# 2024 Caterpillar 966 for Sale in City of Industry, CA

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/966/id/87535052>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $425,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 87535052
- **Year:** 2024
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 966
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Medium Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 584
- **Serial number:** M7R00983
- **Location:** City of Industry, CA

## Description

AIR INLET STANDARD, RAIN CAP, ANTIFREEZE, -35F, AXLE OIL COOLER READY, ED, AXLES, MAN/OPEN, JSTK, CAB, DELUXE, STRG JOYSTICK, COOLING CORES, 9FPI, COUNTERWEIGHT, AGGREGATE, FAN, STANDARD, FENDERS, FRONT W/REAR EXTN, FILTRATION, STD, PRECLEANER, GUARD, POWERTRAIN, HYDRAULIC OIL, STANDARD, HYDRAULICS, 2V RC, 3/4V READY, JOYSTICK 2V, STEERING JOYSTICK, LANE 3 ORDER, LIGHT, SEAT BELT LAMP, LIGHTS, LED, LIGHTS, REVERSING STROBE, LINKAGE, STANDARD LIFT, LUBRICATION, MANUAL, STD, OBJECT DETECTION, OIL CHANGE SYSTEM, HIGH SPEED, Online Owner's Manual , PRODUCT LINK, CELLULAR PLE643, PROTECTION, CYLINDER ROD, QUICK COUPLER READY, STD, ROLL ON-ROLL OFF, SERIALIZED TECHNICAL MEDIA KIT, SOUND SUPPRESSION, STANDARD, STARTING, STANDARD, STEERING SYS, STD JSTK, STORAGE PROTECTION, TECHNOLOGY, PAYLOAD, ASSIST, TIRES, 26.5R25 BS VJT \* L3, WINDOWS, STANDARD

## Machine details

### GENERAL CONDITION

- **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes
- **S.O.S. (All Compartments):** Yes
- **Tires are Aired Up and Drivable:** Yes

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Cleaning Required:** Yes

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes
- **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes
- **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Current O&MM:** Yes
- **Current Parts Manual:** No
- **Current Safety Manual:** Yes

### ENGINE

- **Apparent Other Engine Damage:** Yes
- **Fuel Leaks:** No
- **Knocking:** No
- **Oil Leaks:** No
- **Water in Oil:** No

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Oil in Anti-Freeze:** No

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Block Heater:** No
- **Ether Aid:** No

### TRANSMISSION

- **Mag Screens Checked:** No
- **Transmission - Noisy:** No

### STEERING

- **Articulate P & B:** Good
- **Lines / Fittings - STEERING:** Good
- **Pumps:** Good
- **Steering Cylinder:** Good
- **Steering Linkage:** Good
- **Steering Wheel Tilt / Extend:** Good
- **Supplemental Steer:** Good

### BRAKE

- **Holds In Park:** Yes
- **Leaks - BRAKE:** No

### HYDRAULICS

- **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No

### ATTACHMENTS / WORK TOOLS

- **Angle Broom:** No
- **Asphalt Cutter:** No
- **Blade:** No
- **Forks:** No
- **Grapple:** No
- **Hydraulic Sweeper:** No
- **Material Handling Arm:** No
- **Vibratory Compactor Plate:** No

### BUCKET

- **Standard Lift:** Yes

### FINAL DRIVES

- **Leaks - FINAL DRIVES:** No

### TIRES

- **Spare:** No

## Manufacturer specifications

### Dimensions

- **Height:** 11.8333 ft (3.61 m)
- **Length:** 29.3333 ft (8.94 m)
- **Weight:** 51124 lbs (23189.49 kg)
- **Width:** 9.9167 ft (3.02 m)

### Dimensions - High Lift

- **Ground Clearance (since 2026):** 1.33 ft (0.41 m)
- **Height - Top of Hood (since 2026):** 9.42 ft (2.87 m)
- **Height - Top of ROPS (since 2026):** 11.83 ft (3.61 m)
- **Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height (since 2026):** 2.5 ft (0.76 m)
- **Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 15.75 ft (4.8 m)
- **Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 13.67 ft (4.17 m)
- **Overall Length - Without Bucket (since 2026):** 26.5 ft (8.08 m)
- **Rack Back - Carry Height (since 2026):** 49 degrees
- **Rack Back - Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 71 degrees
- **Rack Back at Ground (since 2026):** 37 degrees
- **Tread Width (since 2026):** 7.25 ft (2.21 m)
- **Wheel Base (since 2026):** 11.67 ft (3.56 m)
- **Width over Tires (Loaded) (since 2026):** 9.92 ft (3.02 m)

### Dimensions - Standard Lift

- **Ground Clearance (since 2026):** 1.33 ft (0.41 m)
- **Height - Top of Hood (since 2026):** 9.42 ft (2.87 m)
- **Height - Top of ROPS (since 2026):** 11.83 ft (3.61 m)
- **Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height (since 2026):** 2 ft (0.61 m)
- **Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 13.92 ft (4.24 m)
- **Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 12.08 ft (3.68 m)
- **Overall Length - Without Bucket (since 2026):** 24.33 ft (7.42 m)
- **Rack Back - Carry Height (since 2026):** 50 degrees
- **Rack Back - Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 62 degrees
- **Rack Back at Ground (since 2026):** 39 degrees
- **Tread Width (since 2026):** 7.25 ft (2.21 m)
- **Wheel Base (since 2026):** 11.67 ft (3.56 m)
- **Width over Tires (Loaded) (since 2026):** 9.92 ft (3.02 m)

