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Caterpillar 966K Specs
Caterpillar 966K wheel loader specifications: type Wheel Loader, horsepower 195.4 kW, weight 24181.0 kg, tipping capacity 17395.3 kg.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | |
| Horsepower | 195.4 kW | 262 hp |
| Weight | 24181.0 kg | 53310 lbs |
| Tipping Capacity | 17395.3 kg | 38350 lbs |
| Max Speed | 37.3 km/h | 23.2 mph |
| Engine Model | Cat? C9.3 ACERT? | |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Displacement | 9307.9 cc | 568 cu in. |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 80 amps | |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | |
| Rated Speed | 1800 RPM | |
| Torque Speed | 1400 RPM | |
| Net Power | 195.4 kW | 262 hp |
| Gross Power | 213.3 kW | 286 hp |
| Torque Rise | 38 % | |
| Stroke | 15.0 cm | 5.9 in |
| Bore | 11.4 cm | 4.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 380.1 l | 100.4 gal |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 35.2 l | 9.3 gal |
| Crankcase | 24.6 l | 6.5 gal |
| Cooling Capacity | 39.0 l | 10.3 gal |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 109.8 l | 29 gal |
| Hydraulic Tank | 198.0 l | 52.3 gal |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 43.9 l | 11.6 gal |
| Differential Front Capacity | 64.0 l | 16.9 gal |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 64.0 l | 16.9 gal |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | |
| Brakes | Meet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards | |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 26 ° | |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 37.3 km/h | 23.2 mph |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 37.3 km/h | 23.2 mph |
| Pump type | Piston | |
| Pump Flow | 305.1 LPM | 80.6 GPM |
| Relief Pressure | 68.9 bar | 1000 psi |
| Raise Lift Arms | 5.9 sec | |
| Lower Lift Time | 2.4 sec | |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.6 sec | |
| Operating Weight | 24181.0 kg | 53310 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 17395.3 kg | 38350 lbs |
| Breakout Force | 17681.0 kg | 38980 lbs |
| Turning Radius | 731.5 cm | 288 in |
| Wheelbase | 335.3 cm | 132 in |
| Cab Height | 365.8 cm | 144 in |
| Overall Length | 883.9 cm | 348 in |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm | 24 in |
| Width Over Tires | 304.8 cm | 120 in |
| Tire Size | 23.5-25-16PR-L3 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
