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Caterpillar 966K Wheel Loader

The Caterpillar 966K Wheel Loader is a powerful and versatile machine designed to handle a wide range of tasks with efficiency and ease. With features such as a turbocharged engine, spacious cab meeting safety standards, and impressive hydraulic system capabilities, this wheel loader ensures optimal performance on construction sites, mining operations, and more. Explore its specifications, from engine power to operating weight, to see how the Caterpillar 966K can enhance your heavy equipment fleet.


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General Specifications

Axles

FrontFixed
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall20 in (50 cm)
RearOscillating ?13 degrees

Brakes

BrakesMeet OSHA SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards

Bucket

Bucket Capacities12 cu yd (9 cu m)

Cab

ROPS/FOPSMeets SAE and ISO standards

Dimensions

Ground Clearance2 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab12 ft (4 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground29 ft (9 m)
Wheelbase11 ft (3 m)
Width Over Tires10 ft (3 m)

Engine

AspirationTURBOCHARGED
Bore5 in (11 cm)
Displacement568 cu in (9,308 cu cm)
Engine ModelCat C9.3 ACERT
Gross Power286 hp (213 kw)
Maximum Net Power - 1,800 rpm - EEC 80/1269267 hp (199 kw)
Maximum Net Power - 1,800 rpm - EEC 80/1269 - Metric271 hp (202 kw)
Net Power262 hp (195 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249267 hp (199 kw)
Number of Cylinders6
Peak Net Torque - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1349940 lbs ft (1,274 nm)
Power Measured @1800 rpm
Stroke6 in (15 cm)
Torque Measured @1400 rpm
Torque Rise38%

Hydraulic System

Dump Time1.6 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise1.5 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down2.4 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position5.9 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total9.8 seconds
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure4496 psi
Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow79 gpm (300 lpm)
Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure3000 psi
Lower Time2.4 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity81 gpm (305 lpm)
Pump TypePISTON
Raise Time5.9 seconds
Relief Valve Setting1000 psi
Steering System - Pump TypePiston

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage80 amps
Breakout Force38,984 lbs (17,683 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity10 gal (39 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity9 gal (35 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity17 gal (64 l)
Fuel Capacity100 gal (380 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity29 gal (110 l)
Operating Voltage24 volts
Operating Weight52,254 lbs (23,702 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation26 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity17 gal (64 l)
Static Tipping Weight38,354 lbs (17,397 kg)
Tire Size25
Transmission Fluid Capacity12 gal (44 l)
Turning Radius24 ft (7 m)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System17 gal (65 l)
Crankcase7 gal (25 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front17 gal (64 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear17 gal (64 l)
Fuel Tank - Standard101 gal (382 l)
Hydraulic Tank52 gal (198 l)
Transmission13 gal (50 l)

Sound

StandardsStandards

Tires

TiresChoices

Transmission

Forward - 14 mph (7 kph)
Forward - 28 mph (13 kph)
Forward - 314 mph (22 kph)
Forward - 423 mph (37 kph)
Max Speed - Forward23 mph (37 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse23 mph (37 kph)
Number of Forward Gears4
Number of Reverse Gears4
Reverse - 15 mph (8 kph)
Reverse - 29 mph (14 kph)
Reverse - 315 mph (23 kph)
Reverse - 424 mph (38 kph)
Transmission TypePOWERSHIFT

Weights

Operating Weight53,311 lbs (24,181 kg)

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