Machine models
Cat 966–972 XE: CVT, payload options and lift clearances
XE drive, attachment reach and payload options
The 966 XE and 972 XE use a continuously variable transmission that separates travel speed from engine speed. Caterpillar’s November 2021 introduction describes this as the principal difference from the powershift 966 and 972. A hill-hold function and anti-rollback help during loading on a grade, while adjustable rimpull limits tire spin.
Ask which transmission the machine actually carries. The XE badge changes the drive arrangement; it does not establish the bucket, linkage or weighing equipment fitted to a particular loader.
Payload functions need an edition check. In that introduction, Payload with Assist is standard, but manual tip-off remains the base function. Tip Off Assist belongs to the optional Advanced Payload package.
The release expressly excludes legal-for-trade use. A loader advertised with “Payload” therefore needs its installed feature list checked before a buyer expects automated adjustment of the final bucket.
Source: Caterpillar, November 2021, release 736PR21.Later equipment changes that distinction. Caterpillar’s May 2025 announcement offers Payload for Trade in Europe, subject to country certification. Advanced Payload gains Split and Multitask functions; Dispatch for Loading additionally requires a subscription and compatible scale-house software.
Check the certification separately. Those later options do not turn an earlier standard weighing installation into an approved commercial scale.
The same announcement introduces an optional collision-warning package using radar and cameras. Its Motion Inhibit function addresses a machine starting to reverse from a stationary position when a critical-zone hazard is detected. It does not stop a loader already travelling in reverse.
That boundary matters when assessing a used machine’s advertised safety equipment.
Source: Caterpillar, May 2025, release 10PR25.Lift-arm clearance is different from bucket discharge clearance
The 966 XE build 14C technical sheet places the standard linkage’s lift-arm clearance at 3687 mm, printed as 12 feet 1 inch. Its bucket dump clearance is lower: 3001 mm at maximum lift and a 45-degree discharge angle. The corresponding high-lift measurements are 4183 mm and 3560 mm.
Truck-side clearance depends on the discharge measurement and the actual bucket, not just the height reached by the arms.
For the powershift 972 in the matching build, standard-linkage dump clearance is 3160 mm with the specified general-purpose bucket. Caterpillar bases that machine’s weight and geometry on a 4.8-cubic-metre bucket with bolt-on cutting edges and Bridgestone tires. A different attachment needs its own operating chart.
The 966 XE’s comparable reference bucket is smaller, at 4.2 cubic metres; the two machines’ headline weights do not describe an identical front attachment.
Sources: 966 XE AEXQ4420-00, pages 2–4; 972 AEXQ4422-00, pages 2–4.| Model and field | Earlier entry | Manufacturer figure and scope | Source |
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| 966 XE Emissions | Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards | US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V and Japan2014 in AEXQ4420-00 build14C; China Nonroad IV is not listed for this XE publication | Original document |
| 966 XE Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 298 kW | 222 kW (298 hp), ISO 9249:2007 and SAE J1349:2011; AEXQ4420-00 build14C | Original document |
| 966 XE Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 1,327 hp | 1,327 lbf-ft (1799 Nm), SAE J1995:2014; AEXQ4420-00 | Original document |
| 966 XE Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 21.08 ft | 3687 mm (12 ft 1 in), standard linkage; high-lift4183 mm13 ft8 in, AEXQ4420-00 | Original document |
| 972 Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 1,388 kW | 1,388 lbf-ft (1882 Nm), SAE J1995:2014; AEXQ4422-00 | Original document |
| 966 Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (1.10 tons) | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons; R1234yf conversion confirmed in build14C 966XE/972 technical tables; identify actual refrigerant from machine label) | Original document |
| 966 XE Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (1.10 tons) | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons; R1234yf conversion confirmed in build14C 966XE/972 technical tables; identify actual refrigerant from machine label) | Original document |
| 972 Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (1.10 tons) | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons; R1234yf conversion confirmed in build14C 966XE/972 technical tables; identify actual refrigerant from machine label) | Original document |
| 972 XE Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (1.10 tons) | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons; R1234yf conversion confirmed in build14C 966XE/972 technical tables; identify actual refrigerant from machine label) | Original document |
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Cat 966–972 XE: CVT, payload options and lift clearances: wheel loaders.
