Caterpillar 966M (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) Wheel Loader
Dimensions
Dimensions - High Lift
Ground Clearance
1.42ft in
Wheel Base
11.67ft in
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight
8.17ft in
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch
5.83ft in
Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe
11.58ft in
Height - Top Of Hood
9.25ft in
Height - Top Of Rops
11.75ft in
Hinge Pin Height At Carry
2.58ft in
Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift
15.75ft in
Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift
13.5ft in
Maximum Width Over Tires
9.92ft in
Overall Length - Without Bucket
26.58ft in
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
71 degrees
Rack Back At Ground
39 degrees
Tread Width
7.33ft in
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Ground Clearance
1.42ft in
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
62 degrees
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight
7.17ft in
Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift
11.92ft in
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch
5.83ft in
Maximum Width Over Tires
9.92ft in
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Tread Width
7.33ft in
Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe
11.58ft in
Height - Top Of Hood
9.25ft in
Overall Length - Without Bucket
23.92ft in
Height - Top Of Rops
11.75ft in
Rack Back At Ground
42 degrees
Hinge Pin Height At Carry
2.08ft in
Rack Back - Carry Height
50 degrees
Wheel Base
11.67ft in
Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift
13.92ft in
Specifications
Engine
Displacement
568cu in
Net Power - Iso 9249
278hp
Engine Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Sae J1995
1180lb ft
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Iso 14396
1166lb ft
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Iso 9249
278hp
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric
281hp
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Sae J1349
278hp
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Sae J1349 - Metric
281hp
Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 Rpm
1112lb ft
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995
308hp
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995 - Metric
313hp
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 14396
304hp
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 14396 - Metric
309hp
Operational
Operating Weight
51176lb
Transmission
Forward - 1
4mph
Forward - 2
8.1mph
Forward - 3
14.6mph
Forward - 4
24.5mph
Note
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.
Reverse - 1
4.4mph
Reverse - 2
8.9mph
Reverse - 3
16.1mph
Reverse - 4
24.5mph
Weights
Operating Weight
51176lb
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.
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
10.1 s
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4496 psi
Implement Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,200 Rpm
95 gal/min
Operating Specifications
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.
Breakout Force
38984lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - With Tire Deflection
32329lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - No Tire Deflection
34873lb
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
18.9gal
Fuel Tank
82.7gal
Crankcase
6.5gal
Hydraulic Tank
33gal
Transmission
15.5gal
Differential - Final Drives - Front
15.1gal
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
15.1gal
Sound
Note (1)
*Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Note (2)
**For machines in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.?
Note (3)
***European Union Directive ?2000/14/EC? as amended by ?2005/88/EC.?
With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008)
70 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 70% Of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008)**
69 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008)**
108 Lwa***
Bucket Capacities
Bucket Capacities
2.5-9.2 m? (3.25-12.0 yd?)
