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Cat 966 GC Wheel Loader
Medium Wheel Loaders
966 GC
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Cat 950 GC Wheel Loader
Medium Wheel Loaders
950 GC
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Cat 966 Wheel Loader
Medium Wheel Loaders
966
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Net Power - ISO 9249
263 hp 196 kW
202 hp 151 kW
Engine Model
Cat C9.3B
Cat C7.1
Cat® C9.3B
Stroke
5.87 in 149 mm
5.3 in 135 mm
Displacement
568 in³ 9.3 l
427.8 in³ 7.01 l
567.5 in³ 9.3 l
Rated Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249
263 hp 196 kW
202 hp 151 kW
Rated Gross Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 14396
294 hp 219 kW
225 hp 168 kW
Max Net Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396
1233 ft·lbf 1671 N·m
Bore - ISO 9249
4.53 in 115 mm
Max Gross Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396
321 hp 239 kW
Max Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396
1312 ft·lbf 1779 N·m
Operating Weight
47569 lb 21577 kg
41174 lb 18676 kg
51124 lb 23196 kg
Bucket Capacities
3.8-7.1 m³ (5.0-9.25 yd³)
2.5-4.4 m³ (3.3-5.75 yd³)
Operating Weight
47569 lb 21577 kg
41174 lb 18676 kg
51124 lb 23196 kg
Breakout Force
36869 lbf 164 kN
33047 lb 147 kN
38999 lbf 174 kN
Note (1)
For 4.0 m³ (5.2 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
**Compliance to ISO (2007) 14397-1 Sections 1 thru 5.
The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and muffler.
Note (3)
**Compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 5.
Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lowercarbon intensity fuels up to: • 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer.
Note (2)
*Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
*Full compliance to ISO (2007) 14397-1 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lower carbon intensity fuels up to: • 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Tipping Load - Full Turn - Rigid Tires**
32117 lb 14568 kg
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1:2007*
29970 lb 13594 kg
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
75 dB(A) 75 dB(A)
Note (2)
*Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
*Full compliance to ISO (2007) 14397-1 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lower carbon intensity fuels up to: • 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Note (1)
For 4.0 m³ (5.2 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
**Compliance to ISO (2007) 14397-1 Sections 1 thru 5.
The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and muffler.
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 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*
75 dB(A) 75 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level*
108 LWA**
Forward - 1
4 mile/h 6.4 km/h
4.4 mile/h 7 km/h
4.2 mile/h 6.7 km/h
Forward - 2
7.5 mile/h 12.1 km/h
7.8 mile/h 12.5 km/h
8.4 mile/h 13.5 km/h
Forward - 3
13 mile/h 21 km/h
13.7 mile/h 22 km/h
15 mile/h 24.2 km/h
Forward - 4
21.6 mile/h 34.8 km/h
21.1 mile/h 34 km/h
24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h
Reverse - 1
4.3 mile/h 7 km/h
4.4 mile/h 7 km/h
4.5 mile/h 7.3 km/h
Reverse - 2
8.2 mile/h 13.2 km/h
7.8 mile/h 12.5 km/h
9.2 mile/h 14.8 km/h
Reverse - 3
14.3 mile/h 23 km/h
13.7 mile/h 22 km/h
16.5 mile/h 26.6 km/h
Reverse - 4
22.9 mile/h 36.9 km/h
24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h
Note (1)
For 4.0 m³ (5.2 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
**Compliance to ISO (2007) 14397-1 Sections 1 thru 5.
The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and muffler.
Note (2)
*Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
*Full compliance to ISO (2007) 14397-1 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lower carbon intensity fuels up to: • 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Differential - Final Drives - Front
15.1 gal (US) 57 l
10.6 gal (US) 40 l
15.1 gal (US) 57 l
Fuel Tank
84.5 gal (US) 320 l
80.1 gal (US) 303 l
Crankcase
6.6 gal (US) 25 l
5.3 gal (US) 20 l
6.1 gal (US) 23 l
Cooling System
14 gal (US) 53 l
12.7 gal (US) 48 l
17.4 gal (US) 66 l
Transmission
14.5 gal (US) 55 l
11.9 gal (US) 45 l
15.5 gal (US) 58.5 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
15.1 gal (US) 57 l
10 gal (US) 38 l
15.1 gal (US) 57 l
Hydraulic Tank
31.7 gal (US) 120 l
31.7 gal (US) 120 l
30.1 gal (US) 114 l
Steering System - Pump Type
Piston
Piston
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position
6.5 s 6.5 s
6.1 s 6.1 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time
12 s 12 s
10.1 s 10.1 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down
2.8 s 2.8 s
2.8 s 2.8 s
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4047 psi 27900 kPa
4496 psi 31000 kPa
Implement System - Maximum Flow 3rd Function
85 gpm 320 L/min
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 3rd Function
3408 psi 23500 kPa
Implement System - Maximum Flow - 2,200 rpm
85 gpm 320 L/min
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise
2.7 s 2.7 s
1.2 s 1.2 s
Choices
Choices include: Triangle 26.5-25 20PR L3 (TL612); Triangle 26.5R25, L3 (TB516); Maxam 26.5R25, L3 (MS302); Bridgestone 26.5R25, L3 (VJT); Maxam 26.5R25, L5 (MS503); Bridgestone 26.5R25, L5 (VSDT); Triangle 26.5R25, L5 (TL538S+)
Choices include: 23.5-25 16PR, L3 (Triangle); 23.5R25, L3 (Triangle); 23.5R25, L3 (Bridgestone)
ROPS/FOPS
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Level II standards
Brakes
Brakes meet ISO 3450:2011 standards
Brakes meet ISO 3450
Lift Arm Clearance
12.16 ft 3705 mm
12 ft 3649 mm
B-Pin Height
14 ft 4256 mm
13.7 ft 4188 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
8 ft 2453 mm
6.6 ft 2001 mm
Height - Top of ROPS
11.75 ft 3582 mm
11.4 ft 3458 mm
11.83 ft 3593 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
11.61 ft 3539 mm
11.8 ft 3596 mm
Height - Top of Hood
9.2 ft 2804 mm
8.4 ft 2568 mm
9.42 ft 2850 mm
Ground Clearance
1.49 ft 455 mm
1.5 ft 460 mm
1.33 ft 424 mm
Wheel Base
11.65 ft 3550 mm
10.8 ft 3300 mm
11.67 ft 3550 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
5.82 ft 1775 mm
5.4 ft 1650 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
62 ° 62 °
60 ° 60 °
62 ° 62 °
Rack Back - Carry
50 ° 50 °
45 ° 45 °
Rack Back - Ground
42 ° 42 °
40 ° 40 °
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