Engine
Engine Model Caterpillar® C32 with ACERT™ Technology
Gross Power – SAE J1995 674 kW 904 hp
Net Power 597 kW 801 hp •CaterpillarenginewithACERT™Technology–EPATier2,
EU Stage II Compliant
Buckets
Bucket Capacities 10.7-12.3 m3 14-16 yd3
Operating Specifications
OperatingWeight 97295kg 214,948lb
BreakoutForce* 573.3kN 128,851lb
StaticTippingLoad, 51328kg 113,159lb @ 35° articulation* *Specifications with 10.7 m3 (14 yd3)
992KWheel Loader
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Cat® 992K Wheel LoaderK Series Wheel Loaders – Bring It to the Bottom Line
RELIABILITY/DURABILITY
• Provencomponentsandhighhourrebuildandmachinelifestandardsprovideunmatchedreliability.
• Machinesystemsworktogetherintheharshestenvironments.
• Diagnosticprogramsareavailabletomonitormachinehealthandmaintainuptime.pg. 4-5
OWNING AND OPERATING COSTS
• Machinedesignfeaturesextendmachinelifeandminimizedowntime.
• Easeofserviceabilityincludescentralizedservicecentersandgroundlevelaccess.
• Machinemonitoringallowsforkeyorstandardmaintenancetobescheduledaroundyourproductionschedule.
• YourCatdealerofferstotalcustomersupportunmatchedintheindustry.pg. 16-17
PERFORMANCE
• Improvedsystemandcomponentdesigngivesthe992Koptimumproductivity.
• Passmatchthe992Kwiththerighttruckforimprovedjobsiteefficiencies.pg. 6-7
SPECIFICATIONS/EQUIPMENT
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SAFETY
• The992Kdesignoptimizesvisibilityforasafeworkenvironment.
• Dailyandroutinemaintenancefeaturesallowyourservicetechniciantosafelyservicethemachine.
• Enhanceoperatorcomfortandsafetythroughasafeworkingenvironment.pg. 8-9
You’refocusedonthebasics:costperton,fueleconomy,productivity,safety.ThenewCat® 992KWheelLoaderdelivers–withincreasedbucketfill,improvedfuelefficiency,acabdesignedforall-daycomfort,andsafetyfeaturestoprotectyourmostvaluableasset–people.
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SERVICEABILITY
• Minimizeservicetimeandmaximizeproductionthroughkeygroundlevelaccesspointsandgroupedservicecenters.
• Monitoringthemachineandforewarningofmachinetroubleallowsyoutoscheduledowntimeandensurejobsiteproductivitycontinueswithoutinterruption.pg. 10-11
OPERATOR COMFORT
• Best-in-classworkingenvironmentforthiswheelloadersizeclass.
• Greatercontrolandeaseofoperationforyouroperator.
• Ergonomicallydesignedforthehealthandsafetyofyouroperator.pg. 12-13
BUCKETS AND WORKTOOL SYSTEMS
• Cat®bucketsandgroundengagingtoolsprovideversatilityonanyjobsite.
• Properbucketandapplicationmatchdeliversmaximumproductivity.pg. 14-15
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• Provencomponentsandhighhourrebuildandmachinelifestandardsprovideprovenreliability.
• Machinesystemsworktogetherintheharshestenvironments.
• Diagnosticprogramsareavailabletomonitormachinehealthandmaintainuptime.
MACHINE LIFEThe992Kisdesignedtomeetcustomer’smultiplerebuildrequirementsandthisisaccomplishedthroughdesignemphasisputonkeycomponents.
Caterpillar Designed Components.ComponentsusedtobuildCatWheelLoadersaredesignedandmanufacturedtoCaterpillarqualitystandardstoensuremaximumperformanceeveninextremeoperatingconditions.
• Linkage.The992Kfeaturestherevolutionaryboxboomlinkagedesignwithnewmaintenance-freesleevebearing(SB)pins.Enhancementshavebeenmadetothelinkagetoimprovedurability.Improvementsincludehighstrengthcastingsinpinjointareasthatresisttwistingandminimizestress,anewforkedBpinbucketmountforbetterstressdistributionfrombuckettoboom,andafour-hingeplatebucketdesigntoincreaselinkage/bucketdurability.
• SleeveBearingPins.ThenewSBpinseliminatetheneedfordailygreasingonselectpins.AnotherkeybenefitoftheSBpinsisthatcustomerscanschedulechange-outofpinsonaplannedmaintenanceday.ThedesignoftheSBpinsallowsthisplanneddowntimeduetoitslowriskofconsequentialdamage.
• Front Frame and Rear Frame.Highlyengineeredandfield-proven,combinationuseofhigh-strengthplatesandcastingsdistributesloadsandincreasesstructurerobustness.Akeydifferentiatorfromcompetitivemachinesistheboxsectionrearframe(1)andbox-shapedloadertower(2).Theboxsectionabsorbstorsionalforcesgeneratedinaloadingcycle,maintainingalignmentforhitchpinsanddriveline.Thebox-shapedloadertowerresistsshockandtorsionalloads,maintaininghitchandloaderlinkagepinalignment,maximizingpinlife.
• Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission.The992Ktransmissionutilizesaplanetarygeargroupsimilartotheoneusedinthe993Kand994F,whichhasprovenstrengthandreliability.
• Next Generation Modular Radiator (NGMR).Utilizing14parallelflowsystemmodularcores,theNGMRincreasescoolingperformancebyonlydrawingcoolerambientairthroughtheradiatorsystem.Copperfinsallowhigherheattransferforimprovedcoolingperformance.
PROVEN ENGINE TECHNOLOGYThe992KutilizestheCatC32enginecertifiedtomeetEPATier2/EUStageIIemissions.ThisMechanicallyactuatedElectronicallycontrolledUnitInjection(MEUI)dieselenginesharesacommonplatformwiththe777F,993K,854K,andD11.The992Kproducesthesamenetpowerasthe992G,buthasincreasedpowerdensitywiththeC32engine.Theincreaseinpowerdensityyieldsimprovedengineresponseandfuelefficiency.
