966 Wheel Loader
THE RUNDOWN
Latest Features
- Cat Detect vision systems help improve visibility, increase operator awareness and support safer operation.
- Rear and surround vision systems provide enhanced visibility around the machine, including the articulation area.
- Collision mitigation technologies help detect people and objects, provide collision alerts and support automatic braking.
- Collision Warning helps operators identify potential hazards behind the machine before they become incidents.
- People Detection highlights individuals behind the machine to improve awareness and support safer operation.
- Motion Inhibit helps prevent unintended machine movement when a rear collision risk is detected.
- Automatic Emergency Braking helps stop the machine when a potential collision is detected and operator action is not taken.
- VisionLink™ provides visibility into safety events and trends to support proactive fleet management.
- Cat Advanced Payload helps improve loading accuracy, productivity and material management.
- Single Life Cutting Edge GET helps reduce maintenance, minimize downtime and maximize uptime.
- Auto Set Tires simplifies tire management and helps optimize machine performance and tire life.
- Onboard QR code access puts operator training and machine information at your fingertips.
Comfort That Keeps You Productive
- Adjustable seating and spacious cab design support operator comfort.
- Left footrest improves stability on rough ground.
- Automatic climate control helps maintain a comfortable cab temperature.
- Intuitive touchscreen display simplifies machine operation.
- Onboard QR code provide immediate access to operator training and machine information.
- Noise and vibration reduction help minimize operator fatigue.
- Electro-hydraulic steering delivers precise control and improved comfort.
- Ride Control enhances ride quality and machine stability on rough terrain.
Performance You Can Count On
- Load consistently with Autodig and Auto Set Tires.
- Reduce wear and simplify setup with Auto Set Tires.
- Lower maintenance costs with Single Life Cutting Edge GET.
- Save fuel with a lock-up clutch powershift transmission.
- Optimize machine settings with Application Profiles.
- Reduce fuel consumption with automatic idle shutdown.
- Maintain traction with automatic differential lock.
- Change work tools quickly with the Fusion™ Quick Coupler.
- Optional Aggregate Handler configuration provides added payload capacity for loose aggregates.
Technology That Moves More Material
- Cat Detect – Enhance visibility and operator awareness.
- Collision Mitigation – Detect potential hazards and support operator response.
- Cat Payload* - Improve payload accuracy and loading efficiency.
- Visionlink™ - Turn fleet and jobsite data into actionable insights.
- Autodig – Automate loading for consistent bucket fill.
- Auto Set Tires – Simplify setup and reduce tire wear.
- Cat Advanced Payload – Manage material, load targets and productivity.
- Cat Payload for Trade** – Connect approved scale data to business processes.
**Available in Europe and Australia. Country certifications vary. Contact your Cat dealer for more information.
Safety Built In
- Cat Detect Collision Warning with Motion Inhibit helps operators identify potential hazards and improve jobsite awareness.
- People Detection provides alerts when people are detected behind the machine.
- Motion Inhibit helps prevent reverse movement when a potential hazard is detected.
- Cat Command enables remote machine operation in select applications.
- Rear vision camera enhances visibility behind the machine.
- Available 4-point seat belt improves operator comfort and support throughout the shift.
- Wide cab entry, remote door opening and inclined steps help improve machine access.
- A floor-to-ceiling windshield, large mirrors and rear vision camera provide excellent visibility around the machine.
- Machine alerts help keep operators informed.
- Monitored seat belt system supports operator awareness.
- Available Multiview Vision provides 360o machine visibility.
- Available Cat Detect radar helps monitor the work area.
- Available lighting supports access and inspection in low-light conditions.
Built For Maximum Uptime
- Cat® C9.3B engine delivers the power and performance needed for demanding loading applications.
- Integrated emissions technologies help maintain performance while meeting emissions requirements.
- Simplified fuel system components support reliable operation and easy serviceability.
- Engineered and tested for long-term durability in tough working environments.
- Designed to maximize uptime and help lower operating costs.
Less Time Servicing. More Tim Working.
