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966M Wheel Loader | Front Loader | Tier 4

Net Power - ISO 9249

276 HP

Operating Weight

51,176 lb

Bucket Capacities

3.20-7.40 m³ (4.19-9.68 yd³)

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SPECIFICATIONS

The 966M Wheel Loader is equipped with built-in proven technologies to help meet your expectations for productivity, fuel efficiency, reliability and service life. Deep system integration results in a machine built to help you reduce emissions, improve performance and improve fuel economy. All of this is done without interrupting machine performance and making it seamless to you. This machine deliversthe reliability, durability, and versatility you’ve come to expect from a Cat machine.

FULL SPECIFICATIONS

Bucket Capacities

Bucket Range

3.20-7.40 m³ (4.19-9.68 yd³)

Buckets

Bucket Capacities

3.20-7.40 m³ (4.19-9.68 yd³)

Dimensions - High Lift

Maximum Width over Tires

9.83 ft

Note

All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.

Overall Length - Without Bucket

26.58 ft

Rack Back - Maximum Lift

71 degrees

Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight

8.17 ft

Height - Top of ROPS

11.75 ft

Rack Back at Ground

39 degrees

Rack Back - Carry Height

49 degrees

Ground Clearance

1.42 ft

Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift

13.58 ft

Height - Top of Hood

9.25 ft

Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch

5.83 ft

Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe

11.58 ft

Wheel Base

11.67 ft

Tread Width

7.33 ft

Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift

15.75 ft

Hinge Pin Height at Carry

2.58 ft

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Wheel Base

11.67 ft

Maximum Width over Tires

9.83 ft

Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight

7.17 ft

Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift

11.92 ft

Height - Top of ROPS

11.75 ft

Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe

11.58 ft

Note

All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.

Rack Back - Carry Height

50 degrees

Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift

13.92 ft

Ground Clearance

1.42 ft

Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch

5.83 ft

Rack Back - Maximum Lift

62 degrees

Tread Width

7.33 ft

Hinge Pin Height at Carry

2.08 ft

Overall Length - Without Bucket

23.92 ft

Height - Top of Hood

9.25 ft

Rack Back at Ground

42 degrees

Engine

Net Power - ISO 9249

276 HP

Emissions

Tier 4/Stage IV

Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349 - Metric

280 HP

Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995

311 HP

Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396

307 HP

Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396

1,166 ft·lbf

Displacement

568 in³

Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric

311 HP

Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995

1,179 ft·lbf

Engine Model

Cat C9.3

Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349

276 HP

Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric

280 HP

Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995 - Metric

315 HP

Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249

276 HP

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.

Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 rpm

1,126 ft·lbf

Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV

Emissions

Tier 4/Stage IV

Hydraulic System

Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure

4,496 psi

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total

10.1 s

Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,200 rpm

95 gal/min

Implement Pump Type

Variable Displacement Piston

Operating Specifications

Note (1)

For a machine configuration as defined under "Weight."

Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection

32,329 lb

Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection

34,873 lb

Breakout Force

38,984 lbf

Note (2)

Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank

79.8 gal (US)

Differential - Final Drives - Front

15.1 gal (US)

Crankcase

6.5 gal (US)

Transmission

14.3 gal (US)

Differential - Final Drives - Rear

15.1 gal (US)

Hydraulic Tank

33 gal (US)

DEF Tank

4.4 gal (US)

Cooling System

18.9 gal (US)

Sound

Note (1)

*Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.

With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**

108 LWA***

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 Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)

76 dB(A)*

With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)

109 dB(A)

With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)**

69 dB(A)

Note (3)

***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.

Note (2)

**For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives.

Transmission

Forward - 1

4 mile/h

Forward - 3

14.6 mile/h

Reverse - 2

8.9 mile/h

Forward - 4

24.5 mile/h

Reverse - 4

24.5 mile/h

Forward - 2

8.1 mile/h

Reverse - 3

16.1 mile/h

Reverse - 1

4.4 mile/h

Note

Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.