| Configuration | Documented field and quantity |
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| 966 |
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| 966 XE |
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| 972 |
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| 972 XE |
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| Publisher name | Source guide | Listing-entry count | Labels named by the source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat | 966 to 972 XE | 4 | 966, 966 XE, 972, and 972 XE |
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 321 hp | 321 hp | 339 hp | 339 hp |
| Engine Model | Cat® C9.3B | Cat® C9.3B | Cat® C9.3B | Cat® C9.3B |
| Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 325 hp | 325 hp | 343 hp | 343 hp |
| Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 302 hp | 222 kW (298 hp), ISO 9249:2007 and SAE J1349:2011; AEXQ4420-00 build14C | 316 hp | 316 hp |
| Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 1313 lbf·ft | 1313 lbf·ft | 1375 lbf·ft | 1375 lbf·ft |
| Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 1327 lbf·ft | 1,327 lbf-ft (1799 Nm), SAE J1995:2014; AEXQ4420-00 | 1,388 lbf-ft (1882 Nm), SAE J1995:2014; AEXQ4422-00 | 1388 lbf·ft |
| Net Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 1255 lbf·ft | 1226 lbf·ft | 1316 lbf·ft | 1287 lbf·ft |
| Displacement | 567.5 in³ | 567.5 in³ | 567.5 in³ | 567.5 in³ |
| Emissions | Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards | US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V and Japan2014 in AEXQ4420-00 build14C; China Nonroad IV is not listed for this XE publication | Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards | Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards |
| Biodiesel Capability | Up to B20¹ | Up to B20¹ | Up to B20¹ | Up to B20¹ |
| Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 | 1,327 lb/ft | 1,327 lb/ft | 1,388 lb/ft | 1,388 lb/ft |
| Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 | 1,313 lb/ft | 1,313 lb/ft | 1,375 lb/ft | 1,375 lb/ft |
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 51,124 lb | 51,124 lb | 54,858 lb | 54,858 lb |
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
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| Forward - 1 | 4.2 mph | 4.3 mph | 4.1 mph | 4.3 mph |
| Forward - 2 | 8.4 mph | 8 mph | 8.4 mph | 8 mph |
| Forward - 3 | 15 mph | 14.1 mph | 15 mph | 14.1 mph |
| Forward - 4 | 24.5 mph | 24.5 mph | 24.5 mph | 24.5 mph |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.5 mph | 4.3 mph | 4.5 mph | 4.3 mph |
| Reverse - 2 | 9.2 mph | 8 mph | 9.2 mph | 8 mph |
| Reverse - 3 | 16.5 mph | 17.9 mph | 16.5 mph | 17.9 mph |
| Specification | 966 | 972 |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse - 4 | 24.5 mph | 24.5 mph |
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
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| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 | 70 dB(A) | 67 dB(A) | 70 dB(A) | 67 dB(A) |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 | 109 dB(A) | 107 dB(A) | 109 dB(A) | 107 dB(A) |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ | 69 dB(A) | 67 dB(A) | 69 dB(A) | 67 dB(A) |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² | 108 dB(A) | 105 dB(A) | 108 dB(A) | 105 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 | 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 |
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
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| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons; R1234yf conversion confirmed in build14C 966XE/972 technical tables; identify actual refrigerant from machine label) | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons; R1234yf conversion confirmed in build14C 966XE/972 technical tables; identify actual refrigerant from machine label) | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons; R1234yf conversion confirmed in build14C 966XE/972 technical tables; identify actual refrigerant from machine label) | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons; R1234yf conversion confirmed in build14C 966XE/972 technical tables; identify actual refrigerant from machine label) |
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
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| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn | 32,727 lb | 32,727 lb | 35,919 lb | 35,919 lb |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 35,224 lb | 35,224 lb | 38,582 lb | 38,582 lb |
| Breakout Force | 38999 lbf | 38999 lbf | 44072 lbf | 44072 lbf |
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
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| Fuel Tank | 80.1 gal (US) | 80.1 gal (US) | 80.1 gal (US) | 80.1 gal (US) |
| DEF Tank | 6.9 gal (US) | 6.9 gal (US) | 6.9 gal (US) | 6.9 gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 17.4 gal (US) | 17.4 gal (US) | 17.4 gal (US) | 17.4 gal (US) |
| Crankcase | 6.1 gal (US) | 6.1 gal (US) | 6.1 gal (US) | 6.1 gal (US) |
| Transmission | 15.5 gal (US) | 16.6 gal (US) | 15.5 gal (US) | 16.6 gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 15.1 gal (US) | 15.1 gal (US) | 15.1 gal (US) | 15.1 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 30.1 gal (US) | 30.1 gal (US) | 30.1 gal (US) | 30.1 gal (US) |
| Specification | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
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| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 15.1 gal (US) | 15.1 gal (US) | 15.1 gal (US) |
| Specification | 966 | 972 |
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| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,275 rpm | 99 gpm | 99 gpm |
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
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| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4,496 psi | 4,496 psi | 4,496 psi | 4,496 psi |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.1 s | 9.5 s | 10.7 s | 10.1 s |
| Specification | 972 XE |
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| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 1,400 rpm | 92 gpm |
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
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| Height - Top of Hood | 9.42 ft | 9.42 ft | 9.33 ft | 9.33 ft |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 11.83 ft | 11.83 ft | 11.83 ft | 11.83 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.33 ft | 1.33 ft | 1.33 ft | 1.33 ft |
| Wheel Base | 11.67 ft | 11.67 ft | 11.67 ft | 11.67 ft |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 24.33 ft | 24.33 ft | 25.42 ft | 25.42 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height | 2 ft | 2 ft | 2.27 ft | 2.27 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 13.92 ft | 13.92 ft | 14.58 ft | 14.58 ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 12.08 ft | 3687 mm (12 ft 1 in), standard linkage; high-lift4183 mm13 ft8 in, AEXQ4420-00 | 12.58 ft | 12.58 ft |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 62 ° | 62 ° | 56 ° | 56 ° |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 50 ° | 50 ° | 49 ° | 49 ° |
| Width over Tires (Loaded) | 9.92 ft | 9.92 ft | 9.92 ft | 9.92 ft |
| Tread Width | 7.25 ft | 7.25 ft | 7.25 ft | 7.25 ft |
| Rack Back at Ground | 39 degrees | 40 degrees | 39 degrees | 39 degrees |
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
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| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 26.5 ft | 26.5 ft | 26.5 ft | 26.5 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height | 2.5 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 15.75 ft | 15.75 ft | 15.67 ft | 15.67 ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 13.67 ft | 13.67 ft | 13.67 ft | 13.67 ft |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Rack Back at Ground | 37 degrees | 37 degrees | 37 degrees | 37 degrees |
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE |
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| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 ° | 49 ° |
| Source guide | Differing-field count reported |
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| 966 to 972 XE | 44 |
| Figure | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
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| Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Fuel tank per engine horsepower | 0.25 gal | 0.25 gal | 0.23 gal | 0.23 gal |
966 to 972 XE: owner reports
Sources: 3 forum discussions about the Caterpillar 966 wheel loaders (966C, 966G, 966H); heavyequipmentforums.com.Sources: 3 forum discussions about the Caterpillar 972 wheel loaders (972H, 972K); heavyequipmentforums.com.966 to 972 XE: forum references
Related discussion: “Caterpillar 966a Questions”: 966 GC.
| Observation date | Listing source | Equipment search | Listings |
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| 2026-09-24 | MachineryTrader | Cat wheel loader | 1,077 |
| Model | Listed | Model years | Lowest asking | Highest asking | Median asking | Median hours |
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| 966 | 443 | 1977 to 2025 | $14,500 | $506,000 | $141,500 | 7,747 |
| 966 XE | 443 | 1977 to 2025 | $14,500 | $506,000 | $141,500 | 7,747 |
| 972 | 179 | 2001 to 2026 | $72,500 | $779,869 | $257,500 | 1,620 |
| 972 XE | 12 | 2022 to 2024 | $146,658 | $544,000 | $289,200 | 2,631 |
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| Title count | 242 |
| Forum indexes | Heavy Equipment Forums |
| Search wording | the 966 to 972 XE wheel loader |
| Topics in the title results | hydraulics, electrical and sensors, brakes and steering |
| Latest title quoted by the reference | Caterpillar 966a Questions |
Cat 966–972 XE: CVT, payload options and lift clearances: Configuration records
966
| Specification | Source figure |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Displacement | 567.5 in³ |
| Engine Model | Cat® C9.3B |
| Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 321 hp |
| Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 325 hp |
| Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 302 hp |
| Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 1313 lbf·ft |
| Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 1327 lbf·ft |
| Net Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 1255 lbf·ft |
| Biodiesel Capability | Up to B20¹ |
| Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 | 1,327 lb/ft |
| Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 | 1,313 lb/ft |
| Transmission and speeds | |
| Reverse - 3 | 16.5 mph |
| Forward - 3 | 15 mph |
| Forward - 1 | 4.2 mph |
| Forward - 2 | 8.4 mph |
| Forward - 4 | 24.5 mph |
| Reverse - 2 | 9.2 mph |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.5 mph |
| Reverse - 4 | 24.5 mph |
| Hydraulic System | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.1 s |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4,496 psi |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,275 rpm | 99 gpm |
| Service Refill Capacities | |
| DEF Tank | 6.9 gal (US) |
| Transmission | 15.5 gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 17.4 gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 15.1 gal (US) |
| Crankcase | 6.1 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 30.1 gal (US) |
| Fuel Tank | 80.1 gal (US) |
| Sound | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note | Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 | 70 dB(A) |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 | 109 dB(A) |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ | 69 dB(A) |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² | 108 dB(A) |
| Operating Specifications | |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 35,224 lb |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn | 32,727 lb |
| Air Conditioning System | |
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons; R1234yf conversion confirmed in build14C 966XE/972 technical tables; identify actual refrigerant from machine label) [source] |
| Dimensions Standard Lift | |
| Width over Tires (Loaded) | 9.92 ft |
| Tread Width | 7.25 ft |
| Additional specifications | |
| Emissions | Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards |
| Operating Weight | 51,124 lb |
| Breakout Force | 38999 lbf |
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.42 ft |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 11.83 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.33 ft |
| Wheel Base | 11.67 ft |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 24.33 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height | 2 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 13.92 ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 12.08 ft |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 62 ° |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 50 ° |
| Rack Back at Ground | 39 degrees |
966 XE
| Specification | Source figure |
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| Engine | |
| Displacement | 567.5 in³ |
| Engine Model | Cat® C9.3B |
| Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 321 hp |
| Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 325 hp |
| Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 222 kW (298 hp), ISO 9249:2007 and SAE J1349:2011; AEXQ4420-00 build14C [source] |
| Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 1313 lbf·ft |
| Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 1,327 lbf-ft (1799 Nm), SAE J1995:2014; AEXQ4420-00 [source] |
| Net Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 1226 lbf·ft |
| Biodiesel Capability | Up to B20¹ |
| Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 | 1,327 lb/ft |
| Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 | 1,313 lb/ft |
| Transmission and speeds | |
| Reverse - 3 | 17.9 mph |
| Forward - 3 | 14.1 mph |
| Forward - 1 | 4.3 mph |
| Forward - 2 | 8 mph |
| Forward - 4 | 24.5 mph |
| Reverse - 2 | 8 mph |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.3 mph |
| Hydraulic System | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 9.5 s |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4,496 psi |
| Service Refill Capacities | |
| DEF Tank | 6.9 gal (US) |
| Transmission | 16.6 gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 17.4 gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 15.1 gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 15.1 gal (US) |
| Crankcase | 6.1 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 30.1 gal (US) |
| Fuel Tank | 80.1 gal (US) |
| Sound | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note | Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio |
| 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) |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² | 105 dB(A) |
| Operating Specifications | |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 35,224 lb |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn | 32,727 lb |
| Air Conditioning System | |
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons; R1234yf conversion confirmed in build14C 966XE/972 technical tables; identify actual refrigerant from machine label) [source] |
| Dimensions Standard Lift | |
| Width over Tires (Loaded) | 9.92 ft |
| Tread Width | 7.25 ft |
| Additional specifications | |
| Emissions | US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V and Japan2014 in AEXQ4420-00 build14C; China Nonroad IV is not listed for this XE publication [source] |
| Operating Weight | 51,124 lb |
| Breakout Force | 38999 lbf |
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.42 ft |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 11.83 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.33 ft |
| Wheel Base | 11.67 ft |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 24.33 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height | 2 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 13.92 ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 3687 mm (12 ft 1 in), standard linkage; high-lift4183 mm13 ft8 in, AEXQ4420-00 [source] |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 62 ° |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 50 ° |
| Rack Back at Ground | 40 degrees |
| Build14C Standard Versus High Lift Clearance | AEXQ4420-00 November2025: lift-arm3687/4183 mm; bucket dump3001/3560 mm at45 degrees, standard/high lift respectively. Reference4.2 m3 general-purpose BOCE bucket and Bridgestone26.5R25VJT L3 tires. Implement348 L/min at1400rpm; optional3rd/4th flow240 L/min at3000psi each. [source] |
972
| Specification | Source figure |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Displacement | 567.5 in³ |
| Engine Model | Cat® C9.3B |
| Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 339 hp |
| Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 343 hp |
| Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 316 hp |
| Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 1375 lbf·ft |
| Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 1,388 lbf-ft (1882 Nm), SAE J1995:2014; AEXQ4422-00 [source] |
| Net Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 1316 lbf·ft |
| Biodiesel Capability | Up to B20¹ |
| Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 | 1,388 lb/ft |
| Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 | 1,375 lb/ft |
| Transmission and speeds | |
| Reverse - 3 | 16.5 mph |
| Forward - 3 | 15 mph |
| Forward - 1 | 4.1 mph |
| Forward - 2 | 8.4 mph |
| Forward - 4 | 24.5 mph |
| Reverse - 2 | 9.2 mph |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.5 mph |
| Reverse - 4 | 24.5 mph |
| Hydraulic System | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.7 s |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4,496 psi |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,275 rpm | 99 gpm |
| Service Refill Capacities | |
| DEF Tank | 6.9 gal (US) |
| Transmission | 15.5 gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 17.4 gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 15.1 gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 15.1 gal (US) |
| Crankcase | 6.1 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 30.1 gal (US) |
| Fuel Tank | 80.1 gal (US) |
| Sound | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note | Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 | 70 dB(A) |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 | 109 dB(A) |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ | 69 dB(A) |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² | 108 dB(A) |
| Operating Specifications | |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 38,582 lb |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn | 35,919 lb |
| Air Conditioning System | |
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons; R1234yf conversion confirmed in build14C 966XE/972 technical tables; identify actual refrigerant from machine label) [source] |
| Dimensions Standard Lift | |
| Width over Tires (Loaded) | 9.92 ft |
| Tread Width | 7.25 ft |
| Additional specifications | |
| Emissions | Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards |
| Operating Weight | 54,858 lb |
| Breakout Force | 44072 lbf |
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.33 ft |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 11.83 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.33 ft |
| Wheel Base | 11.67 ft |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 25.42 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height | 2.27 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 14.58 ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 12.58 ft |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 56 ° |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 ° |
| Rack Back at Ground | 39 degrees |
| Build14C Linkage And Attachment Basis | AEXQ4422-00 November2025: standard/high-lift bucket dump3160/3495 mm at45 degrees, with4.8 m3 general-purpose BOCE bucket. Weight24890 kg54858 lb includes stated tires/counterweight/operator/fluids. Main implement373 L/min at2275rpm versus optional3rd/4th tool240 L/min each. Match bucket operating chart. [source] |
972 XE
| Specification | Source figure |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Displacement | 567.5 in³ |
| Engine Model | Cat® C9.3B |
| Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 339 hp |
| Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 343 hp |
| Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 316 hp |
| Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 1375 lbf·ft |
| Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 1388 lbf·ft |
| Net Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 1287 lbf·ft |
| Biodiesel Capability | Up to B20¹ |
| Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 | 1,388 lb/ft |
| Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 | 1,375 lb/ft |
| Transmission and speeds | |
| Reverse - 3 | 17.9 mph |
| Forward - 3 | 14.1 mph |
| Forward - 1 | 4.3 mph |
| Forward - 2 | 8 mph |
| Forward - 4 | 24.5 mph |
| Reverse - 2 | 8 mph |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.3 mph |
| Hydraulic System | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.1 s |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4,496 psi |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 1,400 rpm | 92 gpm |
| Service Refill Capacities | |
| DEF Tank | 6.9 gal (US) |
| Transmission | 16.6 gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 17.4 gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 15.1 gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 15.1 gal (US) |
| Crankcase | 6.1 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 30.1 gal (US) |
| Fuel Tank | 80.1 gal (US) |
| Sound | |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note | Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio |
| 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) |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² | 105 dB(A) |
| Operating Specifications | |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 38,582 lb |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn | 35,919 lb |
| Air Conditioning System | |
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons; R1234yf conversion confirmed in build14C 966XE/972 technical tables; identify actual refrigerant from machine label) [source] |
| Dimensions Standard Lift | |
| Width over Tires (Loaded) | 9.92 ft |
| Tread Width | 7.25 ft |
| Additional specifications | |
| Emissions | Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards |
| Operating Weight | 54,858 lb |
| Breakout Force | 44072 lbf |
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.33 ft |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 11.83 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.33 ft |
| Wheel Base | 11.67 ft |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 25.42 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height | 2.27 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 14.58 ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 12.58 ft |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 56 ° |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 ° |
| Rack Back at Ground | 39 degrees |
Compare Cat 966, 966 XE, 972, 972 XE
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 321 hp | 321 hp | 339 hp | 339 hp |
| Engine Model | Cat® C9.3B | Cat® C9.3B | Cat® C9.3B | Cat® C9.3B |
| Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 325 hp | 325 hp | 343 hp | 343 hp |
| Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 302 hp | 222 kW (298 hp), ISO 9249:2007 and SAE J1349:2011; AEXQ4420-00 build14C [source] | 316 hp | 316 hp |
| Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 1313 lbf·ft | 1313 lbf·ft | 1375 lbf·ft | 1375 lbf·ft |
| Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 1327 lbf·ft | 1,327 lbf-ft (1799 Nm), SAE J1995:2014; AEXQ4420-00 [source] | 1,388 lbf-ft (1882 Nm), SAE J1995:2014; AEXQ4422-00 [source] | 1388 lbf·ft |
| Net Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 1255 lbf·ft | 1226 lbf·ft | 1316 lbf·ft | 1287 lbf·ft |
| Displacement | 567.5 in³ | 567.5 in³ | 567.5 in³ | 567.5 in³ |
| Emissions | Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards | US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V and Japan2014 in AEXQ4420-00 build14C; China Nonroad IV is not listed for this XE publication [source] | Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards | Meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards |
| Biodiesel Capability | Up to B20¹ | Up to B20¹ | Up to B20¹ | Up to B20¹ |
| Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 | 1,327 lb/ft | 1,327 lb/ft | 1,388 lb/ft | 1,388 lb/ft |
| Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 | 1,313 lb/ft | 1,313 lb/ft | 1,375 lb/ft | 1,375 lb/ft |
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 51,124 lb | 51,124 lb | 54,858 lb | 54,858 lb |
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward - 1 | 4.2 mph | 4.3 mph | 4.1 mph | 4.3 mph |
| Forward - 2 | 8.4 mph | 8 mph | 8.4 mph | 8 mph |
| Forward - 3 | 15 mph | 14.1 mph | 15 mph | 14.1 mph |
| Forward - 4 | 24.5 mph | 24.5 mph | 24.5 mph | 24.5 mph |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.5 mph | 4.3 mph | 4.5 mph | 4.3 mph |
| Reverse - 2 | 9.2 mph | 8 mph | 9.2 mph | 8 mph |
| Reverse - 3 | 16.5 mph | 17.9 mph | 16.5 mph | 17.9 mph |
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 | 70 dB(A) | 67 dB(A) | 70 dB(A) | 67 dB(A) |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 | 109 dB(A) | 107 dB(A) | 109 dB(A) | 107 dB(A) |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ | 69 dB(A) | 67 dB(A) | 69 dB(A) | 67 dB(A) |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² | 108 dB(A) | 105 dB(A) | 108 dB(A) | 105 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 | 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 |
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons; R1234yf conversion confirmed in build14C 966XE/972 technical tables; identify actual refrigerant from machine label) [source] | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons; R1234yf conversion confirmed in build14C 966XE/972 technical tables; identify actual refrigerant from machine label) [source] | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons; R1234yf conversion confirmed in build14C 966XE/972 technical tables; identify actual refrigerant from machine label) [source] | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons; R1234yf conversion confirmed in build14C 966XE/972 technical tables; identify actual refrigerant from machine label) [source] |
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn | 32,727 lb | 32,727 lb | 35,919 lb | 35,919 lb |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 35,224 lb | 35,224 lb | 38,582 lb | 38,582 lb |
| Breakout Force | 38999 lbf | 38999 lbf | 44072 lbf | 44072 lbf |
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 80.1 gal (US) | 80.1 gal (US) | 80.1 gal (US) | 80.1 gal (US) |
| DEF Tank | 6.9 gal (US) | 6.9 gal (US) | 6.9 gal (US) | 6.9 gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 17.4 gal (US) | 17.4 gal (US) | 17.4 gal (US) | 17.4 gal (US) |
| Crankcase | 6.1 gal (US) | 6.1 gal (US) | 6.1 gal (US) | 6.1 gal (US) |
| Transmission | 15.5 gal (US) | 16.6 gal (US) | 15.5 gal (US) | 16.6 gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 15.1 gal (US) | 15.1 gal (US) | 15.1 gal (US) | 15.1 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 30.1 gal (US) | 30.1 gal (US) | 30.1 gal (US) | 30.1 gal (US) |
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4,496 psi | 4,496 psi | 4,496 psi | 4,496 psi |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.1 s | 9.5 s | 10.7 s | 10.1 s |
| Specification | 966 | 966 XE | 972 | 972 XE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.42 ft | 9.42 ft | 9.33 ft | 9.33 ft |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 11.83 ft | 11.83 ft | 11.83 ft | 11.83 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.33 ft | 1.33 ft | 1.33 ft | 1.33 ft |
| Wheel Base | 11.67 ft | 11.67 ft | 11.67 ft | 11.67 ft |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 24.33 ft | 24.33 ft | 25.42 ft | 25.42 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height | 2 ft | 2 ft | 2.27 ft | 2.27 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 13.92 ft | 13.92 ft | 14.58 ft | 14.58 ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 12.08 ft | 3687 mm (12 ft 1 in), standard linkage; high-lift4183 mm13 ft8 in, AEXQ4420-00 [source] | 12.58 ft | 12.58 ft |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 62 ° | 62 ° | 56 ° | 56 ° |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 50 ° | 50 ° | 49 ° | 49 ° |
| Width over Tires (Loaded) | 9.92 ft | 9.92 ft | 9.92 ft | 9.92 ft |
| Tread Width | 7.25 ft | 7.25 ft | 7.25 ft | 7.25 ft |
| Rack Back at Ground | 39 degrees | 40 degrees | 39 degrees | 39 degrees |
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