The new Cat® 966 GC Wheel Loader is easy to own and operate. It offers low fuel consumption with an on-demand fan, load sensing hydraulics, intuitive controls, and performance series buckets. This machine is built to be just the right machine for a broad range of applications. Great machine performance combined with the low owning and operating costs makes the 966 GC the right choice for your business.
Financial Programs
- Downpayment>49%
- Period36 months
- Rate0%
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Period
Leasing agreement amount
Payment type
Annuity
Monthly payment
/ month
Engine
- Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
- 321 hp
- Engine Model
- Cat C9.3B
- Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
- 325 hp
- Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
- 292 hp
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 292 hp
- Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
- 1,314 ft·lbf
- Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
- 1,327 ft·lbf
- Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
- 1,234 ft·lbf
- Bore - ISO 9249
- 4.53 in
- Stroke
- 5.87 in
- Displacement
- 568 in³
- Note (1)
- Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Tier 5, China Nonroad Stage IV, and Japan 2,014 (Tier 4 Final) emission standards.
- Note (2)
- The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
- Note (3)
- Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternative, and biodiesel* fuels that reduce greenhouse gases on a lifecycle basis: • Up to B20 biodiesel (FAME) ** • Up to 100% HVO and GTL renewable fuels
Weights
- Operating Weight*
- 48,018 lb
- Note (1)
- * For 4.0 m3 (5.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
- Note (2)
- * Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1:2,007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 3.2 - 7.1 m³ (4.25 - 9.25 yd³)
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- 84.5 gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 6.9 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 14 gal (US)
- Crankcase
- 6.1 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 14.5 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Front
- 15.1 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Rear
- 15.1 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 26.7 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
- Implement Pump Type
- Variable Displacement Piston, Load Sensing
- Implement System - Maximum Flow @ 2,275 rpm
- 86 gal/min
- Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
- 4,047 psi
- Implement System - Maximum Flow 3rd Function
- 63 gal/min
- Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 3rd Function
- 3,304 psi
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position
- 5.7 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down
- 2.6 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time
- 10.1 s
Transmission
- Forward - 1
- 4 mile/h
- Reverse - 1
- 4.3 mile/h
- Forward - 2
- 7.5 mile/h
- Reverse - 2
- 8.2 mile/h
- Forward - 3
- 13 mile/h
- Reverse - 3
- 14.3 mile/h
- Forward - 4
- 21.6 mile/h
- Reverse - 4
- 22.9 mile/h
- Note
- Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32 in) roll radius.
Sound
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
- 75 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
- 110 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
- 78 dB(A)*
- Note (1)
- *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
- With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)**
- 73 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
- 108 dB(A)***
- Note (2)
- ** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives”.
- Note (3)
- *** European Union Directive “2,000/14/EC” as amended by “2,005/88/EC”.
Operating Specifications
- Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection
- 30,072 lb
- Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection
- 32,233 lb
- Breakout Force
- 36,974 lbf
- Note (1)
- * For 4.0 m3 (5.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
- Note (2)
- * Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1:2,007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Cab
- ROPS/FOPS
- ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3,471:2,008 and ISO 3,449:2,005 Level II standards
Brakes
- Brakes
- Brakes meet ISO 3,450:2,011 standards
Dimensions
- Height - Top of Hood
- 9.2 ft
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 11.61 ft
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 11.75 ft
- B-Pin Height
- 13.11 ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8.1 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.49 ft
- Wheel Base
- 11.65 ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.82 ft
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 62 °
- Rack Back - Carry
- 50 °
- Rack Back - Ground
- 42 °
- Lift Arm Clearance
- 12.16 ft
Loader Hydraulic System
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise
- 1.8 s
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- 97%
Standard Equipment:
- Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- Operator Environment
- Air conditioning (HVAC) with 10 vents and filter unit located outside of cab
- Bucket/work tool function lockout
- Switch, transmission neutralizer lockout
- Cab, pressurized and sound suppressed
- Camera, rearview
- Coat hook
- Computerized monitoring system
- Cup holders and personal tray on right console and behind seat
- Horn
- Mirrors, rearview external with integrated spot mirror
- Pilot hydraulic controls, lift and tilt function; two (2) single axis levers or joystick
- 12V power port (10A)
- Radio ready
- ROPS/FOPS structure
- Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth), mechanical suspension
- Steering column, adjustable angle
- Window, sliding (left and right sides)
- Wipers/washers (front and rear)
- Power Train
- Axels, Open/Open differentials