Reliability/DurabilityMaximize uptime, long life – it’s what you expect for your bottom line.
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DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAMSMonitoringproducthealthiskeytomaintainingthereliabilityofanyequipment.Manyprogramsareavailableonthe992K–bothasstandardandoptionalfeatures–tohelpyoutrackmachinecondition.
Vital Information Management System (VIMS®).Monitoringover100machineparameters,VIMSrecordstheseparametersformaintainingandoptimizingthemachine.VIMSfeaturesSystemEventsandDataEvents,givingnotificationfrommachinemalfunctiontochangesinpreprogrammedmachinesettings.
Product Link. Astate-of-the-artsatellitetechnology-basedproductthatprovidesinformationflowbetweenmachineon-boardsystemsandtheCaterpillarnetworkoperationscenter.Multipletypesofinformationcanbecollectedandtracked–frommachinelocationandservicemeterhours,tohealthandproductivityinformation.
Equipment Manager.WithasubscriptiontoEquipmentManagerthroughtheCatDealerStorefront,theinformationcollectedthroughProductLinkcanbetransmittedtoacomputer.Withfast,easy-to-accessmachineinformation,youcanoptimizeassetutilization,reducesecurityrisks,improvemaintenancemanagementandimplementbefore-failurerepairstrategies.
S•O•SSMServices.Keepminorrepairsfrombecomingmajoronesandhelppreventcompletefailures.Byregularlytakingsamplesfromtheportsprovided,yourCatdealertrackscomponentwear,oilperformance,andoilconditionandusesthatdatatopredictwear-relatedissues.
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PerformanceDelivery of performance is critical to your bottom line.
• Improvedsystemandcomponentdesigngivesthe992Koptimumproductivity.
• Passmatchthe992Kwiththerighttruckforimprovedjobsiteefficiencies.
OPTIMUM PRODUCTIVITYBuildingoffthelegacyofthe992G,the992Kutilizesanumberofkeyfeaturesfromthe992Gwhilemakingsystemenhancementstofurtherimprovecustomerproductivity.
PositiveFlowControl(PFC).ThePositiveFlowControlhydraulicsystemissettinganewstandardforhydraulicresponse,performance,andefficiency.Theimplementsystemisequippedwithtwoelectronicallycontrolled,fullyvariablepistonpumpsforfast,productivecycles.ThePFCsystemimproveshydraulicresponse,givingtheoperatorbetterfeelandcontrolofthebucket.
Benefitsofthe992KPositiveFlowControlHydraulicSysteminclude:
• Twofullyvariabledisplacementpumpsallowforimprovedfuelefficiency.
• Integratedsolenoidhasforcefeedbacksystem,whichkeepsthedisplacementwhereitisrequiredforoptimizedpumpcontrol.
• Byoptimizingthepumpcontrol,hydraulicoilflowisproportionatetoimplementleverstroke.Thiseliminateswastedenergyandallowsforimprovedpowerefficiencyandlowersystemheat.
Steering System.Load-sensingsteeringreducesthedemandontheenginewhensteeringisnotactivated.Bydeliveringonlythepowerdrawthatisneeded,enginepowerisreservedforproductivework.
ImpellerClutchTorqueConverter (ICTC)/Rimpull Control System.ICTCmaintainshydraulicbalancewhilediggingandloading,enablingtheoperatortofinelymodulaterimpullbydepressingtheleftpedal,thusreducingtheimpellerclutchpressure.Thefurtherthepedalisdepressed,themoretheimpellerclutchpressureisreduced,effectivelyreducingoutputtorquetoto24percentofmaximum.
FinalDrives.The992Kfeaturesplanetaryreductionineachwheel.Torqueisdevelopedatthewheel,puttinglessstressontheaxleshafts.Theplanetaryunitscanberemovedindependentlyfromthewheelsandbrakes.
Linkage Pins.The992Kfeaturesdurable,service-free,oilfilledandsealed-for-life,CatexclusiveSleeveBearing(SB)pins.TheSBpinseliminatetheneedfordailygreasingofselectpinsandrequirenoroutinemaintenanceforcontinueduptime.
LinkageRegenValve.The992Kfeaturesalinkageregenvalveforimprovedbucketresponseandcontrol.Thevalvecreatesaclosedloopsystemtoensureproperflowtothelinkagecylinderduringthediggingcycle.
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Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission.The992Kplanetarypowershifttransmissioniselectronicallycontrolledandfeaturesthreeforwardandthreereversespeeds.
Transmissionfeaturesinclude:
• Integratedshifting/steeringcontrolwithF/N/Rrockerswitchandupshift/downshiftswitches
• Transmissionclutchcontrolforimprovedshiftquality,componentlifeandoperatorcomfort
• ICTCforimprovedrimpullcontrolandtransmissionclutchdurability
TRUCK PASS MATCHDon’tworkharder,worksmarter–optimizethewheelloadertothetrucks.Thisisaccomplishedthroughevenpasseswhenloadingandoptimizingoperationforefficiencies.The992Kwheelloaderwasdevelopedtooptimizepassmatchwithkeytrucksinthissizeclassandjobsiterequirements.
992K PassMatch
775 3 Pass
777 4-5 Pass
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SafetyPeople are the backbone of your business, and keeping them safe and productive is the number one priority.
• The992Kdesignoptimizesvisibilityforasafeworkenvironment.
• Dailyandroutinemaintenancefeaturesallowyourservicetechniciantosafelyservicethemachine.
• Enhanceoperatorcomfortandsafetythroughasafeworkingenvironment.
IMPROVED VISIBILITYGoodvisibility,whetherit’sfrontvisibilityforpositioningtoatruckorsidevisibilityforvehiclesorpeopleintheworkarea,iskeytoasafeworkenvironment.The992Koffersthebestvisibilityforthissizewheelloaderclass.Additionalstandardvisibilityfeaturesthatenhancesafetyinclude:
• Long-lifeLEDtaillights
• Articulatedwiper/washersystemwithintermittentfeatureonfrontandrearwindows
Optional Rear Vision Camera with In- CabMonitor.Anoptionalrearvisioncamerawithseveninchin-cabcolordisplaymonitorisavailabletogiveacloseviewtotherearofthewheelloader.
