Caterpillar 966M Wheel Loader

Weights
Operating Weight

51176 lb

Boom / Stick / Bucket
Breakout Force

38984 lb

Bucket Capacities

2.5-9.2 m? (3.25-12.0 yd?)

Engine & Fuel System
Engine Model

Cat C9.3 ACERT

Fuel Tank

82.7 gal

Maximum Gross Power - Sae J1995

311 hp

Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 Rpm

1126 lb ft

Maximum Net Power - Sae J1349

276 hp

Net Power - Iso 9249

276 hp

Emissions

Tier 4/Stage IV

Cooling System

18.9 gal

Displacement

568 cu in

Drive System
Brakes

Brakes meet ISO 3450 standards

Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total

10.1 s

Hydraulic Tank

33 gal

Implement Pump Type

Variable Displacement Piston

Dimensions, Wheels & Tires
Maximum Width Over Tires

9.83 ft in

Ground Clearance

1.42 ft in

Wheel Base

11.67 ft in

Front

Fixed

Rear

Oscillating ?13 degrees

Height - Top Of Rops

11.75 ft in

Rops/Fops

ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Level II standards

Transmission
Transmission

15.5 gal

Forward - 1

4 mph

Forward - 2

8.1 mph

Forward - 3

14.6 mph

Forward - 4

24.9 mph

Reverse - 1

4.4 mph

Reverse - 2

8.9 mph

Reverse - 3

16.1 mph

Reverse - 4

24.9 mph

Technical Specs
Rack Back - Maximum Lift

62 degrees

Tread Width

7.33 ft in

Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe

11.58 ft in

Height - Top Of Hood

9.25 ft in

Rack Back At Ground

42 degrees

Hinge Pin Height At Carry

2.08 ft in

Rack Back - Carry Height

50 degrees

Bore

4.6 in

Stroke

5.9 in

Crankcase

6.5 gal

Def Tank*

4.4 gal

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

*Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.

Note (4)

Hearing protection also may be needed when the doors and/or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.

Bucket Range

3.20-7.40 m (4.19-9.68 yd)