Caterpillar 966M Wheel Loader Specs

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

The Caterpillar 966M is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general earthmoving applications. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series lineup and is commonly used in construction, aggregate, quarry, and industrial sites. The 966M features a diesel engine, hydrostatic or powertrain configuration depending on market specification, and a loader linkage optimized for breakout force and lift performance. Operator comfort, visibility, and service access are key design elements. The machine is available with multiple bucket and tire options, along with work tool compatibility for varied jobsite requirements.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 966M Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Breakout Force	38,984.00 lbs ft (52,854.51 nm) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Bucket Capacity	4.2.9.7 cu yd — 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	276 (206) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Power hp (kw)	276 (206) — 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 / 24.9 mph — Starting 2021 Model Year

Bucket

Caterpillar 966M Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Bucket Capacities	4.19-9.68 cu yd (3.20-7.40 cu m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 966M Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.50 ft (0.46 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 966M Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Engine Model	Cat C9.3
Net Power	276.00 hp (205.82 kw)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 966M Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight	51,176.00 lbs (23,213.07 kg)

Transmission

Caterpillar 966M 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)
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)

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