CATERPILLAR 966E WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Caterpillar 966E is a robust medium wheel loader engineered for demanding material handling and earthmoving tasks. It features a 3306 engine with 640.8 cu in displacement, delivering 216 hp (161 kW) of gross power. The loader is equipped with a 4-speed forward and 4-speed reverse automatic planetary powershift transmission, enabling a top forward speed of 23.8 mph (37 kph) and reverse speed of 27.1 mph (43 kph). With a bucket capacity of 4.8 cu yds (3 m³) heaped and 4.2 cu yds (3 m³) struck, and a bucket width of 10.1 ft (3 m), the 966E offers efficient loading performance. The hydraulic system provides a dump time of 2 seconds, lower time of 2.4 seconds, and raise time of 7.1 seconds, ensuring rapid cycle times. The machine has a length with bucket on ground of 27 ft (8 m), a width over tires of 9.9 ft (3 m), and a wheelbase of 11 ft (3 m), with a ground clearance of 1.7 ft (0 m). The operating weight is 44,551.1 lbs (20,208 kg), and the static tipping weight is 30,547.3 lbs (13,856 kg). The 966E is fitted with 26.5-25 14PR tires and has a turning radius of 23.4 ft (7 m). Fuel capacity is 80.4 gal (303 l), and hydraulic system fluid capacity is 54.2 gal (204 l). The loader’s breakout force is 41,918 lbs (19,014 kg), and dump clearance at max raise is 9.8 ft (3 m).