CATERPILLAR 966R WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Caterpillar 966R is a robust medium-sized wheel loader designed for heavy-duty operations. It features a Cat 3306 engine with a displacement of 640.8 cubic inches, delivering 170.4 hp (127 kW) of gross power. The machine has an operating weight of 36,890 lbs (16,733 kg) and is equipped with a 4.1 cubic yards (3 m³) heaped bucket capacity, with a breakout force of 25,910 lbs (11,753 kg). Its bucket width measures 9.6 feet (3 m), allowing efficient material handling. Dimensionally, the 966R has a length of 22.6 feet (7 m) with the bucket on the ground, a width over tires of 9.1 feet (3 m), and a height to the top of the cab of 10.8 feet (3 m). The wheelbase is 10.2 feet (3 m), with a ground clearance of 1.4 feet (0.4 m). The machine offers a maximum hinge pin height of 13.1 feet (4 m) and a reach at max lift and dump of 3.3 feet (1 m). Its hydraulic system includes a raise time of 6.2 seconds, dump time of 1.6 seconds, and lower time of 3.8 seconds, with a hydraulic fluid capacity of 52.1 gallons (197 liters). The transmission provides four forward and four reverse gears, reaching max speeds of 21.7 mph (34 kph) forward and 24.2 mph (39 kph) in reverse. Fuel capacity is 65 gallons (246 liters), and tire size is 23.5-25. The turning radius is 22.3 feet (7 m), optimized for maneuverability in diverse work environments.