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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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RELIABILITY
  • Proven Components And Technology Equal Proven Reliability
  • Diagnostic Systems Monitor Product Health To Ensure Reliability
  • Unmatched Parts Availability And Dealer Support

PROVEN RELIABILITY
ACERT™ TECHNOLOGY
CATERPILLAR DESIGNED COMPONENTS
MONITORING PROGRAMS
Caterpillar Monitoring System
Product Link
EquipmentManager
S•O•SSM Services
DEALER SUPPORT
Service Capabilities
PARTS AVAILABILITY
REMANUFACTURED PARTS
DURABILITY
  • ACERT™ Technology Maintains Performance, Efficiency And Durability While Meeting Emissions Regulations
  • Heavy Duty Components Stand Up To All Operating Conditions
  • Strong, Solid Structures Built To Last

EPA TIER III, EU STAGE III COMPLIANT C11 ENGINE
Electronic Controller
Mechanically Actuated Electronic Unit Injectors (MEUI)
Engine Block and Pistons
Cylinder Head
RADIATOR
POWERSHIFT TRANSMISSION
Control Throttle Shifting
Electronic Clutch Pressure Control
AXLES
Integrated Braking System
STRUCTURES
Engine End Frame (EEF)
Spread Hitch
Non-Engine End Frame (NEEF)
Counterweight
Linkage
PRODUCTIVITY
  • Improved Cycle Times With Load-Sensing Hydraulic System
  • Constant Net Horsepower Through The Operating Range
  • Aggregate Autodig Automates The Loading Process

LOAD SENSING HYDRAULICS
Electrohydraulic Implement Controls
CONSTANT NET HORSEPOWER
On-Demand Fan
Separated Cooling System
PLANETARY POWERSHIFT TRANSMISSION
VARIABLE SHIFT CONTROL
RIDE CONTROL
PAYLOAD CONTROL SYSTEM
AUTOLUBE
AGGREGATE AUTODIG
VERSATILITY
  • Special Machine Arrangements For Specialized Applications
  • Large Variety Of Cat Work Tools

SPECIAL MACHINE ARRANGEMENTS
Aggregate Yard Loaders
Forestry Applications
Industrial Loader
Lift Arrangements
WORK TOOLS AND QUICK COUPLERS
Quick Couplers
General Purpose Buckets
Material Handling Buckets
Rock Buckets
Coal Buckets
Heavy Duty Quarry Buckets
Waste Buckets
Woodchip and Clean-Up Buckets
Multi-Purpose Buckets
Side Dump Buckets
Forks
Loader Rakes
Material Handling Arms
Ground Engaging Tools (GET)
OPERATOR COMFORT
  • Easy Entry And Exit
  • Excellent Visibility
  • Comfortable Environment With Controlled Vibration
  • Choice Of Steering And Implement Control Systems

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Seat
VISIBILITY
Windshield Cleaning Package
Rear Vision Camera
Lighting Packages
VIBRATION
ENTRY AND EXIT
STEERING OPTIONS
Conventional Steering
Command Control Steering
CONTROLS
AGGREGATE AUTODIG
OWNING AND OPERATING COSTS
  • Proven Fuel Efficiency
  • Superior Maintenance
  • Electronic Systems Monitor Product Health And Performance
  • Complete Dealer Support

FUEL EFFICIENCY
966H Fuel Efficiency
ACERT™ Technology Fuel Economy
Free Wheel Stator Torque Converter (FWSTC)
ENGINE IDLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Hibernate Mode
Work Mode
Warm-Up Mode
Low Voltage Mode
MAINTENANCE
MONITORING SYSTEMS
Caterpillar Monitoring System
Product Link
EquipmentManager
Machine Security System
S•O•S Services
PARTS AVAILABILITY
RESALE VALUE
Customer Support Agreements
Caterpillar Equipment Training Solutions
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
SERVICEABILITY
  • Service Centers For Convenient Maintenance
  • Exceptional Access To Service Points
  • Monitoring Systems And Dealer Support Reduce Unexpected Downtime

HYDRAULIC SERVICE CENTER
ELECTRIC SERVICE CENTER
GROUND LEVEL GREASE POINTS
AUTOLUBE
S•O•S SERVICES
REMOTE PRESSURE TAPS
BRAKE WEAR INDICATORS
SIGHT GAUGES
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ACCESS


ECOLOGY DRAINS
ELECTRIC PRIMING PUMP
COOLING SYSTEM
CAB
WINDSHIELD CLEANING PACKAGE
COMPLETE CUSTOMER SUPPORT

 
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