The new 966M XE Wheel Loader, with the 2017 product update, applies proven technologies systematically and strategically to meet your high expectations for reliability, productivity, fuel efficiency, and long service life. The XE technology improves fuel efficiency by up to 25% over the M Series standard configuration and up to 35% over the K Series standard configuration.** Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV emission standards. **Actual results may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, machine configuration, operator technique, machine application, climate, etc.
Engine
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 298 HP
- Emissions
- Tier 4/Stage IV
- Displacement
- 568 in³
- Maximum Net Torque - 1,200 rpm
- 1193 ft·lbf
- Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396
- 1260 ft·lbf
- Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1349
- 298 HP
- Engine Model
- Cat C9.3
- Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric
- 302 HP
- Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1349 - Metric
- 302 HP
- Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995
- 1275 ft·lbf
- Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249
- 298 HP
- 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.
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 Linkâ„¢, 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)
Service Refill Capacities
- DEF Tank
- 4.4 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 79.8 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 16.6 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Rear
- 15.1 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Front
- 15.1 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 33 gal (US)
- Crankcase
- 6.5 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 19 gal (US)
Dimensions - High Lift
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 13.58 ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.83 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 15.75 ft
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 11.75 ft
- Rack Back at Ground
- 39 degrees
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 49 degrees
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 11.58 ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8.17 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.42 ft
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 71 degrees
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 26.58 ft
- Maximum Width over Tires
- 9.83 ft
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
- Tread Width
- 7.33 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.58 ft
- Wheel Base
- 11.67 ft
- Height - Top of Hood
- 9.25 ft
Dimensions - Standard Lift
- Rack Back at Ground
- 42 degrees
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 62 degrees
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 50 degrees
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.83 ft
- Tread Width
- 7.33 ft
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 7.17 ft
- Wheel Base
- 11.67 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 13.92 ft
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 11.92 ft
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 11.75 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.42 ft
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 11.58 ft
- Maximum Width over Tires
- 9.83 ft
- Height - Top of Hood
- 9.25 ft
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 23.92 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.08 ft
Hydraulic System
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
- 10.1 s
- Implement Pump Type
- Variable Displacement Piston
- Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 1,600 rpm
- 102 gal/min
- Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
- 4496 psi
Operating Specifications
- Note (2)
- Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
- Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection
- 34873 lb
- Breakout Force
- 38984 lbf
- Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection
- 32329 lb
- Note (1)
- For a machine configuration as defined under "Weight."
Sound
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
- 76 dB(A)*
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
- 67 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
- 105 LWA***
- 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 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)**
- 67 dB(A)
- Note (3)
- ***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
- 107 dB(A)
Transmission - Virtual Gears
- Reverse - 3
- 17.1 mile/h
- Reverse - 2
- 7.7 mile/h
- Reverse - 1
- 4.1 mile/h
- Forward - 2
- 7.7 mile/h
- Forward - 3
- 13.5 mile/h
- Forward - 4
- 24.5 mile/h
- Forward - 1
- 4.1 mile/h
- Note
- Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.
Bucket Capacities
- Bucket Capacities
- 3.20-7.40 m³ (4.19-9.68 yd³)
Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV
- Emissions
- Tier 4/Stage IV