Caterpillar 966M XE Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 966M XE ➔

The Caterpillar 966M XE is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general earthmoving applications. It features a Cat diesel engine paired with an electric drive system, which is intended to improve fuel efficiency and provide responsive machine control. The 966M XE includes a hydrostatic-style electric transmission architecture, advanced operator controls, and a spacious cab with visibility to the work area. Common uses include quarry work, aggregate handling, construction, and industrial loading. As part of Caterpillar's M Series wheel loader line, the 966M XE is built for productivity, durability, and compatibility with a range of buckets and attachments.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 966M XE Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
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

Engine

Caterpillar 966M XE Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Make	Cat

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