Caterpillar 966m 393 Wheel Loader Specs (2014-2022)

The Caterpillar 966m 393 Wheel Loader (2014-2022) brings together high engine power at 311 hp (232 kW) and above-average weight at 51,191 lb (23.2 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 5.75 yd³ (4.4 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2014-2022

Weight: 51,191 lb (23.2 t)Engine power: 311 hp (232 kW)Bucket capacity: 5.75 yd³ (4.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 5.75 yd³ (4.4 m³)
51,191 lb (23.2 t)Weight
311 hp (232 kW)Engine power
5.75 yd³ (4.4 m³)Bucket capacity
5.75 yd³ (4.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)Travel speed
1,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
1,193 lb-ft (1,618 Nm)Maximum torque
9.87 ft (3.01 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

311 hp (232 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

51,191 lb (23.2 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

5.75 yd³ (4.4 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.

Travel speed

Above average

24.5 mph (39.5 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.

Maximum torque

High

1,193 lb-ft (1,618 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is well above the typical figure.

Transport width

Above average

9.87 ft (3.01 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

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius25.1 ft (7.64 m)
Bucket width10.5 ft (3.2 m)
Maximum discharge height9.81 ft (2.99 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length23.9 ft (7.29 m)
Transport height11.6 ft (3.52 m)
Transport width9.87 ft (3.01 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderYES
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 966m 393
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2014-2022
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power311 hp (232 kW)
Maximum torque1,193 lb-ft (1,618 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,200 rpm
Travel speed24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width10.5 ft (3.2 m)
Maximum discharge height9.81 ft (2.99 m)
Transport height11.6 ft (3.52 m)
Transport length23.9 ft (7.29 m)
Transport width9.87 ft (3.01 m)
Outside turning radius25.1 ft (7.64 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity5.75 yd³ (4.4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity5.75 yd³ (4.4 m³)
Weight51,191 lb (23.2 t)
Swing loaderYes

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement2.46 US gal (9.3 L)
Emission levelTier 4
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC9.3 Acert

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5-25

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Steering modeKL