SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 966F vs Kawasaki 85ZIV2
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 966F and the Kawasaki 85ZIV2. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 966F164.1 kW (220 hp)
Kawasaki 85ZIV2168.5 kW (226 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 966F20484.2 kg (45160 lbs)
Kawasaki 85ZIV219849.2 kg (43760 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 966F20484.2 kg (45160 lbs)
Kawasaki 85ZIV219849.2 kg (43760 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 966F Wheel Loaders | Kawasaki 85ZIV2 Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 164.1 kW (220 hp) | 168.5 kW (226 hp) |
| Weight | 20484.2 kg (45160 lbs) | 19849.2 kg (43760 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 13984.2 kg (30830 lbs) | 14510.4 kg (31990 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 37.7 km/h (23.4 mph) | 34.0 km/h (21.1 mph) |
| Engine Model | 3306 | M11-C |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Displacement | 10500.9 cc (640.8 cu in.) | 10815.5 cc (660 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 50 amps | 75 amps |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | 24 V |
| Rated Speed | 2200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Net Power | 164.1 kW (220 hp) | 168.5 kW (226 hp) |
| Gross Power | 175.2 kW (235 hp) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 304.3 l (80.4 gal) | 300.2 l (79.3 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 28.0 l (7.4 gal) | 37.1 l (9.8 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | 41.3 l (10.9 gal) | 56.0 l (14.8 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 205.2 l (54.2 gal) | 210.1 l (55.5 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 59.1 l (15.6 gal) | 53.4 l (14.1 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 47.3 l (12.5 gal) | 75.3 l (19.9 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 47.3 l (12.5 gal) | 80.3 l (21.2 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | Power shift |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | 4 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 26 ° | 22 ° |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 37.7 km/h (23.4 mph) | 34.0 km/h (21.1 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 42.6 km/h (26.5 mph) | 34.8 km/h (21.6 mph) |
| Pump Flow | 302.1 LPM (79.8 GPM) | 79.9 LPM (21.1 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | 206.8 bar (3000 psi) | 206.8 bar (3000 psi) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 7.1 sec | 6.3 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 2.4 sec | 3.5 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 2 sec | 1.4 sec |
| Operating Weight | 20484.2 kg (45160 lbs) | 19849.2 kg (43760 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 13984.2 kg (30830 lbs) | 14510.4 kg (31990 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 3.6 m³ (4.7 cu yds) | 3.3 m³ (4.3 cu yds) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 3.1 m³ (4 cu yds) | 2.8 m³ (3.7 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Breakout Force | 21976.5 kg (48450 lbs) | 18701.6 kg (41230 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 152.4 cm (60 in) | 121.9 cm (48 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Turning Radius | 670.6 cm (264 in) | 670.6 cm (264 in) |
| Wheelbase | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Cab Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Overall Length | 823.0 cm (324 in) | 792.5 cm (312 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm (24 in) | 61.0 cm (24 in) |
| Width Over Tires | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Tire Size | 26.5-25 14PR | L-3 (26.5x25-20PR) |
| Torque Speed | — | 1300 RPM |
| Peak Torque | — | 980.3 N-m (723 lbs ft) |
| Pump type | — | Gear |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

