# 1989 Caterpillar 966E for Sale in Madera, CA **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $49,500.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 45274651 - **Year:** 1989 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 966E - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Type:** Medium Wheel Loaders - **Serial number:** 35S03085 - **Stock number:** 8943 - **Location:** Madera, CA ## Description Cab,, GP Bucket,, CAT 3306 DI. ## Machine details ### General Specifications - **ropstype:** Enclosed ## Manufacturer specifications ### Bucket - **Breakout Force:** 41918 lbs (19013.71 kg) - **Bucket Capacity - heaped:** 4.8 cu yd (3.67 cu m) - **Bucket Capacity - struck:** 4.2 cu yd (3.21 cu m) - **Bucket Width:** 10.1 ft (3.08 m) - **Dump Clearance at Max Raise:** 9.8 ft (2.99 m) ### Dimensions - **Ground Clearance:** 1.7 ft (0.52 m) - **Height - Top of Cab:** 11.8 ft (3.6 m) - **Hinge Pin - Max Height:** 1.6 ft (0.49 m) - **Length with Bucket on Ground:** 27 ft (8.23 m) - **Reach at Max Lift and Dump:** 4.3 ft (1.31 m) - **Wheelbase:** 11 ft (3.35 m) - **Width Over Tires:** 9.9 ft (3.02 m) ### Engine - **Displacement:** 640.8 cu in (10500.85 cu cm) - **Engine Model:** 3306 - **Gross Power:** 216 hp (161.07 kw) ### Hydraulic System - **Dump Time:** 2 seconds - **Lower Time:** 2.4 seconds - **Raise Time:** 7.1 seconds ### Operating Specifications - **Fuel Capacity:** 80.4 gal (304.31 l) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 54.2 gal (205.15 l) - **Operating Weight:** 44551.1 lbs (20208.06 kg) - **Static Tipping Weight:** 30547.3 lbs (13856.04 kg) - **Tire Size:** 26.5-25 14PR - **Turning Radius:** 23.4 ft (7.13 m) ### Transmission - **Max Speed - Forward:** 23.8 mph (38.3 kph) - **Max Speed - Reverse:** 27.1 mph (43.61 kph) - **Number of Forward Gears:** 4 - **Number of Reverse Gears:** 4 ## About this model The Caterpillar 966E is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and general earthmoving applications. Part of Caterpillar's 966 series, the 966E is known for its articulated frame, front-mounted loader bucket, and diesel-powered drivetrain suited to construction, quarry, aggregate, and industrial sites. Typical configurations include a hydraulic lift system, operator cab, and large pneumatic tires for mobility on uneven terrain. The model is commonly used for loading trucks, moving bulk materials, and site support work. As a used machine, the Caterpillar 966E remains a recognized mid-size wheel loader in the heavy equipment market. ## Photos ![1989 Caterpillar 966E](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11003671299&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=NnAezu0F8vXe%2bNRvJ4BABRv9XChl5L4g) ![1989 Caterpillar 966E photo 2](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11003671472&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=NnAezu0F8vUwUtbuaFTlgi00LbYcqNH6) ![1989 Caterpillar 966E photo 3](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11003671495&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=NnAezu0F8vWjbKALdITq3ty4HdKt2%2bYe) ![1989 Caterpillar 966E photo 4](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11003671435&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=NnAezu0F8vW5xSsXII875Ma4CBNV5%2btE) ![1989 Caterpillar 966E photo 5](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11003671390&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=NnAezu0F8vVQpkGnj7fHlZ9XwNi3LNgQ) ![1989 Caterpillar 966E photo 6](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11003671456&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=NnAezu0F8vW%2bGIcu6zjrSG5c8fNVX%2bXR) ![1989 Caterpillar 966E photo 7](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11003671422&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=NnAezu0F8vXllRFeFOSGQ9OuDDQeYKT5) ![1989 Caterpillar 966E photo 8](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11003671402&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=NnAezu0F8vWBIXB3mcXzhxTx9HqNh45i) ![1989 Caterpillar 966E photo 9](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11003671403&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=NnAezu0F8vXLocQPmYvTs9WVDHMBdwrO) ![1989 Caterpillar 966E photo 10](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11003671200&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=NnAezu0F8vVeFasbxrofsio1UWVCfsWS) ![1989 Caterpillar 966E photo 11](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11003671359&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=NnAezu0F8vUPlqUbVrZ2sEPoG0nn802Q) ![1989 Caterpillar 966E photo 12](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11003671210&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=NnAezu0F8vUK%2bmFJ1q27jZwcFKCTJ4M4) ![1989 Caterpillar 966E photo 13](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11003671239&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=NnAezu0F8vV%2brRGTAayP8tDu7NdsD7Fo) ![1989 Caterpillar 966E photo 14](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11003671249&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=NnAezu0F8vXVBdVuJ%2fJvhXkPcRHRNO66) ![1989 Caterpillar 966E photo 15](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11003671261&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=NnAezu0F8vUyq5a4zA7%2fNMDvNqmyVaeq) ![1989 Caterpillar 966E photo 16](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11003671272&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=NnAezu0F8vXhwzU%2bTZvuB6bXy8h14wVG) ![1989 Caterpillar 966E photo 17](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11003671295&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=NnAezu0F8vWkIomDaS3NrTHsQFjJ1bWv) ![1989 Caterpillar 966E photo 18](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11003671329&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=NnAezu0F8vXe2DgkjvoF2nC2Dscfdqzd) ![1989 Caterpillar 966E photo 19](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=11003671356&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=NnAezu0F8vVDeVzFqIwnQzngEIf2WkzN)