This machine is classified as a Wheel Loader as described in "ISO 6165:2001". This machine normally has a front mounted bucket or another work tool for the principal intended functions of digging, loading, lifting, carrying, and moving material such as earth, crushed rock, or gravel. Additional work tools allow this machine to perform other specific tasks.
The useful life of this machine is dependent upon many factors including the machine owner’s desire to rebuild the machine back to factory specifications. Consult your Cat dealer for assistance in calculating overall owning and operating costs required to determine the machines useful life. The following items are required to obtain an economical useful life of this machine:
- Perform regular preventive maintenance procedures as described in the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
- Perform machine inspections as described in the Operation and Maintenance Manual and correct any problems discovered.
- Perform system testing as described in the Operation and Maintenance Manual and correct any problems discovered.
- Ensure that machine application conditions comply with Caterpillar’s recommendations.
- Ensure that the operating weight does not exceed limits set by manufacturer.
- Ensure that all frame cracks are identified, inspected, and repaired to prevent further development.
Application/Configuration Restrictions
Refer to "Machine Data" below for information about maximum machine weight.
Lift arm height restrictions will be found in the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the appropriate work tool.
The maximum fore and aft slope for proper lubrication is 25 degrees continuous and 35 degrees intermittent.
This machine is approved for use in environments with no explosive gases.
This machine is equipped with a 3516B Engine.
The basic dimensions in the following table are for a machine with a 23 yd3 rock bucket and with the largest tires that are available. There are several different configurations for the buckets and the tires. The configurations can change the weight, the width, and the height of the machine.
| 994H Wheel Loader | |
|---|---|
| Approximate operating weight | |
| Length with the bucket | |
| Width across front tires | |
| Height at top of the exhaust stacks | |