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)

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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.

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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

PRODUCT LINK RequiredforNACD,LACD,Europe,Turkey,Australia,

andNewZealand.

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