Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 966K

The Caterpillar 966K pairs the C11 ACERT engine (262 hp) with an operating weight near 23.7 t.

01Published dimensions and weight

Dimensions reference

Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height

02Operating Weight52254 lb23702.1 kg

03Selected published values89

Published highlights

Ground Clearance: 1.6 ft / 487.68 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground: 29.1 ft / 8869.68 mm
Width Over Tires: 9.7 ft / 2956.56 mm
Height To Top Of Cab: 11.8 ft / 3596.64 mm

Typical use

Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 966K include published breakout force of 38984 lb / 17682.9 kg, published operating weight of 52254 lb / 23702.1 kg, published engine power of 286 hp / 213.3 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes

Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (1.6 ft / 487.68 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
Compare the published “Length With Bucket On Ground” field (29.1 ft / 8869.68 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
Compare the published “Width Over Tires” field (9.7 ft / 2956.56 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.

02Specifications

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Dimensions

Ground Clearance1.6 ft487.68 mm

Length With Bucket On Ground29.1 ft8869.68 mm

Width Over Tires9.7 ft2956.56 mm

Height To Top Of Cab11.8 ft3596.64 mm

Wheelbase11.3 ft3444.24 mm

Engine

Number Of Cylinders66

Engine Make22362236

Engine ModelC11 ACERTC11 ACERT

Net Power262 hp195.4 kw

Gross Power286 hp213.3 kw

Power Measured @1800 rpm1800 rpm

Displacement568 cu in9.4 L

Torque Measured @1400 rpm1400 rpm

AspirationTURBOCHARGEDTURBOCHARGED

Torque Rise38 %38 %

Bore4.5 in114.3 mm

Stroke5.9 in149.9 mm

Net Power - Iso 9249267 hp199.2 kw

Peak Gross Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Sae J19951006 lb ft1364 Nm

Peak Net Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Sae J1349940 lb ft1274.5 Nm

Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 9249267 hp199.2 kw

Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1349267 hp199.2 kw

Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric271 hp202.1 kw

Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1349 - Metric271 hp202.1 kw

Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Eec 80/1269267 hp199.2 kw

Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 - Metric271 hp202.1 kw

Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995296 hp220.8 kw

Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995 - Metric302 hp225.3 kw

Operational

Operating Weight52254 lb23702.1 kg

Fuel Capacity100.4 gal380.1 L

Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity29 gal109.8 L

Engine Oil Fluid Capacity9.3 gal35.3 L

Cooling System Fluid Capacity10.3 gal39 L

Transmission Fluid Capacity11.6 gal44 L

Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity16.9 gal64 L

Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity16.9 gal64 L

Static Tipping Weight38354 lb17397.1 kg

Turning Radius24.2 ft7376.2 mm

Operating Voltage24 V24 V

Alternator Supplied Amperage80 amps80 amps

Rear Axle Oscillation26 degrees26 degrees

Tire Size2525

Transmission

Transmission TypePOWERSHIFTPOWERSHIFT

Number Of Forward Gears44

Number Of Reverse Gears44

Max Speed - Forward23.2 mph37.4 km/h

Max Speed - Reverse23.2 mph37.4 km/h

Forward - 14.2 mph6.8 km/h

Forward - 27.8 mph12.6 km/h

Forward - 313.9 mph22.4 km/h

Forward - 423.2 mph37.4 km/h

Reverse - 14.9 mph7.9 km/h

Reverse - 28.5 mph13.7 km/h

Reverse - 314.6 mph23.5 km/h

Reverse - 423.9 mph38.5 km/h

Weights

Operating Weight53311 lb24181.5 kg

Tires

TiresChoicesChoices

Buckets

Bucket Capacities2.50 m3-9.20 m3 (3.25 yd3-12.00 yd3)2.50 m3-9.20 m3 (3.25 yd3-12.00 yd3)

Hydraulic System

Relief Valve Setting1000 psi6894.8 kPa

Pump Flow Capacity80.6 gal/min305.2 L/min

Raise Time5.9 sec5.9 sec

Dump Time1.6 sec1.6 sec

Lower Time2.4 sec2.4 sec

Pump TypePISTONPISTON

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total9.8 s9.8 s

Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure4496 psi4496 psi

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down2.4 s2.4 s

Steering System - Pump TypePistonPiston

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise From Carry Position5.9 s5.9 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, At Maximum Raise1.5 s1.5 s

Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow79.3 gal/min79.3 gal/min

Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure3000 psi3000 psi

Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,275 Rpm90 gal/min90 gal/min

Axles

FrontFixedFixed

RearOscillating ?13 degreesOscillating ?13 degrees

Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall19.5 in495.3 mm

Brakes

BrakesMeet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standardsMeet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force38984 lb17682.9 kg

Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - Iso 14397-1*32259 lb14632.5 kg

Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - Rigid Tires**34886 lb15824.1 kg

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System17.2 gal65.2 L

Crankcase6.5 gal24.7 L

Hydraulic Tank52.3 gal198 L

Fuel Tank - Standard101 gal382.4 L

Transmission13.2 gal50 L

Differential - Final Drives - Front16.9 gal64 L

Differential - Final Drives - Rear16.9 gal64 L

Sound

StandardsStandardsStandards

Cab

Rops/FopsMeets SAE and ISO standardsMeets SAE and ISO standards

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