Key specifications for the Caterpillar 966d Wheel Loader (1981-2026) include typical weight at 43,012 lb (19.5 t) together with typical bucket capacity at 4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³). The listed lifting force is 48,559 lbf (216 kN).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1981-2026
Weight: 43,012 lb (19.5 t)Bucket capacity: 4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)Lifting Force: 48,559 lbf (216 kN)Travel speed: 21.3 mph (34.3 km/h)
43,012 lb (19.5 t)Weight
4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)Bucket capacity
48,559 lbf (216 kN)Lifting Force
21.3 mph (34.3 km/h)Travel speed
9.97 ft (3.04 m)Transport width
9.97 ft (3.04 m)Bucket width
11.7 ft (3.56 m)Transport height
9.91 ft (3.02 m)Maximum discharge height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Weight
Average
43,012 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
Average
4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)
Bucket capacity is close to the typical figure.
Lifting Force
High
48,559 lbf (216 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)
Lifting Force is well above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Average
21.3 mph (34.3 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 close to the typical figure.
Transport width
Above average
9.97 ft (3.04 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 (3.56 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
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 | 966d |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1981-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Lifting Force48,559 lbf (216 kN)
Travel speed21.3 mph (34.3 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width9.97 ft (3.04 m)
Maximum discharge height9.91 ft (3.02 m)
Transport height11.7 ft (3.56 m)
Transport length25.6 ft (7.81 m)
Transport width9.97 ft (3.04 m)
Outside turning radius22 ft (6.71 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)
Weight43,012 lb (19.5 t)
Swing loaderNo
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres23.5-25. 16PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
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