- Long service intervals help maximize uptime and lower maintenance costs.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring supports machine performance and tire life.
- Maintenance reminders help reduce unplanned downtime.
- Ground-level service points simplify routine maintenance.
- Remote Troubleshoot helps identify issues faster.
- Remote Flash updates machine software remotely.
- Visionlink™ helps monitor machine health, maintenance, utilization, and fleet performance.
- Integrated Autolube helps extend component life and reduce service time.
- One-piece hood design provides quick service access.
Power Through Demanding Work
- Heavy-duty drivetrain components help deliver long-term durability.
- Proven transmission design supports reliable performance.
- Advanced hydraulic filtration helps extend component life.
- Next generation hydraulics improve response and operating efficiency.
Configured For The Job
Factory-built configurations help optimize performance, durability and machine life for demanding work environments, including:
- Waste and Industrial configurations include added protection and reinforcement for transfer stations, recycling facilities, scrap yards, and demolition sites.
- Forestry configurations support productive log and chip handling with increased lift and tilt capability.
- Block Handler configurations deliver the strength and stability required for block quarry applications.
- Tunneling packages add protection and performance for underground operations.
- Corrosion Resistant packages help protect critical machine components in corrosive environments.
Engine
| Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 321hp |
| Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 325 hp (metric) |
| Engine Model | Cat® C9.3B |
| Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 325hp |
| Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 329 hp (metric) |
| Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 302hp |
| Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 302 hp (metric) |
| Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 1313lbf·ft |
| Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 1327lbf·ft |
| Net Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 1255lbf·ft |
| Displacement | 567.5in³ |
| Emissions | Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards. |
| Biodiesel Capability | Up to B20¹ |
| Note (2) | ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels**up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) ***100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated 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. *While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. ***Engines with no aftertreatment devices are compatible with higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). |
| Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 | 1327lb/ft |
| Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 | 1313lb/ft |
| Note (3) | Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% 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. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel. |
| Displacement | 9.3 L |
Weights
| Operating Weight | 51124lb |
| Note | Weight based on a machine configuration with Z-bar linkage, Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, front manual differential/open rear axles, powertrain guard, secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 4.2 m³ (5.5 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE. |
Transmission
| Forward - 1 | 4.2mile/h |
| Forward - 2 | 8.4mile/h |
| Forward - 3 | 15mile/h |
| Forward - 4 | 24.5mile/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.5mile/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 9.2mile/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 16.5mile/h |
| Reverse - 4 | 24.5mile/h |
| Note | Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius. |
Sound
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 | 70dB(A) |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 | 109dB(A) |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ | 69dB(A) |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² | 108dB(A) |
| Note (1) | ¹Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives. |
| Note (2) | ²Exterior Sound Power Level - European Union Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701. |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note | Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. |
Air Conditioning System
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (1.10 tons). |
Operating Specifications
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn | 32727lb |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 35224lb |
| Breakout Force | 38999lbf |
| Note | For a machine configuration as defined under “Weight.” |
| Note (1) | Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. |
Service Refill Capacities
| Fuel Tank | 80.1gal (US) |
| DEF Tank | 6.9gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 17.4gal (US) |
| Crankcase | 6.1gal (US) |
| Transmission | 15.5gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 15.1gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 30.1gal (US) |
Hydraulic System
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,275 rpm | 99gpm |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4496psi |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.1s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.1 seconds |
Dimensions - Standard Lift
