966M Wheel Loader | Cat

Engine

Net Power - ISO 9249	276 HP 206 kW
Emissions	Tier 4/Stage IV Tier 4/Stage IV
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349	276 HP 206 kW
Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995 - Metric	315 HP 232 kW
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349 - Metric	280 HP 206 kW
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995	1179 ft·lbf 1599 N·m
Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric	311 HP 229 kW
Displacement	568 in³ 9.3 l
Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396	307 HP 229 kW
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396	1166 ft·lbf 1581 N·m
Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995	311 HP 232 kW
Engine Model	Cat C9.3 Cat C9.3
Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 rpm	1126 ft·lbf 1527 N·m
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric	280 HP 206 kW
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249	276 HP 206 kW
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. 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.

Weights

Operating Weight

51176 lb 23220 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. 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.

Buckets

Bucket Capacities

3.20-7.40 m³ (4.19-9.68 yd³) 3.20-7.40 m³ (4.19-9.68 yd³)

Operating Specifications

Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection	32329 lb 14668 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection	34873 lb 15822 kg
Breakout Force	38984 lbf 173 kN
Note (2)	Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. 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." For a machine configuration as defined under "Weight."

Transmission

Forward - 1	4 mile/h 6.5 km/h
Forward - 3	14.6 mile/h 23.5 km/h
Reverse - 2	8.9 mile/h 14.4 km/h
Forward - 4	24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h
Reverse - 4	24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h
Forward - 2	8.1 mile/h 13 km/h
Reverse - 3	16.1 mile/h 25.9 km/h
Reverse - 1	4.4 mile/h 7.1 km/h
Note	Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius. 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	4496 psi 31000 kPa
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	10.1 s 10.1 s
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,200 rpm	95 gal/min 360 l/min
Implement Pump Type	Variable Displacement Piston Variable Displacement Piston

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank	79.8 gal (US) 302 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front	15.1 gal (US) 57 l
Crankcase	6.5 gal (US) 24.5 l
Transmission	14.3 gal (US) 54 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	15.1 gal (US) 57 l
Hydraulic Tank	33 gal (US) 125 l
DEF Tank	4.4 gal (US) 16.8 l
Cooling System	18.9 gal (US) 71.6 l

Sound

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

Dimensions - High Lift

Tread Width	7.33 ft 2230 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift	15.75 ft 4793 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry	2.58 ft 778 mm
Ground Clearance	1.42 ft 434 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket	26.58 ft 8109 mm
Height - Top of ROPS	11.75 ft 3587 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift	13.58 ft 4140 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight	8.17 ft 2500 mm
Rack Back at Ground	39 degrees 39 degrees
Height - Top of Hood	9.25 ft 2818 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch	5.83 ft 1775 mm
Note	All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe	11.58 ft 3522 mm
Maximum Width over Tires	9.83 ft 3009 mm
Wheel Base	11.67 ft 3550 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift	71 degrees 71 degrees
Rack Back - Carry Height	49 degrees 49 degrees

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift	13.92 ft 4235 mm
Ground Clearance	1.42 ft 434 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch	5.83 ft 1775 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift	11.92 ft 3643 mm
Height - Top of ROPS	11.75 ft 3587 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe	11.58 ft 3522 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift	62 degrees 62 degrees
Wheel Base	11.67 ft 3550 mm
Tread Width	7.33 ft 2230 mm
Note	All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Hinge Pin Height at Carry	2.08 ft 630 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight	7.17 ft 2180 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket	23.92 ft 7289 mm
Height - Top of Hood	9.25 ft 2818 mm
Maximum Width over Tires	9.83 ft 3009 mm
Rack Back at Ground	42 degrees 42 degrees
Rack Back - Carry Height	50 degrees 50 degrees