- Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 10.18 ft / 3100 mm
- Breakout Force: 44120 lb / 44120 -
- Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 4.28 yd3 / 3.27 m3
- Bucket Width: 10.04 ft / 3060 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 966G
The Caterpillar 966G is a wheel loader of about 22.8 t, powered by a 253 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight50155.2 lb22750 kg
03Selected published values58
Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 966G include published bucket capacity of 4.28 yd3 / 3.27 m3, published breakout force of 44120 lb, published operating weight of 50155.2 lb / 22750 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 (10.18 ft / 3100 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Breakout Force” field (44120 lb / 44120 -) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (4.28 yd3 / 3.27 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 Raise10.18 ft3100 mm
Breakout Force44120 lb44120 -
Bucket Capacity - Heaped4.28 yd33.27 m3
Bucket Width10.04 ft3060 mm
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.42 ft430 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground28.96 ft8825 mm
Width Over Tires9.72 ft2960 mm
Height To Top Of Cab11.78 ft3590 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump4.29 ft1305 mm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3306DITA3306DITA
Net Power253 hp188.7 kw
Gross Power235 hp175.3 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
Displacement638.4 cu in10.5 L
Flywheel Power235 hp175.3 kw
Maximum Flywheel Power253 hp188.7 kw
Operational
Operating Weight50155.2 lb22750 kg
Fuel Capacity108.4 gal410 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity54.7 gal207 L
Static Tipping Weight34731.7 lb15754 kg
Transmission
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward23.2 mph37.3 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse26.3 mph42.3 km/h
Travel Speed23.1 mph37.2 km/h
Forward - 14.5 mph7.2 km/h
Forward - 27.9 mph12.7 km/h
Forward - 313.5 mph21.7 km/h
Forward - 423.2 mph37.4 km/h
Reverse - 15.1 mph8.3 km/h
Reverse - 28.9 mph14.4 km/h
Reverse - 315.3 mph24.7 km/h
Reverse - 426.3 mph42.3 km/h
Weights
Operating Weight50410 lb22865.6 kg
Buckets
Maximum Bucket Capacity5.3 yd34.1 m3
Hydraulic System
Raise Time6.6 sec6.6 sec
Dump Time1.3 sec1.3 sec
Lower Time1.8 sec1.8 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total9.7 s9.7 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down1.8 s1.8 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise6.6 s6.6 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump1.3 s1.3 s
Axles
FrontFixedFixed
RearTrunnionTrunnion
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall19.8 in502 mm
Operating Specifications
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn30870 lb14002.4 kg
Dump Clearance10.1 ft3.1 m
Breakout Force44120 lb20012.5 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System21.2 gal80 L
Crankcase7.4 gal28.1 L
Hydraulic Tank37 gal140 L
Hydraulic System - Including Tank54.7 gal207 L
Fuel Tank - Standard108.3 gal410 L
Transmission13.3 gal50.1 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front17 gal64.1 L
Differential - Final Drives - Rear17 gal64.1 L
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