2025 Caterpillar Medium Wheel Loaders 966 GC

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2025 Caterpillar Medium Wheel Loaders 966 GC

RELIABLE, PRODUCTIVE AND EASY TO OPERATE

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.

Features may include:
  • Equipped with automatic Cat regeneration system, Cat Clean Emissions Module (CEM) with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank and pump.
  • The proven Cat Z-bar linkage geometry with Performance Series Buckets offer excellent penetration into the pile and high breakout forces. This results in low fuel consumption and exceptional production capabilities.
  • The spacious cab features easy, intuitive controls and excellent visibility which provides a comfortable working environment for efficient operation.
  • A front window cleaning platform kit is available for enhanced access to the windshield. Front and back wipers ensure that a clear view is maintained.
  • Brings payload weighing to the cab so operators can work more productively and deliver consistently accurate loads.

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Highlights

  • Exeter, Rhode Island
  • 2025
  • Caterpillar
  • Medium Wheel Loaders 966 GC
  • Available
  • Tread: 7.25 ft | over Tires (Loaded): 9.92 ft | High Lift Over Tires (Loaded): 11.42 ft | High Lift Tread: 8.33 ft | Width over Tires (Loaded): 9.33 ft
  • Height - Top of Hood: 9.42 ft | Height - Top of ROPS: 11.83 ft | Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height: 2 ft | Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift: 13.92 ft | Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 12.08 ft

Specifications

  • 2025
  • Caterpillar
  • Medium Wheel Loaders
  • 966 GC
  • Medium
  • Cat®
  • Model: Cat C9.3B
  • Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002: 321 hp | 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: 1314 ft·lbf | Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014: 1327 ft·lbf | Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 1234 ft·lbf
  • 568 in³
  • ISO 9249: 4.53 in
  • 5.87 in
  • Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards. | Biodiesel Capability: Up to B20¹
  • Final Drives: 15.1 gal (US)
  • Final Drives: 15.1 gal (US)
  • Forward - 1: 4 mile/h
  • Forward - 2: 7.5 mile/h
  • Forward - 3: 13 mile/h
  • Forward - 4: 21.6 mile/h
  • Reverse - 1: 4.3 mile/h | Reverse - 2: 8.2 mile/h | Reverse - 3: 14.3 mile/h | Reverse - 4: 22.9 mile/h
  • 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 | Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Raise: 1.8 s
  • Breakout Force: 36974 lbf | Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection: 30072 lb | Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection: 32233 lb
  • 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)* | 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)***|
  • Implement Pump Type: Variable Displacement Piston, Load Sensing | Implement System - Maximum Flow @ 2,275 rpm: 86 gal/min | Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure: 4047 psi | Implement System - Maximum Flow 3rd Function: 63 gal/min | Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 3rd Function: 3304 psi
  • Operating: 4975 psi
  • Standard Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum: 12.75 ft | High Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum: 13.33 ft | Rack Back - Maximum Lift: 62 ° | Rack Back - Carry Height: 50 ° | Rack Back at Ground 39 °
  • Height - Top of Hood: 9.42 ft | Height - Top of ROPS: 11.83 ft | Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height: 2 ft | Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift: 13.92 ft | Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 12.08 ft
  • Without Bucket: 24.33 ft | High Lift Without Bucket: 29.92 ft
  • Tread: 7.25 ft | over Tires (Loaded): 9.92 ft | High Lift Over Tires (Loaded): 11.42 ft | High Lift Tread: 8.33 ft | Width over Tires (Loaded): 9.33 ft
  • 1.33 ft
  • 11.67 ft
  • Air Conditioning: The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). | ROPS/FOPS: ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards | Brakes: Brakes meet ISO 3450:2011 standards
  • Bucket: 3.2 - 7.1 m³ (4.25 - 9.25 yd³)
  • Crankcase: 6.1 gal (US)
  • Tank: 84.5 gal (US)
  • 14 gal (US)
  • DEF: 6.9 gal (US)
  • Tank: 26.7 gal (US)
  • 48018 lb