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The Caterpillar 966 is a wheel loader used in construction, quarry, aggregate, material handling, and general earthmoving applications. As part of Caterpillar's wheel loader lineup, the 966 is designed for loading, stockpiling, truck loading, and site material movement. It typically features a front-mounted bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited to heavy-duty operation. The model has been offered in multiple series and configurations over time, with variations in engine output, operating weight, bucket capacity, and emissions systems. Caterpillar 966 wheel loaders are commonly used in demanding jobsite environments where productivity, durability, and operator visibility are important.
| Breakout Force | 36,974.00 lbs ft (50,129.35 nm) Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Bucket Capacity | 3.75 - 15.5 (2.8 - 11.9) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m) | 3.75 - 15.5 (2.8 - 11.9) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Engine | C9.3B Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Engine Power | 321 (239) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Engine Power Net hp (kW) | 321 (239) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Engine type | Cat C9.3B Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Full-Turn Tipping Load | 32,233.00 lbs (14,620.66 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Net Power | 303.00 hp (225.95 kw) Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 51,124 (23,190) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Operating Weight lbs (kg) | 51,124 (23,190) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Tip Load | 32,727 (14,845) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Tip Load lbs. (kg) | 32,727 (14,845) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Travel Speed | 24.5 / 24.5 mph Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev) | 24.5 / 24.5 mph Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev) | 24.5 / 24.5 mph Starting 2022 Model Year |