Caterpillar 966 F Wheel Loader Specs (1990-1993)

The Caterpillar 966 F Wheel Loader (1990-1993) is characterised by above-average engine power at 235 hp (175 kW) and typical weight at 42,990 lb (19.5 t). Its published bucket capacity is 4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1990-1993

Weight: 42,990 lb (19.5 t)Engine power: 235 hp (175 kW)Bucket capacity: 4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³)
42,990 lb (19.5 t)Weight
235 hp (175 kW)Engine power
4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³)Bucket capacity
4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
10.4 ft (3.17 m)Transport width
11.7 ft (3.58 m)Transport height
27.4 ft (8.36 m)Transport length
NoAir conditioning
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Above average

235 hp (175 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is above the typical figure.

Weight

Average

42,990 lb (19.5 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is close to the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Above average

4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is above the typical figure.

Transport width

Above average

10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)

Transport width is above the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

11.7 ft (3.58 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)

Transport height is close to the typical figure.

Transport length

Above average

27.4 ft (8.36 m)
Low 14.9 ft (4.55 m)Typical 25.2 ft (7.69 m)High 49.9 ft (15.2 m)

Transport length is above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length27.4 ft (8.36 m)
Transport height11.7 ft (3.58 m)
Transport width10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 966 F
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1990-1993
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power235 hp (175 kW)

Dimensions

Transport height11.7 ft (3.58 m)
Transport length27.4 ft (8.36 m)
Transport width10.4 ft (3.17 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³)
Weight42,990 lb (19.5 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3306

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5-25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Steering modeKL