Working 24 Hours a Day.Anytimeofthedayandinalltypesofweather,the992Khasanumberoffeaturestoensuresafevisibility.Rearheatedmirrorsareavailableforquickdefrostandgoodvisibilityinwinterconditions.TheoptionalHighIntensityDischarge(HID)lightsprovideexceptionallightingfornightwork.HIDlightsareanewgenerationof35-wattlightsfeaturingaspecialfloodlensandreflectorwhichprovidesbrighteroutputthatcanopenupthefloorinquarryandaggregateorminingoperations.
Optionalroadingfendershelppreventmudanddebrisbuild-uponthestairsforsafetyingettingonandoffthemachine.Optionalwarningbeaconsarealsoavailableasasafetyfeature.
SAFETY IN OPERATOR ENVIRONMENTCabcomfortandoperatorsafetygohandinhand.Featureswhichdecreaserepetitivemotionenhanceoperatorcomfortwhilecontributingtooperatorsafety.Keyfeaturesthataidoperatorsafetyincludeloweffortimplementcontrolsfloormountedforeaseofadjustment,aseat-beltedtrainer’sseattofacilitateoperatortrainingonthejobsite,andacabfiltrationsystemthatremovesdustanddebrisfromthecabair.Optionalforextremelydustyapplicationsisacabpre-cleanerthatreducestheamountofdustthatreachesthecabairfilter.
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MAINTENANCE SAFETYDailyandroutinemaintenanceshouldnotposeasafetyhazardtoyouroperatororservicetechnician.Withthe992K,designeffortwastakentogroupservicepointswithconvenientaccess.OnekeyservicecenterthatisfocusedonoperatorandservicetechniciansafetyistheBumperServiceCenter
BumperServiceCenter.Thiscentralizedservicecenter,locatedatgroundlevelonthelefthandrearsideofthe992K,includesastairwaylight(1),auxiliaryemergencyshutdownswitch(2),VIMSport(3),power-onswitch(4)andelectronictechnician“ET”com-IIport(5).Italsocontainslockoutswitchesallowingyourservicetechniciantoperformroutinemaintenancewhileensuringthemachinestaysstatic.
Starter Lockout Switch(6).Anotherkeysafetyfeatureonthebumperservicecenterisastarterlockoutthatdisablesmachinestart-up,whichisoftenneededduringserviceprocedures.Themachinewillstillhaveelectricalpower;however,theenginecannotbecranked.
Transmission Lockout Switch(7).Thetransmissionlockoutswitchdoesnotallowthetransmissiontoshiftoutofneutral,evenifrunning.Thisfeatureisdesignedforserviceproceduresthatrequirethemachinetoberunningbutneedthetransmissiondisabledforaddedsafety.
In-CabSteeringLockouts.Thesteeringlockoutfeatureinthecablocksthesteeringhandleintheneutralpositionanddisablesthetransmissioncontrols,ensuringthemachinewillnotbemoveduntilthelockisdisabled.
Maintenance-FreeSleeveBearing(SB)Linkage Pins.WiththenewSBpins,frontlinkagepingreasingiseliminatedforselectpins,keepingtheoperatorfromhavingtoaccesshighorhardtoreachgreasepoints.
VISIBILITY SAFETY
Standard Features Optional Features
Long-life LED taillights Rear-visioncamerawithincabmonitor
Articulated wiper/washer system with intermittent feature on the front and rear windows
High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting package
Rear-viewheatedmirrors
Warninglightbeacons
OPERATOR SAFETY
Standard Features Optional Features
Floor mounted easily adjusted implement controls Roading fenders
Low effort implement controls Poweredcabairpre-cleanerremovesairbornedustbeforeitreachesthecabairfilter,increasingfilterserviceinterval
In-cabtrainerseatwithseatbelt
Cabfiltrationsystem
Full perimeter railings on upper platform
Punched stamped tread plates
Stairway light
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Standard Features Optional Features
Complete electrical system lockout Optionalgroundlevelservicecenter
Starter lockout
Hydraulic system lockout
Transmissionlockout(bothincabandatgroundlevel)
Groundlevelviewablesitegaugesonallmajorsystems
Maintenance-freeSleeveBearing(SB)linkagepins
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ServiceabilityThe 992K is designed to ensure minimal downtime through ground level access, grouped service points, and attention to key serviceable areas on the machine.
• Minimizeservicetimeandmaximizeproductionthroughkeygroundlevelaccesspointsandgroupedservicecenters.
• Monitoringthemachineandforewarningofmachinetroubleallowsyoutoscheduledowntimeandensurejobsiteproductivitycontinueswithoutinterruption.
SERVICE ACCESSGroundlevelaccessservicepointsandgroupedservicepointsleadtoeasierservice,minimizingservicetimeandmaximizingproduction.The992Kofferssevencentralizedservicecenterslocatedthroughoutthemachine.Thisallowsaservicetechniciantoperformavarietyofserviceprocedures,oftenfromgroundlevelorplatform,rangingfromaccesstoVIMStogreasefittingsfortheframe.
OptionalServiceCenter.The992Koffersanoptionalservicecenterforonepointofservice.Thisincludesoilrenewalsystem(ifequipped)tankfillandfulllight,radiatorfill,implementfill,steeringtankfill,transmissionfill,engineoilfill,andAutolube(ifequipped)fillandfulllight.Thefulllightsallowstheservicetechniciantoensurethesystemisfullwhilefillingitatgroundlevel.
BumperServiceCenter.Thebumperservicecenterfeaturessafetyservicecontrolsincludingstarterandtransmissionlockouts,emergencyengineshutdown,andVIMSandETConnections.Thebumperservicecenteralsofeaturesapower-onswitchandastairwaylightswitch.
