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 expected life, defined as total machine hours, of this machine is dependent upon many factors including the machine owner’s desire to rebuild the machine back to factory specifications. The expected life interval of this machine is 17,000 service hours. The expected life interval corresponds to the service hours to engine overhaul or replacement. Service hours to engine overhaul or replacement may vary based on overall machine duty cycle. At the expected life interval, remove the machine from operation and consult your Cat dealer for inspect, repair, rebuild, install remanufactured, install new components, or disposal options and to establish a new expected life interval. If a decision is made to remove this machine from service, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Decommissioning and Disposal".
The following items are required to obtain an economical expected 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 30 degrees intermittent.
This machine is approved for use in environments with no explosive gases.
This machine is equipped with a C32 Engine.
Basic machine specifications are listed below.
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| Illustration 1 | g01451767 |
| Standard 992K Wheel Loader(1) | |
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| Operating Weight | |
| Length with the Bucket (B) | |
| Width over the Tires | |
| Height over the ROPS (A) | |
| (1) | Values for a machine with a standard configuration and a |
| High lift 992K Wheel Loader(1) | |
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| Operating Weight | |
| Length with the Bucket (B) | |
| Width over the Tires | |
| Height over the ROPS (A) | |
| (1) | Values for a machine with a high lift configuration and |