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966 XE
986 Wheel Loader

Engine

Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002 321 HP - -
Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014 325 HP - -
Engine Model Cat C9.3B C15 Cat® -
Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 298 HP - -
Note (1) Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 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. - -
Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 1226 HP - -
Note (3) Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (h - -
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 1327 lb/ft - -
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 1313 lb/ft - -
Displacement 9.3 L 927 in² -
Peak Power Speed - 1600 -
Peak Power Speed - Gross - SAE J1995 - 456 HP -
Engine Power - ISO 14396 - 449 HP -
Net Power - SAE J1349 - 373 HP -
Rated Speed - 2000 -
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269 - 373 HP -
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269 (DIN) - 378 HP -
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249 - 373 HP -
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN) - 378 HP -
Bore - 5.4 in -
Stroke - 6.75 in -
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995 - 1778 lb/ft -
Torque Rise - 16% -
Emissions - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards and Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to China Nonroad Stage III, U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA -

Weights

Operating Weight 51124 lb - -
Note Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, front manual differential/open rear axles, power train guard, sec - -

Bucket Capacities

Bucket Range 2.8-11.9 m³ 3.75-15.5 yd³ - -

Transmission

Forward - 1 4.3 mile/h 5 mile/h -
Forward - 2 8 mile/h 8 mile/h -
Forward - 3 14.1 mile/h - -
Forward - 4 24.5 mile/h - -
Note Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius. - -
Reverse - 1 4.3 mile/h 5 mile/h -
Reverse - 2 8 mile/h 8 mile/h -
Reverse - 3 17.9 mile/h - -
Transmission Type - Cat planetary power shift -
Direct Drive - Forward 2 - 8 mile/h -
Direct Drive - Forward 3 - 14 mile/h -
Direct Drive - Forward 4 - 24 mile/h -
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 - 9 mile/h -
Direct Drive - Reverse 3 - 16 mile/h -
Direct Drive - Reverse 4 - 25.4 mile/h -

Sound

Note (1) ** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives. - -
Note (2) ***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC. - -
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level* 105 - -
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 67 dB(A) - -
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 107 dB(A) - -
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) 74 - -
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 67 dB(A) - -
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. - -

Air Conditioning System

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). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes. -

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force 38999 lb - -
Note (1) For a machine configuration as defined under �Weight.� - -
Note (2) Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. - -
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection 15981 kg - -
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection 32727 lb - -
Operating Weight - Standard - 97785 lb -
Operating Weight - High Lift - 104005 lb -
Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face) - 11 ton (US) -
Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard) - 14 ton (US) -
Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face) - 11 ton (US) -
Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift) - 12.1 ton (US) -
Bucket Capacity Range - 5-10,3 m³ (6,5-13,5 yd.³) -
Cat Truck Match - Standard - 770/735/740/745 -
Cat Truck Match - High Lift - 772/773 -

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 17.4 gal (US) - -
Crankcase 6.1 gal (US) 9 gal (US) -
DEF Tank 6.9 gal (US) - -
Differential - Final Drives - Front 15.1 gal (US) - -
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 15.1 gal (US) - -
Fuel Tank 80.1 gal (US) 141 gal (US) -
Hydraulic Tank 30.1 gal (US) - -
Transmission 16.6 gal (US) 20 gal (US) -
Fuel Tank - Short Lift - 127 gal (US) -
Cooling Systems - 26 gal (US) -
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank - 6 gal (US) -
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Front - 49 gal (US) -
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Rear - 45 gal (US) -
Hydraulic System Factory Fill - 87 gal (US) -
Hydraulic System - Tank Only - 34 gal (US) -

Hydraulic System

Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 4496 psi - -
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm 92 gal/min - -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 10.1 seconds - -

Dimensions

Note All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires. - -

Dimensions - High Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 8.1 ft - -
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 5.1 ft - -
Ground Clearance 1.4 ft - -
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 11.8 ft - -
Height - Top of Hood 9.5 ft - -
Height - Top of ROPS 11.1 ft - -
Hinge Pin Height at Carry 2.6 ft - -
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 15.9 ft - -
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 13.8 ft - -
Overall Length - Without Bucket 26.6 ft - -
Tread Width 7.3 ft - -
Wheel Base 11.8 ft - -
Rack Back at Ground 37 degrees - -
Width over Tires (Loaded) 9.11 ft - -
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 71 degrees - -
Rack Back - Carry Height 49 degrees - -

