The 966M Wheel Loader is equipped with built-in proven technologies to help meet your expectations for productivity, fuel efficiency, reliability and service life. Deep system integration results in a machine built to help you reduce emissions, improve performance and improve fuel economy. All of this is done without interrupting machine performance and making it seamless to you. This machine deliversthe reliability, durability, and versatility you’ve come to expect from a Cat machine.
Engine - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent
- Emissions
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 51176 lb
- 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,
Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 3.20-7.40 m³ (4.19-9.68 yd³)
Transmission
- Note
- Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.
- Forward - 1
- 4 mile/h
- Forward - 2
- 8.1 mile/h
- Forward - 3
- 14.6 mile/h
- Forward - 4
- 24.5 mile/h
- Reverse - 1
- 4.4 mile/h
- Reverse - 2
- 8.9 mile/h
- Reverse - 3
- 16.1 mile/h
- Reverse - 4
- 24.5 mile/h
Sound
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
- 76 dB(A)*
- Note
- *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
- 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)
Operating Specifications
- Note (2)
- Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
- Note (1)
- For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.?
- Breakout Force
- 38984 lbf
- Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection
- 34873 lb
- Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection
- 32329 lb
Dimensions - Standard Lift
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 62 degrees
- Rack Back at Ground
- 42 degrees
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 50 degrees
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 7.17 ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.83 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.42 ft
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 11.58 ft
- Height - Top of Hood
- 9.25 ft
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 11.75 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.08 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 13.92 ft
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 11.92 ft
- Maximum Width over Tires
- 9.92 ft
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 23.92 ft
- Tread Width
- 7.33 ft
- Wheel Base
- 11.67 ft
Dimensions - High Lift
- Rack Back at Ground
- 39 degrees
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 71 degrees
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 49 degrees
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8.17 ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.83 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.42 ft
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 11.58 ft
- Height - Top of Hood
- 9.25 ft
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 11.75 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.58 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 15.75 ft
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 13.5 ft
- Maximum Width over Tires
- 9.92 ft
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 26.58 ft
- Tread Width
- 7.33 ft
- Wheel Base
- 11.67 ft
Bucket Capacities
- Bucket Range
- 3.20-7.40 m³ (4.19-9.68 yd³)
Hydraulic System
- Implement Pump Type
- Variable Displacement Piston
- Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
- 4496 psi
- Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,200 rpm
- 95 gal/min
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
- 10.1 s
Engine
- Engine Model
- Cat C9.3
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 278 HP
- Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349
- 278 HP
- Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396
- 304 HP
- Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric
- 309 HP
- Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995
- 308 HP
- Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995 - Metric
- 313 HP
- Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349 - Metric
- 281 HP
- Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249
- 278 HP
- Displacement
- 568 in³
- Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric
- 281 HP
- Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 rpm
- 1112 ft-lb
- Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396
- 1166 ft-lb
- Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995
- 1180 ft-lb
Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System
- 18.9 gal (US)
- Crankcase
- 6.5 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 15.5 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 33 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Front
- 15.1 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Rear
- 15.1 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 79.8 gal (US)
