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Medium Wheel Loaders
966 GC Wheel Loader
Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
321 HP
Operating Weight*
48,018 lb
Bucket Capacities
93.0 hp
3.2 - 7.1 m³ (4.25 - 9.25 yd³)
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backhoe loader
966 GC Wheel Loader
Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
321 HP
Operating Weight*
48,018 lb
Bucket Capacities
93.0 hp
3.2 - 7.1 m³ (4.25 - 9.25 yd³)
Specifications
The new Cat® 966 GC Wheel Loader is easy to own and operate. It offers low fuel consumption with an on-demand fan, load sensing hydraulics, intuitive controls, and performance series buckets. This machine is built to be just the right machine for a broad range of applications. Great machine performance combined with the low owning and operating costs makes the 966 GC the right choice for your business.
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Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
321 HP
239 kW
Engine Model
93.0 in
93.0 mm
Cat C9.3B
Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
325 HP
242 kW
Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
292 HP
218 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249
292 HP
218 kW
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
1,314 ft·lbf
1,781 N·m
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
1,327 ft·lbf
1,799 N·m
Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
1,234 ft·lbf
1,673 N·m
Bore - ISO 9249
4.53 in
115 mm
Stroke
5.87 in
149 mm
Displacement
568 in³
9.3 l
Note (1)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Tier 5, China Nonroad Stage IV, and Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) emission standards.
Note (2)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
Note (3)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternative, and biodiesel* fuels that reduce greenhouse gases on a lifecycle basis: • Up to B20 biodiesel (FAME) ** • Up to 100% HVO and GTL renewable fuels
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Brakes
93.0 in
93.0 mm
Brakes meet ISO 3450:2011 standards
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Height - Top of Hood
9.2 ft
2,804 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
11.61 ft
3,539 mm
B-Pin Height
13.11 ft
4,256 mm
Height - Top of ROPS
11.75 ft
3,582 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
8.1 ft
2,453 mm
Ground Clearance
1.49 ft
455 mm
Wheel Base
11.65 ft
3,550 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
5.82 ft
1,775 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
62 °
62 °
Rack Back - Carry
50 °
50 °
Rack Back - Ground
42 °
42 °
Lift Arm Clearance
12.16 ft
3,705 mm
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Operating Weight*
48,018 lb
21,781 kg
Note (1)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
* For 4.0 m3 (5.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Note (2)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
* Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
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Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection
30,072 lb
13,640 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection
32,233 lb
14,642 kg
Breakout Force
36,974 lbf
164 kN
Note (1)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
* For 4.0 m3 (5.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Note (2)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
* Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
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Bucket Capacities
93.0 in
93.0 mm
3.2 - 7.1 m³ (4.25 - 9.25 yd³)
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With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
75 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
110 dB(A)
110 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
78 dB(A)*
Note (1)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
*Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)**
73 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
93.0 in
93.0 mm
108 dB(A)***
Note (2)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives”.
Note (3)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
*** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC”.
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Forward - 1
4 mile/h
6.4 km/h
Reverse - 1
4.3 mile/h
7 km/h
Forward - 2
7.5 mile/h
12.1 km/h
Reverse - 2
8.2 mile/h
13.2 km/h
Forward - 3
13 mile/h
21 km/h
Reverse - 3
14.3 mile/h
23 km/h
Forward - 4
21.6 mile/h
34.8 km/h
Reverse - 4
22.9 mile/h
36.9 km/h
Note
93.0 in
93.0 mm
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32 in) roll radius.
