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
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 276 HP
- Emissions
- Tier 4/Stage IV
- 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.
- Engine Model
- Cat C9.3
- Displacement
- 568 in³
- Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349
- 276 HP
- Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349 - Metric
- 280 HP
- Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396
- 307 HP
- Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric
- 311 HP
- Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995
- 311 HP
- Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995 - Metric
- 315 HP
- Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396
- 1166 ft·lbf
- Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995
- 1179 ft·lbf
- Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249
- 276 HP
- Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric
- 280 HP
- Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 rpm
- 1126 ft·lbf
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 - 2
- 8.9 mile/h
- Reverse - 3
- 16.1 mile/h
- Reverse - 4
- 24.5 mile/h
- Reverse - 1
- 4.4 mile/h
Sound
- With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
- 108 LWA***
- Note (3)
- ***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.
- Note (2)
- **For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives.
- Note (1)
- *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
- 76 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 - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
- 70 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)**
- 69 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 at Ground
- 42 degrees
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 50 degrees
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 62 degrees
- 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
- 9.83 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
- 13.58 ft
- Maximum Width over Tires
- 9.83 ft
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 26.58 ft
- Tread Width
- 7.33 ft
- Wheel Base
- 11.67 ft
Hydraulic System
- Implement Pump Type
- Variable Displacement Piston
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
- 10.1 s
- Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
- 4496 psi
- Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,200 rpm
- 95 gal/min
Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System
- 18.9 gal (US)
- Crankcase
- 6.5 gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 4.4 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Front
- 15.1 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Rear
- 15.1 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 79.8 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 33 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 14.3 gal (US)
Bucket Capacities
- Bucket Range
- 3.20-7.40 m³ (4.19-9.68 yd³)
Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV
- Emissions
- Tier 4/Stage IV
