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Caterpillar 966 Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 966 ➔

The Caterpillar 966 is a versatile wheel loader designed for heavy-duty material handling and construction applications. Known for its robust performance, the Cat 966 features a powerful engine, advanced hydraulic systems, and durable components to optimize productivity in loading, lifting, and earthmoving tasks. This wheel loader offers excellent maneuverability, operator comfort, and fuel efficiency, making it suitable for quarrying, mining, and infrastructure projects. The Caterpillar 966 wheel loader supports various attachments, enhancing its adaptability across industries. Its reliability and ease of maintenance contribute to reduced downtime and operational costs, establishing the Cat 966 as a preferred choice in the heavy equipment sector.

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General Specifications

Breakout Force	36,974 lbs ft (50,129 nm) Starting 2023 Model Year
Bucket Capacity	3.75 - 15.5 (2.8 - 11.9) Starting 2024 Model Year
Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m)	3.75 - 15.5 (2.8 - 11.9) Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine	C9.3B Starting 2023 Model Year
Engine Power	321 (239) Starting 2024 Model Year
Engine Power Net hp (kW)	321 (239) Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine type	Cat C9.3B Starting 2024 Model Year
Full-Turn Tipping Load	32,233 lbs (14,621 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year
Net Power	303 hp (226 kw) Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight	51,124 (23,190) Starting 2024 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	51,124 (23,190) Starting 2025 Model Year
Tip Load	32,727 (14,845) Starting 2024 Model Year
Tip Load lbs. (kg)	32,727 (14,845) Starting 2025 Model Year
Travel Speed	24.5 / 24.5 mph Starting 2024 Model Year
Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev)	24.5 / 24.5 mph Starting 2025 Model Year
Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev)	24.5 / 24.5 mph Starting 2022 Model Year

Caterpillar 966s currently for sale

A 2024 Caterpillar 966 From Trophy Tractor, Inc. for Call for Price

A 2023 Caterpillar 966 From Trophy Tractor, Inc. for $475,000.00 USD

A 2018 Caterpillar 966 From Brandt Tractor LTD for $196,394.00 USD

A Caterpillar 966 From Foley Incorporated for $505,500.00 USD

A 2025 Caterpillar 966 From Trophy Tractor, Inc. for Call for Price

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