Caterpillar 966C Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 966C ➔

The Caterpillar 966C is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and general earthmoving applications. Part of Caterpillar's 966 series, the 966C is a mid-size loader commonly used in construction, aggregate, quarry, and industrial work sites. It features a front-mounted bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited for repetitive loading cycles and site transport. The 966C is recognized for its serviceability, operator visibility, and compatibility with a range of attachments and bucket configurations. As a used machine, condition, hours, and maintenance history are key factors affecting performance, value, and operating reliability.

Bucket

Caterpillar 966C Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	25,578.00 lbs (11,602.00 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	4.06 cu yd
Bucket Width	9.59 ft (2.92 m)
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	9.68 ft (2.95 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 966C Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.32 ft (0.40 m)
Height	11.58 ft (3.53 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	11.68 ft (3.56 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13.67 ft (4.17 m)
Length	22.33 ft (6.81 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground	22.41 ft (6.83 m)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	2.60 ft (0.79 m)
Weight	36,900.00 lbs (16,737.58 kg)
Width	9.08 ft (2.77 m)
Width Over Tires	9.09 ft (2.77 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 966C Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	640.80 cu in (10,500.85 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3306
Net Power	170.00 hp (126.77 kw)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 966C Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	1.6 sec
Lower Time	3.8 sec
Raise Time	6.2 sec

Operational

Caterpillar 966C Wheel Loader Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	65.00 gal (246.03 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	52.10 gal (197.20 l)
Operating Weight	36,900.00 lbs (16,737.58 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	28,153.10 lbs (12,770.05 kg)
Tire Size	20.5-25 12 PR(L-3)

Transmission

Caterpillar 966C Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	23.70 mph (38.14 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	28.10 mph (45.22 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4

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