent of fuel burned. No operator intervention is required, nor is there an impact to jobsite productivity.
The Engine Idle Management System, Engine Idle Shutdown and on demand cooling fan further optimize fuel efficiency while lowering operating sound levels. The 4F/3R electronically controlled countershaft, power-shift transmission, designed and built by Caterpillar, features high contact ratio gears to insure long life and enhanced resale value.
Easy to operate, maintain and service
Simple and easy to operate, the 950 GC controls have been designed with the operator in mind. The interface panel display contains six analog-like gauges, coloured indicator lights and an LCD screen, all within easy view of the operator for safe and ergonomic use. Low-effort, pilot-operated implement controls, along with optional joystick implement control, feature an integrated kick-down switch and a remote directional shift switch for convenient use. The intuitive control system offers simple monitoring of machine systems and lends to the quick learning of loader operation, even for the operator with only a few hours in the seat.
