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Caterpillar 966H Wheel Loader

Performance you can feel with the capability to work in the most demanding applications. Unmatched operator comfort and efficiency in a world class cab. Revolutionary electronics and hydraulics for low-effort operation. Increased productivity with lower owning and operating costs.


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Overview &
Specifications		Features
& Benefits		Standard
Equipment		Optional
Equipment		Work Tools &
Attachments		 

Engine
Net Power - ISO 9249262 hp / 195 kW
Engine ModelCat® C11 ACERT™
Net Power - 80/1269/EEC262 hp / 195 kW
Flywheel Power262 hp / 195 kW
Gross Power - SAE J1995286 hp / 213 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349259 hp / 193 kW
Peak Torque (Net) @ 1,400 RPM 896 ft-lb / 1215 N·m
Bore5.12 in / 130 mm
Stroke5.51 in / 140 mm
Displacement677 in3 / 11.1 L

Weights
Operating Weight52254 lb / 23698 kg

Transmission
Forward 14.2 mph / 6.7 km/h
Forward 27.8 mph / 12.6 km/h
Forward 313.7 mph / 22.1 km/h
Forward 423.2 mph / 37.4 km/h
Reverse 14.6 mph / 7.4 km/h
Reverse 28.6 mph / 13.9 km/h
Reverse 315.1 mph / 24.3 km/h
Reverse 423.2 mph / 37.4 km/h

Axles
FrontFixed front
RearOscillating +/- 13°
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall19.8 in / 502 mm

Hydraulic System
Bucket/Work Tool System - Pump Output80.6 gal/min / 305 L/min
Steering System Pump TypePiston
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise5.9 Seconds / 5.9 Seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump1.6 Seconds / 1.6 Seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down2.4 Seconds / 2.4 Seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total9.9 Seconds / 9.9 Seconds
Pilot System - Pump Output84.54 gal/min / 320 L/min

Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank - Standard100.4 gal / 380 L
Cooling System10.3 gal / 39 L
Crankcase9.25 gal / 35 L
Transmission11.62 gal / 44 L
Differentials and Final Drives - Front16.9 gal / 64 L
Differentials and Final Drives - Rear16.9 gal / 64 L
Hydraulic Tank29 gal / 110 L

Buckets
Bucket Capacities3.4-4.2 m3 4.5-5.5 yd3
Max Bucket Capacity5.5 yd3 / 4.2 m3
Bucket Width10.32 ft / 3145 mm
Capacity - Reference bucket4.58 yd3 / 3.5 m3
Type - Reference bucketGP
Breakout force of Reference bucket48558.72 lb / 216 kN

Operating Specifications
Dump Clearance9858.89 ft / 3.005 m
Static Tipping Load, Full Turn34120 lb / 15474 kg
Breakout Force42300 lb / 188 kN

Dimensions
Height to top of ROPS11.81 ft / 3600 mm
Height to top of exhaust pipe11.65 ft / 3552 mm
Height to top of hood8.79 ft / 2678 mm
Ground clearance1.63 ft / 496 mm
B-pin height - standard13.86 ft / 4224 mm
Center line rear axle to edge of counterweight8.07 ft / 2461 mm
Wheelbase11.32 ft / 3450 mm
Center line rear axle to hitch5.66 ft / 1725 mm

 
INDIANA'S LEADING EQUIPMENT DEALER

MacAllister Machinery has 14 convenient locations throughout Indiana: Beech Grove, Bloomington, Fishers, Fort Wayne, Greensburg, Indianapolis (HQ, Power Systems), Indianapolis (West), Lafayette, Muncie, Richmond, South Bend, Terre Haute, and Washington.

Headquarters: 7515 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: (317) 545-2151  In-State Toll Free: (800) 382-1896  Out of State Toll Free: (800) 227-3228