Caterpillar 966D Wheel Loader Specs

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

The Caterpillar 966D is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, loading trucks, and general earthmoving applications. Part of Caterpillar's 966 series, the 966D is a mid-size loader commonly used in construction, quarry, aggregate, and industrial sites. It features a front-mounted bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited for repetitive loading cycles and site transport. The 966D is known 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, resale value, and operating cost.

Bucket

Caterpillar 966D Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Bucket Capacity - heaped	4.10 cu yd (3.13 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	3.50 cu yd (2.68 cu m)
Bucket Width	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	10.00 ft (3.05 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 966D Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)
Height - Top of Cab	11.70 ft (3.57 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	1.90 ft (0.58 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	25.70 ft (7.83 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	3.60 ft (1.10 m)
Wheelbase	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Width Over Tires	9.40 ft (2.87 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 966D Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	640.80 cu in (10,500.85 cu cm)
Engine Model	3306
Net Power	199.90 hp (149.07 kw)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 966D Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	2 seconds
Lower Time	3 seconds
Raise Time	6.3 seconds

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 966D Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	81.40 gal (308.10 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	60.80 gal (230.13 l)
Operating Weight	43,001.20 lbs (19,505.04 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	30,366.50 lbs (13,774.03 kg)
Turning Radius	24.10 ft (7.35 m)

Transmission

Caterpillar 966D Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	21.40 mph (34.44 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	23.70 mph (38.14 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4

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