- Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 9.68 ft / 2950 mm
- Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 4.06 yd3 / 3.1 m3
- Bucket Width: 9.59 ft / 2920 mm
- Breakout Force: 25578 lb / 113.78 kN
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 966C
The Caterpillar 966C is a 16.7 t-class wheel loader with a 170 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight36900 lb16737.6 kg
03Selected published values26
Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 966C include published bucket capacity of 4.06 yd3 / 3.1 m3, published breakout force of 25578 lb / 113.78 kN, published operating weight of 36900 lb / 16737.6 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Dump Clearance At Max Raise” field (9.68 ft / 2950 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (4.06 yd3 / 3.1 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Width” field (9.59 ft / 2920 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise9.68 ft2950 mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped4.06 yd33.1 m3
Bucket Width9.59 ft2920 mm
Breakout Force25578 lb113.78 kN
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.32 ft400 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground22.41 ft6830 mm
Width Over Tires9.09 ft2770 mm
Height To Top Of Cab11.68 ft3560 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height13.67 ft4165 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump2.6 ft790 mm
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model33063306
Net Power170 hp126.8 kw
Displacement640.8 cu in10.5 L
Operational
Operating Weight36900 lb16737.6 kg
Fuel Capacity65 gal246 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity52.1 gal197 L
Static Tipping Weight28153.1 lb12770 kg
Tire Size20.5-25 12 PR(L-3)20.5-25 12 PR(L-3)
Transmission
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward23.7 mph38 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse28.1 mph45.1 km/h
Hydraulic System
Raise Time6.2 sec6.2 sec
Dump Time1.6 sec1.6 sec
Lower Time3.8 sec3.8 sec
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