23,213 kg276 hpMarket avg. €82k · 49 listed · 29 below market
Asking prices land at €56k – €130k, around 64% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 966 listings currently run from €55,900 to €129,900, with a market average around €81,981. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 49 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar 966 is a heavy-duty wheel loader with an operating weight of 23,213 kg and an engine output of 276 hp. It offers a bucket capacity of 4.4 m3, placing it in the upper-mid range of the large wheel loader segment. The model has been in continuous production since 1966, establishing a long service record across diverse industries.
Wheel loaders in this size and power class are typically deployed in earthmoving, quarrying, aggregate handling, and bulk material loading operations. They are also used extensively in port and stockyard environments for moving large volumes of material efficiently. Construction contractors and mining support operations frequently rely on machines of this capacity for truck loading and site clearance work.
Prospective buyers should commission a thorough inspection of the drivetrain, axles, and torque converter, as these components carry significant rebuild costs in any machine of this class. Bucket and cutting-edge wear, hydraulic cylinder condition, and the state of the boom and loader frame welds deserve close attention. Service history documentation and evidence of regular fluid and filter maintenance are strong indicators of overall machine care. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent technician familiar with Caterpillar wheel loaders is strongly advisable before finalising any transaction.
In the European market, the Caterpillar 966 carries an average asking price of EUR 88,358, with a typical price range spanning from EUR 57,500 to EUR 135,000 depending on age, configuration, and condition. Comparable machines in this class include the Hyundai HL770 and the Komatsu WA470, both of which compete directly in terms of operating weight and application scope. Buyers should benchmark any 966 listing against these alternatives to assess relative value within the segment.
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