The durable Cat® 966L wheel loader is equipped with proven technologies that meet demanding expectations for reliability, productivity and fuel efficiency. Offering more power and a new shifting strategy, it delivers greater productivity, smoother shifts, faster acceleration and higher travel speeds when climbing a grade.
Lock-up clutch torque converter, combined with lock-to-lock shifting, delivers smooth shifts, fast acceleration and speed on grade. High capacity torque converter results in greater digging efficiency.
New best-in-class operator environment provides unmatched comfort, visibility, and efficiency. Controls are easy to use, intuitive, and user-friendly.
Engine burns less fuel by providing power and torque when needed. Load sensing hydraulics result in proportional flow for implement and steering on demand. Machine equipped with easy to load buckets.
| Maximum Gross Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric | 309.0 HP 227.0 kW |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 281.0 HP 207.0 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat C9.3 Cat C9.3 |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric | 281.0 HP 207.0 kW |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396 | 1166.0 lb/ft 1581.0 N·m |
| Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 rpm | 1112.0 lb/ft 1507.0 N·m |
| Displacement | 568.0 in³ 9.3 l |
| Cooling System | 18.9 gal (US) 71.6 l |
| Crankcase | 6.5 gal (US) 24.5 l |
| Transmission | 15.5 gal (US) 58.5 l |
| Hydraulic Tank | 33.0 gal (US) 125.0 l |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 15.1 gal (US) 57.0 l |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 15.1 gal (US) 57.0 l |
| Fuel Tank | 80.0 gal (US) 303.0 l |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)** | 69.0 dB(A) 69.0 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | *Distance of 15 m, moving forward in second gear ratio. *Distance of 15 m, moving forward in second gear ratio. |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** | 108 LWA*** 108 LWA*** |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 72.0 dB(A) 72.0 dB(A) |
| Note (2) | **For machines in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.? **For machines in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.? |
| 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 Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 109.0 dB(A) 109.0 dB(A) |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) | 76 dB(A)* 76 dB(A)* |
| Operating Weight | 51176.0 lb 23220.0 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 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 general purpose bucket with BOCE. |
| Bucket Capacities | 3.20-7.40 m³ (4.19-9.68 yd³) 3.20-7.40 m³ (4.19-9.68 yd³) |
| Forward - 1 | 4.0 mile/h 6.5 km/h |
| Forward - 2 | 8.1 mile/h 13.1 km/h |
| Forward - 3 | 14.6 mile/h 23.5 km/h |
| Forward - 4 | 24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.4 mile/h 7.1 km/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 8.9 mile/h 14.4 km/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 16.1 mile/h 25.9 km/h |
| Reverse - 4 | 24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h |
| Note | Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm roll radius. Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm roll radius. |
| Breakout Force | 38984.0 lbf 173.0 kN |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection | 32377.0 lb 14686.0 kg |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 34873.0 lb 15822.0 kg |
| 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.? |
| Implement Pump Type | Variable Displacement Piston Variable Displacement Piston |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4496.0 psi 31000.0 kPa |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,200 rpm | 95.0 gal/min 360.0 l/min |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.1 s 10.1 s |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 2.58 ft 778.0 mm |
| Tread Width | 7.33 ft 2230.0 mm |
| Rack Back at Ground | 39 degrees 39 degrees |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 5.83 ft 1775.0 mm |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 13.5 ft 4140.0 mm |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 degrees 49 degrees |
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.25 ft 2818.0 mm |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 26.61 ft 8111.0 mm |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 15.75 ft 4793.0 mm |
| Wheel Base | 11.67 ft 3550.0 mm |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 8.17 ft 2500.0 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 1.42 ft 434.0 mm |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 71 degrees 71 degrees |
| Maximum Width over Tires | 9.92 ft 3009.0 mm |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 11.58 ft 3522.0 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 ROPS | 12.66 ft 3859.0 mm |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 5.83 ft 1775.0 mm |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 12.66 ft 3859.0 mm |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 24.15 ft 7362.0 mm |
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.25 ft 2818.0 mm |
| Maximum Width over Tires | 9.92 ft 3009.0 mm |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 7.39 ft 2251.0 mm |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 13.92 ft 4235.0 mm |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 11.92 ft 3643.0 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 1.42 ft 434.0 mm |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 11.58 ft 3522.0 mm |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 2.08 ft 630.0 mm |
| Wheel Base | 11.67 ft 3550.0 mm |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 62 degrees 62 degrees |
| Tread Width | 7.33 ft 2230.0 mm |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 50 degrees 50 degrees |
| Rack Back at Ground | 42 degrees 42 degrees |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. |
| Bucket Range | 3.20-7.40 m³ (4.19-9.68 yd³) 3.20-7.40 m³ (4.19-9.68 yd³) |
| Emissions | Tier 3/Stage IIIA Tier 3/Stage IIIA |
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Cat Payload for Wheel Loaders is an onboard system that provides on-the-go weighing to assist operators with hitting precise load targets. Track daily productivity from the cab with quick access to truck target weights, loads and cycle counts, material movement, and daily totals.
Cat Payload for Wheel Loaders is an onboard system that provides on-the-go weighing to assist operators with hitting precise load targets. Track daily productivity from the cab with quick access to truck target weights, loads and cycle counts, material movement, and daily totals.
