The Caterpillar 966c Wheel Loader (1976-1981) is characterised by below-average engine power at 170 hp (127 kW) and below-average weight at 36,905 lb (16.7 t). It also has maximum bucket capacity of 4.5 yd³ (3.44 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1976-1981
Weight: 36,905 lb (16.7 t)Engine power: 170 hp (127 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 4.5 yd³ (3.44 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 3 yd³ (2.29 m³)
36,905 lb (16.7 t)Weight
170 hp (127 kW)Engine power
4.5 yd³ (3.44 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
3 yd³ (2.29 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
28,101 lbf (125 kN)Lifting Force
23.6 mph (38 km/h)Travel speed
9.58 ft (2.92 m)Transport width
9.58 ft (2.92 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Below average
170 hp (127 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)
Engine power is below the typical figure.
Weight
Below average
36,905 lb (16.7 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)
Weight is below the typical figure.
Maximum bucket capacity
Below average
4.5 yd³ (3.44 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity is below the typical figure.
Minimum bucket capacity
Below average
3 yd³ (2.29 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity is below the typical figure.
Lifting Force
Below average
28,101 lbf (125 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)
Lifting Force is below the typical figure.
Travel speed
Above average
23.6 mph (38 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)
Travel speed is above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
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 | 966c |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1976-1981 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power170 hp (127 kW)
Lifting Force28,101 lbf (125 kN)
Travel speed23.6 mph (38 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width9.58 ft (2.92 m)
Maximum discharge height9.84 ft (3 m)
Transport height17.6 ft (5.36 m)
Transport length22.4 ft (6.83 m)
Transport width9.58 ft (2.92 m)
Outside turning radius20.7 ft (6.32 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity4.5 yd³ (3.44 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity3 yd³ (2.29 m³)
Weight36,905 lb (16.7 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke121×152 mm
Displacement2.77 US gal (10.5 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3036
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres23.5-25.12 PR (L-2)
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
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