Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref caterpillar-966m-xe-wheel-loader
Caterpillar 966M XE
The Caterpillar 966M XE is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 51,176 lb (23,213.05 kg), and a 298 hp engine.
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
51,176lb
23,213.05kg
Engine power
298hp
222.3kW
Net Power - Iso 9249 ◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · medium wheel loaders
Among 198 medium wheel loaders (45,000–90,000 lb), the Caterpillar 966M XE sits below the median for its class:
- Operating weight 51,180 lb lighter than 66% (n=198)
- Engine power 298 hp more powerful than 66% (n=190)
Not positioned on bucket capacity — withheld or unpublished for this machine.
01 Engine Specification
| Displacement | 568cu in | 9.4L |
|---|---|---|
| Net Power - Iso 9249 | 298hp | 222.3kw |
| Engine Model | Cat? C9.3 ACERT? | |
| Maximum Net Torque - 1,200 Rpm | 1193lb ft | 1617.5Nm |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric | 302hp | 225.3kw |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1349 - Metric | 302hp | 225.3kw |
| Note | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes. | |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Sae J1995 | 1275lb ft | 1728.7Nm |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1349 | 298hp | 222.3kw |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Iso 9249 | 298hp | 222.3kw |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Iso 14396 | 1260lb ft | 1708.4Nm |
| Maximum Net Power - Sae J1349/Iso 9249 | 298hp | 222.3kw |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 51176lb | 23213.1kg |
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03 Weights Specification
| Operating Weight | 51176lb | 23213.1kg |
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| Note | *For 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3) general purpose buckets with BOCE. | |
| Operating Weight* | 51176lb | 23213.1kg |
04 Buckets Specification
| Bucket Capacities | 2.5-9.2 m? (3.25-12.0 yd?) |
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05 Axles Specification
| Front | Fixed | |
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| Rear | Oscillating ?13 degrees | |
| Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall | 19.5in | 495.3mm |
06 Hydraulic System Specification
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.1 s | |
|---|---|---|
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4496 psi | |
| Implement Pump Type | Variable Displacement Piston | |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 1,600 Rpm | 103 gal/min | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Raise From Carry Position | 6.1 s | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Dump, At Maximum Raise | 1.4 s | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Lower, Empty, Float Down | 2.6 s | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Total | 10.1 s | |
| Implement System - Maximum Pressure - Optional 3rd/4th Function | 2999 psi | |
| Implement System - Maximum Flow - Optional 3rd/4th Function | 69 gal/min |
07 Brakes Specification
| Brakes | Brakes meet ISO 3450 standards |
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08 Operating Specifications Specification
| Note (1) | For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.? | |
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| Note (2) | Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. | |
| Breakout Force | 38984lb | 17682.9kg |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - With Tire Deflection | 32329lb | 14664.2kg |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - No Tire Deflection | 34873lb | 15818.2kg |
09 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 19gal | 72L |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 82.7gal | 313.1L |
| Crankcase | 6.5gal | 24.7L |
| Def Tank | 4.4gal | 16.7L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 33gal | 125L |
| Transmission | 15.9gal | 60.2L |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 15.1gal | 57.2L |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 15.1gal | 57.2L |
| Note | *Must meet the requirements outlined in ISO 22241-1. | |
| Def Tank* | 4.4gal | 16.7L |
10 Sound Specification
| Note (1) | The sound values are for specific operating conditions only. | |
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| Note (2) | Machine and operator sound levels will vary at different engine and/or cooling fan speeds. | |
| Note (3) | Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cabin that is not properly maintained. | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008) | 67 dB(A) | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008) | 107 dB(A) | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (Sae J88:2013) | 76 dB(A)* | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008)** | 67 dB(A) | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008)** | 105 LWA*** | |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - Iso 6395:2008 | 107 dB(A) | |
| Exterior Sound Pressure Level - Sae J88:2013 | 76 dB(A) | |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - Iso 6396:2008 | 67 dB(A) | |
| Note (4) | Hearing protection may be needed when the doors and/or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. |
11 Cab Specification
| Rops/Fops | ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Level II standards |
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12 Bucket Capacities Specification
| Bucket Capacities | 3.20-7.40 m3 (4.19-9.68 yd3) |
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13 Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv Specification
| Emissions | Tier 4/Stage IV |
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14 Transmission - Virtual Gears Specification
| Reverse - 1 | 4.1mph | 6.6km/h |
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| Reverse - 2 | 7.7mph | 12.4km/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 17.1mph | 27.6km/h |
| Note | Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius. | |
| Forward - 1 | 4.1mph | 6.6km/h |
| Forward - 2 | 7.7mph | 12.4km/h |
| Forward - 3 | 13.5mph | 21.8km/h |
| Forward - 4 | 24.4mph | 39.3km/h |
15 Dimensions - High Lift Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 1.42ft in | 0.44m |
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| Wheel Base | 11.67ft in | 3.56m |
| Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight | 8.17ft in | 2.5m |
| Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch | 5.83ft in | 1.78m |
| Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe | 11.58ft in | 3.53m |
| Height - Top Of Hood | 9.25ft in | 2.82m |
| Height - Top Of Rops | 11.75ft in | 3.59m |
| Hinge Pin Height At Carry | 2.58ft in | 0.79m |
| Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift | 15.75ft in | 4.81m |
| Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift | 13.58ft in | 4.14m |
| Maximum Width Over Tires | 9.83ft in | 3m |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 26.58ft in | 8.11m |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 degrees | |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 71 degrees | |
| Rack Back At Ground | 39 degrees | |
| Tread Width | 7.33ft in | 2.24m |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. |
16 Dimensions - Standard Lift Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 1.42ft in | 0.44m |
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| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 62 degrees | |
| Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight | 7.17ft in | 2.19m |
| Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift | 11.92ft in | 3.64m |
| Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch | 5.83ft in | 1.78m |
| Maximum Width Over Tires | 9.83ft in | 3m |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. | |
| Tread Width | 7.33ft in | 2.24m |
| Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe | 11.58ft in | 3.53m |
| Height - Top Of Hood | 9.25ft in | 2.82m |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 23.92ft in | 7.3m |
| Height - Top Of Rops | 11.75ft in | 3.59m |
| Rack Back At Ground | 42 degrees | |
| Hinge Pin Height At Carry | 2.08ft in | 0.64m |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 50 degrees | |
| Wheel Base | 11.67ft in | 3.56m |
| Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift | 13.92ft in | 4.25m |
?Questions & answersfrom this machine's data
- How much does a Caterpillar 966M XE wheel loader weigh?
- A Caterpillar 966M XE wheel loader has an operating weight of 51,176 lb (23,213.1 kg).
- What engine does a Caterpillar 966M XE wheel loader have?
- A Caterpillar 966M XE wheel loader is powered by a Cat? C9.3 ACERT? engine producing 298 hp (222.3 kW).
- What is the ground clearance of a Caterpillar 966M XE wheel loader?
- A Caterpillar 966M XE wheel loader has a ground clearance of 1.4 ft (0.4 m).
Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.