Among the key figures for the Caterpillar 966k Wheel Loader (2012-2015) are high engine power at 270 hp (201 kW) and above-average weight at 52,470 lb (23.8 t). It also has bucket capacity of 5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2012-2015
Weight: 52,470 lb (23.8 t)Engine power: 270 hp (201 kW)Bucket capacity: 5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)
52,470 lb (23.8 t)Weight
270 hp (201 kW)Engine power
5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)Bucket capacity
5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
38,892 lbf (173 kN)Lifting Force
23.2 mph (37.4 km/h)Travel speed
1,800 rpmEngine speed at max torque
10.6 ft (3.22 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
270 hp (201 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
52,470 lb (23.8 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
High
5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)
Bucket capacity is well above 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
23.2 mph (37.4 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.
Minimum bucket capacity
High
5.49 yd³ (4.2 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 well above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
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 | 966k |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2012-2015 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power270 hp (201 kW)
Lifting Force38,892 lbf (173 kN)
Engine speed at max torque1,800 rpm
Travel speed23.2 mph (37.4 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width10.6 ft (3.22 m)
Maximum discharge height13.9 ft (4.23 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)
Weight52,470 lb (23.8 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement0.08 US gal (0.3 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC9 Acert
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5×25
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Steering modeKL
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