REMOTE AND GROUPED DIAGNOSTIC PRESSURE PORTSFront Frame Hydraulic Center.Thefrontframehydrauliccenterisaccessiblefromthegroundlevelrightsideandprovidesonelocationtomonitorkeyfrontframepressuressuchasliftandlowercircuits,dumpandrackbackcircuits,pilotsupplyandimplementpumps.Additionally,amanuallowerhitchvalveislocatedinthiscenter.
Rear Frame Hydraulic Center.Therearframeservicecenterisaccessiblefromthecabplatformandprovidesonelocationtomonitorrearframepressureslikefanpump,steeringpump,brakeaccumulator,ImpellerClutchTorqueConverter,lock-upclutchandtransmissionpressures.
EngineServiceArea.Intheleft-handsideengineaccessdooraregroupedservicepointsfortheengineincludingoilandfuelfilters,oilfill,andoilcheck.Thecompartmentalsoincludesalightforserviceatnight.
HydraulicServiceArea.Ontopoftheplatformbehindthecabareaccesspanelsforthethehydraulicimplementfiltersandhydraulicpumps.
ElectronicServiceCenter.Acentralizedelectronicservicecenterislocatedontherightsideofthecabplatformandprovidesoneservicepointfortransmission,implement,VIMSandECMs,breakers,andfuses.Itissealedagainstweatherelements.
CatAutolubeSystemsOption.TheAutolubesystemprovidesprecise,automaticlubricationofallgreasejointswhilethemachineisinoperation.Automaticlubricationreducestimespentondailymaintenanceanddowntimeforunplannedrepairsduetoinsufficientgreasing.
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DIAGNOSTICSThe992Kofferscustomerstheabilitytotroubleshootandmonitormachineinformation,customizeoperatorsettingsforcontinuityofoperation,andsetmachineconfiguration.AnumberofthesetasksareaccomplishedthroughtheVIMSwhichmonitorsover100machineparameters.
S•O•SSMServices.Keepminorrepairsfrombecomingmajoronesandhelppreventcompletefailures.Byregularlytakingsamplesfromtheportsprovided,yourCatdealertrackscomponentwear,oilperformance,andoilconditionandusesthatdatatopredictwear-relatedissues.
ADDITIONAL SERVICE SUPPORTProduct Link.ProductLinkisastate-of-the-artsatellitetechnologybasedproductthatprovidestwo-wayinformationflowbetweenmachineon-boardsystemsandtheCaterpillarnetworkoperationscenter.
Equipment Manager.WithasubscriptiontoEquipmentManagerthroughtheCatDealerStorefront,theinformationcollectedthroughProductLinkcanbetransmittedtoaremotecomputer.
DEALER SUPPORTTheCaterpillarglobalnetworkofindependentlyowneddealersisthebestintheworldatprovidingsupporttokeepyourloaderupandrunning.Knownforpartsavailabilityandtechnicalexpertise,Catdealersarepartnersinyourbusiness.
OptionalServiceCenter
•Groundlevel •Oilrenewalsystem(ifequipped)
tankfillport •Oilrenewalsystemfulllight •Radiatorfillport •Implementfillport •Steeringtankfillport •Transmissionfillport •Engineoilfillport •Autolube(ifequipped)fillport •Autolubetankfulllight
HydraulicServiceCenter
•Hydraulicpilotfilters •Hydraulicpumps •Hydrauliccasedrainfilters
BumperServiceCenter(leftsidebumper)
•Auxiliaryemergencyshutdownswitch •VIMSport •Poweronswitch •ElectronicTechnician“ET”Com-IIport •Stairwaylightswitch •Starterlockoutswitch •Transmissionlockoutswitch
Remote Diagnostic Pressure Ports Front Frame
•Liftandlowercircuit •Dumpandrackbackcircuit •Rightandcenterimplement
pumpreliefpressures •Ridecontrol(optional) •Pilotsupply •Manuallowervalve
Remote Diagnostic Pressure Ports Rear Frame
•Steeringleft •Steeringright •Steeringpumpdischarge •Fandrive •Brakeaccumulator–frontandrear •Impellerclutch •Lock-upclutch •Transmissionlube •Brakepumpdischarge •Axleoilcoolermotorsupply •Axleoilcoolerpump–frontandrear •Servicebrakes–frontandrear
ElectricalServiceCenter
•Breakers •ECMs •Fuse
EngineServiceArea
•Primaryfuelfilter •Engineoilfilter •Waterseparator •Airfilters •Secondaryfuelfilter
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Operator ComfortThe new 992K has been ergonomically designed to enhance operator comfort – allowing for a more productive jobsite.
• Best-in-classworkingenvironmentforthiswheelloadersizeclass
• Greatercontrolandeaseofoperationforyouroperator
• Ergonomicallydesignedforthehealthandsafetyofyouroperator
OPERATING ENVIRONMENTThe992Kmaintainsthedistinctionofofferingthelargest,mostergonomiccabinitsclass.
Seat.TheCatComfortairsuspensionseat,standardinthe992K,isbuiltstronganddurableandissix-wayadjustabletoaccommodateall-sizedoperators.Thecastone-piecebackandseatpanpreventprotrusionsunderthecushions.Theseatfeaturesanautomotive-stylelumbarsupportformaximumcomfort.Aheatedseatoptionisavailableforadditionalcomfort.
VISIBILITYThe992Kprovidesexcellentvisibilitytoboththefrontandrearofthemachine.Wiperswithintermittentfeatureonbothfrontandbackkeepthewindowscleaninanycondition.
Rear-Vision Camera.Anoptionalrear-visioncameraisavailabletoclearlymonitormovementbehindthewheelloader.Additionaloptionalfeaturesthatenhancevisibilityincludeahighintensitydischarge(HID)lightingpackageandwarningbeacons.
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EASE OF OPERATIONThemaincontrolpanelonthe992Kislocatedtotherightoftheoperator’sseat,keepingeverythingwithinreachoftheoperator.Keepingallswitchesandcontrolsconvenientlyplacedallowsbetterefficiencyandimprovedproductivitywhileminimizingoperatorfatigue.
