# 1982 Caterpillar 966D for Sale in Chehalis, Wa

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/966d/id/89032676>

## Listing details

- **Price:** Auction pricing
- **Listing ID:** 89032676
- **Year:** 1982
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 966D
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Medium Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 8993
- **Serial number:** 99Y02135
- **Location:** Chehalis, Wa
- **Auction starts:** 2026-09-02

## Description

Enclosed Cab, Hydraulic Coupler, 26.5-25 Tires Pick up by appointment only

## Manufacturer specifications

### Bucket

- **Breakout Force:** \_ -
- **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 4.06 cu yd
- **Bucket Capacity - Struck:** 3.41 cu yd
- **Bucket Width:** 9.98 ft (3.04 m)
- **Dump Clearance At Max Raise:** 9.91 ft (3.02 m)

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.48 ft (0.45 m)
- **Height:** 11.75 ft (3.58 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 11.68 ft (3.56 m)
- **Hinge Pin - Max Height:** 1.84 ft (0.56 m)
- **Length:** 28.5 ft (8.69 m)
- **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 25.64 ft (7.82 m)
- **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 3.58 ft (1.09 m)
- **Weight:** 43500 lbs (19727.89 kg)
- **Wheelbase:** 11 ft (3.35 m)
- **Width:** 10 ft (3.05 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 9.4 ft (2.87 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 640.8 cu in (10500.85 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** 3306
- **Net Power:** 199.9 hp (149.07 kw)

### Hydraulic System

- **Dump Time:** 2 sec
- **Lower Time:** 3 sec
- **Raise Time:** 6.3 sec

### Operational

- **Fuel Capacity:** 81.4 gal (308.1 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 60.8 gal (230.13 l)
- **Operating Weight:** 43001.2 lbs (19505.04 kg)
- **Static Tipping Weight:** 30366.5 lbs (13774.03 kg)
- **Turning Radius:** 24.1 ft (7.35 m)

### Transmission

- **Max Speed - Forward:** 21.4 mph (34.44 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 23.7 mph (38.14 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 4

## About this model

The Caterpillar 966D is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, loading trucks, and general earthmoving applications. Part of Caterpillar's 966 series, the 966D is a mid-size loader commonly used in construction, quarry, aggregate, and industrial sites. It features a front-mounted bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited for repetitive loading cycles and site transport. The 966D is known 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, resale value, and operating cost.

## Photos

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