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.42ft |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 11.83ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.33ft |
| Wheel Base | 11.67ft |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 24.33ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height | 2ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 13.92ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 12.08ft |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 62° |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 50° |
| Width over Tires (Loaded) | 9.92ft |
| Tread Width | 7.25ft |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.2 m³ (5.5 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires. |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 62 degrees |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 50 degrees |
| Rack Back at Ground | 39 degrees |
Dimensions - High Lift
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.42ft |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 11.83ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.33ft |
| Wheel Base | 11.67ft |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 26.5ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height | 2.5ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 15.75ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 13.67ft |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 71° |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49° |
| Width over Tires (Loaded) | 9.92ft |
| Tread Width | 7.25ft |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.2 m³ (5.5 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires. |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 71 degrees |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 degrees |
| Rack Back at Ground | 37 degrees |
Standard Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Cab, pressurized, sound suppression
- EH implement controls, parking brake
- Steering, joystick
- Seat, cloth, air suspension
- Touchscreen display
- Keypad, programmable buttons
- Air conditioner, heater, defroster (auto temp, fan)
- Sun visor, front and rear retractable
- Windows, front, laminated
POWERTRAIN
- Cat® C9.3B engine
- Electric fuel priming pump
- Fuel-water separator and secondary fuel filter
- Engine, air precleaner
- Axles, auto front differential lock
- Transmission, planetary, automatic powershift
- Torque converter with lock-up
- Service brakes, hydraulic, fully enclosed wet disc, wear indicators
- Integrated Braking System (IBS)
- Park brake, caliper on front axles, spring applied-pressure released
- Brake pedal neutralizer with decel function
ELECTRICAL
- Starting and charging system, 24V
- Starter, electric, heavy duty
- Lights: halogen, 4 work lights, 2 front roading lights with turn signals, 2 rearview lights
HYDRAULICS
- Implement system, load sensing with variable displacement piston pump
- Steering system, load sensing with dedicated variable displacement piston pump
- Ride control, dual accumulators
- Oil sampling valves, Cat XT hoses
LINKAGE
- Standard lift, Z-bar
- Kickouts: lift and tilt
MONITORING SYSTEM
- Front dash with analog gauges, LCD display, and warning lights
- Primary touchscreen monitor (Cat Payload, quad screens, machine settings and messages)
- Maintenance reminders
ONBOARD TECHNOLOGIES
- Autodig with auto set tires
- Operator ID and machine security
- Application profiles
- Job aids
- Controls help and eOMM
- Cat Payload
- Key Features Inform
- Bucket Carry Display Widget
- Remote Flash
SAFETY
- Seat belt reminder
- 2-point seat belt
- Rear vision camera
- Window cleaning platform, front
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Door, remote opening system
- Footrest
- HMU steering wheel
- Implement joystick (2V, 3V only)
- Entertainment radio (FM, AM, USB, BT)
- Entertainment radio (DAB+)
- CB radio ready
- Seat, suede/cloth, air suspension, heated
- Seat, leather/cloth, air suspension, heated/cooled
- Mirrors, heated
- Windows, front, heavy duty
- Full cab window guard
POWERTRAIN
- Turbine, air precleaner
- Radiator, high debris
- Cooling fan, reversible
- Axles, auto front and rear differential locks
- Axles, ecology drains, AOC ready, extreme temperature seals
- Axles, oil cooler
ELECTRICAL
- Cold start, 120V or 240V
- Lights: LED
HYDRAULICS
- 3rd and 4th auxiliary functions with ride control
- Quick coupler control
LINKAGE
- High lift, Z-bar
MONITORING SYSTEM
- Tire pressure monitor
ONBOARD TECHNOLOGIES
- Cat Advanced Payload
- Cat Payload for Trade (Available in Europe and Australia. Country certifications vary. Contact your Cat dealer for more information.)
- Cat Payload Printer with E-ticket
SAFETY
- 4-point seat belt (kit)
- Rear vision camera, dedicated
- Surround vision, dedicated
- Window cleaning platform, front
- Collision warning system
- Collision mitigation system
- Reverse strobe lights (Not compatible with roading arrangements)
- Warning beacon
- Secondary steering system, electrical (Standard where mandated)
- Wheel chocks
- Remote control
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Cat Autolube system
- Fenders, extensions or roading
- Guards: powertrain, crankcase, window glass, cylinders, rear
- Biodegradable hydraulic oil
- High-speed oil change system
- Rear cab access
- Single Life Cutting Edge GET
- Toolbox
SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS
- Aggregate handler
- Waste and industrial
- Forestry
- Tunneling (Japan only)
- Corrosion resistant