Cat 966 specs
- bucket capacity
- 4.2 m³
- net power
- 226 kW (303 hp)
- operating weight
- 23,196 kg
- static tipping load (full turn)
- 14,849 kg
Cat 966 dimensions
| Letter | Dimension | Metric and imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Overall length (bucket on ground) | 8.851 m29'1" |
| 11 | Overall length (without bucket) | 7.399 m24'4" |
| 10 | Wheelbase | 3.55 m11'8" |
| 4 | Height to top of cab | 3.593 m11'10" |
| 3 | Height to top of exhaust | 3.531 m11'8" |
| 2 | Height to top of hood | 2.85 m9'5" |
| 7 | Ground clearance | 0.424 m1'4" |
| 26 | Tread width | 2.23 m7'3" |
| 25 | Width over tyres | 2.978 m9'10" |
| 14 | Hinge pin height (max lift) | 4.245 m13'11" |
| 16 | Dump clearance at max lift | 3.001 m9'10" |
| 17 | Reach at max lift | 1.35 m4'5" |
| B | Overall height, bucket at max lift | 5.898 m19'5" |
| 8 | Rear axle to rear bumper | 2.29 m7'7" |
| 23 | Clearance circle (dia) to outside of tyres | 13.621 m44'9" |
Cat 966 specifications
Current Cat 966 (C9.3B, Brazil MAR-1 / Tier 3-equivalent build — the build Al-Bahar lists), standard lift, 4.2 m³ GP bucket.
27 figures in 7 groups
Dimensions
- Bucket width
- 3.22 m
- Turning radius (outside of bucket)
- 7.512 m
Weight
- Operating weight
- 23,196 kg
Engine
- Engine model
- Cat C9.3B
- Emissions
- Brazil MAR-1 (equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA, China Nonroad Stage III)
- Displacement
- 9.3 L
- Gross power
- 239 kW (321 hp)ISO 14396:2002 @ 1,600 rpm
- Gross power (SAE J1995:2014)
- 242 kW (325 hp)SAE J1995:2014 @ 1,600 rpm
- Net power
- 226 kW (303 hp)ISO 9249:2007 / SAE J1349:2011 @ 1,600 rpm
- Max torque
- 1,781 NmISO 14396:2002 @ 1,200 rpm
Performance
- Bucket capacity
- 4.2 m³
- Bucket capacity range
- 2.80–11.90 m³ (3.75–15.50 yd³)
- Static tipping load (full turn)
- 14,849 kg
- Breakout force
- 174 kNMachine configuration defined under "Weight"
- Top speed
- 39.5 km/hForward 4, empty bucket, standard L3 tyres
Hydraulics
- Pump flow
- 373 L/minImplement pump, maximum output at 2,275 rpm
- Max pressure
- 310 bar
Transmission
- Transmission
- Automatic planetary powershift, 4F/4R
- Forward 1
- 6.7 km/h
- Forward 2
- 13.5 km/h
- Forward 3
- 24.2 km/h
- Forward 4
- 39.5 km/h
- Reverse 1
- 7.3 km/h
- Reverse 2
- 14.8 km/h
- Reverse 3
- 26.6 km/h
- Reverse 4
- 39.5 km/h
Tyres
- Tyres
- Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial
Source: Cat 966 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3856-01 (1-2025), Tier 3-equivalent
Cat 966 service
What each system holds and when Cat says to change it, with genuine filters and oils. The oil grade for your build is in its operator's manual.
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Drag to turn · scroll to zoom · built from the maker's drawing; markers show where each system is
- Engine crankcase
- 23 L
Fluid: Cat DEO-ULS SAE 15W-40 (rated -10 to 50 °C) (Cat Machine Fluids Recommendations SEBU6250-30 (Dec 2020))
Oil carries heat and grit out of the engine; a loader idling and digging in Gulf heat and dust wears its oil faster than the hour meter suggests, so change it on time and sample it.
Confirm fluid grades in your machine's operator's manual: they vary by build year and climate.
Service capacities
- Fuel tank
- 303 L80 US gal
- Cooling system
- 66 L17.4 US gal
- Engine crankcase
- 23 L6.1 US gal
- Transmission
- 58.5 L15.5 US gal
- Differentials and final drives, front
- 57 L15.1 US gal
- Differentials and final drives, rear
- 57 L15.1 US gal
- Hydraulic tank
- 114 L30.1 US gal
Compare the Cat 966
The machines nearest in size, each drawn beside this one at the same scale.
Moving a Cat 966
A first look from the sheet. Your haulier or forwarder confirms the load.
- Length
- 8.85m
- Width
- 2.98m
- Height
- 3.59m
- Weight
- 23.2t
- RoadA 3 or 4-axle lowbed
- Width2.98 m wide: over 2.6 m usually needs an oversize permit and escort
- SeaA 40 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-width, over-height): expect a surcharge
Cat 966 prices and listings in the UAE
Asking prices on EquipmentsFinder, in AED, refreshed daily.
Typical hire, per daymedian of 18
AED 1,150 /day
No priced Cat 966 for hire yet: this is all wheel loaders
No Cat 966 for rent listed right now.
Request a Cat 966About the Cat 966
The Cat 966 is a 23.2-tonne wheel loader with a Cat C9.3B engine rated at 226 kW (303 hp).
It carries a 4.2 m³ bucket, has a full-turn tipping load of 14,849 kg and dumps with 3.001 m clearance.
For transport it measures 8.851 m long and 2.978 m wide, and its tank holds 303 L of fuel.
A wheel loader: a big bucket on two lift arms at the front of an articulated, wheeled machine that loads, carries and stockpiles material.
Typical jobs: loading trucks from stockpiles, moving sand, aggregate and soil around site, feeding crushers and batching plants, clearing and backfilling.
Cat 966 questions
How much does a Cat 966 weigh?
23,196 kg (51,124 lb) in working order, with fuel, operator and standard attachment.
What engine and horsepower does the Cat 966 have?
A Cat C9.3B engine rated at 226 kW (303 hp) net.
What bucket size does the Cat 966 have?
4.2 m³ (5.49 yd³), the bucket Cat quotes it with.
What is the Cat 966's tipping load?
14,849 kg (32,727 lb) at full turn: the safe load is about half of it.
What are the Cat 966's dimensions?
8.85 m long, 2.98 m wide and 3.59 m high, from Cat's dimension drawing.
How do you transport a Cat 966?
Road: a 3 or 4-axle lowbed. Width: 2.98 m wide: over 2.6 m usually needs an oversize permit and escort. Sea: a 40 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-width, over-height): expect a surcharge.
What is the Cat 966's fuel tank capacity?
303 L (80 US gal).
How much oil does a Cat 966 take?
Engine oil: 23 L (6.1 US gal). Hydraulic oil: 114 L (30.1 US gal).
What are the Cat 966's main competitors?
The machines nearest it in size are the Komatsu WA470, the Volvo L120, the Cat 950. Each has a side-by-side comparison on EquipmentsFinder.
Is the Cat 966 sold in the UAE?
Yes. The Cat 966 is sold in the UAE and the Gulf, the USA, other markets worldwide; builds can differ by market, so check emissions and options with the dealer.
What is a Cat 966 used for?
A wheel loader: a big bucket on two lift arms at the front of an articulated, wheeled machine that loads, carries and stockpiles material. Typical jobs: loading trucks from stockpiles, moving sand, aggregate and soil around site, feeding crushers and batching plants, clearing and backfilling.
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