### Engine

- **Biodiesel Capability (since 2026):** Up to B20¹
- **Displacement (since 2026):** 9.3 l (2.46 gal)
- **Emissions (since 2026):** Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards.
- **Engine Model (since 2026):** Cat® C9.3B
- **Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002 (since 2026):** 325 hp (242.36 kw)
- **Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002 (since 2026):** 1313 lbs ft (1780.17 nm)
- **Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 (since 2026):** 1313 lbs ft (1780.17 nm)
- **Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014 (since 2026):** 329 hp (245.34 kw)
- **Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014 (since 2026):** 1327 lbs ft (1799.15 nm)
- **Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 (since 2026):** 1327 lbs ft (1799.15 nm)
- **Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 (since 2026):** 302 hp (225.21 kw)
- **Net Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 (since 2026):** 1255 lbs ft (1701.53 nm)

### General Specifications

- **Breakout Force (since 2023):** 38,999 lbf
- **Bucket Capacity (since 2013):** 12.9 cu yd (9.9 cu m)
- **Bucket Capacity (since 2022):** 3.75 - 15.5 (2.8 - 11.9)
- **Bucket Capacity (since 2025):** 3.75 - 15.5
- **Bucket Weight (since 2013):** 6228 lbs (2825 kg)
- **Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 5606 lbs (2543 kg)
- **Bucket Width (since 2013):** 135 in (3429 mm)
- **Engine (since 2023):** C9.3B
- **Engine Power (since 2022):** 321 hp (239.37 kw)
- **Engine Power Net (since 2025):** 321 hp (239.37 kw)
- **Engine type (since 2022):** Cat C9.3B
- **Full-Turn Tipping Load (since 2023):** 32,727 lb
- **Net Power (since 2023):** 303 hp (225.95 kw)
- **Operating Weight (since 2022):** 51,124 lbs (23189.49 kg)
- **OperatingWeight (since 2026):** 51,124 lbs (23189.49 kg)
- **Rated Power (since 2024):** 321 hp (239.37 kw)
- **Tip Load (since 2022):** 32,727 lbs (14844.74 kg)
- **Travel Speed (since 2024):** 24.5 / 24.5 mph
- **Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev) (since 2025):** 24.5 / 24.5 mph
- **Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev) (since 2022):** 24.5 / 24.5 mph

### Hydraulic System

- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total (since 2026):** 10.1 s
- **Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure (since 2026):** 4496 psi
- **Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,275 rpm (since 2026):** 99 gpm (374.72 lpm)

### Operating Specifications

- **Breakout Force (since 2026):** 38999 lbs ft (52874.85 nm)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn (since 2026):** 32727 lbs (14844.74 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection (since 2026):** 35224 lbs (15977.36 kg)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System (since 2026):** 17.4 gal (65.86 l)
- **Crankcase (since 2026):** 6.1 gal (23.09 l)
- **DEF Tank (since 2026):** 6.9 gal (26.12 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Front (since 2026):** 15.1 gal (57.15 l)
- **Fuel Tank (since 2026):** 80.1 gal (303.18 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank (since 2026):** 30.1 gal (113.93 l)
- **Transmission (since 2026):** 15.5 gal (58.67 l)

### Sound

- **Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 (since 2026):** 109 dB(A)
- **Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² (since 2026):** 108 dB(A)
- **Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 (since 2026):** 70 dB(A)
- **Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ (since 2026):** 69 dB(A)
- **With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note (since 2026):** Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.

### Transmission

- **Forward - 1 (since 2026):** 4.2 mph (6.76 kph)
- **Forward - 2 (since 2026):** 8.4 mph (13.52 kph)
- **Forward - 3 (since 2026):** 15 mph (24.14 kph)
- **Forward - 4 (since 2026):** 24.5 mph (39.43 kph)
- **Reverse - 1 (since 2026):** 4.5 mph (7.24 kph)
- **Reverse - 2 (since 2026):** 9.2 mph (14.81 kph)
- **Reverse - 3 (since 2026):** 16.5 mph (26.55 kph)
- **Reverse - 4 (since 2026):** 24.5 mph (39.43 kph)

### Weights

- **Operating Weight (since 2026):** 51124 lbs (23189.49 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 966 is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general earthmoving applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 966 series is commonly used in construction, aggregate, quarry, and industrial site operations. It features a front-mounted bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited for repetitive loading cycles and off-road work. Depending on the model year and configuration, the Caterpillar 966 may include advanced hydraulics, operator comfort features, and fuel efficiency systems. The machine is part of Caterpillar's wheel loader lineup and is recognized for versatility in loading, hauling, and site support tasks across demanding work environments.

## Photos

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