Caterpillar 966M (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 966M (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) ➔

Bucket Capacities

Caterpillar 966M (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) Wheel Loader Bucket Capacities specifications
Bucket Capacities	2.5-9.2 m? (3.25-12.0 yd?)

Dimensions - High Lift

Caterpillar 966M (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) Wheel Loader Dimensions - High Lift specifications
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight	8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch	5.83 ft (1.78 m)
Ground Clearance	1.42 ft (0.43 m)
Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe	11.58 ft (3.53 m)
Height - Top Of Hood	9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Height - Top Of Rops	11.75 ft (3.58 m)
Hinge Pin Height At Carry	2.58 ft (0.79 m)
Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift	15.75 ft (4.80 m)
Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift	13.50 ft (4.11 m)
Maximum Width Over Tires	9.92 ft (3.02 m)
Note	All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Overall Length - Without Bucket	26.58 ft (8.10 m)
Rack Back - Carry Height	49 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift	71 degrees
Rack Back At Ground	39 degrees
Tread Width	7.33 ft (2.23 m)
Wheel Base	11.67 ft (3.56 m)

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Caterpillar 966M (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) Wheel Loader Dimensions - Standard Lift specifications
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight	7.17 ft (2.19 m)
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch	5.83 ft (1.78 m)
Ground Clearance	1.42 ft (0.43 m)
Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe	11.58 ft (3.53 m)
Height - Top Of Hood	9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Height - Top Of Rops	11.75 ft (3.58 m)
Hinge Pin Height At Carry	2.08 ft (0.63 m)
Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift	13.92 ft (4.24 m)
Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift	11.92 ft (3.63 m)
Maximum Width Over Tires	9.92 ft (3.02 m)
Note	All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Overall Length - Without Bucket	23.92 ft (7.29 m)
Rack Back - Carry Height	50 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift	62 degrees
Rack Back At Ground	42 degrees
Tread Width	7.33 ft (2.23 m)
Wheel Base	11.67 ft (3.56 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 966M (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	568.00 cu in (9,307.87 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C9.3 ACERT
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 14396	304.00 hp (226.70 kw)
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 14396 - Metric	309.00 hp (230.43 kw)
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995	308.00 hp (229.68 kw)
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995 - Metric	313.00 hp (233.41 kw)
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Iso 9249	278.00 hp (207.31 kw)
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric	281.00 hp (209.55 kw)
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Sae J1349	278.00 hp (207.31 kw)
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Sae J1349 - Metric	281.00 hp (209.55 kw)
Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 Rpm	1,112.00 lbs ft (1,507.65 nm)
Net Power - Iso 9249	278.00 hp (207.31 kw)
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Iso 14396	1,166.00 lbs ft (1,580.86 nm)
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Sae J1995	1,180.00 lbs ft (1,599.84 nm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 966M (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	10.1 s
Implement Pump Type	Variable Displacement Piston
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure	4496 psi
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,200 Rpm	95.00 gpm (359.58 lpm)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 966M (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force	38,984.00 lbs (17,682.87 kg)
Note (1)	For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.?
Note (2)	Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - No Tire Deflection	34,873.00 lbs (15,818.15 kg)
Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - With Tire Deflection	32,329.00 lbs (14,664.21 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 966M (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) Wheel Loader Operational specifications
Operating Weight	51,176.00 lbs (23,213.07 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 966M (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) Wheel Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	18.90 gal (71.54 l)
Crankcase	6.50 gal (24.60 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	15.10 gal (57.15 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	15.10 gal (57.15 l)
Fuel Tank	82.70 gal (313.02 l)
Hydraulic Tank	33.00 gal (124.91 l)
Transmission	15.50 gal (58.67 l)

Sound

Caterpillar 966M (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) Wheel Loader Sound specifications
Note (1)	*Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Note (2)	**For machines in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.?
Note (3)	***European Union Directive ?2000/14/EC? as amended by ?2005/88/EC.?
With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008)**	108 Lwa***
With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008)**	69 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008)	109 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (Sae J88:2013)	76 dB(A)*
With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008)	70 dB(A)

Transmission

Caterpillar 966M (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Forward - 1	4.00 mph (6.44 kph)
Forward - 2	8.10 mph (13.04 kph)
Forward - 3	14.60 mph (23.50 kph)
Forward - 4	24.50 mph (39.43 kph)
Note	Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.
Reverse - 1	4.40 mph (7.08 kph)
Reverse - 2	8.90 mph (14.32 kph)
Reverse - 3	16.10 mph (25.91 kph)
Reverse - 4	24.50 mph (39.43 kph)

Weights

Caterpillar 966M (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Note	Weight based on a machine configuration with Michelin 26.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, manual diff lock/open axles (front/rear), power train guard, secondary steering, sound suppression and a 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Operating Weight	51,176.00 lbs (23,213.07 kg)

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