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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 966F

The Caterpillar 966F is a 20.5 t-class wheel loader with a 220 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Wheel Loader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight45161.7 lb20485 kg
03Selected published values44
Published highlights
  • Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 9.34 ft / 2845 mm
  • Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 4.71 yd3 / 3.6 m3
  • Bucket Capacity - Struck: 4.03 yd3 / 3.08 m3
  • Bucket Width: 10.2 ft / 3107 mm
Typical use

Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 966F include published bucket capacity of 4.71 yd3 / 3.6 m3, published breakout force of 48446 lb / 215.5 kN, published operating weight of 45161.7 lb / 20485 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Dump Clearance At Max Raise” field (9.34 ft / 2845 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 (4.03 yd3 / 3.08 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.

01

Bucket

Dump Clearance At Max Raise9.34 ft2845 mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped4.71 yd33.6 m3
Bucket Capacity - Struck4.03 yd33.08 m3
Bucket Width10.2 ft3107 mm
Breakout Force48446 lb215.5 kN
02

Dimensions

Ground Clearance1.57 ft476 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground27.45 ft8366 mm
Width Over Tires9.63 ft2935 mm
Height To Top Of Cab11.77 ft3585 mm
Wheelbase11 ft3350 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height13.52 ft4118 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump4.59 ft1398 mm
03

Engine

Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model33063306
Net Power220 hp164.1 kw
Gross Power235 hp175.3 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
Displacement640.8 cu in10.5 L
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
04

Operational

Operating Weight45161.7 lb20485 kg
Fuel Capacity80.4 gal304 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity54.2 gal205 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity7.4 gal28 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity10.9 gal41 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity15.6 gal59 L
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity12.5 gal47 L
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity12.5 gal47 L
Static Tipping Weight30825.1 lb13982 kg
Turning Radius22.3 ft6779 mm
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage50 amps50 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation26 degrees26 degrees
Tire Size26.5-25 14PR26.5-25 14PR
05

Transmission

Transmission TypePlanetary powershiftPlanetary powershift
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward23.4 mph37.6 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse26.5 mph42.6 km/h
06

Hydraulic System

Relief Valve Setting3000 psi20684.3 kPa
Pump Flow Capacity79.8 gal/min302 L/min
Raise Time7.1 sec7.1 sec
Dump Time2 sec2 sec
Lower Time2.4 sec2.4 sec
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