Wheel Loaders966M Wheel Loader | Front Loader | Tier 4
966M Wheel Loader | Front Loader | Tier 4
The 966M Wheel Loader is equipped with built-in proven technologies to help meet your expectations for productivity, fuel efficiency, reliability and service life. Deep system integration results in a machine built to help you reduce emissions, improve performance and improve fuel economy. All of this is done without interrupting machine performance and making it seamless to you. This machine deliversthe reliability, durability, and versatility you’ve come to expect from a Cat machine.
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The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes.
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349
276HP
Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995 - Metric
315HP
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349 - Metric
280HP
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995
1179ft·lbf
Weights
Operating Weight
51176lb
Note
Weight based on a machine configuration with Michelin 26.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, manual diff lock/open axles (front/rear), power train guard, secondary steering,
Buckets
Bucket Capacities
3.20-7.40 m³ (4.19-9.68 yd³)
Operating Specifications
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection
32329lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection
34873lb
Breakout Force
38984lbf
Note (2)
Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Note (1)
For a machine configuration as defined under "Weight."
Transmission
Forward - 1
4mile/h
Forward - 3
14.6mile/h
Reverse - 2
8.9mile/h
Forward - 4
24.5mile/h
Reverse - 4
24.5mile/h
Forward - 2
8.1mile/h
Reverse - 3
16.1mile/h
Reverse - 1
4.4mile/h
Note
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.
Hydraulic System
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4496psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
10.1s
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,200 rpm
95gal/min
Implement Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank
79.8gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front
15.1gal (US)
Crankcase
6.5gal (US)
Transmission
14.3gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
15.1gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
33gal (US)
DEF Tank
4.4gal (US)
Cooling System
18.9gal (US)
Sound
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
70dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
76 dB(A)*
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
109dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)**
69dB(A)
Note (3)
***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
108 LWA***
Note (1)
*Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Note (2)
**For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives.
Dimensions - High Lift
Tread Width
7.33ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
15.75ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2.58ft
Ground Clearance
1.42ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
26.58ft
Height - Top of ROPS
11.75ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
13.58ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
8.17ft
Rack Back at Ground
39 degrees
Height - Top of Hood
9.25ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
5.83ft
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
11.58ft
Maximum Width over Tires
9.83ft
Wheel Base
11.67ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
71 degrees
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
13.92ft
Ground Clearance
1.42ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
5.83ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
11.92ft
Height - Top of ROPS
11.75ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
11.58ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
62 degrees
Wheel Base
11.67ft
Tread Width
7.33ft
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2.08ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
7.17ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket
23.92ft
Height - Top of Hood
9.25ft
Maximum Width over Tires
9.83ft
Rack Back at Ground
42 degrees
Rack Back - Carry Height
50 degrees
Bucket Capacities
Bucket Range
3.20-7.40 m³ (4.19-9.68 yd³)
Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV
Emissions
Tier 4/Stage IV
Standard Equipment
Note
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Power Train
Engine, Cat C9.3 meets Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent or Tier 4/Final/Stage IV emission standards
Cat Clean Emissions Module (CEM) wih Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank and pump (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV models)
Fuel priming pump (electric)
Fuel/water separator
Precleaner, engine air intake
Economy Mode (selectable)
Transmission, automatic planetary power shift (4F/4R)
Torque converter, locking clutch with free wheel stator
