# Caterpillar 966G for Sale in Novi, MI

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/966g/id/69111568>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $51,500.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 69111568
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 966G
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 15313
- **Serial number:** 3SW00358
- **Location:** Novi, MI

## Description

Auto Shift, Beacon, Boom, GP, Bucket, Counterweight, Engine Enclosures, Fire Extinguisher, Lift - Standard, Lighting, Mirrors, Online Owner's Manual , ROPS - Enclosed, Steering Type - Wheel

## Machine details

### GENERAL CONDITION

- **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes
- **S.O.S. (All Compartments):** No
- **Tires are Aired Up and Drivable:** Yes
- **VIDS/VIMS Download Available:** No

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Cleaning Required:** Yes

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes
- **Safety Decals In Place:** No
- **Safety Decals Legible:** No

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Safety Decals Legible:** Empty

### ENGINE

- **Apparent Other Engine Damage:** No
- **Blow By:** Yes
- **Knocking:** No
- **Oil Leaks:** Yes
- **Water in Oil:** No

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Oil in Anti-Freeze:** No

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Block Heater:** No
- **Ether Aid:** No

### TRANSMISSION

- **Mag Screens Checked:** No
- **Transmission - Noisy:** No

### STEERING

- **Articulate P & B:** Fair
- **Hand Metering Unit:** Good
- **Lines / Fittings - STEERING:** Good
- **Pumps:** Good
- **Steering Cylinder:** Fair
- **Steering Linkage:** Good
- **Steering Valves / Pumps:** Good
- **Steering Wheel Tilt / Extend:** Good
- **Supplemental Steer:** Good
- **Valves:** Good

### BRAKE

- **Holds In Park:** Yes
- **Leaks - BRAKE:** Yes

### HYDRAULICS

- **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** Yes

### ATTACHMENTS / WORK TOOLS

- **Angle Broom:** No
- **Asphalt Cutter:** No
- **Blade:** No
- **Forks:** No
- **Grapple:** No
- **Hydraulic Sweeper:** No
- **Lift Boom:** No
- **Material Handling Arm:** No
- **Vibratory Compactor Plate:** No

### BUCKET

- **High Lift:** No
- **Standard Lift:** Yes

### FINAL DRIVES

- **Leaks - FINAL DRIVES:** No

### TIRES

- **Spare:** No

## 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.

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