Specialattentionwaspaidtoimplementcontroleffortandlocationoftheimplementcontrols.Theimplementcontrolsarefullyadjustabletoallowtheoperatortosetthecontrolstotheirsize.TheSTICsteercontrollerusesasingleleverforsteeringandtransmissioncontrol.Left-handoperationenablestheoperatortoshiftorchangedirectionswithoutlettinggoofthesteeringcontrols.Repetitivemotionfatigueisminimizedthroughlow-effortimplementcontrolsandeffortlesssteering.
OPERATOR TRAININGAslightincreaseincabsizeallowsroomforatrainerseatwiththree-inchseatbelt.Thisprovidesasafemethodtoproperlytraintheoperator.
ERGONOMICSCaterpillarunderstandsthatwheelloadersworkinsomeoftheharshestenvironments.Bycontrollingmachinevibrations,operatorefficiencyandproductivityareimproved.
• Ridecontrolisanoptiondesignedtoreducejoltingandbouncingduringloadandcarryoperations.Accumulatorsactasshockabsorberstoreducemachinepitchingandprovideasmootherrideoverroughterrain
• Electronicallycontrolledautomatickickoutsprovideasmooth,modulatedcylinderstopthroughouttheloadingcycle
Allthesefeaturesminimizeoperatorfatigue,resultinginoperatorcomfortandproductivity.
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Buckets and Work Tools
CAT BUCKETSCatbucketsandgroundengagingtoolsprovideversatilityonanyjobsite.Properbucketandapplicationmatchdeliversincreasedstabilityandmaximumproductivity.Thecombinationofrightbucketwiththerightmachinewillprovidethebestpossibleperformanceinyourapplication.
Tobettermatchyour992Ktomaterialconditions,contactyourCaterpillardealerforspecialitybucketneeds.
Buckets.Forthe992K,bucketcapacityrangesinsizefrom10.7to12.2m3(14-16yd3).Thefollowinginformationhighlightsbucketspecificationsandavailablebuckets.
HeavyDutyRockBucket.Foruseinextremelyaggressiveapplicationssuchasfaceloadingtightlycompactedpitmaterial.Intendedforuseinmaterialswheremoderateabrasionandhighimpactisencountered.
HighAbrasionBucket.Foruseinextremelyaggressiveapplicationssuchasfaceloadingironore.Intendedforuseinmaterialswherehighabrasionandmoderateimpactisencounteredandasmoothfloorisdesired.
Custom Buckets.CaterpillarWorkToolscandesignabucketforyourcustomer‘sspecificneedsandmaterialdensities.ContactyourCatdealerformoreinformation.
Material Density Bucket Volume
lb/yd3 tons/yd3 kg/m3 tonnes/m3 yd3 m3
2500 - 2800 1.25 - 1.40 1483 - 1661 1.48 - 1.66 16 12.2
2700 - 3000 1.35 - 1.50 1602 - 1780 1.60 - 1.78 15 11.5
2900 - 3200 1.45 - 1.60 1720 - 1898 1.72 - 1.90 14 10.7
Thefollowingcharthighlightsbucketselectioninformationfor100%fillfactor,payload,andmaterialdensity:
Thematerialdensitybucketchartisaguidelineintendedtomaximizewheelloaderstructuralandcomponentintegrity.AccordingtoSAEJ818,theratedoperatingload,inkilograms(pounds),willnotexceed50percentofthetippingcapacityforwheelloadersasdefinedinSAEratingJ732C.
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GROUND ENGAGING TOOLSCaterpillarGroundEngagingTools(GET)increasemachineproductivityandprotecttheexpensivestructuralcomponentsofyourbucket.ThefollowinghighlightsGETrecommendationsforspecificapplications.
ModerateandAbrasive.KeyGETutilizedforthesetypesofapplicationsinclude:
• Buckettips
•Bolt-onsegments –Topwearplates
• Sidebarprotectors(2or4)
• Baseedgewearplates
• Bucketwings
• MechanicallyAttachedWearPlates(MAWPS)
• Weld-onheelshrouds
Bucket Wings (optional).Bucketwingsprovideadditionaltireprotectionbydeflectingrocksawayfromthepathofthetine.Bucketwingscanbeaddedtoallbuckets.
Extreme Applications.Foruseinextremeapplicationssuchasfaceloadinggranite,GETrecommendationsinclude:
• Half-arrowsegments
• Adaptercovers
• Topwearplates
• Dual(4)sidebarprotectors
• Baseedgewearplates
• Bucketwings
• Innerandouterliners
• Bucketwings
CAT K SERIES TIPSThenewestgenerationofGETworksharderandlastslonger.KSeriesGEToffers:
• Hammerlessinstallationandremoval
• Tipsarethenheldinplacewithaone-piece,verticalretainer
• Sleeker,sharperdiggingprofileprovidesbetterpenetration
ThefollowinghighlightstypesofKSeriesTipsavailableforyourapplication:
HeavyPenetration • Recommendedforhigh
abrasiveandimpactconditions,especiallyshotrock
• Excellentpenetrationandwearmaterial,stayssharp
HeavyAbrasion • Recommendedfor
highabrasive,low-to-moderateimpact,easier-to-penetratematerials
• Excellentwearmaterial,lesspenetration
General Duty • Recommendedforgeneralapplications
withuptomoderateimpactandabrasiveconditions
• Goodpenetration,self-sharpeningcavities
Extra Duty • Recommendedfor
generalapplicationsrequiringmorewearmaterialinmoderate-to-highimpactconditions
• Goodwearmaterial,goodpenetration
Penetration • Recommendedfor
harder-to-penetrate,moderate-to-highimpact,lowerabrasivematerials
• Verygoodpenetration,lesswearmaterial,stayssharp
BucketWings
SidebarProtectors
TopMountedWearPlates
Bucket Systems and K Series Work Tools
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Owning and Operating CostsThe 992K is engineered to provide durability, reliability, ease of serviceability, and maximum productivity for minimal downtime and machine life – bringing more to your bottom line.
