Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The Caterpillar 966M XE is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, loading, and general earthmoving applications. It features a Cat diesel engine, hydrostatic drive system, and fuel-efficient XE powertrain technology for improved productivity and reduced operating costs. The 966M XE is commonly used in construction, quarry, aggregate, and industrial material handling environments. It offers a spacious operator cab, advanced controls, and integrated machine monitoring systems. With a focus on performance, fuel economy, and durability, the Caterpillar 966M XE wheel loader is suited for demanding loading cycles and high-volume material movement.
| Breakout Force | 38,984.00 lbs ft (52,854.51 nm) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Bucket Capacity | 4.19 - 9.68 (3.2 - 7.4) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m) | 3.3 - 12.0 (2.5 - 9.2) Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Engine | C9.3 ACERT Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Engine Power | 298 (222) Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Engine Power hp (kw) | 298 (222) Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Engine type | Cat C9.3 Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Full-Turn Tip Load | 34,873.00 lbs (15,818.15 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Max Dump Height | 9.8 (3.0) Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Max Dump Height ft.( m) | 4.4 (1.3) Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Net Power | 298.00 hp (222.22 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 51,176.00 lbs (23,213.07 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight lbs (kg) | 51,176 (23,213) Starting 2016 Model Year |
| Tip Load | 36,711 (16,652) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev) | 24.9 / 17.1 mph Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Make | Cat |