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Caterpillar 966F

Series: Caterpillar Wheel Loader

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The 966F from Caterpillar is part of the Caterpillar Wheel Loader series. The engine delivers 238.3 hp (164.1 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 10,500.8 cm³. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The unladen weight is 20,485 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,352.8 mm. Ground clearance is 478.5 mm. The tank holds 304.3 litres. The gearbox has 4 forward gears. There are also 4 reverse gears. The pump delivers 302.1 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 205.2 litres. The cooling system holds 41.3 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the 3,306. Tyre size: 26,5-25 14PR. The Caterpillar Wheel Loader series covers 78 models. Rated output within it ranges from 42.6 to 1,598.9 hp; the 966F sits at the bottom of that range with 238.3 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 962H below it with 233.2 hp and the R1600G above it with 251.5 hp. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Wheel loaders. 20 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model3,306correct
Power238.3 hp (164.1 kW)correct
Rated speed2,200 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement10,500.8 cm³correct
Aspirationturbochargedcorrect
Coolant capacity41.3 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase3,352.8correct
Ground clearance478.5correct
Unladen weight20,485 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typePlanetary powershift transmissioncorrect
Forward gears4correct
Reverse gears4correct
Tyre size26.5-25 14PRcorrect
System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow302.1 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity205.2 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity304.3 lcorrect

Other data

Height3,587.5correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 8 kW/t (164 kW / 20.5 t)

Stronger than 78% of the wheel loaders in the register — out of 1,253 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Caterpillar 966F have?

The Caterpillar 966F delivers 238 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 966F weigh?

The unladen weight is 20,485 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 966F have?

6 cylinders, 10,501 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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Other models in this series

902

903C

904B

904H

906

906H

906H2

908

908H

910

910E

914G

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