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Caterpillar

966H

Wheel Loader

Operating Weight
52,254 lb
Bucket Capacity - heaped
5.49 yd³
Gross Power
286.0 hp
Net Power
262.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight52,254 lb
Fuel Capacity100.4 gal
Tire Size26.5-25
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity29.0 gal
Static Tipping Weight38,354 lb
Operating Voltage24 V
Turning Radius291 in
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity9.3 gal
Rear Axle Oscillation26 °
Alternator Supplied Amperage80 A
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity16.9 gal
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity16.9 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity10.3 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity11.7 gal
Rated Bucket Capacity5.49 yd³
Breakout Force42,300 lb
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn34,120 lb
Dump Clearance118,307 in

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C11 ACERT
Displacement677 in³
Power Measured @1,800 rpm
Gross Power286.0 hp
Net Power262.0 hp
Number of Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged
Torque Measured @1,400 rpm
MakeCat
Bore5 in
Stroke6 in
Torque Rise38.0 %
Gross Power - SAE J1995286.0 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249262.0 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349259.0 hp
Flywheel Power262.0 hp
Net Power - 80/1269/EEC262.0 hp
Peak Torque - 1,400 rpm - Net896 lb-ft

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight52,254 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity80.6 gal/min
Raise Time5.9 s
Lower Time2.4 s
Dump Time1.6 s
Relief Valve Setting1,000 psi
Pump TypePiston
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump1.6 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total9.9 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down2.4 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise5.9 s
Steering System - Pump TypePiston
Bucket/Work Tool System - Pump Output80.6 gal/min

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance20 in
Height - Top of Cab143 in
Wheelbase137 in
Width Over Tires117 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump52 in
Length with Bucket on Ground349 in
Hinge Pin - Max Height167 in
Height - Top of ROPS/FOPS143 in
Wheel Base137 in
Height - Top of Hood106 in
Height - Top of Exhaust140 in
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch68 in
Centerline Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight97 in
B-Pin Height - Standard167 in

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward23.2 mph
Max Speed - Reverse23.2 mph
Transmission TypePowershift
Number of Forward Gears4
Number of Reverse Gears4
Forward - 14.2 mph
Reverse - 14.6 mph
Forward - 27.8 mph
Reverse - 28.6 mph
Forward - 313.7 mph
Reverse - 315.1 mph
Forward - 423.2 mph
Reverse - 423.2 mph

Brakes & Steering

Brakes & Steering specifications
BrakesMeets required standards.

Cab & Operator

Cab & Operator specifications
ROPS/FOPSMeets SAE and ISO standards.

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels specifications
TiresChoose from a variety of tires to match your application.

Bucket

Bucket specifications
Bucket Capacity - heaped5.49 yd³
Bucket Capacity - struck4.80 yd³
Dump Clearance at Max Raise122 in
Breakout Force42,300 lb
Bucket Capacities5.49 yd³
Maximum Bucket Capacity5.49 yd³
Reference Bucket Capacity4.60 yd³
Breakout Force - Reference Bucket48,559 lb
Type - Reference bucketGeneral purpose

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System10.3 gal
Transmission11.7 gal
Crankcase9.3 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Front16.9 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Rear16.9 gal
Hydraulic Tank29.0 gal
Fuel Tank - Standard100.4 gal

Axles

Axles specifications
FrontFixed front
RearOscillating +/- 13?
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall20 in

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