Caterpillar 966E Wheel Loader Specs

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

The Caterpillar 966E is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and general earthmoving applications. Part of Caterpillar's 966 series, the 966E is known for its articulated frame, front-mounted loader bucket, and diesel-powered drivetrain suited to construction, quarry, aggregate, and industrial sites. Typical configurations include a hydraulic lift system, operator cab, and large pneumatic tires for mobility on uneven terrain. The model is commonly used for loading trucks, moving bulk materials, and site support work. As a used machine, the Caterpillar 966E remains a recognized mid-size wheel loader in the heavy equipment market.

Bucket

Caterpillar 966E Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	41,918.00 lbs (19,013.71 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	4.80 cu yd (3.67 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	4.20 cu yd (3.21 cu m)
Bucket Width	10.10 ft (3.08 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	9.80 ft (2.99 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 966E Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Height - Top of Cab	11.80 ft (3.60 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	27.00 ft (8.23 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	4.30 ft (1.31 m)
Wheelbase	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Width Over Tires	9.90 ft (3.02 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 966E Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	640.80 cu in (10,500.85 cu cm)
Engine Model	3306
Gross Power	216.00 hp (161.07 kw)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 966E Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	2 seconds
Lower Time	2.4 seconds
Raise Time	7.1 seconds

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 966E Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	80.40 gal (304.31 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	54.20 gal (205.15 l)
Operating Weight	44,551.10 lbs (20,208.06 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	30,547.30 lbs (13,856.04 kg)
Tire Size	26.5-25 14PR
Turning Radius	23.40 ft (7.13 m)

Transmission

Caterpillar 966E Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	23.80 mph (38.30 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	27.10 mph (43.61 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4

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