SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 966C vs Kawasaki 80ZIV2
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 966C and the Kawasaki 80ZIV2. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 966C126.8 kW (170 hp)
Kawasaki 80ZIV2132.7 kW (178 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 966C16737.5 kg (36900 lbs)
Kawasaki 80ZIV216252.2 kg (35830 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 966C16737.5 kg (36900 lbs)
Kawasaki 80ZIV216252.2 kg (35830 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 966C Wheel Loaders | Kawasaki 80ZIV2 Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 126.8 kW (170 hp) | 132.7 kW (178 hp) |
| Weight | 16737.5 kg (36900 lbs) | 16252.2 kg (35830 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 12768.6 kg (28150 lbs) | 12600.8 kg (27780 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 38.1 km/h (23.7 mph) | 34.9 km/h (21.7 mph) |
| Engine Model | 3306 | C-8.3-C |
| Displacement | 10500.9 cc (640.8 cu in.) | 8267.3 cc (504.5 cu in.) |
| Net Power | 126.8 kW (170 hp) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 246.1 l (65 gal) | 240.4 l (63.5 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 197.2 l (52.1 gal) | 145.4 l (38.4 gal) |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | 4 |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 38.1 km/h (23.7 mph) | 34.9 km/h (21.7 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 45.2 km/h (28.1 mph) | 35.4 km/h (22 mph) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 6.2 sec | 6.2 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 3.8 sec | 3.4 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.6 sec | 1.4 sec |
| Operating Weight | 16737.5 kg (36900 lbs) | 16252.2 kg (35830 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 12768.6 kg (28150 lbs) | 12600.8 kg (27780 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 3.1 m³ (4.1 cu yds) | 2.8 m³ (3.7 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Breakout Force | 11602.9 kg (25580 lbs) | 15599.0 kg (34390 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 91.4 cm (36 in) | 121.9 cm (48 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 396.2 cm (156 in) |
| Cab Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Overall Length | 670.6 cm (264 in) | 792.5 cm (312 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 61.0 cm (24 in) |
| Width Over Tires | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Tire Size | L-3 (20.5-25 12 PR) | L-3 (23.5x25-16PR) |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | — | 70 amps |
| Operating Voltage | — | 24 V |
| Rated Speed | — | 2200 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 1500 RPM |
| Gross Power | — | 132.7 kW (178 hp) |
| Peak Torque | — | 755.2 N-m (557 lbs ft) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | — | 25.4 l (6.7 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | — | 55.3 l (14.6 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 45.0 l (11.9 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | — | 55.3 l (14.6 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | — | 55.3 l (14.6 gal) |
| Transmission Type | — | Power shift |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | — | 24 ° |
| Pump type | — | Gear |
| Pump Flow | — | 65.1 LPM (17.2 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | — | 206.8 bar (3000 psi) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | — | 2.5 m³ (3.3 cu yds) |
| Turning Radius | — | 640.1 cm (252 in) |
| Wheelbase | — | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
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