# 1991 Caterpillar 966C for Sale in Chehalis, Wa

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/966c/id/89055377>

## Listing details

- **Price:** Auction pricing
- **Listing ID:** 89055377
- **Year:** 1991
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 966C
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Medium Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 22160
- **Serial number:** 18B1159
- **Location:** Chehalis, Wa
- **Auction starts:** 2026-09-02

## Description

Enclosed Cab, Auxiliary Hydraulics, Hydraulic Coupler, Forks, 23.5R25 Tires Pick up by appointment only

## Manufacturer specifications

### Bucket

- **Breakout Force:** 25578 lbs (11602 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 4.06 cu yd
- **Bucket Width:** 9.59 ft (2.92 m)
- **Dump Clearance At Max Raise:** 9.68 ft (2.95 m)

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.32 ft (0.4 m)
- **Height:** 11.5833 ft (3.53 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 11.68 ft (3.56 m)
- **Hinge Pin - Max Height:** 13.67 ft (4.17 m)
- **Length:** 22.3333 ft (6.81 m)
- **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 22.41 ft (6.83 m)
- **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 2.6 ft (0.79 m)
- **Weight:** 36900 lbs (16734.69 kg)
- **Width:** 9.0833 ft (2.77 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 9.09 ft (2.77 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 640.8 cu in (10500.85 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** 3306
- **Net Power:** 170 hp (126.77 kw)

### Hydraulic System

- **Dump Time:** 1.6 sec
- **Lower Time:** 3.8 sec
- **Raise Time:** 6.2 sec

### Operational

- **Fuel Capacity:** 65 gal (246.03 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 52.1 gal (197.2 l)
- **Operating Weight:** 36900 lbs (16737.58 kg)
- **Static Tipping Weight:** 28153.1 lbs (12770.05 kg)
- **Tire Size:** 20.5-25 12 PR(L-3)

### Transmission

- **Max Speed - Forward:** 23.7 mph (38.14 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 28.1 mph (45.22 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 4

## About this model

The Caterpillar 966C is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and general earthmoving applications. Part of Caterpillar's 966 series, the 966C is a mid-size loader commonly used in construction, aggregate, quarry, and industrial work sites. It features a front-mounted bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited for repetitive loading cycles and site transport. The 966C is recognized for its serviceability, operator visibility, and compatibility with a range of attachments and bucket configurations. As a used machine, condition, hours, and maintenance history are key factors affecting performance, value, and operating reliability.

## Photos

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