966K
Wheel Loader
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Engine Model |
Cat® C9.3 ACERT™ |
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Bucket Capacities |
2.5 m3-9.2 m3 |
3.25 yd3-12.0 yd3 |
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Max. Net Power (1,800 rpm) – ISO 9249 |
199 kW |
267 hp |
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Max. Net Power (1,800 rpm) – SAE J1349 |
199 kW |
267 hp |
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Operating Weight |
24 189 kg |
53,311 lb |
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• For 4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3) general purpose buckets with bolt-on cutting edges. |
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966K Features
Performance Series Buckets
With standard Performance Series Buckets, operators benei t from reduced dig times and better material retention; ultimately translating into signii cant productivity and fuel efi ciency improvements.
Load Sensing Hydraulics
Load sensing hydraulics produce l ow and pressure for the implement system upon demand and only in amounts necessary to perform the needed work functions, enhancing machine productivity and fuel efi ciency.
Operator Environment
The new four post ROPS cab provides enhanced comfort, visibility, and productivity resulting in a more efi cient operator. New features include an ergonomic electro-hydraulic (EH) joystick steering system with force feedback (speed sensitive), automatic climate control, viscous mounts to reduce noise and vibration levels, post mounted membrane switches, and a convex windshield giving the operator a panoramic view.
Cat® C9.3 ACERT™ Engine
The innovative Cat C9.3 ACERT engine is optimized for maximum fuel efi ciency and increased power density while meeting all Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB emission standards.
Powershift Transmission
The K Series™ transmissions incorporate a new shifting strategy that delivers smoother shifts, faster acceleration, and increased travel speed when climbing a grade.
Fuel Eficiency
The 966K wheel loader has been integrated as a system; from the linkage and work tool carrying the payload, to the engine, transmission and torque converter moving the machine, the system has been optimized to achieve the lowest cost per ton.
Contents
Reliability.............................................................. |
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Durability .............................................................. |
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Productivity.......................................................... |
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Versatility.............................................................. |
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Operator Environment........................................ |
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Serviceability..................................................... |
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Sustainability ..................................................... |
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Customer Support............................................. |
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Owning Costs..................................................... |
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Operating Costs................................................. |
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Wheel Loader Speciications ......................... |
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Standard and Optional Equipment ................. |
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The Cat® 966K was designed to improve operator comfort, performance, and productivity, all while meeting Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB emission standards. The Performance Series Buckets enhance visibility
and decrease cycle times. The unmatched, revolutionary world-class cab creates a comfortable, eficient, safe, and productive operator environment. The innovative Cat C9.3 ACERT™ engine is optimized for maximum fuel eficiency and increased power density while meeting all Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB emission standards.
The reliability, durability, and versatility of the 966K result in a machine that is better built to meet your needs. All day. Every day.
Reliability
Tested and Proven. Ready to Work.
Structures
The K Series™ features many of the components designed and proven reliable over generations of product design.
Strata Precleaner
The system removes 93% of the dust particles before the air has reached the primary engine air ilter. As air enters the precleaner, stationary vanes cause the incoming air to spin. The resulting centrifugal force spins dust and dirt to the outer walls where they are ejected out into the exhaust
stream, while the clean air lows down the center of the tube and continues into the primary air ilter. The primary beneit is extended ilter life.
Cold Start/High Altitude Package
A new optional cold start package includes a fan pump bypass, transmission pump bypass, additional battery capacity, and an engine heater plug/cord. The bypass systems reduce the parasitic load on the engine, while the additional battery capacity increases the cold cranking revolutions during startup. With the new optional cold start package available on K Series, starting capability has been dramatically improved in cold weather conditions. The system also improves starting capability at high altitudes.
Monitoring Programs
Monitoring product health is key to maintaining reliability of any equipment. Many programs offered by Caterpillar make the tracking of the customer’s machine health quick and easy. These programs include Product Link, VisionLink™, and S·O·SSM Services.
Renowned Cat Dealer Support
From helping you choose the right machine to knowledgeable support, Cat dealers provide the best when it comes to sales and service. Manage costs with preventive maintenance programs like Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·SSM) analysis
or elaborate Customer Support Agreements. Stay productive with bestinclass parts availability. Cat dealers can even help you with operator training to help boost your proits. And when it’s time for machine rebuild, your Cat dealer can help you save even more with Genuine Cat Reman parts. Receive the same warranty and reliability as new products at cost savings of 40 to 70 percent for power train and hydraulic components.
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Durability
Better Built to Meet Your Needs
Frames
The robotically welded twopiece structural frame design provides a rugged and reliable foundation for the machine that improves stability, performance, and serviceability.
A robust articulating hitch system joins the front and rear frames improving durability. Enhanced lines routings across the hitch joint streamline the manufacturing process and improve reliability and durability.
Engine
The new Cat C9.3 ACERT engine was designed to optimize power density. It uses a combination of technologies to reduce regulated emissions while ensuring high performance and excellent fuel eficiency. An upgraded ADEM™ 4 electronic control module manages the combustion process and a
new highpressure common rail fuel system allows precise injection timing for a clean, eficient fuel burn. The rugged Cat Clean Emissions Module is securely rubber mounted on its own platform above the engine and contains a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst, Diesel Particulate Filter and Cat Regeneration System. Regeneration, the process by which soot is removed from the Diesel Particulate Filter, is completely automatic and does not interrupt the machine’s work cycle.
Emissions
The 966K features a Cat C9.3 ACERT engine and a Cat Clean Emissions Module to deliver the performance and eficiency that customers demand, while meeting
Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB emission standards. The sixcylinder electronic engine is turbocharged and aftercooled. ACERT™ Technology is a combination of building blocks that includes electronics, fuel systems, air management systems and aftertreatment components. The system is optimized based on engine size, the type of application and the geographic location in which it will work. The technologies are applied systematically and strategically to meet high customer expectations for productivity, fuel eficiency, reliability
and service life.
Axles
The 966K axles are designed to handle extreme applications resulting in reliable performance and extended life. The front axle is rigidly mounted to the frame in order to withstand internal torque loads and still maintain support for the wheel loader. The rear axle can oscillate to ±13 degrees helping to ensure all four wheels stay on the ground providing stability even in the roughest terrain.
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Productivity
Move More. All Day. Every Day.
Z-bar Linkage
The proven Zbar linkage with Performance Series Buckets offer excellent penetration into the pile, high breakout forces, good roll back angles, and faster dig times. The results are improved tire life, superior fuel eficiency, and exceptional production capabilities; all helping to enable a sustainable solution for your business.
Load Sensing Hydraulics
Load sensing hydraulics produce low and pressure for the implement system upon demand and only in amounts necessary to perform the needed work functions, enhancing machine productivity and fuel eficiency. Implement controllability is improved through simultaneous implement operation and repeatable ine modulation, enabling greater operator comfort through ease of operation.
Ride Control
Ride control provides the operator with a smoother ride over rough terrain, enabling a more comfortable ride at higher speeds. The beneit is reduced cycle times, higher productivity and better fuel eficiency while performing load and carry applications. The system works by using an accumulator to dampen the linkage motion, acting as a shock absorber.
Torque Converter
The 966K torque converter is optimized to improve fuel eficiency and deliver more power to the ground.
Transmission
The K series transmissions incorporate a new shifting strategy that delivers smoother shifts, faster acceleration, and better performance climbing a grade. When placing the transmission into forward gear, the machine will automatically start in second gear. With the further enhancement of a torque based 2 to 1 downshift, the downshift will only occur based on machine load. Owners and operators will fully beneit from utilizing the automatic 14 transmission mode, which results in lower fuel consumption and optimal machine performance.
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Versatility
Work Tool Options to Meet Your Needs
Work Tools for Many Job Site Requirements
An extensive range of work tools and bucket styles are available for the 966K to customize the machine for your operation. The list includes: Performance Series Buckets; Specialty Buckets (Multipurpose, Side Dump, Waste Handling, Woodchip); Pallet Forks, Log and Lumber Forks, Rakes (with or without top clamps); and Plows (angle or Vstyle). Each is available either with pin on or quick coupler interface.
Performance Series Buckets:
Load Easy, Fuel Eficient, Carry More
Performance Series Buckets utilize a systembased approach to balance bucket shape with the machine’s linkage, weight, lift and tilt capacities. Operators beneit from reduced dig times and better material retention; ultimately translating into signiicant productivity and fuel eficiency improvements.
Lower Operating Costs
Performance Series Buckets feature a longer loor that easily digs through the pile and provides excellent visibility for the operators to see when the bucket is full. Less time digging in the pile results in lower fuel consumption and improved tire life. A unique spill guard protects the cab and linkage components from material overlow.
Higher Productivity
Performance Series Buckets achieve higher ill factors – ranging from 100% to 115% depending on the machine application and material type. The buckets feature optimized geometry with a bucket opening matched to the machine’s linkage and incorporate a curved side proile to maximize material retention. The optimized design results in unsurpassed production capabilities.
Performance Series Bucket Styles
Performance Series Buckets are available for General Purpose,
Material Handling, Rock and Coal style buckets.
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Fusion Quick Coupler
Improved Machine Performance
Fusion™ is the patented wheel loader coupler system from Caterpillar. The Fusion Coupler System provides performance virtually identical to pin on – with all the lexibility of a quick coupler system. The Fusion Coupler sits back, closein to the loader arms – minimizing offset and increasing the machine’s performance.
No Loss of Performance
Imagine lifting a hundred pound box with your arms fully extended. Now imagine lifting that same load close to your body. That’s the genius of Fusion: designed to integrate the work tool and the machine by pulling the coupler and tool closer in to the loader. As a result, the center of gravity is moved inward, towards the machine. This translates
to increased lifting ability when compared to machines equipped with other coupler systems.
Unsurpassed Durability
An advanced wedging mechanism creates a tight, rattle free it. This patented lock up system eliminates play and wear – resulting in a long service life. Wedges pull the attachment tight to the machine in two directions – in and down. Constant hydraulic pressure on the coupler wedges compensate for wear, assuring a tight it through the life of the coupler. Tight it gives better tool control and increased productivity. Coupler durability is substantially increased over traditional couplers.
Enhanced Visibility
An open coupler frame design clears sight lines from the operator’s seat, making it easier than ever before to engage and disengage attachments with certainty. Offset tines and other design changes to Fusion Pallet Forks, working in conjunction with the Fusion Coupler, enhance visibility substantially at ground level and truck bed height when compared to traditional coupler and fork combinations.
Common Interface Compatibility
The Fusion Coupler System gives Caterpillar customers one common interface – eliminating the need for many different couplers across the entire range of small and medium wheel loaders. This expanded machine compatibility not only allows one machine to use a range of work tools, but also allows one work tool to be picked up by machines of many different sizes.
The Fusion coupler interface is designed to work on 924 through 972 machines. Each machine will have its own optimal bucket and fork recommendations. However, crossmachine compatibility gives you additional lexibility and leet options not found with any other wheel loader coupler.
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Operator Environment
Safe. Comfortable. Eficient.
Electro-Hydraulic (EH) Joystick Steering with Force Feedback (Speed Sensitive)
The industry leading EH joystick steering system combines operator comfort and precision control to provide a sustainable work environment for the operator. The system incorporates a force feedback motor that automatically adjusts the effort needed to tilt the ergonomic joystick based on ground speed, resulting in superior control in all applications and climates. For customers who prefer a steering wheel, an electrohydraulic steering wheel is available as an option.
Implement Controls (EH)
Seat mounted single axis implement control levers provide the operator with precise control of the work tool, all while moving with the seat for maximum comfort. In cab programmable kickouts and automatic cylinder snubbing maximize operator comfort and productivity throughout their shift. Optional implement joysticks are available
for 2V and 3V hydraulics.
Seat
The Cat Optimized Seating System is 6way adjustable to accommodate operators of all sizes. The seat has a one piece high back that supports the lumbar area of the back up through the shoulders. Both armrests are large and can be adjusted up, down, fore, and aft to enhance comfort and convenience. An optional feature for the cab seat is a heated backrest and cushion.
Sound and Vibration
New viscous cab mounts connect the cab to the frame of the machine, decreasing noise and vibration the operator is subjected to. This contributes to a wellrested operator who remains eficient and productive. All Day. Every Day.
Information Display
The central display panel has a large text box, ive analog like gauges, and LED warning indicators. The large text box provides inlanguage information about machine operation, feature activation and system troubleshooting and calibration. With the 5 large analogtype gauges the operator can easily identify if key systems are within normal operating range.
A resettable trip totals function has been incorporated to display information for average fuel consumed, total fuel consumed, idle fuel, idle time, operating hours, odometer, etc. The navigation buttons are located on the side of the screen and help assist with set up and other various functions.
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Automatic Climate Control and Air Quality
The new climate control system automatically adjusts the air temperature and fan speed to maintain the operator’s preferred climate setting. The cab air iltration system recirculates 90% of the cab air and is now serviced from outside the cab, enabling maximum air quality and cab cleanliness. The new air conditioning sealing system keeps refrigerant contained preventing system shutdown. Combined together, these systems help the operator to remain eficient and productive all shift long.
Entry and Exit
Wellplaced grab bars and a ladder inclination angle of 10degrees forward makes the walk into the cab feel more like a staircase than a ladder. The new wider front hinged door can be opened and closed while seated, greatly improving ingress and egress. Two new lefthand and righthand sliding windows can also be opened and closed with one hand while seated for comfortable communication to personnel on the ground.
Visibility
Visibility has been enhanced by removing the steering wheel, adding a convex windshield, and eliminating two cab posts. The cab has a clean and clear panoramic view for safe operation of the machine. External rearview mirrors are mounted on the cab to provide all around visibility. The external mirrors fold horizontally to provide fast, safe access to clean the window from the front platform. Optional heated and powered mirrors are available to further improve visibility in cold climates.
Rearview Camera
With the new standard rearview camera, visibility is greatly enhanced. The camera is located in a pocket on the grill to protect it from damage and the elements. The camera can be set to activate only when the transmission is in reverse to
help eliminate distractions in the cab, especially when in dark environments. Two rear work lights are located in the rear grill and can be activated to illuminate the area behind the machine in low light conditions.
Control Panels and Park Brake Switch
Two control panels located on the front right ROPS post consist of large membrane switches making them easy to activate while wearing gloves. The membrane switches contain LED’s to denote activation/mode and have a positive feel and “click” to signal activation. The ISO symbols located on each membrane switch are molded all the way through to ensure the image will not wear off over time. A new “help” feature explains the function of each membrane switch. A two position rocker switch activates the electrohydraulic park brake and is automatically applied upon machine shutdown.
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