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Caterpillar 966D Wheel Loader

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

The Caterpillar 966D is a versatile wheel loader designed for heavy-duty material handling and construction applications. Equipped with a powerful engine and advanced hydraulic system, the 966D delivers efficient performance in loading, lifting, and transporting materials. Its robust frame and durable components ensure reliability in demanding environments such as mining, quarrying, and road construction. The operator cabin offers enhanced visibility and ergonomic controls for improved productivity and safety. The Caterpillar 966D wheel loader supports various attachments, including buckets and forks, making it adaptable to multiple tasks. This model is recognized for its balance of power, efficiency, and durability in the wheel loader category.

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Bucket

Bucket Capacity - heaped	4 cu yd (3 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	4 cu yd (3 cu m)
Bucket Width	10 ft (3 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	10 ft (3 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	12 ft (4 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	2 ft (1 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	26 ft (8 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	4 ft (1 m)
Wheelbase	11 ft (3 m)
Width Over Tires	9 ft (3 m)

Engine

Displacement	641 cu in (10,501 cu cm)
Engine Model	3306
Net Power	200 hp (149 kw)

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	2 seconds
Lower Time	3 seconds
Raise Time	6.3 seconds

Operating Specifications

Fuel Capacity	81 gal (308 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	61 gal (230 l)
Operating Weight	43,001 lbs (19,505 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	30,367 lbs (13,774 kg)
Turning Radius	24 ft (7 m)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	21 mph (34 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	24 mph (38 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4

Caterpillar 966Ds currently for sale

A 1981 Caterpillar 966D From Brookside Equipment Sales for $46,950.00 USD

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