• Machinedesignfeaturesextendmachinelifeandminimizedowntimetokeepthe992Kinproduction.
• Easeofserviceabilityincludescentralizedservicecentersandgroundlevelaccess.Lessservicetimemeansmoreworkingtime.
• Machinemonitoringallowsforkeyorstandardmaintenancetobescheduledaroundyourproductionschedule.
• YourCatdealerofferstotalcustomersupportunmatchedintheindustry.
MACHINE AND COMPONENT LIFEHighhourstructurelifeandlonglifeofmajorcomponentsmakesthe992Kaleaderindurabilityandstructurallife.Additionally,similarityofcomponentswithotherCatmachinessuchasthe993Kand994FtransmissionortheCatC32enginebeingutilizedontheD11,993K,and777F,ensureproven,fieldtestedcomponentsthatgivemaximumlife.
NEWSleeveBearingLinkagePins.Thenewsleevebearinglinkagepinsfeatureaninnovativedesignthatvirtuallyeliminatesanygaulingthatcanoccur.Additionally,withanypinfailures,anearlypredictorallowsthecustomertomaintainmachineproductionandscheduledowntimeonaregularmaintenanceday.Longerlifeandpredictablewearmeanyougetmaximumperformanceatthelowestpossibleoperatingcost.
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EASE OF SERVICEABILITYLessdowntimemeansmoreworkingtime.Centralizedservicecentersweredesignedforeaseofaccesswhichleadstoeasierserviceability.
KeyServiceCenters.Servicepointsareclusteredinsevencentralizedservicecenters,mostofwhichcanbeaccessedsafelyfromgroundlevel.Thesevenkeyservicecentersinclude:
• OptionalServiceCenterofferingonepointofserviceforanumberofkeysystems
• BumperServiceCenterwithanumberofsafetyservicecontrols
• RemoteDiagnosticPortsFrontFrame
• RemoteDiagnosticPortsRearFrame
• HydraulicServiceCenter
•ElectronicServiceCenter
• EngineServiceArea
MACHINE MONITORINGMonitoringthemachineandforewarningofmachinetroubleallowsyoutoscheduledowntimeandensurejobsiteproductivity.
VIMS.Allowsyoutomonitorover100machineparametersandalertstheoperatortomalfunctioninmachinesystemsorachangeinmachinesettings.
CAT DEALERYourCatdealeroffersawiderangeofservicesthatcanbesetupunderacustomersupportagreementwhenyoupurchaseyourequipment.
Selection.Makedetailedcomparisonsofthemachinesyouareconsideringbeforeyoubuy.Howlongdocomponentslast?Whatisthecostofpreventivemaintenance?Whatisthetruecostoflostproduction?YourCatDealercangiveyoupreciseanswerstothesequestions.
Purchase.Lookpastinitialprice.Considerthefinancingoptionsavailableaswellasday-to-dayoperatingcosts.Thisisalsothetimetolookatdealerservicesthatcanbeincludedinthecostofthemachinetoyieldlowerequipmentowningandoperatingcostsoverthelongrun.
Operation.Improvingoperatingtechniquescanboostyourprofits.YourCatdealerhastrainingvideotapes,literature,andotherideastohelpyouincreaseproduction.
Product Support.Youwillfindnearlyallpartsatourdealerpartscounter.Catdealersutilizeaworldwidecomputernetworktofindin-stockpartstominimizemachinedowntime.Savemoneywithremanufacturedparts.Youreceivethesamewarrantyandreliabilityasnewproductsatacostsavingsof40to70percent.
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Engine
EngineModel CaterpillarC32 withACERT™Technology
GrossPower–SAEJ1995 674kW 904hpNetPower 597kW 801hpBore 145mm 5.7inStroke 162mm 6.4inDisplacement 32.1L 8.5gal
• CaterpillarenginewithACERT™Technology–EPATier2,EUStageIICompliant
• Theseratingsapplyat1750rpmwhentestedunderthespeci-fiedstandardconditions.
• Ratingfornetpoweradvertisedisbasedonpoweravailablewhentheengineisequippedwithalternator,aircleaner,muffler,andon-demandhydraulicfandriveatmaximumfanspeed.
Weights
OperatingWeight 97295kg 214,948lb
• For10.7m3(14.0yd3)bucket
Buckets
BucketCapacities 10.7-12.3m3 14-16yd3
Operating Specifications
BreakoutForce 573.3kN 128,895lbStaticTippingLoad, at35°articulation 51328kg 113,159lb
•For10.7m3(14.0yd3)bucket
Transmission
ConverterDrive–Forward1 7.1km/hr(4.4mph)ConverterDrive–Forward2 12.2km/hr(7.6mph)ConverterDrive–Forward3 20.6km/hr(12.8mph)ConverterDrive–Reverse1 7.4km/hr(4.6mph)ConverterDrive–Reverse2 13.0km/hr(8.1mph)ConverterDrive–Reverse3 22.4km/hr(13.9mph)DirectDrive–Forward1 Lock-upDisabledDirectDrive–Forward2 12.9km/hr(8.0mph)DirectDrive–Forward3 22.8km/hr(14.2mph)DirectDrive–Reverse1 7.9km/hr(4.9mph)DirectDrive–Reverse2 14.2km/hr(8.8mph)DirectDrive–Reverse3 24.8km/hr(15.4mph)
• With45/65-45L-546PlyTires
Loader Hydraulic System
ReliefValveSetting 31000kPa 4,500psiCylinders,DoubleActing: 279.4mm 11in Lift,BoreandStroke 1148mm 45.2inCylinder,DoubleActing: 266.7mm 10.5in Tilt,BoreandStroke 2055mm 80.9in
• Pumps(2),fullyvariableE/Hdisplacementcontrol–250cc
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Raise* 9.4secondsDump* 1.8secondsLowerFloatDown(Empty) 3.7secondsTotalHydraulicCycleTime 14.9seconds *Withrateload
Brakes
Brakes MeetsSAE,J1473,OCT90 andISO3450:1992
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Tires
Tires Choosefromavariety oftirestomatchyour application.
