SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 966G vs John Deere 744H
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 966G and the John Deere 744H. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 966G188.7 kW (253 hp)
John Deere 744H193.9 kW (260 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 966G22865.6 kg (50410 lbs)
John Deere 744H22815.7 kg (50300 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 966G22865.6 kg (50410 lbs)
John Deere 744H22815.7 kg (50300 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 966G Wheel Loaders | John Deere 744H Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 188.7 kW (253 hp) | 193.9 kW (260 hp) |
| Weight | 22865.6 kg (50410 lbs) | 22815.7 kg (50300 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 15753.3 kg (34730 lbs) | 17191.1 kg (37900 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 37.3 km/h (23.2 mph) | 39.4 km/h (24.5 mph) |
| Engine Model | Cat? 3306 DITA | 6125 A |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 10461.5 cc (638.4 cu in.) | 12552.5 cc (766 cu in.) |
| Rated Speed | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Net Power | 188.7 kW (253 hp) | 193.9 kW (260 hp) |
| Gross Power | 175.2 kW (235 hp) | 211.0 kW (283 hp) |
| Fuel Capacity | 410.3 l (108.4 gal) | 431.5 l (114 gal) |
| Crankcase | 28.0 l (7.4 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 80.3 l (21.2 gal) | 43.2 l (11.4 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 207.1 l (54.7 gal) | 143.8 l (38 gal) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 140.1 l (37 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 50.3 l (13.3 gal) | 28.0 l (7.4 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 64.4 l (17 gal) | 46.2 l (12.2 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 64.4 l (17 gal) | 46.2 l (12.2 gal) |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | 3 |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 37.3 km/h (23.2 mph) | 39.4 km/h (24.5 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 42.3 km/h (26.3 mph) | 31.1 km/h (19.3 mph) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 6.6 sec | 6.6 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 1.8 sec | 3 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.3 sec | 1.5 sec |
| Operating Weight | 22865.6 kg (50410 lbs) | 22815.7 kg (50300 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 15753.3 kg (34730 lbs) | 17191.1 kg (37900 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 3.3 m³ (4.3 cu yds) | 4.1 m³ (5.3 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Breakout Force | 20012.5 kg (44120 lbs) | 17154.8 kg (37820 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 121.9 cm (48 in) | 121.9 cm (48 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Cab Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Overall Length | 883.9 cm (348 in) | 853.4 cm (336 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 61.0 cm (24 in) |
| Width Over Tires | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged and Aftercooled |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | — | 55 amps |
| Operating Voltage | — | 24 V |
| Torque Speed | — | 1500 RPM |
| Peak Torque | — | 1278.5 N-m (943 lbs ft) |
| Torque Rise | — | 45 % |
| Engine Oil Capacity | — | 38.2 l (10.1 gal) |
| Transmission Type | — | Power shift |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | — | 26 ° |
| Pump type | — | Piston pump |
| Pump Flow | — | 393.7 LPM (104 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | — | 220.6 bar (3200 psi) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | — | 3.8 m³ (5 cu yds) |
| Wheelbase | — | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | — | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Tire Size | — | 26.5-25 |
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