Key specifications for the Caterpillar 966e Wheel Loader (1987-1990) include typical weight at 45,062 lb (20.4 t) together with above-average bucket capacity at 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³). It also has maximum bucket capacity of 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1987-1990
Weight: 45,062 lb (20.4 t)Bucket capacity: 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)
45,062 lb (20.4 t)Weight
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Bucket capacity
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
41,814 lbf (186 kN)Lifting Force
23.7 mph (38.2 km/h)Travel speed
9.65 ft (2.94 m)Transport width
10 ft (3.06 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Weight
Average
45,062 lb (20.4 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
4.97 yd³ (3.8 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.
Lifting Force
Above average
41,814 lbf (186 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)
Lifting Force is above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Above average
23.7 mph (38.2 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.
Transport width
Above average
9.65 ft (2.94 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
11.8 ft (3.59 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.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
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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 | 966e |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1987-1990 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Lifting Force41,814 lbf (186 kN)
Travel speed23.7 mph (38.2 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width10 ft (3.06 m)
Maximum discharge height9.74 ft (2.97 m)
Transport height11.8 ft (3.59 m)
Transport length26.9 ft (8.2 m)
Transport width9.65 ft (2.94 m)
Outside turning radius22.2 ft (6.78 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)
Weight45,062 lb (20.4 t)
Swing loaderNo
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5-25. 14PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
