CATERPILLAR 966G WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Caterpillar 966G is a heavy-duty wheel loader featuring a fixed front axle and a trunnion rear axle, with a maximum single-wheel rise and fall of 19.8 inches (48 cm). It is powered by a robust Cat 3306 DITA six-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 638.4 cubic inches, delivering up to 253 hp (189 kW) at 2200 rpm. The machine has an operating weight of approximately 50,155 lbs (22,750 kg) and a fuel capacity of 108.4 gallons (409 liters). The loader's bucket features a heaped capacity of 4.3 cubic yards (3 m³) with a maximum bucket capacity of 5.3 cubic yards (4 m³), a breakout force of 44,120 lbs (20,013 kg), and a bucket width of 10.1 feet (3 m). At maximum lift and dump, it provides a dump clearance of 10.2 feet (3 m) and a reach of 4.3 feet (1 m). Dimensions include a height to the top of the cab of 11.8 feet (3 m), a length with bucket on the ground of 29 feet (9 m), and a width over tires of 9.8 feet (3 m), with ground clearance of 1.5 feet (0.46 m). The hydraulic system offers efficient cycle times: 1.3 seconds to dump, 6.6 seconds to raise, and a total cycle time of 9.7 seconds. Transmission includes four forward gears with a maximum forward speed of 23.2 mph (37 kph) and four reverse gears with a top reverse speed of 26.3 mph (42 kph). Operating specifications include a static tipping load of 30,870 lbs (14,003 kg) and static tipping weight of 34,732 lbs (15,754 kg), highlighting its stability and productivity on demanding sites.