# Caterpillar 966M for Sale in San Diego, CA

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/966m/id/82681500>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $205,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 82681500
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 966M
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Medium Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 8168
- **Serial number:** EJA01641
- **Location:** San Diego, CA

## Description

Online Owner's Manual

## Manufacturer specifications

### Bucket

- **Bucket Capacities:** 4 - 10 cu yd (3 - 7 cu m)

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.5 ft (0.46 m)

### Engine

- **Engine Model:** Cat C9.3
- **Net Power:** 276 hp (205.82 kw)

### General Specifications

- **Breakout Force (since 2021):** 38984 lbs ft (52854.51 nm)
- **Bucket Capacity (since 2017):** 3.3 - 12.0 (2.5 - 9.2)
- **Bucket Capacity (since 2021):** 4.19 - 9.68 (3.2 - 7.4)
- **Bucket Capacity (since 2021):** 4.2.9.7 cu yd
- **Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m) (since 2016):** 3.3 - 12.0 (2.5 - 9.2)
- **Engine (since 2021):** C9.3 ACERT
- **Engine Power (since 2017):** 276 (206)
- **Engine Power hp (kw) (since 2016):** 276 (206)
- **Engine type (since 2016):** Cat C9.3 ACERT
- **Engine type (since 2020):** Cat C9.3
- **Full-Turn Tip Load (since 2021):** 34873 lbs (15818.15 kg)
- **Max Dump Height (since 2017):** 4.4 (1.3)
- **Max Dump Height (since 2019):** 9.8 (3.0)
- **Max Dump Height ft.( m) (since 2016):** 4.4 (1.3)
- **Net Power (since 2021):** 298 hp (222.22 kw)
- **Operating Weight (since 2017):** 51,176 (23,213)
- **Operating Weight (since 2021):** 51176 lbs (23213.07 kg)
- **Operating Weight lbs. (kg) (since 2016):** 51,176 (23,213)
- **Tip Load (since 2021):** 36,711 (16,652)
- **Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev) (since 2021):** 24.9 / 24.9 mph

### Operating Specifications

- **Operating Weight:** 51176 lbs (23213.07 kg)

### Transmission

- **Forward - 1:** 4.0 mph (6.44 kph)
- **Forward - 2:** 8.1 mph (13.04 kph)
- **Forward - 3:** 14.6 mph (23.5 kph)
- **Forward - 4:** 24.5 mph (39.43 kph)
- **Reverse - 1:** 4.4 mph (7.08 kph)
- **Reverse - 2:** 8.9 mph (14.32 kph)
- **Reverse - 3:** 16.1 mph (25.91 kph)
- **Reverse - 4:** 24.5 mph (39.43 kph)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 966M is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general earthmoving applications. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series lineup and is commonly used in construction, aggregate, quarry, and industrial sites. The 966M features a diesel engine, hydrostatic or powertrain configuration depending on market specification, and a loader linkage optimized for breakout force and lift performance. Operator comfort, visibility, and service access are key design elements. The machine is available with multiple bucket and tire options, along with work tool compatibility for varied jobsite requirements.

## Photos

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