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966L Medium Wheel Loaders

The durable Cat® 966L wheel loader is equipped with proven technologies that meet demanding expectations for reliability, productivity and fuel efficiency. Offering more power and a new shifting strategy, it delivers greater productivity, smoother shifts, faster acceleration and higher travel speeds when climbing a grade.

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Cat® 966L medium wheel loaders are versatile front end bucket shovels that transfer pay material to trucks, conveyor belts, hoppers, railroad cars, etc.

Net Power - ISO 9249
281 hp
Operating Weight
51176 lb
Bucket Capacities
3.20-7.40 m³ (4.19-9.68 yd³)
Emissions
Tier 3/Stage IIIA
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  • Specifications
  • Features
  • Standard Equipment

Specifications

Engine specifications
Net Power - ISO 9249 207 kW
Emissions Tier 3/Stage IIIA
Maximum Gross Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric 227 kW
Engine Model Cat C9.3
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric 207 kW
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396 1581 N·m
Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 rpm 1507 N·m
Displacement 9.3 l

Features

RELIABILITY YOU CAN COUNT ON

  • Cat® C9.3 engine offers increased power density.
  • Utilizing rigorous component design and machine validation processes results in unmatched reliability, durability and high uptime.

LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY

  • Heavy-duty powershift transmission and axles handle extreme applications.
  • Improved hydraulic hose routing reduces potential hose wear.
  • Full flow hydraulic filtration system with additional loop filtration improves hydraulic system robustness and component life.

BUILT TO PERFORM

  • Engine power increased by approximately 10% improves machine performance and response (compared to H Series).
  • Lock-up clutch torque converter, combined with lock-to-lock shifting, delivers smooth shifts, fast acceleration and speed on grade.
  • High capacity torque converter results in greater digging efficiency.
  • Z-bar linkage provides high breakout force at ground level.
  • Optional high lift linkage offers increased hinge pin height to load more easily in a variety of applications.
  • Easy-to-load Performance Series Buckets feature a wider mouth and curved side plates that improve material retention (fill factor) and decrease cycle times.
  • Optional fully automatic traction control system (differential locks) improves performance in the pile and poor underfoot conditions.
  • Optional Aggregate Handler configuration offers slightly higher payload capability for loose aggregate rehandling.*

    * Optional configurations and equipment may vary from region to region and requires conformance to Caterpillar payload policy. Consult your dealer or Caterpillar representative for details.

DO MORE WITH LESS FUEL

  • Up to 15% lower fuel consumption than H Series.*
  • Power dense engine burns less fuel by providing power and torque when needed.
  • Performance Series Buckets feature a longer floor that easily digs through the pile resulting in lower fuel consumption.
  • Load sensing hydraulics result in proportional flow for implement and steering on demand.
  • Standard Economy Mode provides maximum fuel savings with minimal productivity impact.

    * Actual results may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, machine configuration, operator technique, machine application, climate, etc.

DESIGNED FOR OPERATORS

  • New best-in-class operator environment provides unmatched comfort, visibility, and efficiency.
  • Intuitive, ergonomic controls keep operators focused on their work.
  • Optional new ride control system with dual accumulators provides excellent ride quality and lowers cab vibrations.

Standard Equipment

NOTE
  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
POWER TRAIN
  • Engine, Cat C9.3 meets China Nonroad Stage III emission standards equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA, or emissions equivalent to Tier 2/Stage II emissions standards
  • Fuel priming pump (electric)
  • Fuel/water separator
  • Precleaner, engine air intake
  • Productive Economy Mode
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
  • Cab, pressurized and sound suppressed (ROPS/FOPS)
  • Viscous mounts
  • Rear vision camera within multi-function 18 cm color LCD touch-screen display (capability for displaying machine status, setting and health parameters)
  • EH controls, SAL (single axis lever) lift and tilt function
  • Steering, steering wheel
COMPUTERIZED MONITORING SYSTEM
  • With following gauges: Speedometer/tachometer; Digital gear range indicator; Temperature: engine coolant, hydraulic oil, transmission oil; Fuel level
  • With following warning indicators: Temperature: axle oil, engien intake manifold; Pressure: engine oil, fuel pressure hi/low, primary steering oil, service brake oil; Battery voltage hi/low; Engine air filter restriction; Hydraulic oil filter restriction; Hydraulic oil low; Parking brake; Transmission filter bypass
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
  • Batteries (2), maintenance free 1,400 CCA
  • Ignition key; start/stop switch
  • Starter, electric, heavy duty
  • Starting and charging system (24V)
  • Lighting system: Four halogen work lights (cab mounted); Two halogen rear vision lights (hood mounted)
CAT CONNECT TECHNOLOGIES
  • Link technologies: Product Link
  • Detect technologies: rear vision camera
LINKAGE
  • Linkage, Z-bar, cast crosstube/tilt lever
  • Kickout, lift and tilt, automatic (adjustable in cab)
HYDRAULICS
  • Hydraulic system, load sensing
  • Steering, load sensing
  • Remote diagnostic pressure taps
  • Hoses, Cat XT
  • Couplings, Cat O-ring face seal
FLUIDS
  • Premixed extended life coolant with freeze protection to -34 degrees C
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
  • Toolbox
  • Hood, non-metallic power tilting
  • Service centers (electrical and hydraulic)
  • Auto idle shutdown
  • Fenders, front

Optional Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

POWER TRAIN

  • Axles: Automatic front/rear differential locks; Axle oil cooler; Ecology drains; Extreme temperature seals; Seal guards
  • Fan, VPF (variable pitch fan), automatic and manual control
  • Radiator, high debris with wider fin spacing

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Cover, HVAC metallic
  • EH controls, SAL 3rd function
  • EH controls, joystick lift and tilt - Additional integrated roller switches for 3rd function
  • Mirrors, heated rearview external with integrated spot mirrors
  • Precleaner, HVAC

ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING

  • Four additional auxiliary halogen cab mounted work lights or
  • Two additional auxiliary front HI LED and two additional auxiliary rear LED cab mounted work lights with two LED work lights in the radiator grill and LED front turn signals also includes replacement of the standard four halogen cab mounted work lights with four LED work lights (the standard offering and only roading light available is the halogen roading light)
  • Warning amber strobe beacon
  • Two LED stop, turn, tail lights

STARTERS, BATTERIES, AND ALTERNATORS

  • Cold start - 240V

CAT CONNECT TECHNOLOGIES

  • Link technologies: VIMS
  • Payload technologies: Cat Production Measuremetn 2.0 (Cat PM); Printer, Cat Production Measurement; Aggregate Autodig
  • Detect technologies: Cat Rear Object Detection
  • Machine Security System

LINKAGE

  • High lift
  • Forestry
  • Quick coupler ready
  • Autolube

WORK TOOLS

  • Performance Series buckets
  • Fusion quick coupler
  • Forks, pallet
  • Forks, logging

HYDRAULICS

  • 3rd function with Ride Control: Standard linkage; High lift linkage; Forestry linkage
  • Ride control, 2V

FLUIDS

  • Premixed extended life coolant with freeze protection to -50 degrees C

OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

  • Cat Autolube System
  • Fenders, roading
  • Guard, power train
  • Precleaner, turbine
  • Precleaner, trash

OPTIONAL APPLICATION SPECIFIC CONFIGURATIONS

  • Industrial and Waste Handler
  • Forestry
  • Steel Mill
  • Corrosion Resistance

OTHER OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS

  • Port and Harbor