Category : Wheel Loaders ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : 966F ➔
The Caterpillar 966F is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general earthmoving applications. Part of Caterpillar's 966 series, the 966F is commonly used in construction, aggregate, quarry, and industrial site operations. It features a front-mounted loader bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited to high-duty-cycle work. The machine is known for its balanced performance, operator visibility, and serviceability. Typical uses include loading loose material, moving bulk aggregates, and supporting site production tasks. The Caterpillar 966F remains a recognized model in the used equipment market for wheel loader applications.
Bucket
Caterpillar 966F Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force
48,446.00 lbs (21,970.98 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped
4.71 cu yd
Bucket Capacity - Struck
4.03 cu yd
Bucket Width
10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Dump Clearance At Max Raise
9.34 ft (2.85 m)
Dimensions
Caterpillar 966F Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.57 ft (0.48 m)
Height
11.67 ft (3.56 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
11.77 ft (3.59 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height
13.52 ft (4.12 m)
Length
27.33 ft (8.33 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground
27.45 ft (8.37 m)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump
4.59 ft (1.40 m)
Weight
45,119.00 lbs (20,465.66 kg)
Wheelbase
11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Width
10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Width Over Tires
9.63 ft (2.94 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 966F Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Displacement
640.80 cu in (10,500.85 cu cm)
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
3306
Gross Power
235.00 hp (175.24 kw)
Net Power
220.00 hp (164.06 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
6
Power Measured @
2200 rpm
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 966F Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time
2 sec
Lower Time
2.4 sec
Pump Flow Capacity
79.80 gpm (302.04 lpm)
Raise Time
7.1 sec
Relief Valve Setting
3000 psi
Operational
Caterpillar 966F Wheel Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
10.90 gal (41.26 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity
7.40 gal (28.01 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity
12.50 gal (47.31 l)
Fuel Capacity
80.40 gal (304.31 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
54.20 gal (205.15 l)
Operating Voltage
24 V
Operating Weight
45,161.70 lbs (20,481.50 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation
26 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity
12.50 gal (47.31 l)
Static Tipping Weight
30,825.10 lbs (13,979.64 kg)
Tire Size
26.5-25 14PR
Transmission Fluid Capacity
15.60 gal (59.05 l)
Turning Radius
22.30 ft (6.80 m)
Transmission
Caterpillar 966F Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward
23.40 mph (37.66 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse
26.50 mph (42.65 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears
4
Number Of Reverse Gears
4
Transmission Type
Planetary powershift
