# 2022 Caterpillar 966M for Sale in Reserve, LA

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/966m/id/88583067>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $130,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 88583067
- **Year:** 2022
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 966M
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Medium Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 12796
- **Serial number:** EJA04026
- **Location:** Reserve, LA

## Description

AIR INLET STANDARD, RAIN CAP, ANTIFREEZE, -34C (-29F), AUTOLUBE, STD, AXLES, MANUAL/OPEN, ED, AOC, BKTA GP ST 127" 5.50YD3 FUS, CAB TRIM, DELUXE (LHD), COOLING CORES, 9 FPI, COUNTERWEIGHT, AGGREGATE, FAN, STANDARD, FENDERS, BASIC +, FILTRATION, STANDARD, FUEL ANTIFREEZE, -25C (-13F), GUARD, POWERTRAIN, HOOD, NON-METALLIC, HYDRAULIC OIL, STANDARD, HYDRAULICS, 2V RC (3V READY), JOYSTICK 2V, STEERING JOYSTICK, LANE 3 ORDER, LIGHT, WARNING BEACON, LIGHTS, HALOGEN, PREMIUM, LINKAGE, STANDARD LIFT, OIL CHANGE SYSTEM, HIGH SPEED, Online Owner's Manual , PRODUCT LINK, CELLULAR PLE641, PROTECTION, CYLINDER ROD, QUICK COUPLER READY, QUICK COUPLER, FUSION, RADIO, AM/FM/BLUETOOTH, REGIONAL PKG, AM-N, ROLL ON-ROLL OFF, SEAT BELT, 3", SERIALIZED TECHNICAL MEDIA KIT, SOUND SUPPRESSION, STANDARD, STANDARD PACKAGE, STARTING, STANDARD, STEERING SYST, STANDARD, STORAGE PROTECTION, TIRES, 26.5R25 MX XHA2 \*\* L3, WINDOWS, STANDARD

## Manufacturer specifications

### Axles

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

### Brakes

- **Brakes:** Brakes meet ISO 3450 standards

### Bucket Capacities

- **Bucket Range:** 3.20-7.40 m (4.19-9.68 yd)

### Buckets

- **Bucket Capacities:** 2.5-9.2 m? (3.25-12.0 yd?)

### Cab

- **Rops/Fops:** ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Level II standards

### Dimensions

- **Height:** 11.6667 ft (3.56 m)
- **Length:** 28.75 ft (8.76 m)
- **Weight:** 51176 lbs (23209.07 kg)
- **Width:** 9.8333 ft (3 m)

### Dimensions - High Lift

- **Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight:** 8.17 ft (2.49 m)
- **Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch:** 5.83 ft (1.78 m)
- **Ground Clearance:** 1.42 ft (0.43 m)
- **Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe:** 11.58 ft (3.53 m)
- **Height - Top Of Hood:** 9.25 ft (2.82 m)
- **Height - Top Of Rops:** 11.75 ft (3.58 m)
- **Hinge Pin Height At Carry:** 2.58 ft (0.79 m)
- **Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift:** 15.75 ft (4.8 m)
- **Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift:** 13.58 ft (4.14 m)
- **Maximum Width Over Tires:** 9.83 ft (3 m)
- **Note:** All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
- **Overall Length - Without Bucket:** 26.58 ft (8.1 m)
- **Rack Back - Carry Height:** 49 degrees
- **Rack Back - Maximum Lift:** 71 degrees
- **Rack Back At Ground:** 39 degrees
- **Tread Width:** 7.33 ft (2.23 m)
- **Wheel Base:** 11.67 ft (3.56 m)

### Dimensions - Standard Lift

- **Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight:** 7.17 ft (2.19 m)
- **Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch:** 5.83 ft (1.78 m)
- **Ground Clearance:** 1.42 ft (0.43 m)
- **Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe:** 11.58 ft (3.53 m)
- **Height - Top Of Hood:** 9.25 ft (2.82 m)
- **Height - Top Of Rops:** 11.75 ft (3.58 m)
- **Hinge Pin Height At Carry:** 2.08 ft (0.63 m)
- **Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift:** 13.92 ft (4.24 m)
- **Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift:** 11.92 ft (3.63 m)
- **Maximum Width Over Tires:** 9.83 ft (3 m)
- **Note:** All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
- **Overall Length - Without Bucket:** 23.92 ft (7.29 m)
- **Rack Back - Carry Height:** 50 degrees
- **Rack Back - Maximum Lift:** 62 degrees
- **Rack Back At Ground:** 42 degrees
- **Tread Width:** 7.33 ft (2.23 m)
- **Wheel Base:** 11.67 ft (3.56 m)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 4.6 in (11.68 cm)
- **Displacement:** 568 cu in (9307.87 cu cm)
- **Engine Model:** Cat? C9.3 ACERT?
- **Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 311 hp (231.92 kw)
- **Maximum Gross Power - Sae J1995:** 311 hp (231.92 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Iso 9249:** 276 hp (205.82 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric:** 280 hp (208.8 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Sae J1349:** 276 hp (205.82 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Sae J1349 - Metric:** 280 hp (208.8 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - Sae J1349:** 276 hp (205.82 kw)
- **Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 Rpm:** 1126 lbs ft (1526.63 nm)
- **Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 Rpm - Sae J1349:** 1126 lbs ft (1526.63 nm)
- **Maximum Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 14396:** 307 hp (228.93 kw)
- **Maximum Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 14396 - Metric:** 311 hp (231.92 kw)
- **Maximum Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 311 hp (231.92 kw)
- **Maximum Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995 - Metric:** 315 hp (234.9 kw)
- **Net Power - Iso 9249:** 276 hp (205.82 kw)
- **Note:** The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes.
- **Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Iso 14396:** 1166 lbs ft (1580.86 nm)
- **Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 1179 lbs ft (1598.49 nm)
- **Stroke:** 5.9 in (14.99 cm)