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 7.7 ft - -
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 5.1 ft - -
Ground Clearance 424 mm - -
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 3531 mm - -
Height - Top of Hood 2580 mm - -
Height - Top of ROPS 3593 mm - -
Hinge Pin Height at Carry 2 ft - -
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 4245 mm - -
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 3687 mm - -
Overall Length - Without Bucket 7399 mm - -
Tread Width 7.3 ft - -
Wheel Base 3550 mm - -
Width over Tires (Loaded) 9.11 ft - -
Rack Back - Carry Height 50 degrees - -
Rack Back at Ground 40 degrees - -
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 62 degrees - -

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit - Load Sense -
Lift/Tilt System - Pump - 2 × 110 cc variable displacement -
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm - 123 gal/min -
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt - 4050 psi -
Lift Cylinder - Bore - 7.5 in -
Lift Cylinder - Stroke - 45 in -
Tilt Cylinder - Bore - 6.7 in -
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke - 28.4 in -

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back - 4.5 s -
Raise - 9 s -
Dump - 3.5 s -
Lower - 5.2 s -
Lower Float Down - 4.3 s -
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - 21.3 s -

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit - Load Sense -
Steering System - Pump - Piston, variable displacement -
Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm - 52 gal/min -
Steering Cut Off Pressure - 4000 psi -
Total Steering Angle - 70° -

Axles

Front - Fixed -
Rear - Trunnion -
Oscillation Angle - ±12.5° -
Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement - ±8.5° -

Brakes

Brakes - ISO 3450:2011 -

Operator's Cab

ROPS/FOPS - ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 (ROPS) and ISO 3449:2005 Level II (FOPS) -

Sound Performance - Standard

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) - 72 dB(A) -
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) - 112 dB(A) -
Note -
  • The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
  • Hearing protection may be neede
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Sound Performance - Suppression

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) - 72 dB(A) -
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) - 110 dB(A) -
Note -
  • The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
  • Hearing protection may be neede
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Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS - 13.5 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - 13.3 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood - 10.7 ft -
Ground to Center of Front Axle - 3.2 ft -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - 2.3 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.5 ft -
Reach - Maximum Lift - 7.1 ft -
Clearance at Maximum Lift - 10.1 ft -
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - 16.1 ft -
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - 22.4 ft -
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - 10.3 ft -
Wheel Base - 12.5 ft -
Maximum Overall Length - 36.6 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 13.8 ft -
Note -
  • All dimensions are approximate.
  • Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
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Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS - 13.5 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - 13.3 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood - 10.7 ft -
Ground to Center of Front Axle - 3.2 ft -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - 2.3 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.5 ft -
Reach - Maximum Lift - 7.4 ft -
Clearance at Maximum Lift - 11.6 ft -
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - 17.6 ft -
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - 23.9 ft -
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - 10.3 ft -
Wheel Base - 12.5 ft -
Maximum Overall Length - 38 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 15.3 ft -
Note -
  • All dimensions are approximate.
  • Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
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Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket

Ground to Top of ROPS - 13.5 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - 13.3 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood - 10.7 ft -
Ground to Center of Rear Axle - 3.2 ft -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - 2.3 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.5 ft -
Reach at Maximum Lift - 8 ft -
Clearance at Maximum Lift - 10.7 ft -
B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift - 15 ft -
Maximum Overall Height, Bucket Raised - 20.9 ft -
Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper - 10.3 ft -
Wheel Base - 12.5 ft -
Maximum Overall Length - 35 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 12.2 ft -

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork

Ground to Top of ROPS - 13.5 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - 13.3 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood - 10.7 ft -
Ground to Center of Rear Axle - 3.2 ft -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - 2.3 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.5 ft -
B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift - 15 ft -
Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper - 10.3 ft -
Wheel Base - 12.5 ft -
Maximum Overall Length - 35.4 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 12.6 ft -
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