966 XE

Medium Wheel Loaders 966 XE

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Key Specs

Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002
321 hp
239 kW
Operating Weight
51124 lb
23196 kg
Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002
325 hp (metric)
325 hp (metric)

Overview

Advanced Performance for Maximum Efficiency

The Cat® 966 XE Wheel Loader delivers excellent fuel efficiency, premium performance with simple-to-use standard technologies to boost operator efficiencies, and maintains low maintenance costs. This machine is designed to meet emission standards without interrupting operation delivering great performance, reliability, durability, and versatility, resulting in a machine that is built to meet your needs.

Benefits

Efficient Productivity

The Cat Continuously Variable Transmission delivers advanced rimpull control and improved speed-range selection.*  This machine brings lower fuel burn for increased efficiency.** Deep system integration of the transmission, engine system, hydraulic system and cooling system results in significantly high performance and fuel efficiency.

* 966 XE (14B) compared to the 966 XE (14A)
** 966 XE (14B) compared to 966 (14A)

Assisted Operation

Save time and money with long service intervals, in-cab maintenance reminders, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, and expanded Remote Services capability.

Built In Safety

Spacious cab layout with floor to ceiling windshield, left footrest for added stability, along with a 4-point seat belt kit with retractors help you to work more safely.

Product Specifications for 966 XE

Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002 321 hp 239 kW
Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002 325 hp (metric) 325 hp (metric)
Engine Model Cat® C9.3B Cat® C9.3B
Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014 325 hp 242 kW
Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014 329 hp (metric) 329 hp (metric)
Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 298 kW 222 hp
Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 302 hp (metric) 302 hp (metric)
Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002 1313 lbf·ft 1781 N·m
Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014 1327 hp 1799 N·m
Net Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 1226 lbf·ft 1662 N·m
Displacement 567.5 in³ 9.3 l
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹ Up to B20¹
Note (1) The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment. The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
Note (2) ¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lower carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. ¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lower carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 1313 lb/ft 1781 N·m
Displacement 9.3 L 9.3 L
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 1327 lb/ft 1799 N·m
Note (3) Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel. Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel.
Operating Weight 51124 lb 23196 kg
Note Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, front manual differential/open rear axles, powertrain guard, secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 4.2 m³ (5.5 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE. Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, front manual differential/open rear axles, powertrain guard, secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 4.2 m³ (5.5 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Forward - 1 4.3 mile/h 6.9 km/h
Forward - 2 8 mile/h 13 km/h
Forward - 3 14.1 mile/h 22.7 km/h
Forward - 4 24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h
Reverse - 1 4.3 mile/h 6.9 km/h
Reverse - 2 8 mile/h 13 km/h
Reverse - 3 17.9 mile/h 28.8 km/h
Note Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius. Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius.
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 67 dB(A) 67 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 107 dB(A) 107 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ 67 dB(A) 67 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² 105 dB(A) 105 dB(A)
Note (1) ¹Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives. ¹Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives.
Note (2) ²Exterior Sound Power Level - European Union Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701. ²Exterior Sound Power Level - European Union Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701.
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons).
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn 32727 lb 14849 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection 35224 lb 15981 kg
Breakout Force 38999 lbf 174 kN
Note (1) For a machine configuration as defined under “Weight.” For a machine configuration as defined under “Weight.”
Note (2) Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Fuel Tank 80.1 gal (US) 303 l
DEF Tank 6.9 gal (US) 26 l
Cooling System 17.4 gal (US) 66 l
Crankcase 6.1 gal (US) 23 l
Transmission 16.6 gal (US) 63 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front 15.1 gal (US) 57 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 15.1 gal (US) 57 l
Hydraulic Tank 30.1 gal (US) 114 l
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 4496 psi 31000 kPa
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 9.5 s 9.5 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 10.1 seconds 10.1 seconds
Height - Top of Hood 9.42 ft 2850 mm
Height - Top of ROPS 11.83 ft 3593 mm
Ground Clearance 1.33 ft 424 mm
Wheel Base 11.67 ft 3550 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket 24.33 ft 7399 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 2 ft 635 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 13.92 ft 4245 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 21.08 ft 3687 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 62 ° 62 °
Rack Back - Carry Height 50 ° 50 °
Width over Tires (Loaded) 9.92 ft 3012 mm
Tread Width 7.25 ft 2230 mm
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.2 m³ (5.5 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.2 m³ (5.5 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires.
Rack Back at Ground 40 degrees 40 degrees
Rack Back - Carry Height 50 degrees 50 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 62 degrees 62 degrees
Height - Top of Hood 9.42 ft 2850 mm
Height - Top of ROPS 11.83 ft 3593 mm
Ground Clearance 1.33 ft 424 mm
Wheel Base 11.67 ft 3550 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket 26.5 ft 8069 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 2.5 ft 782 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 15.75 ft 4804 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 13.67 ft 4183 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 71 ° 71 °
Rack Back - Carry Height 49 ° 49 °
Width over Tires (Loaded) 9.92 ft 3012 mm
Tread Width 7.25 ft 2230 mm
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.2 m³ (5.5 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.2 m³ (5.5 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires.
Rack Back at Ground 37 degrees 37 degrees
Rack Back - Carry Height 49 degrees 49 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 71 degrees 71 degrees

