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Caterpillar 966C Wheel Loader

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

The Caterpillar 966C is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and general earthmoving applications. Part of Caterpillar's 966 series, the 966C is commonly used in construction, aggregate, quarry, and industrial sites. It features a front-mounted bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited to repetitive loading cycles and site transport. The machine is known for its serviceability, durable frame construction, and compatibility with a range of bucket and attachment options. The Caterpillar 966C remains a recognized model in the used equipment market for operators needing a mid-size wheel loader for heavy-duty loading tasks.

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Bucket

Breakout Force	25,578 lbs (11,602 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	4 cu yd (3 cu m)
Bucket Width	10 ft (3 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	10 ft (3 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	12 ft (4 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	14 ft (4 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	23 ft (7 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	3 ft (1 m)
Width Over Tires	9 ft (3 m)

Engine

Displacement	641 cu in (10,501 cu cm)
Engine Model	3306
Net Power	170 hp (127 kw)

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	1.6 seconds
Lower Time	3.8 seconds
Raise Time	6.2 seconds

Operating Specifications

Fuel Capacity	65 gal (246 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	52 gal (197 l)
Operating Weight	36,900 lbs (16,738 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	28,153 lbs (12,770 kg)
Tire Size	20.5-25 12 PR(L-3)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	24 mph (38 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	28 mph (45 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4

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