966

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Product Description

The Cat® 966 Wheel Loader brings premium performance with simple-to-use technologies as a standard offering, boosting operator efficiencies and delivering increased productivity. Extended service intervals lower maintenance costs. Improved performance, reliability, durability, and versatility result in a machine that is better built to meet your needs.

Specifications
Us
Metric
Engine
Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
321 HP
239 kW
Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
325 HP
242 kW
Engine Model
Cat C9.3B
Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
303 HP
226 kW
Note (1)
Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Note (2)
The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
1255 ft-lb
1702 N·m
Weights
Operating Weight
51124 lb
23196 kg
Note
Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 5.4 m³ (7.1 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Transmission
Forward - 1
4.2 mile/h
6.7 km/h
Forward - 2
8.4 mile/h
13.5 km/h
Forward - 3
15 mile/h
24.2 km/h
Forward - 4
24.5 mile/h
39.5 km/h
Note
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius.
Reverse - 1
4.5 mile/h
7.3 km/h
Reverse - 2
9.2 mile/h
14.8 km/h
Reverse - 3
16.5 mile/h
26.6 km/h
Reverse - 4
24.5 mile/h
39.5 km/h
Sound
Note (1)
** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives.
Note (2)
***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level*
108
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
69 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
109 dB(A)
109 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
76
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
70 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons).
Operating Specifications
Breakout Force
38999 lb
174 kN
Note (1)
For a machine configuration as defined under Weight.
Note (2)
Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection
15981 kg
35244 lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
32727 lb
14849 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
17.4 gal (US)
66 l
Crankcase
6.1 gal (US)
23 l
DEF Tank
6.9 gal (US)
26 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front
15.1 gal (US)
57 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
15.1 gal (US)
57 l
Fuel Tank
80.1 gal (US)
303 l
Hydraulic Tank
30.1 gal (US)
114 l
Transmission
15.5 gal (US)
58.5 l
Hydraulic System
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4496 psi
31000 kPa
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm
99 gal/min
373 l/min
Dimensions
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.
Dimensions - High Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
8.1 ft
2458 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
5.1 ft
1775 mm
Ground Clearance
1.4 ft
424 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
11.8 ft
3531 mm
Height - Top of Hood
9.5 ft
2850 mm
Height - Top of ROPS
11.1 ft
3593 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2.6 ft
782 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
15.9 ft
4804 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
13.8 ft
4183 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket
26.6 ft
8069 mm
Tread Width
7.3 ft
2230 mm
Wheel Base
11.8 ft
3550 mm
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
7.7 ft
2290 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
5.1 ft
1775 mm
Ground Clearance
424 mm
1.4 ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
3531 mm
11.8 ft
Height - Top of Hood
2850 mm
9.5 ft
Height - Top of ROPS
3593 mm
11.1 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2 ft
635 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4245 mm
13.11 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
3687 mm
12.1 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
7399 mm
24.4 ft
Tread Width
7.3 ft
2230 mm
Wheel Base
3550 mm
11.8 ft
Bucket Capacities
Bucket Range
2.8-11.9 m³ 3.75-15.5 yd³
Engine
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
1313 lb/ft
1781 N·m
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
1327 lb/ft
1799 N·m
Dimensions - High Lift
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
10.1 seconds
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Rack Back - Carry Height
50 degrees
Width over Tires (Loaded)
9.11 ft
3012 mm
Engine
Note (3)
Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel.
Dimensions - High Lift
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
71 degrees
Sound
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note
Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Dimensions - High Lift
Width over Tires (Loaded)
9.11 ft
3012 mm
Engine
Displacement
9.3 L
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
62 degrees
Rack Back at Ground
39 degrees
Dimensions - High Lift
Rack Back at Ground
37 degrees
Standard/Optional

Standard Equipment

Operator Environment
ON-BOARD TECHNOLOGIES
POWER TRAIN
HYDRAULICS
ELECTRICAL
MONITORING SYSTEM
LINKAGE

Optional Equipment

Operator Environment
ON-BOARD TECHNOLOGIES
POWER TRAIN
HYDRAULICS
ELECTRICAL
MONITORING SYSTEM
LINKAGE
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS

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