# 2013 Caterpillar 966K

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/966k/id/89042078>

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## Listing details

- **Price:** Sold
- **Listing ID:** 89042078
- **Year:** 2013
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 966K
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Medium Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 10500
- **Serial number:** CAT0966KVPBG01030
- **Location:** Australia, Aus
- **Auction starts:** 2026-10-07

## Description

Enclosed Cab, Air Conditioner, Rear View Camera, Air Ride Seat, Loadrite On-Board Scale w/Printer, E-Stops, Manual Quick Coupler, Bucket, 26.5R25 Tires

## Manufacturer specifications

### Axles

- **Front:** Fixed
- **Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall:** 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
- **Rear:** Oscillating ?13 degrees

### Brakes

- **Brakes:** Meet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards

### Buckets

- **Bucket Capacities:** 2.50 m3-9.20 m3 (3.25 yd3-12.00 yd3)

### Cab

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

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.6 ft (0.49 m)
- **Height:** 11.5833 ft (3.53 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 11.8 ft (3.6 m)
- **Length:** 29.3333 ft (8.94 m)
- **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 29.1 ft (8.87 m)
- **Weight:** 53311 lbs (24177.33 kg)
- **Wheelbase:** 11.3 ft (3.44 m)
- **Width:** 10.6667 ft (3.25 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 9.7 ft (2.96 m)

### Engine

- **Aspiration:** TURBOCHARGED
- **Bore:** 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
- **Displacement:** 568 cu in (9307.87 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** Cat? C9.3 ACERT?
- **Engine Model:** C11 ACERT
- **Gross Power:** 286 hp (213.27 kw)
- **Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 296 hp (220.73 kw)
- **Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995 - Metric:** 302 hp (225.21 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Eec 80/1269:** 267 hp (199.11 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 - Metric:** 271 hp (202.09 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 9249:** 267 hp (199.11 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric:** 271 hp (202.09 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1349:** 267 hp (199.11 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1349 - Metric:** 271 hp (202.09 kw)
- **Net Power:** 262 hp (195.38 kw)
- **Net Power - Iso 9249:** 267 hp (199.11 kw)
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 6
- **Peak Gross Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 1006 lbs ft (1363.93 nm)
- **Peak Net Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Sae J1349:** 940 lbs ft (1274.45 nm)
- **Power Measured @:** 1800 rpm
- **Stroke:** 5.9 in (14.99 cm)
- **Torque Measured @:** 1400 rpm
- **Torque Rise:** 38 %

### Hydraulic System

- **Dump Time:** 1.6 sec
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, At Maximum Raise:** 1.5 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down:** 2.4 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise From Carry Position:** 5.9 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total:** 9.8 s
- **Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure:** 4496 psi
- **Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,275 Rpm:** 90 gpm (340.65 lpm)
- **Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow:** 79.3 gpm (300.15 lpm)
- **Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure:** 3000 psi
- **Lower Time:** 2.4 sec
- **Pump Flow Capacity:** 80.6 gpm (305.07 lpm)
- **Pump Type:** PISTON
- **Raise Time:** 5.9 sec
- **Relief Valve Setting:** 1000 psi
- **Steering System - Pump Type:** Piston

### Operating Specifications

- **Breakout Force:** 38984 lbs (17682.87 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - Iso 14397-1\*:** 32259 lbs (14632.45 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - Rigid Tires\*\*:** 34886 lbs (15824.04 kg)

### Operational

- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 80 amps
- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 10.3 gal (38.99 l)
- **Engine Oil Fluid Capacity:** 9.3 gal (35.2 l)
- **Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 16.9 gal (63.97 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 100.4 gal (380.01 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 29 gal (109.77 l)
- **Operating Voltage:** 24 V
- **Operating Weight:** 52254 lbs (23702.05 kg)
- **Rear Axle Oscillation:** 26 degrees
- **Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 16.9 gal (63.97 l)
- **Static Tipping Weight:** 38354 lbs (17397.1 kg)
- **Tire Size:** 25
- **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 11.6 gal (43.91 l)
- **Turning Radius:** 24.2 ft (7.38 m)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 17.2 gal (65.1 l)
- **Crankcase:** 6.5 gal (24.6 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Front:** 16.9 gal (63.97 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Rear:** 16.9 gal (63.97 l)
- **Fuel Tank - Standard:** 101 gal (382.29 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 52.3 gal (197.96 l)
- **Transmission:** 13.2 gal (49.96 l)

### Sound

- **Standards:** Standards

### Tires

- **Tires:** Choices

### Transmission

- **Forward - 1:** 4.2 mph (6.76 kph)
- **Forward - 2:** 7.8 mph (12.55 kph)
- **Forward - 3:** 13.9 mph (22.37 kph)
- **Forward - 4:** 23.2 mph (37.34 kph)
- **Max Speed - Forward:** 23.2 mph (37.34 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 23.2 mph (37.34 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 4
- **Reverse - 1:** 4.9 mph (7.89 kph)
- **Reverse - 2:** 8.5 mph (13.68 kph)
- **Reverse - 3:** 14.6 mph (23.5 kph)
- **Reverse - 4:** 23.9 mph (38.46 kph)
- **Transmission Type:** POWERSHIFT

### Weights

- **Operating Weight:** 53311 lbs (24181.49 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 966K is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and general earthmoving applications. It is part of Caterpillar's medium wheel loader lineup and is commonly used in construction, aggregate, quarry, industrial, and site development work. The 966K features a diesel engine, articulated steering, hydraulic lift and tilt systems, and a front-mounted bucket for efficient loading and transport of loose material. It is built for compatibility with a range of attachments and bucket configurations. The model is recognized for its use in high-production loading tasks where maneuverability, cycle times, and operator visibility are important.

## Photos

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