Weights

Operating Weight

51,176 lb

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.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
POWER TRAIN
- Engine, Cat C9.3 meets Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent or Tier 4/Final/Stage IV emission standards
- Cat Clean Emissions Module (CEM) wih Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank and pump (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV models)
- Fuel priming pump (electric)
- Fuel/water separator
- Precleaner, engine air intake
- Economy Mode (selectable)
- Transmission, automatic planetary power shift (4F/4R)
- Torque converter, locking clutch with free wheel stator
- Switch, transmission neutralizer lockout
- Axles, manually actuated differential lock front axle, open differential rear axle
- Axles, ecology drains
- Brakes, full hydraulic enclosed wet-disc with Integrated Braking System (IBS)
- Brake wear indicators
- Parking brake, disc and caliper
- Fan, radiator, on demand
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Cab, pressurized and sound suppressed (ROPS/FOPS)
- Viscous mounts
- Multi-function 18 cm (7 in) color touch-screen display for rear vision camera, clock and machine parameters
- EH controls, SAL (single axis lever) lift and tilt function
- Steering, EH joystick, speed sensing with force feedback
- Radio ready (entertainment) includes antenna, speakers and converter (12V, 10-amp)
- Air conditioner, heater, and defroster (auto temp and fan)
- EH parking brake
- Beverage holders (2) with storage compartment for cell phone/MP3 player
- Bucket/work tool function lockout
- Coat hook (2)
- Cab air filter
- Ergonomic cab access ladders and handrails
- Horn, electric
- Light, two dome (cab)
- Mirrors, rearview external with integrated spot mirrors
- Post mounted membrane 16 switch keypad
- 2 receptables, 12V
- Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth) air suspension
- Seat belt, 51 mm (2 in) retractable, with indicator
- Sun visor, front
- Wet-arm wipers/washers front and rear, intermittent front wiper
- Window, sliding (left and right sides)
- Cab tie-off
COMPUTERIZED MONITORING SYSTEM
- With following gauges: Speedometer/tachometer; Digital gear range indicator; Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) level (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV models); Temperature: engine coolant, hydraulic oil, transmission oil; Fuel level
- With following warning indicators: Regeneration; Temperature: axle oil, engine intake manifold; Pressure: engine oil, fuel pressure hi/low, primary steering oil, service brake oil; Battery voltage hi/low, primary steering oil, service brake oil; Battery voltage hi/low; Engine air filter restriction; Hydraulic oil filter restriction; Hydraulic oil low; Parking brake; DEF low level (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV models); Transmission filter bypass
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Batteries (2), maintenance free 1,400 CCA
- Ignition key; start/stop switch
- Starter, electric, heavy duty
- Starting and charging system (24V)
- Lighting system: Four halogen work lights (cab mounted); Two halogen roading lights (with signals); Two halogen rear vision lights (hood mounted)
- Alarm, back-up
- Alternator, 145-amp brushed
- Main disconnect switch
- Receptacle start (cables not included)
CAT CONNECT TECHNOLOGIES
- Link technologies: Product Link
- Detect technologies: rear vision camera
LINKAGE
- Linkage, Z-bar, cast crosstube/tilt lever
- Kickout, lift and tilt, automatic
HYDRAULICS
- Hydraulic system, load sensing
- Steering, load sensing
- Ride control, 2V
- Remote diagnostic pressure taps
- Hoses, Cat XT™
- Oil sampling valves
FLUIDS
- Premixed extended life coolant with freeze protection to -34° C (-29° F)
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Hood, non-metallic power tilting
- Service centers (electrical and hydraulic)
- Platform, window washing
- Auto idle shutdown
- Fenders, front with mud-flap/rear with extension
- Ecology drains for engine, transmission, and hydraulics
- Ether aid ready
- Grill, airborne debris
- Filters: fuel, engine air, engine oil, hydraulic oil, transmission
- Fuel cooler
- Grease zerks
- Hitch, drawbar with pin
- Precleaner rain cap
- Sight gauges: engine coolant, hydraulic oil, and transmission oil level
- Toolbox
- Vandlism protection caplocks

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
POWER TRAIN
- Axles - Automatic front/rear differential locks; Axle oil cooler; Extreme temperature seals; Seal guards
- Fan, VPF (variable pitch fan), automatic and manual control
- Radiator, high debris with wider fin spacing
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Door, remote opening system
- Cover, HVAC metallic
- EH controls, SAL 3rd function - Additional roller switch for 4th function
- EH controls, joyhstick lift and tilt - Additional integrated roller switches for 3rd and 4th functions
- Filter, carbon fresh air
- Mirrors, heated rearview external with integrated spot mirrors
- Precleaner, HVAC
- Precleaner, HVAC (RESPA)
- Radio, AM/FM/CD/USB/MP3 Bluetooth with Satellite Sirius XM
- Radio, CB ready
- Seat, heated air suspension
- Seat belt, 76 mm (3 in) retractable, with indicator
- Steering, EH wheel with directional FNR shifter and gear selector - Additional FNR with implement controls
- Roof, metallic
- Steering, secondary
- Sun visor, rear
- Windows, rubber mounted
- Windows, with front guard
- Windows, with heavy duty front guard
- Windows, with full guards front, rear and sides
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Four additional auxiliary halogen cab mounted work lights or
- Two additional auxiliary front HI LED and two additional auxiliary rear LED cab mounted work lights with 2 LED work lights in the radiator grill and LED front turn signals also includes replacement of the standard four halogen cab mounted work lights with four LED work lights (the standard offering and only roading light available is the halogen roading light)
- Warning amber strobe beacon
- Reversing strobes
- External seat belt indicator light
- Speed limiter - 20 km/h (Europe only)
CAT CONNECT TECHNOLOGIES
- Link technologies: VIMS™
- Payload technologies: Advanced Productivity subscription; Cat Production Measurement 2.0; Printer; Aggregate Autodig
- Detect technologies: Cat Rear Object Detection
- Machine Security System
HYDRAULICS
- 3rd function with Ride Control: Standard linkage; High lift linkage; Forestry linkage
- 4th function with Ride Control: Standard linkage; High lift linkage; Forestry linkage
FLUIDS
- Premixed extended life coolant with freeze protection to -50° C (-58° F)
STARTERS, BATTERIES, AND ALTERNATORS
- Cold start - 120V
- Cold start - 240V
LINKAGE
- High lift
- Extended capacity
- Quick coupler ready
WORK TOOLS
- Performance Series buckets
- Fusion quick coupler
- Forks, pallet
- Forks, logging
OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Cat Autolube System
- Fenders, roading
- Guard, power train
- Oil change, high speed engine
- Precleaner, turbine
- Precleaner, trash
- Wheel chocks
PURPOSE BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS
- Aggregate
- Industrial & Waste
- Forestry
- Corrosion Resistance