Caterpillar 966 XE

Name: Caterpillar 966 XE
Brand: Caterpillar

Configuration: Standard lift, 4.2 m³ (5.5 yd³) general purpose pin-on bucket with BOCE, 26.5R25 (Bridgestone VJT L3) radial tires, standard counterweight, ride control (doc weight configuration); continuously variable transmission; Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V.

24 sourced values · Sources: Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A	Overall length	8,852 mm
B	Overall height	3,593 mm
C	Wheelbase	3,550 mm
D	Ground clearance	424 mm
E	Overall width	2,978 mm
F	Track gauge / tread	2,230 mm

Weights

Spec	Value	Source
Operating weight	23,196 kg	Published: 23,196 kg Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Doc weight configuration with 4.2 m³ GP bucket with BOCE (51,124 lb).

Dimensions

Spec	Value	Source
Overall length	8,852 mm	Published: 8,852 mm Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Overall length with 4.2 m³ GP BOCE bucket level on ground (bucket table). Without bucket 7399 mm.
Overall width	2,978 mm	Published: 2,978 mm Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Width over tires, unloaded (loaded 3012 mm). Bucket width 3220 mm.
Overall height	3,593 mm	Published: 3,593 mm Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Height to top of ROPS. To Product Link antenna 3607 mm.
Wheelbase	3,550 mm	Published: 3,550 mm Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Track gauge / tread	2,230 mm	Published: 2,230 mm Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Tread width.
Ground clearance	424 mm	Published: 424 mm Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Turning radius	Not published	Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published as a radius. Clearance circle diameter to outside of tires 13 621 mm.

Undercarriage / tires

Spec	Value	Source
Undercarriage type	Wheeled, articulated	Published: Wheeled, articulated Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Number of axles	2	Published: 2 Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Front fixed, rear oscillating ±13°.
Wheels (count)	4	Published: 4 Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tire size	26.5R25 (Bridgestone VJT L3)	Published: 26.5R25 (Bridgestone VJT L3) Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25

Ground pressure

Spec	Value	Source
Ground pressure	Not published	Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in this document.

Axle loads

Spec	Value	Source
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)	Not published	Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in this document.
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)	Not published	Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in this document.

Engine

Spec	Value	Source
Engine model	Cat C9.3B	Published: Cat C9.3B Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V and Japan 2014.
Net power	222 kW	Published: 222 kW Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 ISO 9249/SAE J1349 at 1,600 rpm (298 hp).
Gross power	242 kW	Published: 242 kW Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 SAE J1995:2014 at 1,600 rpm (325 hp). ISO 14396: 239 kW.
Displacement	9.3 L	Published: 9.3 L Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Bore 115 mm, stroke 149 mm.
Rated speed	1,600 rpm	Published: 1,600 rpm Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Speed for advertised power.

Hydraulics

Spec	Value	Source
Pump / aux flow	348 L/min	Published: 348 L/min Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Implement system maximum pump output at 1,400 rpm (92 gal/min), single variable displacement piston pump.
System / relief pressure	≈ 31 MPa	Published: 31,000 kPa Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Implement maximum operating pressure (4,496 psi).

Performance

Spec	Value	Source
Max travel speed	39.5 km/h	Published: 39.5 km/h Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Forward 4 (24.5 mph).
Bucket capacity	4.2 m³	Published: 4.2 m³ Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 General purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edges (5.5 yd³). Range 2.8-11.9 m³.
Tipping load	15,981 kg	Published: 15,981 kg Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Static tipping load, full turn, no tire deflection (35,224 lb). With tire deflection 14 849 kg.
Breakout / digging force	174 kN	Published: 174 kN Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Headline value (38,999 lbf). Bucket table shows 173 kN for the 4.2 m³ BOCE bucket.
Dump height / clearance	3,001 mm	Published: 3,001 mm Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dump clearance at maximum lift and 45° discharge, 4.2 m³ GP BOCE bucket.
Lift / hinge-pin height	4,245 mm	Published: 4,245 mm Cat 966 XE Wheel Loader Specifications AEXQ4420-00 (11-2025); Cat C9.3B, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Hinge pin height at maximum lift (standard lift).

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