Switch, transmission neutralizer lockout
Axles, manually actuated differential lock front axle, open differential rear axle
Axles, ecology drains
Brakes, full hydraulic enclosed wet-disc with Integrated Braking System (IBS)
Brake wear indicators
Parking brake, disc and caliper
Fan, radiator, on demand
Operator Environment
Cab, pressurized and sound suppressed (ROPS/FOPS)
Viscous mounts
Multi-function 18 cm (7 in) color touch-screen display for rear vision camera, clock and machine parameters
EH controls, SAL (single axis lever) lift and tilt function
Steering, EH joystick, speed sensing with force feedback
Radio ready (entertainment) includes antenna, speakers and converter (12V, 10-amp)
Air conditioner, heater, and defroster (auto temp and fan)
EH parking brake
Beverage holders (2) with storage compartment for cell phone/MP3 player
Bucket/work tool function lockout
Coat hook (2)
Cab air filter
Ergonomic cab access ladders and handrails
Horn, electric
Light, two dome (cab)
Mirrors, rearview external with integrated spot mirrors
Post mounted membrane 16 switch keypad
2 receptables, 12V
Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth) air suspension
Seat belt, 51 mm (2 in) retractable, with indicator
Sun visor, front
Wet-arm wipers/washers front and rear, intermittent front wiper
Window, sliding (left and right sides)
Cab tie-off
Computerized Monitoring System
With following gauges: Speedometer/tachometer; Digital gear range indicator; Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) level (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV models); Temperature: engine coolant, hydraulic oil, transmission oil; Fuel level
With following warning indicators: Regeneration; Temperature: axle oil, engine intake manifold; Pressure: engine oil, fuel pressure hi/low, primary steering oil, service brake oil; Battery voltage hi/low, primary steering oil, service brake oil; Battery voltage hi/low; Engine air filter restriction; Hydraulic oil filter restriction; Hydraulic oil low; Parking brake; DEF low level (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV models); Transmission filter bypass
Electrical And Lighting
Batteries (2), maintenance free 1,400 CCA
Ignition key; start/stop switch
Starter, electric, heavy duty
Starting and charging system (24V)
Lighting system: Four halogen work lights (cab mounted); Two halogen roading lights (with signals); Two halogen rear vision lights (hood mounted)
Alarm, back-up
Alternator, 145-amp brushed
Main disconnect switch
Receptacle start (cables not included)
Cat Connect Technologies
Link technologies: Product Link
Detect technologies: rear vision camera
Linkage
Linkage, Z-bar, cast crosstube/tilt lever
Kickout, lift and tilt, automatic
Hydraulics
Hydraulic system, load sensing
Steering, load sensing
Ride control, 2V
Remote diagnostic pressure taps
Hoses, Cat XT™
Oil sampling valves
Fluids
Premixed extended life coolant with freeze protection to -34° C (-29° F)
Other Standard Equipment
Hood, non-metallic power tilting
Service centers (electrical and hydraulic)
Platform, window washing
Auto idle shutdown
Fenders, front with mud-flap/rear with extension
Ecology drains for engine, transmission, and hydraulics
Sight gauges: engine coolant, hydraulic oil, and transmission oil level
Toolbox
Vandlism protection caplocks
Optional Equipment
Note
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Power Train
Axles - Automatic front/rear differential locks; Axle oil cooler; Extreme temperature seals; Seal guards
Fan, VPF (variable pitch fan), automatic and manual control
Radiator, high debris with wider fin spacing
Operator Environment
Door, remote opening system
Cover, HVAC metallic
EH controls, SAL 3rd function - Additional roller switch for 4th function
EH controls, joyhstick lift and tilt - Additional integrated roller switches for 3rd and 4th functions
Filter, carbon fresh air
Mirrors, heated rearview external with integrated spot mirrors
Precleaner, HVAC
Precleaner, HVAC (RESPA)
Radio, AM/FM/CD/USB/MP3 Bluetooth with Satellite Sirius XM
Radio, CB ready
Seat, heated air suspension
Seat belt, 76 mm (3 in) retractable, with indicator
Steering, EH wheel with directional FNR shifter and gear selector - Additional FNR with implement controls
Roof, metallic
Steering, secondary
Sun visor, rear
Windows, rubber mounted
Windows, with front guard
Windows, with heavy duty front guard
Windows, with full guards front, rear and sides
Electrical And Lighting
Four additional auxiliary halogen cab mounted work lights or
Two additional auxiliary front HI LED and two additional auxiliary rear LED cab mounted work lights with 2 LED work lights in the radiator grill and LED front turn signals also includes replacement of the standard four halogen cab mounted work lights with four LED work lights (the standard offering and only roading light available is the halogen roading light)
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966M Wheel Loader | Front Loader | Tier 4