• Choiceof:
45/65-R45,L-4ISTARMichelin
45/65-R45,L-5ISTARMichelin
45/65-R45,L-558PRGoodyear
45/65-R45,L-558PRBridgestone
1150/65-R45,RL-5K2STARGoodyear
• NOTE:Incertainapplications(suchasloadandcarry)theloader’sproductivecapabilitiesmightexceedthetires’tonnes-km/h(ton-mph)capabilities.Caterpillarrecommendsthatyouconsultatiresuppliertoevaluateallconditionsbeforeselectingatiremodel.
Cab
ROPS/FOPS MeetsSAE,andISO standards.
• ROPSmeetsSAEJ1040APR88andISO3471:1994criteria.
• FallingObjectsProtectiveStructure(FOPS)meetsSAEJ231JAN81andISO3449:1992LevelIIcriteria.
• Hearingprotectionmaybeneededwhenoperatingwithanopenoperatorstationandcab(whennotproperlymaintainedordoors/windowsopen)forextendedperiodsorinnoisyenvironments.
ServiceRefillCapacities
FuelTank–Standard 1562L 413galCoolingSystem 290L 77galCrankcase 120L 32galTransmission 169L 45galDifferentialsandFinalDrives 360L 95gal –FrontDifferentialsandFinalDrives 345L 91gal –RearHydraulicTank Implement 326L 86gal Steering/Brake 159L 42gal
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DimensionsAll dimensions are approximate
992K Wheel Loader specifications
992K* Standard Lift 45/65-45 58
(1)HeighttotopofROPS 5678mm(18'7")(2)Heighttotopofstack 5248mm(17'2")(3)Heighttotopofhood 4043mm(13'4")(4)Heighttotopofbumper 1830mm(6'0")(5)Bumperclearance 1176mm(3'11")(6)Groundclearance** 682mm(2'2")(7)Reachat50°dump(toothtip) 2118mm(6'11")(8)Clearanceat50°dump(toothtip) 4480mm(14'8")(9)Bucketpinheightatfulllift 6927mm(22'8")(10)Maximumoverallheight–bucketraised 9313mm(30'6")(11)Wheelbase 5890mm(19'4")(12)Maximumoveralllength 15736mm(52'0")
*Dimensionsarebasedonthe45/65-4558Tire(FreeState)**Measuredtolowestpointinhitcharea
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Operation / Bucket Specifications
Bucket Type Rock Rock Rock Rock Rock Rock Rock
Ground Engaging Tools Teeth & Segments
Teeth & Segments
Teeth & Segments
Teeth & Segments
Teeth & Segments
Teeth & Segments
Teeth & Segments
Cutting Edge Type Spade Spade Spade Spade Spade Spade Spade
BucketPartNo.(GroupLevel) 305-5790 305-5720 294-8980 307-9440 307-9430 294-9010 307-9450
Heapedcapacity(§) m3
yd310.7(14)
11.5(15)
12.3(16)
10.7(14)
11.5(15)
10.7(14)
10.7(14)
Struckcapacity(§) m3
yd38.9
(11.6)9.5
(12.4)10.2
(13.3)8.9
(11.6)9.5
(12.4)8.9
(11.6)8.9
(11.6)
Width(§) mm(ft/in)
4824(15'10")
4884(16'0")
4824(15'10")
5068(16'7")
4824(15'10")
5165(16'11")
5068(16'7")
DumpClearanceatFullLiftSAE45°discharge(§)
Toothtip
mm(ft/in)
mm(ft/in)
4849(15'11")
4607(15'1")
4785(15'8")
4548(14'11")
4741(15'7")
4495(14'8")
4849(15'11")
4612(15'1")
4788(15'8")
4545(14'11")
4935(16'2")
4699(15'5")
4935(16'2")
4699(15'5")
ReachatFullLift45°SAEdischarge(§)
Toothtip
mm(ft/in)
mm(ft/in)
2092(6'11")
2326(7'7")
2149(7'0")
2378(7'10")
2194(7'2")
2427(8'0")
2092(6'11")
2322(7'7")
2151(7'1")
2385(7'10")
2036(6'10")
2292(7'6")
2036(6'10")
2292(7'6")
Reachwithliftarmshorizontalandbucketlevel
mm(ft/in)
5114(16'10")
5193(17'0")
5265(17'4")
5108(16'10")
5200(17'1")
5025(16'6")
5025(16'6")
Diggingdepth(segment)(§) mm(in)
196(7.7)
201(7.9)
201(7.9)
196(7.7)
198(7.8)
175(6.9)
175(6.9)
Overalllength–bucketlevelground(§)
mm(ft/in)
15729(51'7")
15818(51'11")
15890(52'1")
15736(51'7")
15823(51'11")
15632(51'4")
15632(51'4")
Overallheightwithbucketatfullraise(§)
mm(ft/in)
9313(30'7")
9313(30'7")
9492(31'1")
9313(30'7")
9313(30'7")
9392(30'10")
9313(30'7")
Loaderclearancecirclewithbucketincarryposition(§)
mm(ft/in)
11097(36'5")
11121(36'6")
11131(36'6")
11096(36'5")
11122(36'6")
11085(36'5")
11085(36'5")
Tippingloadstraight(§) kg(lb)
57096(125,896)
56402(124,366)
56093(123,684)
55615(122,631)
56662(124,939)
53564(118,109)
55194(121,702)
Statictippingloadatfull43°turn(§)= kg(lb)
48527(107,003)
47863(105,537)
47544(104,835)
47047(103,738)
48123(106,110)
44996(99,216)
46625(102,809)
Statictippingloadatfull40°turn(§)= kg(lb)
49634(109,443)
48965(107,968)
48648(107,269)
48153(106177)
49225(108,542)
46102(101,655)
47732(105,249)
Statictippingloadatfull35°turn(§)= kg(lb)
51328(113,178)
50653(111,691)
50338(110,995)
49,847(109,912)
50913(112,264)
47796(105,390)
49426(108,984)
Breakoutforce(§)= kg(lb)
58466(128,917)
55998(123,475)
54249(119,619)
57842(127,541)
56147(123,803)
59381(130,935)
60218(132,781)
Operatingweight(§)= kg(lb)
97295(214,535)
97688(215,402)
98068(216,240)
98674(217,576)
97469(214,919)
100844(222,361)
99050(218,405)
(§)SpecificationsandratingsconformtoallapplicablestandardsrecommendedbytheSocietyforAutomotiveEngineers.SAEStandardsJ732Cgovernloaderratingsandaredenotedinthetextby(§)
=Statictippingloadandoperatingweightshownarebasedonstandardmachineconfigurationswithafullfueltank,coolant,lubricants,andoperator
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Standard EquipmentStandard equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for details.
