The Caterpillar 966 G stvzo Wheel Loader (1999-2001) combines above-average engine power at 229 hp (171 kW) with above-average weight at 51,809 lb (23.5 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 7.19 yd³ (5.5 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1999-2001
Weight: 51,809 lb (23.5 t)Engine power: 229 hp (171 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 7.19 yd³ (5.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³)
51,809 lb (23.5 t)Weight
229 hp (171 kW)Engine power
7.19 yd³ (5.5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
43,770 lbf (195 kN)Lifting Force
9.74 ft (2.97 m)Transport width
10.6 ft (3.22 m)Bucket width
11.6 ft (3.55 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
229 hp (171 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
Above average
51,809 lb (23.5 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)
Weight is above the typical figure.
Maximum bucket capacity
High
7.19 yd³ (5.5 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.
Minimum bucket capacity
Above average
4.58 yd³ (3.5 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 above the typical figure.
Lifting Force
Above average
43,770 lbf (195 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.
Transport width
Above average
9.74 ft (2.97 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.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
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Working dimensions
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Overall size
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Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 966 G stvzo |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1999-2001 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power229 hp (171 kW)
Lifting Force43,770 lbf (195 kN)
Dimensions
Bucket width10.6 ft (3.22 m)
Maximum discharge height10.4 ft (3.18 m)
Transport height11.6 ft (3.55 m)
Transport length29.6 ft (9.03 m)
Transport width9.74 ft (2.97 m)
Outside turning radius21.8 ft (6.63 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity7.19 yd³ (5.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³)
Weight51,809 lb (23.5 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3306 DITA
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5-25
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Steering modeKL

