CAT 966 Wheel Loader

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Additional information

Make	Caterpillar
Model	966, 966H, 966M
Weight	23 t
Bucket	4.2 m3

Equipment Overview

The Cat 966 is a medium wheel loader engineered for quarries, construction, and mining sites, positioned above the 962 in Caterpillar’s medium wheel loader range. It delivers 222 kW (302 hp) net at 1,600 rpm and a 23,196 kg operating weight, suited to relentless production work with smart systems and a durable build for fewer interruptions.

Power comes from a Cat C9.3B engine meeting Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 emission standards, delivering 1,702 N·m of net torque through an automatic planetary powershift transmission (4F/4R) with lock-up torque converter. Performance Series buckets combined with the Z-bar linkage give high fill factors and material retention, and a Fusion quick coupler allows tool changes without leaving the cab.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Engine	Cat C9.3B, 9.3 L
Power Output	222 kW (302 hp) net @ 1,600 rpm; 242 kW (325 hp) gross
Max Torque	1,702 N·m net; 1,799 N·m gross @ 1,200 rpm
Emission Standard	US EPA Tier 4 Final; EU Stage V; Japan 2014
Transmission	Automatic planetary powershift (4F/4R), lock-up torque converter
Drive Type	4WD, auto front differential lock
Operating Weight	23,196 kg
Bucket Capacity	4.2 m³
Breakout Force	17,690 kg
Static Tipping Load (37° full turn)	14,849 kg
Max Travel Speed	39.5 km/h