966 GC Wheel Loader

Engine

Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002

321 hp

Engine Model

Cat C9.3B

Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014

325 hp

Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011

292 hp

Net Power - ISO 9249

292 hp

Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396:2002

1314 ft·lbf

Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014

1327 ft·lbf

Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011

1234 ft·lbf

Bore - ISO 9249

4.53 in

Stroke

5.87 in

Displacement

568 in³

Note (1)

Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Tier 5, China Nonroad Stage IV, and Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) 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.

Note (3)

Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternative, and biodiesel* fuels that reduce greenhouse gases on a lifecycle basis: • Up to B20 biodiesel (FAME) ** • Up to 100% HVO and GTL renewable fuels

Weights

Operating Weight*

48018 lb

Note (1)

* For 4.0 m3 (5.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE.

Note (2)

* Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.

Buckets

Bucket Capacities

3.2 - 7.1 m³ (4.25 - 9.25 yd³)

Cab

ROPS/FOPS

ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards

Brakes

Brakes

Brakes meet ISO 3450:2011 standards

Dimensions

Height - Top of Hood

9.2 ft

Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe

11.61 ft

B-Pin Height

13.11 ft

Height - Top of ROPS

11.75 ft

Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight

8.1 ft

Ground Clearance

1.49 ft

Wheel Base

11.65 ft

Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch

5.82 ft

Rack Back - Maximum Lift

62 °

Rack Back - Carry

50 °

Rack Back - Ground

42 °

Lift Arm Clearance

12.16 ft

Operating Specifications

Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection

30072 lb

Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection

32233 lb

Breakout Force

36974 lbf

Note (1)

* For 4.0 m3 (5.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE.

Note (2)

* Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.

Sound

With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)

75 dB(A)

With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)

110 dB(A)

With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)

78 dB(A)*

Note (1)

*Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.

With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)**

73 dB(A)

With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**

108 dB(A)***

Note (2)

** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives”.

Note (3)

*** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC”.

Transmission

Forward - 1

4 mile/h

Reverse - 1

4.3 mile/h

Forward - 2

7.5 mile/h

Reverse - 2

8.2 mile/h

Forward - 3

13 mile/h

Reverse - 3

14.3 mile/h

Forward - 4

21.6 mile/h

Reverse - 4

22.9 mile/h

Note

Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32 in) roll radius.

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank

84.5 gal (US)

DEF Tank

6.9 gal (US)

Cooling System

14 gal (US)

Crankcase

6.1 gal (US)

Transmission

14.5 gal (US)

Differential - Final Drives - Front

15.1 gal (US)

Differential - Final Drives - Rear

15.1 gal (US)

Hydraulic Tank

26.7 gal (US)

Hydraulic System

Implement Pump Type

Variable Displacement Piston, Load Sensing

Implement System - Maximum Flow @ 2,275 rpm

86 gpm

Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure

4047 psi

Implement System - Maximum Flow 3rd Function

63 gpm

Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 3rd Function

3304 psi

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position

5.7 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down

2.6 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time

10.1 s

Loader Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise

1.8 s

Sustainability

Recyclability

97%