966 XE Standard Equipment

NOTE

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

Operator Environment

  • Cab, pressurized, sound suppression
  • Door, remote opening system
  • EH implement controls, parking brake
  • Steering, joystick
  • Seat belt, monitored
  • Seat, suede/cloth, air suspension, heated
  • Touchscreen display
  • Keypad, programmable buttons
  • Mirrors, heated
  • Air conditioner, heater, defroster (auto temp, fan)
  • Sun visor, front, retractable
  • Sun visor, rear, retractable
  • Windows, front, laminated

ON-BOARD TECHNOLOGIES

  • Cat Payload scale
  • Autodig with Auto Set Tires
  • Operator ID & machine security
  • Application Profiles
  • Job Aids
  • Controls Help and eOMM (not available in all languages)
  • Key Features Inform
  • Bucket Carry Display Widget
  • Remote Flash

POWERTRAIN

  • Cat C9.3B engine
  • Electric fuel priming pump
  • Fuel-water separator and secondary fuel filter
  • Engine, air precleaner
  • Axles, auto front differential lock
  • Axles, ecology drains
  • Transmission, continuous variable
  • Rimpull control
  • Throttle lock mode
  • Hill and speed hold on grades
  • Service brakes, hydraulic, fully enclosed wet disc, wear indicators
  • Park brake, caliper on front axles, spring applied-pressure released

HYDRAULICS

  • Implement system, load sensing with electro-hydraulic variable displacement piston pump
  • Steering system, load sensing with dedicated variable displacement piston pump
  • Ride control, dual accumulators
  • Oil sampling valves, Cat XT™ hoses

ELECTRICAL

  • Starting and charging system, 24V
  • Starter, electric, heavy duty
  • Lights: halogen, 4 work lights, 2 front roading lights with turn signals, 2 rearvision lights
  • Lights: roading with turn signals

MONITORING SYSTEM

  • Front dash with analog gauges, LCD display, and warning lights
  • Primary touchscreen monitor (Cat Payload, quad screens, machine settings & messages)
  • Maintenance reminders

LINKAGE

  • Standard lift, Z-bar
  • Kickouts: lift and tilt

SAFETY

  • Visibility: mirrors, rear-vision camera
  • Window cleaning platform, front

966 XE Optional Equipment

NOTE

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

Operator Environment

  • Footrest
  • Implement joystick (2V, 3V only)
  • Entertainment radio (FM, AM, USB, BT)
  • Entertainment radio (DAB+)
  • CB radio ready
  • Seat, leather/cloth, air suspension, heated/cooled
  • Windows, front, heavy duty
  • Full cab window guard

ON-BOARD TECHNOLOGIES

  • Cat Advanced Payload
  • Cat Payload Printer with E-ticket

POWERTRAIN

  • Turbine, air precleaner
  • Radiator, high debris
  • Cooling fan, reversible
  • Axles, auto front and rear differential locks
  • Axles, AOC ready, extreme temperature seals
  • Axles, oil cooler

HYDRAULICS

  • 3rd and 4th auxiliary functions with ride control
  • Quick coupler control

ELECTRICAL

  • Cold start, 120V or 240V
  • Lights: LED

MONITORING SYSTEM

  • Tire pressure monitor

LINKAGE

  • High lift, Z-bar

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

  • Cat Autolube system
  • Fenders, roading
  • Guards: power train, crankcase, cab, cylinders, rear
  • Biodegradable hydraulic oil
  • High-speed oil change system
  • Toolbox

SAFETY

  • Cat Detect rear radar system
  • Dedicated rearview screen
  • Multiview (360°) vision system
  • 4-point seat belt retractor
  • Reversing strobe lights (not compatible with roading arrangements)
  • Secondary steering system, electrical (Standard where mandated)
  • Wheel chocks
  • Warning beacon

SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS

  • Aggregate handler
  • Waste and industrial
  • Forestry
  • Corrosion resistant

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