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Caterpillar 966D Wheel Loader

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

The Caterpillar 966D is a wheel loader designed for material handling, earthmoving, and loading applications in construction, quarry, aggregate, and industrial sites. Part of Caterpillar's 966 series, the 966D is known for its articulated frame, front-mounted loader bucket, and diesel-powered drivetrain. It is commonly used for stockpile work, truck loading, site cleanup, and general-purpose material movement. Typical features include hydraulic lift and tilt functions, operator cab controls, and compatibility with a range of bucket and attachment options. The 966D remains a recognized model in the used equipment market for its serviceability and broad application range.

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Bucket

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

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

Displacement	640.80 cu in (10,500.85 cu cm)
Engine Model	3306
Net Power	199.90 hp (149.07 kw)

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	2 seconds
Lower Time	3 seconds
Raise Time	6.3 seconds

Operating 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

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

Caterpillar 966Ds currently for sale

A 1981 Caterpillar 966D From Brookside Equipment Sales for $46,950.00 USD

A 1984 Caterpillar 966D From Purple Wave, Inc. for Auction Pricing

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