963 Track Loader

963 Track Loader

Overview

Save money and transport time with one rugged machine that does it all – land clearing, digging, grading, truck loading, slope work and more. Crawler loaders give you lower ground pressure and better traction so you can start the job sooner, and work longer, in all kinds of underfoot conditions. Cat® Track Loaders give you all this, plus outstanding performance and fuel efficiency.

One Machine, Many Jobs
  • Track loader power, traction and agility mean you can use one machine and one operator to do everything from clearing the site to installing utilities and finishing around buildings.
  • Fusion™ Quick Coupler option lets you make fast attachment changes with a wide range of tools like forks, buckets, etc. from wheel loaders and other Fusion compatible machines.
Top Performer
  • 963 uses up to 10% less fuel per hour than the previous model.
  • Performance Series bucket option boosts productivity up to 20% compared to General Purpose bucket.
  • Get more power to the ground under load with 15% more peak torque.
  • Efficient Cat C7.1 engine delivers power and fast response when the machine is under load.
Easy to Operate
  • Updated cab offers more comfort and an intuitive 10-inch (254 mm) touchscreen dash display.
  • Standard High Definition rearview camera shows prominently in the main display.
  • Slope Indicate helps make operation easier by showing machine mainfall and cross slope right on the display.
Focus on Safety
  • Excellent visibility to the bucket and all around the machine enhances safety and helps operators work more confidently.
  • Handles and steps help operators climb on and off the machine more easily, from the front or the back of the tracks.
  • Standard rear vision camera enhances visibility behind the machine.
Connect to Greater Efficiency
  • Product Link™ collects machine data that can be viewed online through web and mobile applications.
  • Access information anytime, anywhere with VisionLink® – and use it to make informed decisions that boost productivity, lower costs, simplify maintenance, and improve safety and security on your job site.
Save on Maintenance
  • Designed to help you take care of routine maintenance and get back to work.
  • Grouped service points located behind large access doors.
  • Daily grease points in easy reach at ground level.
  • Service mode in the operator display shows hydrostatic and implement pressure for easier troubleshooting and servicing.
Take on the Trash
  • Waste Handler is a versatile machine for loading, sorting, excavation and spreading cover, well suited to the landfill or transfer station.
  • Specialized guarding, striker bars and seals help protect the machine and components from impact and airborne debris.
  • Final Drive guarding helps prevent wrapping and damage.
One Machine, Many Jobs
  • Track loader power, traction and agility mean you can use one machine and one operator to do everything from clearing the site to installing utilities and finishing around buildings.
  • Fusion™ Quick Coupler option lets you make fast attachment changes with a wide range of tools like forks, buckets, etc. from wheel loaders and other Fusion compatible machines.
  • Bucket/tooth, undercarriage, track shoe and attachment choices help you equip your machine for optimal performance in your applications.
  • Purpose-built Waste Handler and Low Ground Pressure (LGP) configurations stand up to the toughest tasks.
Top Performer
  • 963 uses up to 10% less fuel per hour than the previous model.
  • Performance Series bucket option boosts productivity up to 20% compared to General Purpose bucket.
  • Get more power to the ground under load with 15% more peak torque.
  • Efficient Cat C7.1 engine delivers power and fast response when the machine is under load.
  • Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final /EU Stage V/Japan 2014/Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards.
  • Smoother implement and steering response, and improved steering performance provide more controllability.
  • Load sensing hydraulics and position sensing cylinders offer precise, responsive performance.
All comparisons to 963K track loader.
Easy to Operate
  • Updated cab offers more comfort and an intuitive 10-inch (254 mm) touchscreen dash display.
  • Standard High Definition rearview camera shows prominently in the main display.
  • Slope Indicate helps make operation easier by showing machine mainfall and cross slope right on the display.
  • Enjoy operator comforts like suspension seat and adjustable armrests and controls.
  • Choose either joystick or two-lever implement controls to match operator preference or application.
  • Speed/steering control choices include either a joystick or a v-lever and foot pedals.
  • Set implement response – fine, normal, coarse – to match operator preference or application.
  • Emissions reduction technology is designed to work in the background, with no action required from the operator.
Focus on Safety
  • Excellent visibility to the bucket and all around the machine enhances safety and helps operators work more confidently.
  • Handles and steps help operators climb on and off the machine more easily, from the front or the back of the tracks.
  • Standard rear vision camera enhances visibility behind the machine.
  • Seat belt indicator gives an alarm and registers fault code through Product Link if the operator fails to buckle up, enhancing job site safety.
  • Ergonomics, a quiet engine and low-effort controls help lessen fatigue, so operators are better able to remain fresh and focused.
Connect to Greater Efficiency
  • Product Link™ collects machine data that can be viewed online through web and mobile applications.
  • Access information anytime, anywhere with VisionLink® – and use it to make informed decisions that boost productivity, lower costs, simplify maintenance, and improve safety and security on your job site.
  • The Cat App helps you manage your assets – at any time – right from your smartphone. See fleet location and hours, get critical required maintenance alerts, and even request service from your local Cat dealer.
  • Remote Troubleshoot saves time and money by allowing your Cat dealer to perform diagnostic testing remotely.
  • Remote Flash updates on-board software without a technician being present, at a time that is convenient for you, potentially reducing update time by as much as 50%.
Save on Maintenance
  • Designed to help you take care of routine maintenance and get back to work.
  • Grouped service points located behind large access doors.
  • Daily grease points in easy reach at ground level.
  • Service mode in the operator display shows hydrostatic and implement pressure for easier troubleshooting and servicing.
  • Demand fan provides efficient cooling plus easy fold-down service access.
  • Handy bracket holds a shovel for quick undercarriage clean-out.
  • Tilt cab and convenient service access points for easier maintenance and repair.
  • Diesel Particulate Filter in the Clean Emissions Module designed to work for the life of the engine without needing to clean or replace the filter.
Take on the Trash
  • Waste Handler is a versatile machine for loading, sorting, excavation and spreading cover, well suited to the landfill or transfer station.
  • Specialized guarding, striker bars and seals help protect the machine and components from impact and airborne debris.
  • Final Drive guarding helps prevent wrapping and damage.
  • Screen helps protect windshield and operator from breakage and debris.
  • High debris cooling system – radiator fan folds out for easy cleanout access.
  • Specialized air handling features help deliver cleaner air to the machine and to the cab.
  • Choice of buckets and track shoes allow you to further optimize the machine for greater performance and service life.
  • Enhanced Cleaning Package reduces cleaning time, adds machine protection and increases compaction.

