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CAT® Medium Wheel Loader 966M

The new 966M 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. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV emission standards.

Overview

The new 966M 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. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV emission standards.

  • Displacement
    9.3 L
  • Peak Gross Torque (1,200 rpm) – ISO 14396
    1581 N·m
  • Maximum Power @ 1,800 rpm – SAE J1995
    232 kW
  • Maximum Power @ 1,800 rpm – SAE J1995 (metric)
    232 kW
  • Maximum Power @ 1,800 rpm – ISO 14396
    229 kW
  • Maximum Power @ 1,800 rpm – ISO 14396 (metric)
    229 kW
  • Maximum Net Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1349
    206 kW
  • Maximum Net Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1349 (metric)
    206 kW
  • 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***
  • Height to Top of Hood
    2818 mm
  • Height to Top of Exhaust Pipe
    3522 mm
  • Height to Top of ROPS
    3587 mm
  • Ground Clearance
    434 mm
  • Center Line of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
    2180 mm
  • Center Line of Rear Axle to Hitch
    1775 mm
  • Wheelbase
    3550 mm
  • Height to Top of Hood
    2818 mm
  • Height to Top of Exhaust Pipe
    3522 mm
  • Height to Top of ROPS
    3587 mm
  • Ground Clearance
    434 mm
  • Center Line of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
    2500 mm
  • Center Line of Rear Axle to Hitch
    1775 mm
  • Wheelbase
    3550 mm
  • Breakout Force
    173 kN

  • Note
    *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
  • Note
    **For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives.”
  • Note
    ***European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC.”
  • Note
    All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
  • Note
    All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.

  • Overall Length (without bucket)
    7289 mm
  • Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
    4235 mm
  • Hinge Pin Height at Carry
    630 mm
  • Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
    3643 mm
  • Rack Back at Maximum Lift
    62 degrees
  • Rack Back at Carry Height
    50 degrees
  • Rack Back at Ground
    42 degrees
  • Maximum Width over Tires
    3009 mm
  • Tread Width
    2230 mm
  • Overall Length (without bucket)
    8109 mm
  • Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
    4793 mm
  • Hinge Pin Height at Carry
    778 mm
  • Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
    4140 mm
  • Rack Back at Maximum Lift
    71 degrees
  • Rack Back at Carry Height
    49 degrees
  • Rack Back at Ground
    39 degrees
  • Maximum Width over Tires
    3009 mm
  • Tread Width
    2230 mm
  • 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)*

  • Operating Weight
    23220 kg

  • Bucket Capacities
    3.20-7.40 m3 (4.19-9.68 yd3)

  • Hydraulic Cycle Time – Total
    10.1 Secon
  • Implement Pump Type
    Variable Displacement Piston
  • Implement System: Maximum Pump Output (2,200 rpm)
    360 L/min
  • Implement System: Maximum Operating Pressure
    31000 kPa

  • Fuel Tank
    302 L
  • DEF Tank
    16.8 L
  • Cooling System
    71.6 L
  • Crankcase
    24.5 L
  • Transmission
    54 L
  • Differentials and Final Drives – Front
    57 L
  • Differentials and Final Drives – Rear
    57 L
  • Hydraulic Tank
    125 L

  • Reverse 2
    14.4 km/h
  • Reverse 3
    25.9 km/h
  • Reverse 4
    39.5 km/h
  • Forward 4
    39.5 km/h

  • Static Tipping Load – Full 37° Turn – with Tire Deflection
    14668 kg
  • Static Tipping Load – Full 37° Turn – No Tire Deflection
    15822 kg
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