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Caterpillar 966C Specs
Caterpillar 966C wheel loader specifications: type Wheel Loader, horsepower 126.8 kW, weight 16737.5 kg, tipping capacity 12768.6 kg.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | |
| Horsepower | 126.8 kW | 170 hp |
| Weight | 16737.5 kg | 36900 lbs |
| Tipping Capacity | 12768.6 kg | 28150 lbs |
| Max Speed | 38.1 km/h | 23.7 mph |
| Engine Model | 3306 | |
| Displacement | 10500.9 cc | 640.8 cu in. |
| Net Power | 126.8 kW | 170 hp |
| Fuel Capacity | 246.1 l | 65 gal |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 197.2 l | 52.1 gal |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 38.1 km/h | 23.7 mph |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 45.2 km/h | 28.1 mph |
| Raise Lift Arms | 6.2 sec | |
| Lower Lift Time | 3.8 sec | |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.6 sec | |
| Operating Weight | 16737.5 kg | 36900 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 12768.6 kg | 28150 lbs |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 3.1 m³ | 4.1 cu yds |
| Bucket Width | 304.8 cm | 120 in |
| Breakout Force | 11602.9 kg | 25580 lbs |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 91.4 cm | 36 in |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 304.8 cm | 120 in |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 426.7 cm | 168 in |
| Cab Height | 365.8 cm | 144 in |
| Overall Length | 670.6 cm | 264 in |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm | 12 in |
| Width Over Tires | 274.3 cm | 108 in |
| Tire Size | L-3 | 20.5-25 12 PR |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
