# 1989 Caterpillar 966E for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/966e/id/76444433>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $62,500.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 76444433
- **Year:** 1989
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 966E
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Medium Wheel Loaders
- **Serial number:** 99Y06796
- **Stock number:** CA08012023CL
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA

## Description

1989 Caterpillar 966E Wheel Loader, Only 4234 hours, Comes with an additional 4 in 1 Bucket, Ready to Work!, Call Christopher Lillo 310~977~7903

## Machine details

### General Specifications

- **hours:** 4234
- **ropstype:** Enclosed
- **bucketsize:** 10
- **bucketsizeUnit:** foot
- **bucket:** Yes

## Manufacturer specifications

### Bucket

- **Breakout Force:** 41918 lbs (19013.71 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 4.71 cu yd
- **Bucket Capacity - Struck:** 4.18 cu yd
- **Bucket Width:** 10.04 ft (3.06 m)
- **Dump Clearance At Max Raise:** 9.76 ft (2.97 m)

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.65 ft (0.5 m)
- **Height:** 11.5833 ft (3.53 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 11.75 ft (3.58 m)
- **Hinge Pin - Max Height:** 1.51 ft (0.46 m)
- **Length:** 26.75 ft (8.15 m)
- **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 26.92 ft (8.21 m)
- **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 4.22 ft (1.29 m)
- **Weight:** 44767 lbs (20305.99 kg)
- **Wheelbase:** 11 ft (3.35 m)
- **Width:** 9.6667 ft (2.95 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 9.81 ft (2.99 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 640.8 cu in (10500.85 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** 3306
- **Gross Power:** 216 hp (161.07 kw)

### General Specifications

- **Approx. Shipping Wt. (since 1987):** 44767 lbs (20324 kg)
- **Breakout Force (since 1987):** 41715 lbf (18939 kgf)
- **Dump Clearance at max height (since 1987):** 117 in (2.97 m)
- **Flywheel Horse- power (since 1987):** 216 hp (161.07 kw)
- **Ground Clearance (since 1987):** 18.7 in (476 mm)
- **Max.Reach at max height (since 1987):** 51 in (1290 mm)
- **Maximum Forward Speed (since 1987):** 23.7 mph (38.2 km/h)
- **Maximum Reverse Speed (since 1987):** 27.0 mph (43.6 km/h)
- **Product Identification Prefix (since 1987):** 99Y
- **Rated Capacity (since 1987):** 5.0 cu yd (3.8 cu m)
- **Remarks (since 1987):** 26.5-25 Std.Tires
- **Width Over Tires (since 1987):** 116 in (2.94 m)

### Hydraulic System

- **Dump Time:** 2 sec
- **Lower Time:** 2.4 sec
- **Raise Time:** 7.1 sec

### Operational

- **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, stockpiling, loading trucks, and general earthmoving applications. Part of Caterpillar's 966 series, the 966E is known for its articulated frame, front-mounted loader bucket, and diesel powertrain suited to construction, quarry, and aggregate work. Typical features include hydraulic lift and tilt functions, operator cab controls, and compatibility with a range of buckets and attachments. The 966E is used in roadbuilding, site preparation, and bulk material transfer. As a used machine, condition, hours, and configuration vary by unit, making inspection and service history important for evaluation.

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