The new 966L Wheel Loader, with the 2017 product update, applies proven technologies systematically and strategically to meet your high expectations for reliability, productivity, fuel efficiency, and long service life. Meets China Nonroad Stage III emission standards and U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards.
Engine
Net Power - ISO 9249
281 hp
Emissions
Tier 3/Stage IIIA
Maximum Gross Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric
309 hp
Engine Model
Cat C9.3
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric
281 hp
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396
1581 N·m
Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 rpm
1507 N·m
Displacement
9.3 l
Weights
Operating Weight
23220 kg
Note
Weight based on a machine configuration with Michelin 26.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link?, manual diff lock/open axles (front/rear), power train guard, secondary steering, sound suppression and a 4.2 m3 general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Buckets
Bucket Capacities
3.20-7.40 m³ (4.19-9.68 yd³)
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
71.6 l
Crankcase
24.5 l
Transmission
58.5 l
Hydraulic Tank
125 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front
57 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
57 l
Fuel Tank
303 l
Sound
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)**
69 dB(A)
Note (1)
*Distance of 15 m, moving forward in second gear ratio.
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
108 LWA***
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
72 dB(A)
Note (2)
**For machines in countries that adopt the EU Directives.
Note (3)
***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
109 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
76 dB(A)*
Transmission
Forward - 1
6.5 km/h
Forward - 2
13.1 km/h
Forward - 3
23.5 km/h
Forward - 4
39.5 km/h
Reverse - 1
7.1 km/h
Reverse - 2
14.4 km/h
Reverse - 3
25.9 km/h
Reverse - 4
39.5 km/h
Note
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm roll radius.
Operating Specifications
Breakout Force
173 kN
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection
14686 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection
15822 kg
Note (2)
Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Note (1)
For a machine configuration as defined under "Weight."
Hydraulic System
Implement Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
31000 kPa
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,200 rpm
360 l/min
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
10.1 s
Dimensions - High Lift
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
778 mm
Tread Width
2230 mm
Rack Back at Ground
39 degrees
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
1775 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
4140 mm
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees
Height - Top of Hood
2818 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket
8111 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4793 mm
Wheel Base
3550 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
2500 mm
Ground Clearance
434 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
71 degrees
Maximum Width over Tires
3009 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
3522 mm
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Height - Top of ROPS
3859 mm
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
1775 mm
Height - Top of ROPS
3859 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket
7362 mm
Height - Top of Hood
2818 mm
Maximum Width over Tires
3009 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
2251 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4235 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
3643 mm
Ground Clearance
434 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
3522 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
630 mm
Wheel Base
3550 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
62 degrees
Tread Width
2230 mm
Rack Back - Carry Height
50 degrees
Rack Back at Ground
42 degrees
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
30 Mins