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.
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


