Edition 47 23-253
Wheel Loaders
IntegratedToolcarriers
23
Machine Dimensions
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966K, 972K, 980K
Dimensions shown represent standard machine with bucket, bolt-on cutting edge, and standard tires.
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Varies with Bucket Size and/or Bucket Configuration — Refer to Performance Data.
MODEL
966K
972K
980K
General Purpose
Bolt-on Edges
General Purpose
Bolt-on Edges
General Purpose
Bolt-on Edges
4.2 m
3
5.49 yd
3
4.8 m
3
6.3 yd
3
5.4 m
3
7.1 yd
3
A
Height to top of exhaust pipe
3518 mm
11'6"
3518 mm
11'6"
3737 mm
12'4"
B
Height to top of engine compartment
2828 mm
9'3"
2828 mm
9'3"
3109 mm
10'2"
C
Height to top of ROPS
3547 mm
11'7"
3547 mm
11'7"
3809 mm
12'6"
D
Hinge pin height at carry position
640 mm
2'1"
689 mm
2'3"
673 mm
2'0"
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E
Dump clearance at full lift and
45° discharge angle
2991 mm
9'9"
3154 mm
10'4"
3273 mm
10'8"
F
Hinge pin height at full lift
4234 mm
13'10"
4456 mm
14'7"
4539 mm
14'11"
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G
Maximum overall height
5902 mm
19'5"
6031 mm
19'10"
6421 mm
21'1"
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H
Maximum digging depth
124 mm
4.9"
103 mm
4"
103 mm
4"
J
Machine center point to axle
2187 mm
7'2"
2473 mm
8'1"
1850 mm
6'1"
K
Wheel base
3450 mm
11'3"
3450 mm
11'3"
3700 mm
12'1"
L
Radius of tire
799 mm
31"
800 mm
31"
885 mm
35"
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M
Maximum overall length
8691 mm
28'7"
9223 mm
30'4"
9509 mm
31'3"
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N
Reach at full lift
1388 mm
4'6"
1392 mm
4'6"
1556 mm
5'1"
O
Maximum rollback at maximum lift
62°
56°
61°
P
Maximum rollback at carry height
50°
50°
49°
Q
Maximum rollback at ground
42°
41°
41°
Ground clearance (std. tires)
475 mm
1'6"
475 mm
1'6"
460 mm
1'6"
Tread width (std. tires)
2.23 m
7'4"
2.23 m
7'4"
2.44 m
8'0"
Width over tires (std. tires)
3.00 m
9'10"
3.00 m
9'10"
3.25 m
10'8"
Tires used for measurements
L3 Michelin XHA2
L3 Michelin XHA3
L4 Michelin XLDD1
These machines are only available in certain regions. Contact your local Cat dealer for product availability.




