# Caterpillar 966G for Sale in Tuscaloosa, AL

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/966g/id/47392080>

> This machine is being sold for parts.

## Listing details

- **Price:** Call for price
- **Listing ID:** 47392080
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 966G
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Serial number:** 3SW1610
- **Location:** Tuscaloosa, AL

## Manufacturer specifications

### Axles

- **Front:** Fixed
- **Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall:** 19.8 in (50.29 cm)
- **Rear:** Trunnion

### Bucket

- **Breakout Force:** 44120 lbs (20012.52 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 4.28 cu yd
- **Bucket Width:** 10.04 ft (3.06 m)
- **Dump Clearance At Max Raise:** 10.18 ft (3.1 m)

### Buckets

- **Maximum Bucket Capacity:** 5.3 cu yd

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.42 ft (0.43 m)
- **Height:** 11.5833 ft (3.53 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 11.78 ft (3.59 m)
- **Length:** 29 ft (8.84 m)
- **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 28.96 ft (8.83 m)
- **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 4.29 ft (1.31 m)
- **Weight:** 50410 lbs (22865.62 kg)
- **Width:** 9.75 ft (2.97 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 9.72 ft (2.96 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 638.4 cu in (10461.52 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** Cat? 3306 DITA
- **Engine Model:** 3306DITA
- **Flywheel Power:** 235 hp (175.24 kw)
- **Gross Power:** 235 hp (175.24 kw)
- **Maximum Flywheel Power:** 253 hp (188.67 kw)
- **Net Power:** 253 hp (188.67 kw)
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 6
- **Power Measured @:** 2200 rpm

### Hydraulic System

- **Dump Time:** 1.3 sec
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump:** 1.3 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down:** 1.8 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise:** 6.6 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total:** 9.7 s
- **Lower Time:** 1.8 sec
- **Raise Time:** 6.6 sec

### Operating Specifications

- **Breakout Force:** 44120 lbs (20012.52 kg)
- **Dump Clearance:** 10.1 ft (3.08 m)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full Turn:** 30870 lbs (14002.41 kg)

### Operational

- **Fuel Capacity:** 108.4 gal (410.29 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 54.7 gal (207.04 l)
- **Operating Weight:** 50155.2 lbs (22750.04 kg)
- **Static Tipping Weight:** 34731.7 lbs (15754.05 kg)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 21.2 gal (80.24 l)
- **Crankcase:** 7.4 gal (28.01 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Front:** 17 gal (64.35 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Rear:** 17 gal (64.35 l)
- **Fuel Tank - Standard:** 108.3 gal (409.92 l)
- **Hydraulic System - Including Tank:** 54.7 gal (207.04 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 37 gal (140.05 l)
- **Transmission:** 13.3 gal (50.34 l)

### Transmission

- **Forward - 1:** 4.5 mph (7.24 kph)
- **Forward - 2:** 7.9 mph (12.71 kph)
- **Forward - 3:** 13.5 mph (21.73 kph)
- **Forward - 4:** 23.2 mph (37.34 kph)
- **Max Speed - Forward:** 23.2 mph (37.34 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 26.3 mph (42.33 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 4
- **Reverse - 1:** 5.1 mph (8.21 kph)
- **Reverse - 2:** 8.9 mph (14.32 kph)
- **Reverse - 3:** 15.3 mph (24.62 kph)
- **Reverse - 4:** 26.3 mph (42.33 kph)
- **Travel Speed:** 23.1 mph (37.18 kph)

### Weights

- **Operating Weight:** 50410 lbs (22865.62 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 966G is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and general earthmoving applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 966G is part of the company's medium wheel loader range and is commonly used in construction, quarry, aggregate, and industrial environments. It features a front-mounted loader bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited for repetitive loading cycles. The 966G is known for its serviceability, operator visibility, and compatibility with a range of attachments. As a used machine, specifications may vary by configuration, year, and regional market.

## Photos

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