# 1992 Caterpillar 966F

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/966f/id/89130265>

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## Listing details

- **Price:** Sold
- **Listing ID:** 89130265
- **Year:** 1992
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 966F
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Medium Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 23188
- **Serial number:** 3XJ01515
- **Location:** Los Angeles, Ca
- **Auction starts:** 2026-09-15

## Description

Located in Lane 5 Spot 1, Enclosed Cab, Air Conditioner, Manual Quick Coupler, 111 in, 26.5-25 Tires The closing times of lots 262 through 266 are tied together. If a bid is received, then a time extension will be applied to all lots. Once the time closes the highest bidder on each lot will be the winner., Closing Time: 2026-09-15 09:05:15 AM

## Manufacturer specifications

### Bucket

- **Breakout Force:** 48446 lbs (21974.76 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 4.71 cu yd
- **Bucket Capacity - Struck:** 4.03 cu yd
- **Bucket Width:** 10.2 ft (3.11 m)
- **Dump Clearance At Max Raise:** 9.34 ft (2.85 m)

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.57 ft (0.48 m)
- **Height:** 11.6667 ft (3.56 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 11.77 ft (3.59 m)
- **Hinge Pin - Max Height:** 13.52 ft (4.12 m)
- **Length:** 27.3333 ft (8.33 m)
- **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 27.45 ft (8.37 m)
- **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 4.59 ft (1.4 m)
- **Weight:** 45119 lbs (20465.66 kg)
- **Wheelbase:** 11 ft (3.35 m)
- **Width:** 10 ft (3.05 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 9.63 ft (2.94 m)

### Engine

- **Aspiration:** Turbocharged
- **Displacement:** 640.8 cu in (10500.85 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** 3306
- **Gross Power:** 235 hp (175.24 kw)
- **Net Power:** 220 hp (164.06 kw)
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 6
- **Power Measured @:** 2200 rpm

### Hydraulic System

- **Dump Time:** 2 sec
- **Lower Time:** 2.4 sec
- **Pump Flow Capacity:** 79.8 gpm (302.04 lpm)
- **Raise Time:** 7.1 sec
- **Relief Valve Setting:** 3000 psi

### Operational

- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 50 amps
- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 10.9 gal (41.26 l)
- **Engine Oil Fluid Capacity:** 7.4 gal (28.01 l)
- **Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 12.5 gal (47.31 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 80.4 gal (304.31 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 54.2 gal (205.15 l)
- **Operating Voltage:** 24 V
- **Operating Weight:** 45161.7 lbs (20485.03 kg)
- **Rear Axle Oscillation:** 26 degrees
- **Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 12.5 gal (47.31 l)
- **Static Tipping Weight:** 30825.1 lbs (13982.05 kg)
- **Tire Size:** 26.5-25 14PR
- **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 15.6 gal (59.05 l)
- **Turning Radius:** 22.3 ft (6.8 m)

### Transmission

- **Max Speed - Forward:** 23.4 mph (37.66 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 26.5 mph (42.65 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 4
- **Transmission Type:** Planetary powershift

## About this model

The Caterpillar 966F is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general earthmoving applications. Part of Caterpillar's 966 series, the 966F is commonly used in construction, aggregate, quarry, and industrial site operations. It features a front-mounted loader bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited to high-duty-cycle work. The machine is known for its balanced performance, operator visibility, and serviceability. Typical uses include loading loose material, moving bulk aggregates, and supporting site production tasks. The Caterpillar 966F remains a recognized model in the used equipment market for wheel loader applications.

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