Skip to content
WorksiteMachines

Comparison · Wheel loader

Caterpillar 950 GC vs Caterpillar 966

The Caterpillar 966 is about 27% heavier than the Caterpillar 950 GC (23,750 vs 18,700 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar 966 has about 32% more engine power (221 kW (296 hp) vs 168 kW (225 hp)).

Caterpillar 950 GC wheel loader
Caterpillar Caterpillar 950 GC
Caterpillar 966C wheel loader (an earlier generation of the 966)
Caterpillar Caterpillar 966
Operating weight 18,700 kg (41,200 lb)23,750 kg (52,400 lb)
Engine power 168 kW (225 hp)221 kW (296 hp)
Net power ≈168 kW (225 hp)≈221 kW (296 hp)
Bucket capacity ≈3.1–4.2 m³ (4.0–5.5 yd³)≈3.8–5.0 m³ (5.0–6.5 yd³)
Engine Cat C7.1Cat C9.3B
Transmission Planetary powershift—
Top speed ≈40 km/h (25 mph)—
Strengths
  • + Lower purchase price than the 950M
  • + Simple, proven powertrain
  • + Strong Cat dealer support and resale
  • + XE version with CVT for fuel savings
  • + Payload weighing options
  • + Strong resale
Watch-outs
  • − Fewer comfort and technology features than the standard 950
  • − Not optimised for high-production quarry work
  • − Premium price
Full 950 GC reviewFull 966 review

Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.