- Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 9.71 ft / 2959 mm
- Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 4.06 yd3 / 3.1 m3
- Bucket Capacity - Struck: 3.43 yd3 / 2.62 m3
- Bucket Width: 9.59 ft / 2921 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 966R
The Caterpillar 966R is a wheel loader of about 16.7 t, powered by a 170.4 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight36890 lb16733 kg
03Selected published values29
Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 966R include published bucket capacity of 4.06 yd3 / 3.1 m3, published breakout force of 25910 lb, published operating weight of 36890 lb / 16733 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 (9.71 ft / 2959 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 Capacity - Struck” field (3.43 yd3 / 2.62 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 Raise9.71 ft2959 mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped4.06 yd33.1 m3
Bucket Capacity - Struck3.43 yd32.62 m3
Bucket Width9.59 ft2921 mm
Breakout Force25910 lb25910 -
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.31 ft399 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground22.59 ft6883 mm
Width Over Tires9.09 ft2770 mm
Height To Top Of Cab10.77 ft3280 mm
Wheelbase10.18 ft3100 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height13.1 ft3990 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump3.26 ft991 mm
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model33063306
Gross Power170.4 hp127 kw
Displacement640.8 cu in10.5 L
Operational
Operating Weight36890 lb16733 kg
Fuel Capacity65 gal246 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity52.1 gal197 L
Static Tipping Weight27941.4 lb12674 kg
Turning Radius22.3 ft6782 mm
Tire Size23.5-2523.5-25
Transmission
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward21.7 mph34.9 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse24.2 mph38.9 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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