Engine

Flywheel Power
202HP
Engine Model
Cat C7.1
Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349
202HP
Net Power - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)
204HP
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014/Korea Tier 4 Final
Note (1)
All non-road Tier 4 Interim and Final, Stage IIIB, IV and V, Japan 2014(Tier 4 Final) and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use onlyUltra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm EPA/10 ppm EU(mg/kg) sulfur or less. Biodiesel blend
Note (2)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241.

Weights

Operating Weight
44881lb

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
84.5gal (US)
DEF Tank
4.2gal (US)

Standard

Operating Weight
44881lb
Width of Standard Shoe
22in
Ground Contact Area
4900in²
Ground Pressure
9.1psi

Low Ground Pressure (LGP)

Operating Weight
50181lb
Width of Standard Shoe
31in
Ground Contact Area
7136in²
Ground Pressure
7psi

Waste Handler

Operating Weight
45549lb
Width of Standard Shoe
22in
Ground Contact Area
4900in²
Ground Pressure
9.2psi

Dimensions

Overall Machine Length*
275.6in
Machine Height - Top of Cab
130.9in
Height - Top of Stack
115.7in
Overall Machine Height - Bucket Fully Raised
212.7in
Overall Machine Width without Bucket: With Standard Tracks - 550 mm (21.6 in) Shoes
94.5in
Note
*With General Purpose bucket and extra duty teeth.

Undercarriage

Track Gauge
72.8in
Track on Ground
100in
Track Rollers/Shoes - Each Side
7 / 38

Buckets

Capacity - General Purpose
3.2yd³
Capacity - Multi-Purpose
2.6yd³
Capacity - Performance Series
3.7yd³
Width - General Purpose
101.2in
Width - Multi-Purpose
101.3in
Width - Performance Series
105.2in

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.1 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.573 metric tonnes.

Standard/Optional Features

Standard Equipment:

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Power Train
    • Cat C7.1 Diesel Engine
    • Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014/Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards
    • Biodiesel compatible up to B20
    • Hydraulic demand fan
    • Hydrostatic transmission
    • Load sensing implement pump
    • Modular cooling system
  • Operator Environment
    • 12V power outlet and 5V USB port
    • Adjustable armrests
    • Comfort seat
    • Full-color 254 mm (10 in) liquid crystal touchscreen display
    • Grab handle on dash
    • Heat/Air conditioning
    • Integrated rearview HD camera
    • Lights - 4 halogen
    • Pressurized, sound suppressed, ROPS/FOPS Cab with tinted glass and sliding window
    • Radio ready
    • Storage areas throughout cab
  • Cat Technology
    • Machine Security - Passcode
    • Operator ID
    • Product Link, Cellular
    • Remote Flash/Troubleshoot
    • Slope Indicate
  • Undercarriage
    • 7 track rollers/2 carrier rollers per side
    • Caterpillar Heavy Duty undercarriage
    • Oscillating track roller frames
  • Buckets
    • Pin-on coupler
  • Service And Maintenance
    • 4 x 2 Easy tie-down points on chassis
    • Cat XT hoses
    • Ecology drains
    • Ground level service center
    • Hinged radiator guard and swing out fan
    • Oil sampling valves
    • Shovel holder

Optional Equipment:

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Operator Environment
    • Communication radio ready - FM
    • Deluxe seat
    • Joystick steering and implement controls
    • V-lever-and-pedal steering controls with 2-lever implement controls
    • LED flashing beacon
    • Lights - 2 LED front/bottom of cab, access light
    • Lights - 8 LED
    • Premium seat
    • Radio AM/FM Bluetooth
    • Radio AM/FM/DAB+ Bluetooth
    • Radio AM/FM/Sirius XM Bluetooth
    • Special application cab with dual pane/polycarbonate window
  • Cat Technology
    • Machine Security - Bluetooth
    • Product Link -- Dual Cellular/Satellite
  • Undercarriage
    • Cat Abrasion undercarriage
    • Single, Double or Triple Grouser track shoes
    • Waste or Low Ground Pressure (LGP) undercarriage
  • Buckets
    • Fusion quick coupler
    • General Purpose bucket
    • Landfill bucket
    • Multi-Purpose bucket
    • Performance bucket
  • Service And Maintenance
    • Cold weather package
    • Fast fuel fill
    • High Speed oil change
    • Hydraulic reversing fan
    • Hydraulic tilt cab
    • Refueling pump
    • Underhood work light
  • Attachments
    • Bumper
    • Counterweights
    • Multi-shank ripper
    • Ripper hitch
    • Ripper-ready rear hydraulics
    • Striker bar box
    • Waste Handler, Ship Hold* and Low Ground Pressure Special Arrangements

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