# 2005 Caterpillar 966G SERIES II

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/966g_series_ii/id/89202841>

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## Listing details

- **Price:** Sold
- **Listing ID:** 89202841
- **Year:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 966G SERIES II
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Medium Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 21627
- **Serial number:** CAT0966GTAXJ02272
- **Location:** Fort Worth, Tx
- **Auction starts:** 2026-09-16

## Description

Enclosed Cab, Air Conditioner, Rear View Camera, Laodrite On-Board Scale, 116 in Bucket, 26.5R25 Tires Closing Time: 2026-09-16 10:46:48 AM

## Manufacturer specifications

### Axles

- **Front:** Fixed front
- **Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall:** 19.8 in (50.29 cm)
- **Rear:** Oscillating +/-13?

### Brakes

- **Brakes:** Meets required standards.

### Buckets

- **Bucket Capacities:** 3.5-4.25 m3 (4.5-5.5 yd3)

### Cab

- **Rops/Fops:** Meets SAE and ISO standards

### Engine

- **Bore:** 4.9 in (12.45 cm)
- **Displacement:** 629 cu in (10307.49 cu cm)
- **Engine Model:** Caterpillar 3176C with ATAAC
- **Flywheel Power:** 246 hp (183.45 kw)
- **Maximum Flywheel Power:** 260 hp (193.89 kw)
- **Net Power - 80/1269/Eec:** 259 hp (193.14 kw)
- **Net Power - Iso 9249:** 259 hp (193.14 kw)
- **Peak Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Net:** 896 lbs ft (1214.8 nm)
- **Stroke:** 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- **Total Torque Rise:** 49 %

### Hydraulic System

- **Bucket/Work Tool System - Relief Valve Setting:** 3000 psi
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump:** 1.4 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down:** 1.8 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise:** 6.9 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total:** 10.1 s
- **Pilot System - Pump Output:** 12 gpm (45.42 lpm)
- **Pilot System - Working Pressure - E/H:** 500 psi
- **Pilot System - Working Pressure - Pilot:** 375 psi

### Operational

- **Operating Weight:** 50400 lbs (22861.08 kg)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 21 gal (79.49 l)
- **Crankcase:** 9 gal (34.07 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Front:** 17 gal (64.35 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Rear:** 17 gal (64.35 l)
- **Fuel Tank - Standard:** 100.4 gal (380.01 l)
- **Hydraulic System - Including Tank:** 55 gal (208.18 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 37 gal (140.05 l)
- **Transmission:** 13 gal (49.21 l)

### Transmission

- **Forward - 1:** 4.5 mph (7.24 kph)
- **Forward - 2:** 7.8 mph (12.55 kph)
- **Forward - 3:** 13.5 mph (21.73 kph)
- **Forward - 4:** 23.1 mph (37.18 kph)
- **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:** 23.9 mph (38.46 kph)

### Weights

- **Operating Weight:** 50400 lbs (22861.08 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 966G II is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general earthmoving applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 966G II is part of the 966-series loader line and is commonly used in construction, quarry, aggregate, and industrial site operations. It features a front-mounted loader bucket, articulated steering, and a heavy-duty chassis for loading and transport tasks. The machine is typically selected for its balance of lifting capacity, breakout force, and cycle efficiency. The Caterpillar 966G II remains a recognized model in the used equipment market for medium to heavy-duty wheel loader applications.

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