- Brakes, full hydraulic enclosed wet-disc
- Cat C9.3B engine
- EIMS (Engine Idle Management System)
- AIS (Auto Idle Shutdown)
- Fan, radiator, electronically controlled, hydraulically driven, temperature sensing, on demand
- Fan, reversing automatic and manual control
- Filter, fuel primary/secondary/tertiary
- Filters, engine air, primary/secondary
- Fuel priming pump (electric)
- Fuel/water separator
- Radiator, unit core (9.5 fpi) with ATAAC
- Torque converter
- Transmission, powershift (4F/4R), automatic (2-4) with kick-down function, overspeed protection
- Linkage
- Lift and bucket return-to-dig kickouts (electro-magnetic), mechanical adjustment
- Z-bar, cast tilt lever
- Hydraulics
- Dedicated brake and fan pump
- Dedicated load sensing steering pump
- Load sensing implement system pilot operated
- S O S ℠ oil sampling valves
- Electrical
- Alarm, back-up variable/main disconnect switch
- Alternator (145-amp, brush type)
- Batteries, maintenance free (2 x 1,125 CCA)
- Ignition key; start/stop
- Lighting system: 4 halogen work lights, cab mounted
- Roading lights with high/low beam and F and R turn signals
- Starter, electric (heavy duty)
- Starting and charging system, 24V
- Additional Equipment
- Cold weather starting basic (ether starting aid)
- Counterweight, 605 kg (1,334 lb)
- Fenders (front) steel
- Grill, airborne debris
- Hitch, drawbar with pin
- Hood, metallic on steel structure
- Doors, service access (locking)
- L3 radial or bias ply tires
- Precleaner, strata tubes
- Product Link™ ready
Optional Equipment:
- Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- Operator Environment
- Cat® Payload (kit)
- Radio
- Seat, air suspended
- Power Train
- Axles, limited slip differential(s)
- Axles, oil cooler
- Fan, reversing automatic and manual control
- Linkage
- Fusion™ quick coupler control with dual kick outs
- Hydraulics
- Quick coupler control
- Ride control
- 3rd function with additional dedicated single axis lever
- Electrical
- Lighting system: 8 halogen work lights, cab mounted
- Lighting system: 4 LED work lights, cab mounted
- Lighting system: 8 LED work lights, cab mounted
- Lights: warning beacon
- Additional Equipment
- Autolube system
- Camera, front view (kit)**
- Cold weather starting full (HD batteries 2 x 1,400 CCA, ether system, jacket water heater, cold weather fluids)
- Fender rear extensions or roading
- L5 traction tires
- Power train guard
- Precleaner, strata tubes with screen
- Precleaner, strata tubes with screen
- Reverse Stobe (kit)***
- Roading Certification****
- Secondary steering system, electrical*
- Toolbox
- Window cleaning (kit)
- Windshield guard
- Optional Equipment - Note
- * Standard where mandated
- ** Refer to M0106413 publication for usage reqiurements.
- *** Not compatible with roading arrangements.
- **** Offering depends on region.
Specifications
Engine
- Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
- 321 hp
- Engine Model
- Cat C9.3B
- Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
- 325 hp
- Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
- 292 hp
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 292 hp
- Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
- 1,314 ft·lbf
- Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
- 1,327 ft·lbf
- Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
- 1,234 ft·lbf
- Bore - ISO 9249
- 4.53 in
- Stroke
- 5.87 in
- Displacement
- 568 in³
- Note (1)
- Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Tier 5, China Nonroad Stage IV, and Japan 2,014 (Tier 4 Final) emission standards.
- Note (2)
- The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
- Note (3)
- Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternative, and biodiesel* fuels that reduce greenhouse gases on a lifecycle basis: • Up to B20 biodiesel (FAME) ** • Up to 100% HVO and GTL renewable fuels
Weights
- Operating Weight*
- 48,018 lb
- Note (1)
- * For 4.0 m3 (5.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
- Note (2)
- * Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1:2,007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 3.2 - 7.1 m³ (4.25 - 9.25 yd³)
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- 84.5 gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 6.9 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 14 gal (US)
- Crankcase
- 6.1 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 14.5 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Front
- 15.1 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Rear
- 15.1 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 26.7 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
- Implement Pump Type
- Variable Displacement Piston, Load Sensing
- Implement System - Maximum Flow @ 2,275 rpm
- 86 gal/min
- Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
- 4,047 psi
- Implement System - Maximum Flow 3rd Function
- 63 gal/min
- Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 3rd Function
- 3,304 psi
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position
- 5.7 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down
- 2.6 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time
- 10.1 s
Transmission
- Forward - 1
- 4 mile/h
- Reverse - 1
- 4.3 mile/h
- Forward - 2
- 7.5 mile/h
- Reverse - 2
- 8.2 mile/h
- Forward - 3
- 13 mile/h
- Reverse - 3
- 14.3 mile/h
- Forward - 4
- 21.6 mile/h
- Reverse - 4
- 22.9 mile/h
- Note
- Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32 in) roll radius.
Sound
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
- 75 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
- 110 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
- 78 dB(A)*
- Note (1)
- *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
- With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)**
- 73 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
- 108 dB(A)***
- Note (2)
- ** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives”.
