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Caterpillar 966G Wheel Loader

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

The Caterpillar 966G is a versatile wheel loader designed for heavy-duty material handling and construction tasks. Featuring a robust engine and advanced hydraulic system, the 966G delivers reliable performance and efficient fuel consumption. Its durable frame and reinforced components ensure long service life in demanding environments. The operator cabin offers enhanced visibility and ergonomic controls for improved productivity and safety. Commonly used in mining, quarrying, and construction, the Caterpillar 966G wheel loader excels in loading, lifting, and transporting materials such as soil, gravel, and debris. This model supports various attachments, increasing its adaptability across multiple applications.

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Axles

Front	Fixed
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall	20 in (50 cm)
Rear	Trunnion

Bucket

Breakout Force	44,120 lbs (20,013 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)
Maximum Bucket Capacity	5 cu yd (4 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	12 ft (4 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	29 ft (9 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	4 ft (1 m)
Width Over Tires	10 ft (3 m)

Engine

Displacement	638 cu in (10,462 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat 3306 DITA
Flywheel Power	235 hp (175 kw)
Gross Power	235 hp (175 kw)
Maximum Flywheel Power	253 hp (189 kw)
Net Power	253 hp (189 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	1.3 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump	1.3 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down	1.8 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise	6.6 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	9.7 seconds
Lower Time	1.8 seconds
Raise Time	6.6 seconds

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force	44,120 lbs (20,013 kg)
Dump Clearance	10 ft (3 m)
Fuel Capacity	108 gal (410 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	55 gal (207 l)
Operating Weight	50,155 lbs (22,750 kg)
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn	30,870 lbs (14,002 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	34,732 lbs (15,754 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	21 gal (80 l)
Crankcase	7 gal (28 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	17 gal (64 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	17 gal (64 l)
Fuel Tank - Standard	108 gal (410 l)
Hydraulic Tank	37 gal (140 l)
Transmission	13 gal (50 l)

Transmission

Forward - 1	5 mph (7 kph)
Forward - 2	8 mph (13 kph)
Forward - 3	14 mph (22 kph)
Forward - 4	23 mph (37 kph)
Max Speed - Forward	23 mph (37 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	26 mph (42 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Reverse - 1	5 mph (8 kph)
Reverse - 2	9 mph (14 kph)
Reverse - 3	15 mph (25 kph)
Reverse - 4	26 mph (42 kph)
Travel Speed	23 mph (37 kph)

Weights

Operating Weight

50,410 lbs (22,866 kg)

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