- Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 9.76 ft / 2973 mm
- Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 4.71 yd3 / 3.6 m3
- Bucket Capacity - Struck: 4.18 yd3 / 3.19 m3
- Bucket Width: 10.04 ft / 3059 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 966E
Weighing roughly 20.2 t and rated at 216 hp, the Caterpillar 966E is a wheel loader in its size class.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight44551.1 lb20208 kg
03Selected published values29
Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 966E include published bucket capacity of 4.71 yd3 / 3.6 m3, published breakout force of 41918 lb, published operating weight of 44551.1 lb / 20208 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 (9.76 ft / 2973 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (4.71 yd3 / 3.6 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Struck” field (4.18 yd3 / 3.19 m3) 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 Raise9.76 ft2973 mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped4.71 yd33.6 m3
Bucket Capacity - Struck4.18 yd33.19 m3
Bucket Width10.04 ft3059 mm
Breakout Force41918 lb41918 -
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.65 ft501 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground26.92 ft8203 mm
Width Over Tires9.81 ft2990 mm
Height To Top Of Cab11.75 ft3580 mm
Wheelbase11 ft3350 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height1.51 ft459 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump4.22 ft1285 mm
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model33063306
Gross Power216 hp161 kw
Displacement640.8 cu in10.5 L
Operational
Operating Weight44551.1 lb20208 kg
Fuel Capacity80.4 gal304 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity54.2 gal205 L
Static Tipping Weight30547.3 lb13856 kg
Turning Radius23.4 ft7104 mm
Tire Size26.5-25 14PR26.5-25 14PR
Transmission
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward23.8 mph38.2 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse27.1 mph43.6 km/h
Hydraulic System
Raise Time7.1 sec7.1 sec
Dump Time2 sec2 sec
Lower Time2.4 sec2.4 sec
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