- Note (3)
- *** European Union Directive “2,000/14/EC” as amended by “2,005/88/EC”.
Operating Specifications
- Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection
- 30,072 lb
- Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection
- 32,233 lb
- Breakout Force
- 36,974 lbf
- Note (1)
- * For 4.0 m3 (5.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
- Note (2)
- * Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1:2,007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Cab
- ROPS/FOPS
- ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3,471:2,008 and ISO 3,449:2,005 Level II standards
Brakes
- Brakes
- Brakes meet ISO 3,450:2,011 standards
Dimensions
- Height - Top of Hood
- 9.2 ft
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 11.61 ft
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 11.75 ft
- B-Pin Height
- 13.11 ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8.1 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.49 ft
- Wheel Base
- 11.65 ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.82 ft
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 62 °
- Rack Back - Carry
- 50 °
- Rack Back - Ground
- 42 °
- Lift Arm Clearance
- 12.16 ft
Loader Hydraulic System
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise
- 1.8 s
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- 97%
Standard/Optional Features
Standard Equipment:
- Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- Operator Environment
- Air conditioning (HVAC) with 10 vents and filter unit located outside of cab
- Bucket/work tool function lockout
- Switch, transmission neutralizer lockout
- Cab, pressurized and sound suppressed
- Camera, rearview
- Coat hook
- Computerized monitoring system
- Cup holders and personal tray on right console and behind seat
- Horn
- Mirrors, rearview external with integrated spot mirror
- Pilot hydraulic controls, lift and tilt function; two (2) single axis levers or joystick
- 12V power port (10A)
- Radio ready
- ROPS/FOPS structure
- Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth), mechanical suspension
- Steering column, adjustable angle
- Window, sliding (left and right sides)
- Wipers/washers (front and rear)
- Power Train
- Axels, Open/Open differentials
- Brakes, full hydraulic enclosed wet-disc
- Cat C9.3B engine
- EIMS (Engine Idle Management System)
- AIS (Auto Idle Shutdown)
- Fan, radiator, electronically controlled, hydraulically driven, temperature sensing, on demand
- Fan, reversing automatic and manual control
- Filter, fuel primary/secondary/tertiary
- Filters, engine air, primary/secondary
- Fuel priming pump (electric)
- Fuel/water separator
- Radiator, unit core (9.5 fpi) with ATAAC
- Torque converter
- Transmission, powershift (4F/4R), automatic (2-4) with kick-down function, overspeed protection
- Linkage
- Lift and bucket return-to-dig kickouts (electro-magnetic), mechanical adjustment
- Z-bar, cast tilt lever
- Hydraulics
- Dedicated brake and fan pump
- Dedicated load sensing steering pump
- Load sensing implement system pilot operated
- S O S ℠ oil sampling valves
- Electrical
- Alarm, back-up variable/main disconnect switch
- Alternator (145-amp, brush type)
- Batteries, maintenance free (2 x 1,125 CCA)
- Ignition key; start/stop
- Lighting system: 4 halogen work lights, cab mounted
- Roading lights with high/low beam and F and R turn signals
- Starter, electric (heavy duty)
- Starting and charging system, 24V
- Additional Equipment
- Cold weather starting basic (ether starting aid)
- Counterweight, 605 kg (1,334 lb)
- Fenders (front) steel
- Grill, airborne debris
- Hitch, drawbar with pin
- Hood, metallic on steel structure
- Doors, service access (locking)
- L3 radial or bias ply tires
- Precleaner, strata tubes
- Product Link™ ready
Optional Equipment:
- Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- Operator Environment
- Cat® Payload (kit)
- Radio
- Seat, air suspended
- Power Train
- Axles, limited slip differential(s)
- Axles, oil cooler
- Fan, reversing automatic and manual control
- Linkage
- Fusion™ quick coupler control with dual kick outs
- Hydraulics
- Quick coupler control
- Ride control
- 3rd function with additional dedicated single axis lever
- Electrical
- Lighting system: 8 halogen work lights, cab mounted
- Lighting system: 4 LED work lights, cab mounted
- Lighting system: 8 LED work lights, cab mounted
- Lights: warning beacon
- Additional Equipment
- Autolube system
- Camera, front view (kit)**
- Cold weather starting full (HD batteries 2 x 1,400 CCA, ether system, jacket water heater, cold weather fluids)
- Fender rear extensions or roading
- L5 traction tires
- Power train guard
- Precleaner, strata tubes with screen
- Precleaner, strata tubes with screen
- Reverse Stobe (kit)***
- Roading Certification****
- Secondary steering system, electrical*
- Toolbox
- Window cleaning (kit)
- Windshield guard
- Optional Equipment - Note
- * Standard where mandated
- ** Refer to M0106413 publication for usage reqiurements.
- *** Not compatible with roading arrangements.
- **** Offering depends on region.