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Caterpillar

966K

Wheel Loader

Operating Weight
52,254 lb
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 Size25
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 Capacity11.6 gal
Breakout Force38,984 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C9.3 ACERT
Displacement568 in³
Power Measured @1,800 rpm
Gross Power286.0 hp
Net Power262.0 hp
Number of Cylinders6
AspirationTURBOCHARGED
Torque Measured @1,400 rpm
Stroke6 in
Bore5 in
Torque Rise38.0 %
Net Power - ISO 9249267.0 hp
Maximum Net Power - 1,800 rpm - EEC 80/1269 - Metric271.0 hp
Peak Net Torque - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1349940 lb-ft
Maximum Net Power - 1,800 rpm - EEC 80/1269267.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight53,311 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 - Total9.8 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down2.4 s
Steering System - Pump TypePiston
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure4,496 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise1.5 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position5.9 s
Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow79.3 gal/min
Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure3,000 psi

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance19 in
Height - Top of Cab142 in
Wheelbase135 in
Width Over Tires117 in
Length with Bucket on Ground349 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 - 14.9 mph
Forward - 27.8 mph
Reverse - 28.5 mph
Forward - 313.9 mph
Reverse - 314.6 mph
Forward - 423.2 mph
Reverse - 423.9 mph

Brakes & Steering

Brakes & Steering specifications
BrakesMeet OSHA SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards

Cab & Operator

Cab & Operator specifications
ROPS/FOPSMeets SAE and ISO standards

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels specifications
TiresChoices

Bucket

Bucket specifications
Bucket Capacities11.99 yd³

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System17.2 gal
Transmission13.2 gal
Crankcase6.5 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Front16.9 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Rear16.9 gal
Hydraulic Tank52.3 gal
Fuel Tank - Standard101.0 gal

Axles

Axles specifications
FrontFixed
RearOscillating ?13 degrees
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall20 in

Sound

Sound specifications
StandardsStandards

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