# 2025 Caterpillar 966GC for Sale in Rental Fleet Machine, Subject to Availability , AL

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/966gc/id/87779478>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $420,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 87779478
- **Year:** 2025
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 966GC
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Medium Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 1001
- **Serial number:** SG701724
- **Location:** Rental Fleet Machine, Subject to Availability , AL

## Description

Air Conditioner, Bucket, Mirrors, Remaining Factory Warranty PWT, HDY, TECH WARRANTY EXPIRES 05-22-28 OR 5000 HOURS , ROPS - Enclosed

## Machine details

### GENERAL CONDITION

- **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes
- **Tires are Aired Up and Drivable:** Yes

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Cleaning Required:** No

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **Horn:** Good
- **ROPS:** Good

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Air Conditioner:** Good
- **Gauges:** Good
- **Switches:** Good

### ENGINE

- **Fuel Leaks:** No
- **Oil Leaks:** No
- **Water in Oil:** No

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Coolers:** Good
- **Fan:** Good
- **Radiator:** Good
- **Water Pump:** Good

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Alternator:** Good
- **Wiring:** Good

### HYDRAULICS

- **Overall Operating Condition:** Good

## Manufacturer specifications

### Brakes

- **Brakes (since 2026):** Brakes meet ISO 3450:2011 standards

### Buckets

- **Bucket Capacities (since 2026):** 3.2 - 7.1 m³ (4.25 - 9.25 yd³)

### Cab

- **ROPS/FOPS (since 2026):** ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards

### Dimensions

- **B-Pin Height (since 2026):** 13.11 ft (4 m)
- **Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight (since 2026):** 8.1 ft (2.47 m)
- **Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch (since 2026):** 5.82 ft (1.77 m)
- **Ground Clearance (since 2026):** 1.49 ft (0.45 m)
- **Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe (since 2026):** 11.61 ft (3.54 m)
- **Height - Top of Hood (since 2026):** 9.2 ft (2.8 m)
- **Height - Top of ROPS (since 2026):** 11.75 ft (3.58 m)
- **Lift Arm Clearance (since 2026):** 12.16 ft (3.71 m)
- **Rack Back - Carry (since 2026):** 50 degrees
- **Rack Back - Ground (since 2026):** 42 degrees
- **Rack Back - Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 62 degrees
- **Wheel Base (since 2026):** 11.65 ft (3.55 m)

### Engine

- **Bore - ISO 9249 (since 2026):** 4.53 in (11.51 cm)
- **Displacement (since 2026):** 568 cu in (9307.87 cu cm)
- **Engine Model (since 2026):** Cat C9.3B
- **Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002 (since 2026):** 321 hp (239.37 kw)
- **Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396:2002 (since 2026):** 1314 ft·lbf
- **Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014 (since 2026):** 325 hp (242.36 kw)
- **Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 (since 2026):** 1327 ft·lbf
- **Net Power - ISO 9249 (since 2026):** 292 hp (217.75 kw)
- **Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 (since 2026):** 292 hp (217.75 kw)
- **Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 (since 2026):** 1234 ft·lbf
- **Stroke (since 2026):** 5.87 in (14.91 cm)

### General Specifications

- **Bucket Capacity (since 2023):** 4.25 - 9.25 (3.2 - 7.1)
- **Bucket Capacity (since 2025):** 4.25 - 9.25
- **Engine Power (since 2023):** 321 (239)
- **Engine Power Net (since 2025):** 321 hp (239.37 kw)
- **Engine type (since 2023):** Cat C9.3B
- **Operating Weight (since 2023):** 48,018 (21,781)
- **Operating Weight (since 2025):** 48,018 lbs (21780.63 kg)
- **OperatingWeight (since 2026):** 48,018 lbs (21780.63 kg)
- **Tip Load (since 2023):** 32,233 (14,621)
- **Tip Load (since 2025):** 32,233 lbs (14620.66 kg)
- **Travel Speed (since 2024):** 21.6 / 22.9 mph
- **Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev) (since 2025):** 21.6 / 22.9 mph
- **Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev) (since 2023):** 21.6 / 22.9 mph

### Hydraulic System

- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down (since 2026):** 2.6 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position (since 2026):** 5.7 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time (since 2026):** 10.1 s
- **Implement Pump Type (since 2026):** Variable Displacement Piston, Load Sensing
- **Implement System - Maximum Flow 3rd Function (since 2026):** 63 gpm (238.46 lpm)
- **Implement System - Maximum Flow @ 2,275 rpm (since 2026):** 86 gpm (325.51 lpm)
- **Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure (since 2026):** 4047 psi
- **Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 3rd Function (since 2026):** 3304 psi

### Loader Hydraulic System

- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise (since 2026):** 1.8 s

### Operating Specifications

- **Breakout Force (since 2026):** 36974 lbs ft (50129.35 nm)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection (since 2026):** 32233 lbs (14620.66 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection (since 2026):** 30072 lbs (13640.45 kg)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System (since 2026):** 14 gal (52.99 l)
- **Crankcase (since 2026):** 6.1 gal (23.09 l)
- **DEF Tank (since 2026):** 6.9 gal (26.12 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Front (since 2026):** 15.1 gal (57.15 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Rear (since 2026):** 15.1 gal (57.15 l)
- **Fuel Tank (since 2026):** 84.5 gal (319.83 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank (since 2026):** 26.7 gal (101.06 l)
- **Transmission (since 2026):** 14.5 gal (54.88 l)

### Sound

- **With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)\*\* (since 2026):** 108 dB(A)\*\*\*
- **With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)\*\* (since 2026):** 73 dB(A)
- **With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) (since 2026):** 110 dB(A)
- **With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) (since 2026):** 78 dB(A)\*
- **With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) (since 2026):** 75 dB(A)

### Sustainability

- **Recyclability (since 2026):** 97%

### Transmission

- **Forward - 1 (since 2026):** 4 mph (6.44 kph)
- **Forward - 2 (since 2026):** 7.5 mph (12.07 kph)
- **Forward - 3 (since 2026):** 13 mph (20.92 kph)
- **Forward - 4 (since 2026):** 21.6 mph (34.76 kph)
- **Reverse - 1 (since 2026):** 4.3 mph (6.92 kph)
- **Reverse - 2 (since 2026):** 8.2 mph (13.2 kph)
- **Reverse - 3 (since 2026):** 14.3 mph (23.01 kph)
- **Reverse - 4 (since 2026):** 22.9 mph (36.85 kph)

### Weights

- **Operating Weight\* (since 2026):** 48018 lbs (21780.63 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 966 GC is a wheel loader designed for general-purpose material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and site support applications. Positioned in Caterpillar's GC series, the model emphasizes straightforward operation, fuel efficiency, and lower owning and operating costs. It is commonly used in construction, aggregate, quarry, and industrial material handling environments. The 966 GC features a proven drivetrain, hydraulic system, and operator cab layout suited to daily production work. Its serviceability and component accessibility are intended to simplify maintenance and reduce downtime. The Caterpillar 966 GC is a mid-size wheel loader for dependable loading performance in routine jobsite operations.

## Photos

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