CAT 966M Wheel Loader Specs, Weight & Dimensions

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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	13.58 ft in (4.14 m)
Maximum Width Over Tires	9.83 ft in (3 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.

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	9.83 ft in (3 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)

Displacement	568 cu in (9.4 L)
Bore	4.6 in (115.1 mm)
Stroke	5.9 in (149.1 mm)
Net Power – Iso 9249	276 hp (205.9 kw)
Engine Model	Cat? C9.3 ACERT?
Note	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.
Peak Gross Torque – 1,200 Rpm – Sae J1995	1179 lb ft (1598.6 Nm)
Peak Gross Torque – 1,200 Rpm – Iso 14396	1166 lb ft (1580.9 Nm)
Maximum Net Power – 1,700 Rpm – Iso 9249	276 hp (205.9 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,700 Rpm – Iso 9249 – Metric	280 hp (208.8 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,700 Rpm – Sae J1349	276 hp (205.9 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,700 Rpm – Sae J1349 – Metric	280 hp (208.8 kw)
Maximum Net Torque – 1,000 Rpm	1126 lb ft (1526.7 Nm)
Maximum Power – 1,800 Rpm – Iso 14396	307 hp (229 kw)
Maximum Power – 1,800 Rpm – Iso 14396 – Metric	311 hp (232 kw)
Maximum Power – 1,800 Rpm – Sae J1995	311 hp (232 kw)
Maximum Power – 1,800 Rpm – Sae J1995 – Metric	315 hp (234.9 kw)
Maximum Gross Power – Sae J1995	311 hp (232 kw)
Maximum Net Power – Sae J1349	276 hp (205.9 kw)
Maximum Gross Power – 1,800 Rpm – Sae J1995	311 hp (232 kw)
Maximum Net Torque – 1,000 Rpm – Sae J1349	1126 lb ft (1526.7 Nm)

Operating Weight

51176 lb (23213.1 kg)

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	24.9 mph (40.1 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	24.9 mph (40.1 km/h)

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.

Bucket Capacities

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

Front	Fixed
Rear	Oscillating ?13 degrees
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall	19.5 in (495.3 mm)

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
Hydraulic Cycle Time – Rated Payload – Raise From Carry Position	6.1 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time – Rated Payload – Dump, At Maximum Raise	1.4 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time – Rated Payload – Lower, Empty, Float Down	2.6 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time – Rated Payload – Total	10.1 s
Implement System – Optional 3rd/4th Function Maximum Flow	69 gal/min
Implement System – Optional 3rd/4th Function Maximum Pressure	3000 psi

Brakes meet ISO 3450 standards

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)

Cooling System	18.9 gal (71.6 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity	82.7 gal (313.1 L)
Crankcase	6.5 gal (24.7 L)
Def Tank	4.4 gal (16.7 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)
Note	*Must meet the requirements outlined in ISO 22241-1.
Def Tank*	4.4 gal (16.7 L)

Note (1)	These sound values are for specific operating conditions only.
Note (2)	Machine and operator sound levels will vary at different engine and/or cooling fan speeds.
Note (3)	Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cabin that is not properly maintained.
Note	*Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
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***
Exterior Sound Power Level – Iso 6395:2008	109 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Pressure Level – Sae J88:2013	76 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level – Iso 6396:2008	70 dB(A)
Note (4)	Hearing protection also may be needed when the doors and/or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.