# Caterpillar 966K for Sale in Bakersfield, CA

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/966k/id/89446090>

## Listing details

- **Price:** Call for price
- **Listing ID:** 89446090
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 966K
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Medium Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 8784
- **Serial number:** TFS00858
- **Location:** Bakersfield, CA

## Description

\*966K WHEEL LOADER, \*AXLES, OPEN/OPEN, ED, \*COLD START PACKAGE (120V), \*COOLING, HIGH AMBIENT, \*GUARD, POWERTRAIN, \*HYDRAULICS, 2V, \*QUICK COUPLER READY, 2V, \*RADIO, AM/FM CD/MP3 BLUETOOTH, \*RADIO, CB (READY), \*REGIONAL PKG, NACD, \*SEAT BELT, 3" WIDE, BUCKET-GP, 5.25 CYD, CERT EMISSIONS, EPA TIER 4, CUTTING EDGE, BOLT-ON, LANE 1 ORDER, Online Owner's Manual , PACK, DOMESTIC RAIL, QUICK COUPLER, TIRES, 26.5R25 \* RB31 YK L3

## 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 (24181.49 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, stockpiling, truck loading, and general earthmoving applications. It is part of Caterpillar's K-series wheel loader lineup and is commonly used in construction, aggregate, quarry, and industrial sites. The 966K features a diesel engine, articulated steering, hydraulic lift and tilt systems, and a loader bucket configuration suited to high-production loading tasks. Operator comfort, visibility, and service access are key design elements. The model is often selected for its balance of power, fuel efficiency, and versatility in medium- to heavy-duty loading operations.

## Photos

![Caterpillar 966K](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mNDEzYjM2MjVmMjYyNmQwYmEwYmFjZTAyZmFiMmI2ZCYkdHh0PVFVSU5OJTIwQ09NUEFOWSYzMTAwMA==)
