966 GC Wheel Loader
The new Cat® 966 GC Wheel Loader is easy to own and operate. It offers low fuel consumption with an on-demand fan, load sensing hydraulics, intuitive controls, and performance series buckets. This machine is built to be just the right machine for a broad range of applications. Great machine performance combined with the low owning and operating costs makes the 966 GC the right choice for your business.
Hydraulic System
- Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
- 4047 psi
Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 3.2 - 7.1 m³ (4.25 - 9.25 yd³)
Service Refill Capacities
- DEF Tank
- 6.9 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Front
- 15.1 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Rear
- 15.1 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 26.7 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 84.5 gal (US)
- Crankcase
- 6.1 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 14 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 14.5 gal (US)
Operating Specifications
- Breakout Force
- 36974 lbf
- Note (1)
- * For 4.0 m3 (5.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Transmission
- Forward - 3
- 13 mile/h
- Forward - 4
- 21.6 mile/h
- Reverse - 3
- 14.3 mile/h
- Note
- Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32 in) roll radius.
- Forward - 1
- 4 mile/h
- Forward - 2
- 7.5 mile/h
- Reverse - 1
- 4.3 mile/h
- Reverse - 2
- 8.2 mile/h
Sound
- Note (1)
- *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Engine
- Stroke
- 5.87 in
- Displacement
- 568 in²
- Note (1)
- Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Tier 5, China Nonroad Stage IV, and Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) emission standards.
- Note (2)
- The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
- Engine Model
- Cat C9.3B
- Note (3)
- Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternative, and biodiesel* fuels that reduce greenhouse gases on a lifecycle basis: • Up to B20 biodiesel (FAME) ** • Up to 100% HVO and GTL r
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 292 HP
Dimensions
- Ground Clearance
- 1.49 in
- Wheel Base
- 11.65 in
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 11.75 ft
Brakes
- Brakes
- Brakes meet ISO 3450:2011 standards
Shipping
- UPC
- 97%
Cab
- ROPS/FOPS
- ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards
Weights
- Note (2)
- * Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
- Note (1)
- * For 4.0 m3 (5.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE.