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966 XE
988 Wheel Loader

Engine

Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002 321 HP - 339 HP
Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014 325 HP - 342 HP
Engine Model Cat C9.3B Cat® C18 ™ Cat C9.3B
Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 298 HP - 321 HP
Note (1) Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. - Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV 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. - 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 - 1316 ft-lb
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 - 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 - 1388 lb/ft
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 1313 lb/ft - 1375 lb/ft
Displacement 9.3 L 1105 in³ 9.3 L
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - 538 HP -
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 - 580 HP -
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 - 588 HP -
Rated Speed - 1700/min -
Peak Power Speed - 1500/rpm -
Emissions - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards, Brazil MAR-1 and China Nonroad Stage IV emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA, and U.S. EPA Tier 2 and EU Stage II -
Bore - 5.7 in -
Stroke - 7.2 in -
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - 2230 lb/ft -
Torque Rise - 58 % -

Weights

Operating Weight 51124 lb - 54858 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 - Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJTL3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control,cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, front manual differential/openrear axles, power train guard, second

Bucket Capacities

Bucket Range 2.8-11.9 m³ 3.75-15.5 yd³ - 2.8-14.0 m³ 3.75-18.25 yd³

Transmission

Forward - 1 4.3 mile/h 4 mile/h 4.1 mile/h
Forward - 2 8 mile/h 7.2 mile/h 8.4 mile/h
Forward - 3 14.1 mile/h 12.7 mile/h 15 mile/h
Forward - 4 24.5 mile/h 21.6 mile/h 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. - 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 4.7 mile/h 4.5 mile/h
Reverse - 2 8 mile/h 8.3 mile/h 9.2 mile/h
Reverse - 3 17.9 mile/h 14.4 mile/h 16.5 mile/h
Transmission Type - Cat planetary powershift -
Direct Drive - Forward 1 - Lock-up disabled -
Direct Drive - Forward 2 - 7.8 mile/h -
Direct Drive - Forward 3 - 13.9 mile/h -
Direct Drive - Forward 4 - 24.4 mile/h -
Direct Drive - Reverse 1 - 5 mile/h -
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 - 8.9 mile/h -
Direct Drive - Reverse 3 - 15.8 mile/h -
Reverse - 4 - - 24.5 mile/h

Sound

Note (1) ** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives. - ** 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. - ***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 - 108
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 67 dB(A) - 69 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 107 dB(A) - 109 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) 74 - 76
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 67 dB(A) - 70 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. - 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. 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).

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force 38999 lb - 44072 lb
Note (1) For a machine configuration as defined under �Weight.� - 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. - 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 - 17505 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection 32727 lb - 35919 lb
Operating Weight - 112574 lb -
Rated Payload - Quarry Face - 12.5 t -
Rated Payload - Loose Material - 16 t -
Bucket Capacity Range - 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3) -
Cat Truck Match - Standard - 770~772 -
Cat Truck Match - High Lift - 773~775 -

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 17.4 gal (US) 31.7 gal (US) 17.4 gal (US)
Crankcase 6.1 gal (US) 15.9 gal (US) 6.1 gal (US)
DEF Tank 6.9 gal (US) - 6.9 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front 15.1 gal (US) 49.1 gal (US) 15.1 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 15.1 gal (US) 49.1 gal (US) 15.1 gal (US)
Fuel Tank 80.1 gal (US) 188 gal (US) 80.1 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 30.1 gal (US) - 30.1 gal (US)
Transmission 16.6 gal (US) 31.7 gal (US) 15.5 gal (US)
Coolant (Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities) - 33 gal (US) -
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank - 8.7 gal (US) -
Transmission - Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities - 29 gal (US) -
Hydraulic System Factory Fill - 125.5 gal (US) -
Hydraulic System - Tank Only - 63.4 gal (US) -

Hydraulic System

Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 4496 psi - 4496 psi
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm 92 gal/min - 99 gal/min
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 10.1 seconds - 10.7 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. - All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.

Dimensions - High Lift

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

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 7.7 ft - 8 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 5.1 ft - 5.1 ft
Ground Clearance 424 mm - 420 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 3531 mm - 3527 mm
Height - Top of Hood 2580 mm - 2846 mm
Height - Top of ROPS 3593 mm - 3589 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry 2 ft - 2.2 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 4245 mm - 4464 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 3687 mm - 3843 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket 7399 mm - 7731 mm
Tread Width 7.3 ft - 7.3 ft
Wheel Base 3550 mm - 3550 mm
Width over Tires (Loaded) 9.11 ft - 9.11 ft
Rack Back - Carry Height 50 degrees - 49 degrees
Rack Back at Ground 40 degrees - 39 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 62 degrees - 56 degrees

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit - EH- Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing -
Lift/Tilt System - Variable displacement piston -
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,860 rpm - 153 gal/min -
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt - 4757 psi -
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke - 210 mm × 1050 mm (8.7 in × 41.3 in) -
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke - 269 mm × 685 mm (8.7 in × 27 in) -
Pilot System - Variable displacement piston -
Relief Valve Setting - Main - 551 psi -

Hydraulic Cycle Time (1,400-1,860 rpm)

Rack Back - 4.5 s -
Raise - 8 s -
Dump - 2.2 s -
Lower Float Down - 3.5 s -
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket - 18.2 s -

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit - Pilot, load sensing -
Steering System - Pump - Piston, variable displacement -
Maximum Flow - 71.3 gal/min -
Relief Valve Setting - Steering - 4351 psi -
Total Steering Angle - 86 ° -
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle - 3.4 s -
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle - 5.6 s -

Axles

Front - Fixed -
Rear - Trunnion -
Oscillation Angle - 13 ° -

Brakes

Brakes - ISO 3450:2011 -

Operator's Cab

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

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V - Standard

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) - 73 dB(A) -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) - 111 dB(A) -

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage III - Standard

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) - 73 dB(A) -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) - 112 dB(A) -

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS - 13.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - 14.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood - 10.9 ft -
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - 10.5 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 14 ft -
Wheel Base - 14.9 ft -
Maximum Overall Length - 39.3 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.9 ft -
Clearance at Maximum Lift - 11.9 ft -
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - 18 ft -
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - 24.5 ft -
Reach - Maximum Lift - 6.5 ft -

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS - 13.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - 14.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood - 10.9 ft -
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - 10.5 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 15.3 ft -
Wheel Base - 14.9 ft -
Maximum Overall Length - 40.7 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.9 ft -
Clearance at Maximum Lift - 13.3 ft -
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - 19.3 ft -
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - 25.8 ft -
Reach - Maximum Lift - 6.8 ft -

Buckets

Bucket Capacities - 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3) -
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