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Fuel Tank
84.5 gal (US)
320 l
DEF Tank
6.9 gal (US)
26 l
Cooling System
14 gal (US)
53 l
Crankcase
6.1 gal (US)
23 l
Transmission
14.5 gal (US)
55 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front
15.1 gal (US)
57 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
15.1 gal (US)
57 l
Hydraulic Tank
26.7 gal (US)
101 l
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Implement Pump Type
93.0 in
93.0 mm
Variable Displacement Piston, Load Sensing
Implement System - Maximum Flow @ 2,275 rpm
86 gal/min
327 l/min
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4,047 psi
27,900 kPa
Implement System - Maximum Flow 3rd Function
63 gal/min
240 l/min
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 3rd Function
3,304 psi
22,780 kPa
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position
5.7 s
5.7 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise
1.8 s
1.8 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down
2.6 s
2.6 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time
10.1 s
10.1 s
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ROPS/FOPS
93.0 in
93.0 mm
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards
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NOTE
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OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
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Air conditioning (HVAC) with 10 vents and filter unit located outside of cab
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Bucket/work tool function lockout
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Switch, transmission neutralizer lockout
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Cab, pressurized and sound suppressed
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Camera, rearview
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Coat hook
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Computerized monitoring system
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Cup holders and personal tray on right console and behind seat
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Horn
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Mirrors, rearview external with integrated spot mirror
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Pilot hydraulic controls, lift and tilt function; two (2) single axis levers or joystick
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12V power port (10A)
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Radio ready
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ROPS/FOPS structure
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Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth), mechanical suspension
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Steering column, adjustable angle
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Window, sliding (left and right sides)
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Wipers/washers (front and rear)
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POWER TRAIN
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Axels, Open/Open differentials
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Brakes, full hydraulic enclosed wet-disc
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Cat C9.3B engine
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EIMS (Engine Idle Management System)
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AIS (Auto Idle Shutdown)
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Fan, radiator, electronically controlled, hydraulically driven, temperature sensing, on demand
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Fan, reversing automatic and manual control
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Filter, fuel primary/secondary/tertiary
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Filters, engine air, primary/secondary
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Fuel priming pump (electric)
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Fuel/water separator
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Radiator, unit core (9.5 fpi) with ATAAC
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Torque converter
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Transmission, powershift (4F/4R), automatic (2-4) with kick-down function, overspeed protection
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LINKAGE
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Lift and bucket return-to-dig kickouts (electro-magnetic), mechanical adjustment
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Z-bar, cast tilt lever
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HYDRAULICS
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Dedicated brake and fan pump
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Dedicated load sensing steering pump
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Load sensing implement system pilot operated
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S O S ℠ oil sampling valves
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ELECTRICAL
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Alarm, back-up variable/main disconnect switch
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Alternator (145-amp, brush type)
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Batteries, maintenance free (2 x 1,125 CCA)
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Ignition key; start/stop
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Lighting system: 4 halogen work lights, cab mounted
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Roading lights with high/low beam and F and R turn signals
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Starter, electric (heavy duty)
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Starting and charging system, 24V
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ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
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Cold weather starting basic (ether starting aid)
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Counterweight, 605 kg (1,334 lb)
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Fenders (front) steel
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Grill, airborne debris
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Hitch, drawbar with pin
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Hood, metallic on steel structure
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Doors, service access (locking)
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L3 radial or bias ply tires
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Precleaner, strata tubes
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Product Link™ ready
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NOTE
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OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
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Cat® Payload (kit)
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Radio
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Seat, air suspended
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POWER TRAIN
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Axles, limited slip differential(s)
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Axles, oil cooler
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Fan, reversing automatic and manual control
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LINKAGE
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HYDRAULICS
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Quick coupler control
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Ride control
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3rd function with additional dedicated single axis lever
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ELECTRICAL
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Lighting system: 8 halogen work lights, cab mounted
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Lighting system: 4 LED work lights, cab mounted
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Lighting system: 8 LED work lights, cab mounted
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Lights: warning beacon
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ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
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Autolube system
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Camera, front view (kit)**
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Cold weather starting full (HD batteries 2 x 1,400 CCA, ether system, jacket water heater, cold weather fluids)
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Fender rear extensions or roading
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L5 traction tires
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Power train guard
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Precleaner, strata tubes with screen
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Precleaner, strata tubes with screen
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Reverse Stobe (kit)***
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Roading Certification****
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Secondary steering system, electrical*
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Toolbox
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Window cleaning (kit)
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Windshield guard
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT - NOTE
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* Standard where mandated
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** Refer to M0106413 publication for usage reqiurements.
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*** Not compatible with roading arrangements.
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**** Offering depends on region.
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Commitment to providing expert training to maximize operations
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Value Agreements to ensure proper maintenance and performance