Caterpillar 966M XE Wheel Loader
Dimensions
Dimensions - High Lift
Ground Clearance
1.42ft in
Wheel Base
11.67ft in
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight
8.17ft in
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch
5.83ft in
Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe
11.58ft in
Height - Top Of Hood
9.25ft in
Height - Top Of Rops
11.75ft in
Hinge Pin Height At Carry
2.58ft in
Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift
15.75ft in
Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift
13.58ft in
Maximum Width Over Tires
9.83ft in
Overall Length - Without Bucket
26.58ft in
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
71 degrees
Rack Back At Ground
39 degrees
Tread Width
7.33ft in
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Ground Clearance
1.42ft in
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
62 degrees
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight
7.17ft in
Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift
11.92ft in
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch
5.83ft in
Maximum Width Over Tires
9.83ft in
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Tread Width
7.33ft in
Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe
11.58ft in
Height - Top Of Hood
9.25ft in
Overall Length - Without Bucket
23.92ft in
Height - Top Of Rops
11.75ft in
Rack Back At Ground
42 degrees
Hinge Pin Height At Carry
2.08ft in
Rack Back - Carry Height
50 degrees
Wheel Base
11.67ft in
Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift
13.92ft in
Specifications
Engine
Displacement
568cu in
Net Power - Iso 9249
298hp
Engine Model
Cat? C9.3 ACERT?
Maximum Net Torque - 1,200 Rpm
1193lb ft
Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric
302hp
Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1349 - Metric
302hp
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
1275lb ft
Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1349
298hp
Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Iso 9249
298hp
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Iso 14396
1260lb ft
Maximum Net Power - Sae J1349/Iso 9249
298hp
Operational
Operating Weight
51176lb
Weights
Operating Weight
51176lb
Note
*For 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3) general purpose buckets with BOCE.
Operating Weight*
51176lb
Buckets
Bucket Capacities
2.5-9.2 m? (3.25-12.0 yd?)
Axles
Front
Fixed
Rear
Oscillating ?13 degrees
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall
19.5in
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 1,600 Rpm
103 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 - Maximum Pressure - Optional 3rd/4th Function
2999 psi
Implement System - Maximum Flow - Optional 3rd/4th Function
69 gal/min
Brakes
Brakes
Brakes meet ISO 3450 standards
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
38984lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - With Tire Deflection
32329lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - No Tire Deflection
34873lb
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
19gal
Fuel Tank
82.7gal
Crankcase
6.5gal
Def Tank
4.4gal
Hydraulic Tank
33gal
Transmission
15.9gal
Differential - Final Drives - Front
15.1gal
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
15.1gal
Note
*Must meet the requirements outlined in ISO 22241-1.
Def Tank*
4.4gal
Sound
Note (1)
The 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.
With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008)
67 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008)
107 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)**
67 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008)**
105 LWA***
Exterior Sound Power Level - Iso 6395:2008
107 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Pressure Level - Sae J88:2013
76 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - Iso 6396:2008
67 dB(A)
Note (4)
Hearing protection may be needed when the doors and/or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Cab
Rops/Fops
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Level II standards
Bucket Capacities
Bucket Capacities
3.20-7.40 m3 (4.19-9.68 yd3)
Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv
Emissions
Tier 4/Stage IV
Transmission - Virtual Gears
Reverse - 1
4.1mph
Reverse - 2
7.7mph
Reverse - 3
17.1mph
Note
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.
Forward - 1
4.1mph
Forward - 2
7.7mph
Forward - 3
13.5mph
Forward - 4
24.4mph