### Engine - Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent

- **Emissions:** Tier 3/Stage IIIA

### Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv

- **Emissions:** Tier 4/Stage IV

### General Specifications

- **Bucket Capacity (since 2016):** 3.3 - 12.0
- **Bucket Capacity (since 2017):** 3.3 - 12.0 (2.5 - 9.2)
- **Bucket Capacity (since 2021):** 4.19 - 9.68 (3.2 - 7.4)
- **Engine Power (since 2016):** 276 hp (205.82 kw)
- **Engine Power (since 2017):** 276 (206)
- **Engine type (since 2016):** Cat C9.3 ACERT
- **Engine type (since 2020):** Cat C9.3
- **Max Dump Height (since 2016):** 4.4 ft (1.34 m)
- **Max Dump Height (since 2017):** 4.4 (1.3)
- **Max Dump Height (since 2019):** 9.8 (3.0)
- **Operating Weight (since 2016):** 51,176 lbs (23213.07 kg)
- **Operating Weight (since 2017):** 51,176 (23,213)
- **Tip Load (since 2021):** 36,711 (16,652)
- **Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev) (since 2021):** 24.9 / 24.9 mph

### Hydraulic System

- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Dump, At Maximum Raise:** 1.4 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Lower, Empty, Float Down:** 2.6 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Raise From Carry Position:** 6.1 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Total:** 10.1 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total:** 10.1 s
- **Implement Pump Type:** Variable Displacement Piston
- **Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure:** 4496 psi
- **Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,200 Rpm:** 95 gpm (359.58 lpm)
- **Implement System - Optional 3rd/4th Function Maximum Flow:** 69 gpm (261.17 lpm)
- **Implement System - Optional 3rd/4th Function Maximum Pressure:** 3000 psi

### Operating Specifications

- **Breakout Force:** 38984 lbs (17682.87 kg)
- **Note (1):** For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.?
- **Note (2):** Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
- **Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - No Tire Deflection:** 34873 lbs (15818.15 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - With Tire Deflection:** 32329 lbs (14664.21 kg)

### Operational

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

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 18.9 gal (71.54 l)
- **Crankcase:** 6.5 gal (24.6 l)
- **Def Tank:** 4.4 gal (16.65 l)
- **Def Tank\*:** 4.4 gal (16.65 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Front:** 15.1 gal (57.15 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Rear:** 15.1 gal (57.15 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 82.7 gal (313.02 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 33 gal (124.91 l)
- **Note:** \*Must meet the requirements outlined in ISO 22241-1.
- **Transmission:** 15.5 gal (58.67 l)

### Sound

- **Exterior Sound Power Level - Iso 6395:2008:** 109 dB(A)
- **Exterior Sound Pressure Level - Sae J88:2013:** 76 dB(A)
- **Note:** \*Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
- **Note (1):** These sound values are for specific operating conditions only.
- **Note (2):** Machine and operator sound levels will vary at different engine and/or cooling fan speeds.
- **Note (3):** Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cabin that is not properly maintained.
- **Note (4):** Hearing protection also may be needed when the doors and/or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
- **Operator Sound Pressure Level - Iso 6396:2008:** 70 dB(A)
- **With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008)\*\*:** 108 LWA\*\*\*
- **With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008)\*\*:** 69 dB(A)
- **With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008):** 109 dB(A)
- **With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (Sae J88:2013):** 76 dB(A)\*
- **With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008):** 70 dB(A)

### Transmission

- **Forward - 1:** 4 mph (6.44 kph)
- **Forward - 2:** 8.1 mph (13.04 kph)
- **Forward - 3:** 14.6 mph (23.5 kph)
- **Forward - 4:** 24.9 mph (40.07 kph)
- **Note:** Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.
- **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:** 24.9 mph (40.07 kph)

### Weights

- **Note:** Weight based on a machine configuration with Michelin 26.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link?, manual diff lock/open axles (front/rear), power train guard, secondary steering, sound suppression and a 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
- **Operating Weight:** 51176 lbs (23213.07 kg)

## 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 and is commonly used in construction, quarry, aggregate, and industrial sites. The 966M features a Cat diesel engine, hydrostatic or power shift drivetrain depending on configuration, and a loader linkage optimized for breakout force and lift performance. Operator controls, visibility, and service access are designed for productivity and maintenance efficiency. The 966M is available with multiple bucket and tire options to suit different jobsite requirements and material types.

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