2025 Caterpillar Medium Wheel Loaders 966 XE

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Year 2025
Make Caterpillar
Model Medium Wheel Loaders

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Year 2025
Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model Name Medium Wheel Loaders
Trim Name 966 XE
Generic Type (Primary) Medium
Engine Manufacturer Cat®
Engine Type Model: Cat C9.3B
Engine Power Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 321 hp | Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 325 hp (metric)| Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 325 hp| Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 329 hp (metric) | Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 298 kW | Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 302 hp (metric)
Engine Torque Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 1313 lbf·ft | Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 1327 hp | Net Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 1226 lbf·ft
Displacement 567.5 in³
Emissions 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

Advanced Performance for Maximum Efficiency

The Cat® 966 XE Wheel Loader delivers excellent fuel efficiency, premium performance with simple-to-use standard technologies to boost operator efficiencies, and maintains low maintenance costs. This machine is designed to meet emission standards without interrupting operation delivering great performance, reliability, durability, and versatility, resulting in a machine that is built to meet your needs.

Features may include:

Deep system integration of the Cat continuously variable transmission, engine, hydraulic, and cooling systems results in significantly increased performance and fuel efficiency.

Performance Series Buckets utilize a system-based approach to balance bucket shape against the machine’s linkage, resulting in higher fill factors and better material retention when compared with other buckets of the same rated capacity.

Equipped with automatic Cat regeneration system, Cat Clean Emissions Module (CEM) with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank and pump.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System allows operator to easily monitor tire pressure from the main machine display helping to improve machine performance, operator ride and operating costs.

Left footrest allows for added operator comfort, safety and machine stability when working in uneven, bumpy operations.

Engine

Engine Manufacturer Cat®

Engine Type Model: Cat C9.3B

Engine Power Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 321 hp | Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 325 hp (metric)| Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 325 hp| Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 329 hp (metric) | Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 298 kW | Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 302 hp (metric)

Engine Torque Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 1313 lbf·ft | Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 1327 hp | Net Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 1226 lbf·ft

Displacement 567.5 in³

Emissions 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

Drivetrain

Differential, Front Final Drives: 15.1 gal (US)

Differential, Rear Final Drives: 15.1 gal (US)

Gear Ratios (overall) 1st Forward - 1: 4.3 mile/h

Gear Ratios (overall) 2nd Forward - 2: 8 mile/h

Gear Ratios (overall) 3rd Forward - 3: 14.1 mile/h

Gear Ratios (overall) 4th Forward - 4: 24.5 mile/h

Gear Ratio (Reverse, Low) Reverse - 1: 4.3 mile/h | Reverse - 2: 8 mile/h | Reverse - 17.9 mile/h

Operational

Cycle Time Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise from Carry Position: 5.7 s | Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down: 2.6 s | Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total: 9.5 s | Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total: 10.1

Operating Conditions Breakout Force: 38999 lbf | Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection: 32727 lb | Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection: 35224 lb

Performance

Noise Level Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008: 67 dB(A) | Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008: 107 dB(A) | Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 67 dB(A) Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 107 dB(A) Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹: 67 dB(A) | xterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008²: 105 dB(A) | With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note: Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.

Hydraulics

Maximum Pressure Operating: 4975 psi

Dimensions

Dimensions 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 40 °

Height 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 21.08 ft

Overall Length Without Bucket: 24.33 ft | High Lift Without Bucket: 29.92 ft

Width 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): 9.92 ft

Ground Clearance 1.33 ft

Wheelbase 11.67 ft

Capacities

Features Transmission: 16.6 gal (US)

Volume Bucket: 3.2 - 7.1 m³ (4.25 - 9.25 yd³)

Oil capacity Crankcase: 6.1 gal (US)

Fuel Capacity Tank: 80.1 gal (US)

Cooling System 17.4 gal (US)

Tank Type DEF: 6.9 gal (US)

Hydraulic Capacity Tank: 30.1 gal (US)

Weights

Weight Operating: 51124 lb

Features

Features 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

2025 Caterpillar Medium Wheel Loaders 966 XE