Caterpillar 966 G stvzo Wheel Loader Specs (1999-2001)

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

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity7.19 yd³ (5.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius21.8 ft (6.63 m)
Bucket width10.6 ft (3.22 m)
Maximum discharge height10.4 ft (3.18 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length29.6 ft (9.03 m)
Transport height11.6 ft (3.55 m)
Transport width9.74 ft (2.97 m)
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