SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 966G vs Kawasaki 90ZIV
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 966G and the Kawasaki 90ZIV. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 966G188.7 kW (253 hp)
Kawasaki 90ZIV190.9 kW (256 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 966G22865.6 kg (50410 lbs)
Kawasaki 90ZIV21872.2 kg (48220 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 966G22865.6 kg (50410 lbs)
Kawasaki 90ZIV21872.2 kg (48220 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 966G Wheel Loaders | Kawasaki 90ZIV Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 188.7 kW (253 hp) | 190.9 kW (256 hp) |
| Weight | 22865.6 kg (50410 lbs) | 21872.2 kg (48220 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 15753.3 kg (34730 lbs) | 16061.7 kg (35410 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 37.3 km/h (23.2 mph) | 33.0 km/h (20.5 mph) |
| Engine Model | Cat? 3306 DITA | M11-C |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 10461.5 cc (638.4 cu in.) | 10815.5 cc (660 cu in.) |
| Rated Speed | 2200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Net Power | 188.7 kW (253 hp) | 190.9 kW (256 hp) |
| Gross Power | 175.2 kW (235 hp) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 410.3 l (108.4 gal) | 320.2 l (84.6 gal) |
| Crankcase | 28.0 l (7.4 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 80.3 l (21.2 gal) | 56.0 l (14.8 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 207.1 l (54.7 gal) | 270.3 l (71.4 gal) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 140.1 l (37 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 50.3 l (13.3 gal) | 60.2 l (15.9 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 64.4 l (17 gal) | 75.3 l (19.9 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 64.4 l (17 gal) | 80.3 l (21.2 gal) |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | 4 |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 37.3 km/h (23.2 mph) | 33.0 km/h (20.5 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 42.3 km/h (26.3 mph) | 33.5 km/h (20.8 mph) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 6.6 sec | 6.1 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) | 21872.2 kg (48220 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 15753.3 kg (34730 lbs) | 16061.7 kg (35410 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 3.3 m³ (4.3 cu yds) | 3.8 m³ (5 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Breakout Force | 20012.5 kg (44120 lbs) | 20901.5 kg (46080 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) | 823.0 cm (324 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 & after cooled |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | — | 75 amps |
| Operating Voltage | — | 24 V |
| Torque Speed | — | 1300 RPM |
| Peak Torque | — | 1128.0 N-m (832 lbs ft) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | — | 37.1 l (9.8 gal) |
| Transmission Type | — | Power shift |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | — | 24 ° |
| Pump type | — | Gear |
| Pump Flow | — | 73.8 LPM (19.5 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | — | 206.8 bar (3000 psi) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | — | 3.3 m³ (4.3 cu yds) |
| Turning Radius | — | 670.6 cm (264 in) |
| Wheelbase | — | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | — | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Tire Size | — | L-3 (26.5x25-20PR) |
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