Caterpillar 966m Wheel Loader Specs (2019-2026)

The Caterpillar 966m Wheel Loader (2019-2026) is characterised by high engine power at 278 hp (207 kW) and above-average weight at 51,191 lb (23.2 t). It also has lifting force of 38,892 lbf (173 kN).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2019-2026

Weight: 51,191 lb (23.2 t)Engine power: 278 hp (207 kW)Lifting Force: 38,892 lbf (173 kN)Travel speed: 24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)
51,191 lb (23.2 t)Weight
278 hp (207 kW)Engine power
38,892 lbf (173 kN)Lifting Force
24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)Travel speed
1,700 rpmEngine speed at max torque
1,112 lb-ft (1,507 Nm)Maximum torque
9.87 ft (3.01 m)Transport width
11.8 ft (3.59 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

278 hp (207 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is well above the typical figure.

Weight

Above average

51,191 lb (23.2 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is above the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Below average

3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is below the typical figure.

Lifting Force

Average

38,892 lbf (173 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)

Lifting Force is close to the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

24.5 mph (39.5 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.

Maximum torque

High

1,112 lb-ft (1,507 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is well above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Minimum bucket capacity12.9 yd³ (9.9 m³)
Bucket capacity3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length23.9 ft (7.29 m)
Transport height11.8 ft (3.59 m)
Transport width9.87 ft (3.01 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 966m
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2019-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power278 hp (207 kW)
Lifting Force38,892 lbf (173 kN)
Maximum torque1,112 lb-ft (1,507 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,700 rpm
Travel speed24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)

Dimensions

Transport height11.8 ft (3.59 m)
Transport length23.9 ft (7.29 m)
Transport width9.87 ft (3.01 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity12.9 yd³ (9.9 m³)
Weight51,191 lb (23.2 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement2.46 US gal (9.3 L)
Emission levelTier 3/ IIIA
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC9.3

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo