Caterpillar 966K Wheel Loader

Axles

Front Fixed
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall 20 in (50 cm)
Rear Oscillating ?13 degrees

Brakes

Brakes Meet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards

Bucket

Bucket Capacities 12 cu yd (9 cu m)

Cab

ROPS/FOPS Meets SAE and ISO standards

Dimensions

Ground Clearance 2 ft (0 m)
Height – Top of Cab 12 ft (4 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground 29 ft (9 m)
Wheelbase 11 ft (3 m)
Width Over Tires 10 ft (3 m)

Engine

Aspiration TURBOCHARGED
Bore 5 in (11 cm)
Displacement 568 cu in (9,308 cu cm)
Engine Model Cat C9.3 ACERT
Gross Power 286 hp (213 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,800 rpm – EEC 80/1269 267 hp (199 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,800 rpm – EEC 80/1269 – Metric 271 hp (202 kw)
Net Power 262 hp (195 kw)
Net Power – ISO 9249 267 hp (199 kw)
Number of Cylinders 6
Peak Net Torque – 1,400 rpm – SAE J1349 940 lbs ft (1,274 nm)
Power Measured @ 1800 rpm
Stroke 6 in (15 cm)
Torque Measured @ 1400 rpm
Torque Rise 38%

Hydraulic System

Dump Time 1.6 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time – Dump, at Maximum Raise 1.5 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time – Lower, Empty, Float Down 2.4 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time – Raise from Carry Position 5.9 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time – Total 9.8 seconds
Implement System – Maximum Operating Pressure 4496 psi
Implement System – Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow 79 gpm (300 lpm)
Implement System – Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure 3000 psi
Lower Time 2.4 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity 81 gpm (305 lpm)
Pump Type PISTON
Raise Time 5.9 seconds
Relief Valve Setting 1000 psi
Steering System – Pump Type Piston

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage 80 amps
Breakout Force 38,984 lbs (17,683 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 10 gal (39 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity 9 gal (35 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 17 gal (64 l)
Fuel Capacity 100 gal (380 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 29 gal (110 l)
Operating Voltage 24 volts
Operating Weight 52,254 lbs (23,702 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation 26 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 17 gal (64 l)
Static Tipping Weight 38,354 lbs (17,397 kg)
Tire Size 25
Transmission Fluid Capacity 12 gal (44 l)
Turning Radius 24 ft (7 m)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 17 gal (65 l)
Crankcase 7 gal (25 l)
Differential – Final Drives – Front 17 gal (64 l)
Differential – Final Drives – Rear 17 gal (64 l)
Fuel Tank – Standard 101 gal (382 l)
Hydraulic Tank 52 gal (198 l)
Transmission 13 gal (50 l)

Sound

Standards Standards

Tires

Tires Choices

Transmission

Forward – 1 4 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 23 mph (37 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 (23 kph)
Reverse – 4 24 mph (38 kph)
Transmission Type POWERSHIFT

Weights

Operating Weight 53,311 lbs (24,181 kg)
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