992K Wheel Loader specifications
ELECTRICAL Alarm,back-up Alternator,(150-amp) Batteries,lowmaintenance Deutsch&AmpSealterminalconnectors ECMdiagnosticconnector Lightingsystem,halogen(front&rear)
Lighting,accessstairway Starter,electric(heavyduty) Startingandchargingsystem(24-volt) Startingreceptacleforemergencystart
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT Actionalertsystem,threecategory Airconditioner Cab,soundsuppressed,pressurized,rolloverprotective
structure(ROPS/FOPS)Radioreadyfor(entertainment) includesantenna,speakers,and1x12Vconverters (24-volt,10amp)forusewithlaptop/cellphone
Cigarlighterandashtray Coathook Electro-hydraulictiltandliftcontrolsystemlocks Heateranddefroster Horn,electric Instrumentation,gauges: Enginecoolanttemperature Fuellevel Hydraulicoiltemperature Tachometer Transmissionoiltemperature Intermittentfrontwipers Light,dome(cab) Lunchboxandbeverageholders Mirrors,rearview(externallymounted) Monitoringsystem(VIMS)w/gauges Seatbelt,retractable,76mm(3")wide Seat,CatComfort(cloth)airsuspension STICcontrolsystem Tintedglass Trainerseatwithlapbelt Transmissiongearindicator Wet-armwipers/washer(front,rear,andcorners)
POWERTRAIN Axleoilcoolers(frontandrear) Brakes,fullhyd,enclosed,wetmultiplediscservicebrakes
anddryparking/secondarybrake Demandfan Electricfuelprimingpump EngineCatC32ACERT Groundlevelengineshutdown Groundleveltransmissionlockout Groundlevelstarterlockout Implementandsteeringlockouts Precleaner,engineairintake NextGenerationModularRadiator(NGMR) Startingaid(ether)automatic Throttlelock Transmission,533mm(21in)planetary,powershiftwith 3F/3R,electroniccontrol
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT Autolube Automaticbucketlift/tiltkickouts,electronicallyadjustable
fromcab Bumperservicecenter Couplings,CaterpillarO-ringfaceseals Doors,serviceaccess(locking) Fenders,steel(frontandrear) Groupedhydraulicpressureports Guards,powertrainandcrankcase Hitch,drawbarwithpin Hoses,CaterpillarXTandXT-ES Hydraulicoilcooler Impellerclutch Implementandsteeringecologydrains Mufflers,underhood Oilsamplingvalves Pistonpumpcasedrainfilters PositiveFlowControlimplementvalveandpumps Sightgauges: Steeringoillevel Implementoillevel Transmissionoillevel Coolantlevel Starterlockout,bumper Stairway,leftrearaccess Steeringandtransmissionlocklever,cab Steering,loadsensing Transmissionlockout,bumper Vandalismprotectioncaplocks Venturistack
TIRES,RIMS,&WHEELS Atiremustbeselectedfromthemandatoryattachments
section.Basemachinepriceincludesatireallowance
ANTIFREEZE Premixed50percentconcentrationofextendedlifecoolant
withfreezeprotectionto34C(-29F)
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Optional EquipmentOptional equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for details.
ELECTRICAL 10Aconverter HIDlights Rearvisioncamera–WAVES Warningbeaconlight
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT AM/FM,CDbasicradio Cabprecleaner Heatedseat Satelliteradioready SatelliteSiriusradio SatelliteXMradio
POWERTRAIN Nospinreardifferential
STARTING AIDS Enginecoolant120Vheater Enginecoolant240Vheater
MACHINE CONTROL AND GUIDANCE CAESattachmentreadyoption
MISCELLANEOUS ATTACHMENTS Hydraulicexpansiontank Oilrenewalsystem Servicecenter
Mandatory EquipmentMust choose from each category. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for more information.
LUBE ARRANGEMENTS CentromaticAutoLubearrangement Line,grease,standardlubrication QuicklubeAutoLubearrangement
ELECTRONICS VIMSdisplaysoftware(selectlanguagegroup)
OPERATOR SEAT Seat,heated Seat,standard
MIRROR ARRANGEMENT Mirror,heated Mirror,standard
TORQUE CONVERTER ICTCwithhousingandlock-upclutch StandardICTCwithhousing
ENGINE ARRANGEMENTS Engine,standard Engine,standard,soundsuppression
FUEL ARRANGEMENTS Fuelarrangement,fastfill Fuelarrangement,fastfill,heated(fuelheater) Fuelarrangement,heated(fuelheater) Fuelarrangement,standard
COOLING ARRANGEMENTS HighAmbient–forambienttemperatures55ºC(131ºF),
standardfiltration Standard–forambienttemperatures43ºC(109ºF),
standardfiltration
ACCESS STAIRS Stairway,leftandright Stairway,leftandrightwithroadingfenders Standardleft-handstairway
STEERING AND FILTRATION SYSTEMS Secondarysteering,deluxefiltration Secondarysteering,standardfiltration Standardsteering,deluxefiltration Standardsteering,standardfiltration
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Englishversion Spanishversion
TIRES ConsultyourCatdealerforcurrentoptions
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