The new Cat® 966 GC Wheel Loader is easy to own and operate. It offers low fuel consumption with an on-demand fan, load sensing hydraulics, intuitive controls, and performance series buckets. This machine is built to be just the right machine for a broad range of applications. Great machine performance combined with the low owning and operating costs makes the 966 GC the right choice for your business.
| Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002 | 321HP |
| Engine Model | Cat C9.3B |
| Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014 | 325HP |
| Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 292HP |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 292HP |
| Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396:2002 | 1314ft·lbf |
| Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 | 1327ft·lbf |
| Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 1234ft·lbf |
| Bore - ISO 9249 | 4.53in |
| Stroke | 5.87in |
| Displacement | 568in³ |
| Note (1) | Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Tier 5, China Nonroad Stage IV, and Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) emission standards. |
| Note (2) | The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment. |
| Note (3) | Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternative, and biodiesel* fuels that reduce greenhouse gases on a lifecycle basis: • Up to B20 biodiesel (FAME) ** • Up to 100% HVO and GTL renewable fuels |
| Operating Weight* | 48018lb |
| Note (1) | * For 4.0 m3 (5.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE. |
| Note (2) | * Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. |
| Bucket Capacities | 3.2 - 7.1 m³ (4.25 - 9.25 yd³) |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection | 30072lb |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 32233lb |
| Breakout Force | 36974lbf |
| Note (1) | * For 4.0 m3 (5.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE. |
| Note (2) | * Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 75dB(A) |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 110dB(A) |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) | 78 dB(A)* |
| Note (1) | *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)** | 73dB(A) |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** | 108 dB(A)*** |
| Note (2) | ** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives”. |
| Note (3) | *** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC”. |
| Forward - 1 | 4mile/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.3mile/h |
| Forward - 2 | 7.5mile/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 8.2mile/h |
| Forward - 3 | 13mile/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 14.3mile/h |
| Forward - 4 | 21.6mile/h |
| Reverse - 4 | 22.9mile/h |
| Note | Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32 in) roll radius. |
| Fuel Tank | 84.5gal (US) |
| DEF Tank | 6.9gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 14gal (US) |
| Crankcase | 6.1gal (US) |
| Transmission | 14.5gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 15.1gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 15.1gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 26.7gal (US) |
| Implement Pump Type | Variable Displacement Piston, Load Sensing |
| Implement System - Maximum Flow @ 2,275 rpm | 86gal/min |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4047psi |
| Implement System - Maximum Flow 3rd Function | 63gal/min |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 3rd Function | 3304psi |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position | 5.7s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise | 1.8s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down | 2.6s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time | 10.1s |
| ROPS/FOPS | ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards |
| Brakes | Brakes meet ISO 3450:2011 standards |
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.2ft |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 11.61ft |
| B-Pin Height | 13.11ft |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 11.75ft |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 8.1ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.49ft |
| Wheel Base | 11.65ft |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 5.82ft |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 62° |
| Rack Back - Carry | 50° |
| Rack Back - Ground | 42° |
| Lift Arm Clearance | 12.16ft |
| Recyclability | 97% |
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