CAT 966M (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) Wheel Loader

Dimensions – High Lift

Ground Clearance 1.42 ft in (0.44 m)
Wheel Base 11.67 ft in (3.56 m)
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight 8.17 ft in (2.5 m)
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch 5.83 ft in (1.78 m)
Height – Top Of Exhaust Pipe 11.58 ft in (3.53 m)
Height – Top Of Hood 9.25 ft in (2.82 m)
Height – Top Of ROPS 11.75 ft in (3.59 m)
Hinge Pin Height At Carry 2.58 ft in (0.79 m)
Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift 15.75 ft in (4.81 m)
Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift 13.5 ft in (4.12 m)
Maximum Width Over Tires 9.92 ft in (3.03 m)
Overall Length – Without Bucket 26.58 ft in (8.11 m)
Rack Back – Carry Height 49 degrees
Rack Back – Maximum Lift 71 degrees
Rack Back At Ground 39 degrees
Tread Width 7.33 ft in (2.24 m)
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.

Dimensions – Standard Lift

Ground Clearance 1.42 ft in (0.44 m)
Rack Back – Maximum Lift 62 degrees
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight 7.17 ft in (2.19 m)
Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift 11.92 ft in (3.64 m)
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch 5.83 ft in (1.78 m)
Maximum Width Over Tires 9.92 ft in (3.03 m)
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Tread Width 7.33 ft in (2.24 m)
Height – Top Of Exhaust Pipe 11.58 ft in (3.53 m)
Height – Top Of Hood 9.25 ft in (2.82 m)
Overall Length – Without Bucket 23.92 ft in (7.3 m)
Height – Top Of ROPS 11.75 ft in (3.59 m)
Rack Back At Ground 42 degrees
Hinge Pin Height At Carry 2.08 ft in (0.64 m)
Rack Back – Carry Height 50 degrees
Wheel Base 11.67 ft in (3.56 m)
Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift 13.92 ft in (4.25 m)

Engine Details

Displacement 568 cu in (9.4 L)
Net Power – Iso 9249 278 hp (207.4 kw)
Engine Model Cat C9.3 ACERT
Peak Gross Torque – 1,200 Rpm – Sae J1995 1180 lb ft (1599.9 Nm)
Peak Gross Torque – 1,200 Rpm – Iso 14396 1166 lb ft (1580.9 Nm)
Maximum Net Power – 1,700 Rpm – Iso 9249 278 hp (207.4 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,700 Rpm – Iso 9249 – Metric 281 hp (209.6 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,700 Rpm – Sae J1349 278 hp (207.4 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,700 Rpm – Sae J1349 – Metric 281 hp (209.6 kw)
Maximum Net Torque – 1,000 Rpm 1112 lb ft (1507.7 Nm)
Maximum Gross Power – 1,800 Rpm – Sae J1995 308 hp (229.7 kw)
Maximum Gross Power – 1,800 Rpm – Sae J1995 – Metric 313 hp (233.5 kw)
Maximum Gross Power – 1,800 Rpm – Iso 14396 304 hp (226.7 kw)
Maximum Gross Power – 1,800 Rpm – Iso 14396 – Metric 309 hp (230.5 kw)

Operational Specs

Operating Weight 51176 lb (23213.1 kg)

Transmission

Forward – 1 4 mph (6.5 km/h)
Forward – 2 8.1 mph (13.1 km/h)
Forward – 3 14.6 mph (23.5 km/h)
Forward – 4 24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)
Note Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.
Reverse – 1 4.4 mph (7.1 km/h)
Reverse – 2 8.9 mph (14.4 km/h)
Reverse – 3 16.1 mph (26 km/h)
Reverse – 4 24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)

Weights

Operating Weight 51176 lb (23213.1 kg)
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, sound suppression and a 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE.

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Cycle Time – Total 10.1 s
Implement System – Maximum Operating Pressure 4496 psi
Implement Pump Type Variable Displacement Piston
Implement System – Maximum Pump Output At 2,200 Rpm 95 gal/min

Operating Specifications

Note (1) For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.?
Note (2) Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Breakout Force 38984 lb (17682.9 kg)
Static Tipping Load – Full 37 Degrees Turn – With Tire Deflection 32329 lb (14664.2 kg)
Static Tipping Load – Full 37 Degrees Turn – No Tire Deflection 34873 lb (15818.2 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 18.9 gal (71.6 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity 82.7 gal (313.1 L)
Crankcase 6.5 gal (24.7 L)
Hydraulic Tank 33 gal (125 L)
Transmission 15.5 gal (58.7 L)
Differential – Final Drives – Front 15.1 gal (57.2 L)
Differential – Final Drives – Rear 15.1 gal (57.2 L)

Sound

Note (1) *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Note (2) **For machines in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.?
Note (3) ***European Union Directive ?2000/14/EC? as amended by ?2005/88/EC.?
With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value – Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008) 70 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value – Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008) 109 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value – Exterior Sound Pressure Level (Sae J88:2013) 76 dB(A)*
With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value – Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008)** 69 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value – Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008)** 108 Lwa***

Bucket Capacities

Bucket Capacities 2.5-9.2 m? (3.25-12.0 yd?)
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