The Cat® 966 XE Wheel Loader delivers increased fuel efficiency, premium performance with simple-to-use standard technologies to boost operator efficiencies, and lower maintenance costs. This machine is designed to meet emission standards without interrupting operation. Improved performance, reliability, durability, and versatility result in a machine that is better built to meet your needs.
Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002 | — |
Operating Weight | — |
Bucket Range | 2.8-11.9 m³ 3.75-15.5 yd³ |
Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002 | — |
Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014 | — |
Engine Model | Cat C9.3B |
Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | — |
Note (1) | Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. |
Note (2) | The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment. |
Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | — |
Note (3) | Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel. |
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 | — |
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 | — |
Displacement | 9.3 L |
Operating Weight | — |
Note | Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, front manual differential/open rear axles, power train guard, secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 4.2 m³ (5.5 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE. |
Forward - 1 | — |
Forward - 2 | — |
Forward - 3 | — |
Forward - 4 | — |
Note | Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius. |
Reverse - 1 | — |
Reverse - 2 | — |
Reverse - 3 | — |
Note (1) | ** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives. |
Note (2) | ***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC. |
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level* | 105 |
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | — |
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | — |
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) | 74 |
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | — |
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note | Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. |
Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). |
Breakout Force | — |
Note (1) | For a machine configuration as defined under �Weight.� |
Note (2) | Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. |
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection | — |
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection | — |
Cooling System | — |
Crankcase | — |
DEF Tank | — |
Differential - Final Drives - Front | — |
Differential - Final Drives - Rear | — |
Fuel Tank | — |
Hydraulic Tank | — |
Transmission | — |
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | — |
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm | — |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.1 seconds |
Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires. |
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | — |
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | — |
Ground Clearance | — |
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | — |
Height - Top of Hood | — |
Height - Top of ROPS | — |
Hinge Pin Height at Carry | — |
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | — |
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | — |
Overall Length - Without Bucket | — |
Tread Width | — |
Wheel Base | — |
Rack Back at Ground | 37 degrees |
Width over Tires (Loaded) | — |
Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 71 degrees |
Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 degrees |
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | — |
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | — |
Ground Clearance | — |
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | — |
Height - Top of Hood | — |
Height - Top of ROPS | — |
Hinge Pin Height at Carry | — |
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | — |
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | — |
Overall Length - Without Bucket | — |
Tread Width | — |
Wheel Base | — |
Width over Tires (Loaded) | — |
Rack Back - Carry Height | 50 degrees |
Rack Back at Ground | 40 degrees |
Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 62 degrees |
Bucket Range | 2.8-11.9 m³ 3.75-15.5 yd³ |
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