Compare Wheel Loader. Choose Smarter.
CAT 966 M VS CAT 950L Comparison
CAT 966 M
N/A
VS
CAT 950L
N/A
CAT 966 M
₹120L
CAT 950L
₹219L
Compare wheel loader helps you make an informed purchase decision.
CAT 966 M
From ₹ 120 Lakh
CAT 950L
From ₹ 219 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Cat C7.1 ACERT
Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
Cat C7.1 ACERT
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc.
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc.
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Engine Type
4-stroke, inline 6-cylinder diesel
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
232 HP
197 HP
Gross Power
232 HP
197 HP
Net Power
205 HP
188 HP
Net Power
205 HP
188 HP
Engine Power
311 HP
252 HP
Engine Power
311 HP
252 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 L
7010 L
Engine Displacement
9300 L
7010 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged, aftercooled
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
1600 Nm
1100 Nm
Max Torque
1600 Nm
1100 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Automatic powershift
Transmission Type
Powershift automatic
Automatic powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
5-speed planetary powershift
Planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
5-speed planetary powershift
Planetary powershift
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Open differential
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Open differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Load-sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Load sensing hydraulic system
Load-sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
250 L/min
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
250 L/min
System Pressure
300 bar
280 bar
System Pressure
300 bar
280 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
280 L/min
250 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
280 L/min
250 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
290 bar
280 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
290 bar
280 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, hydraulic
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Wet disc, hydraulic
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied, hydraulic release
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated frame steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated frame steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty planetary
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
11 deg
Oscillation Angle
12 deg
11 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drives
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drives
Speed
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
40 km/h
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
40 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
25 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
25 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8800 mm
8300 mm
Overall Length
8800 mm
8300 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
2800 mm
Overall Width
3000 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
3580 mm
3450 mm
Overall Height
3580 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
3580 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
3580 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
3300 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3700 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
3450 mm
3300 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
2800 mm
Width Over Tyres
3000 mm
2800 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Tread
2200 mm
2200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
6000 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6200 mm
6000 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
6800 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7200 mm
6800 mm
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
23.5 R25
Tyre Size
26.5 R25
23.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
2.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.5 Cu.m
2.7 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3300 mm
2800 mm
Bucket Width
3300 mm
2800 mm
Payload
10000 kg
4500 kg
Payload
10000 kg
4500 kg
Static Tipping Load
20000 kg
12000 kg
Static Tipping Load
20000 kg
12000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14600 kg
10900 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
14600 kg
10900 kg
Max Breakout Force
200 kN
150 kN
Max Breakout Force
200 kN
150 kN
Dump Height
7400 mm
3200 mm
Dump Height
7400 mm
3200 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1100 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1100 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
5200 mm
4000 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
5200 mm
4000 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
100 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
100 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
2.5
2.7
Bucket Capacity
2.5
2.7
Bucket Width
3300
2800
Bucket Width
3300
2800
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD display
Digital LCD display
Display Type
Digital LCD display
Digital LCD display
Seat Type
Air suspension adjustable seat
Air suspension seat
Seat Type
Air suspension adjustable seat
Air suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
72 db(A)
72 db(A)
Noise Level
72 db(A)
72 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / ~1,000 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24V / ~1,000 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
120 A
150 A
Alternator Output
120 A
150 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
3000 Hours
CAT 966 M
Pros
- Works well in construction, quarry, and material handling
- 9.3L engine optimized for lower fuel consumption than larger loaders
- Up to ~40 km/h → quick movement across job sites
CAT 950L
Pros
- Powerful 252 HP engine → handles heavy-duty work easily
- Advanced load-sensing hydraulics reduce fuel consumption
- Heavy-duty build for mining, construction, quarry work
