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    Cat 966H VS Liebherr L580 Wheel Loader

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    Key Highlights Cat 966HLiebherr L580
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    Overview
    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Brand Caterpillar Liebherr
    Type Medium (15-30 Ton) Medium (15-30 Ton)
    Ex-Showroom Price Price Available Soon Price Available Soon
    Engine Cat 281 HP John Deere 298 HP
    Bucket 3.40-4.60 m³ 5.2 m³
    Weight 23125 kg 26950 kg
    Max. Forward Speed 37.4 km/h 40 km/h
    Dump Height 3058 mm 3300 mm
    Tripping Load 14028 kg 18950 kg
    Quick Overview:

    With robust design, the Cat 966H Wheel Loader excels in India’s heavy-duty construction and mining operations.

    Robust and fuel-efficient, the Liebherr L580 Wheel Loader meets India’s high-load material handling needs with advanced technology.

    Overview
    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Brand
    Caterpillar Liebherr
    Type
    Medium (15-30 Ton) Medium (15-30 Ton)
    Ex-Showroom Price
    Price Available Soon Price Available Soon
    Engine
    Cat 281 HP John Deere 298 HP
    Bucket
    3.40-4.60 m³ 5.2 m³
    Weight
    23125 kg 26950 kg
    Fwd. Speed
    37.4 km/h 40 km/h
    Dump Height
    3058 mm 3300 mm
    Tripping Load
    14028 kg 18950 kg
    Quick Overview:

    With robust design, the Cat 966H Wheel Loader excels in India’s heavy-duty construction and mining operations.

    Robust and fuel-efficient, the Liebherr L580 Wheel Loader meets India’s high-load material handling needs with advanced technology.

    Key Highlights
    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Engine Make Cat® C11 ACERT™ John Deere 6090HFL75
    Max Torque 1299 Nm @ 1400 rpm 1228 Nm @ 1600 rpm
    Fuel Tank 380 L 450 L
    Hydraulic System 320 L/min 290 L/min
    Min. Ground Clearance 434 mm 465 mm
    Payload NA 8640 kg
    Steering Angle ±40° ±38°
    Drive Type 4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
    Wheelbase 3450 mm 3970 mm
    Tyres 26.5-25 tires 26.5R25 L3
    Max. Breakout Force 185 KN 220 kN
    Overall Length 8693 mm 9545 mm
    Warranty 1 Year 1 Yr. / 2000 hr.
    AC Cabin Standard Standard
    GPS Standard Optional
    Key Highlights
    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Engine Make
    Cat® C11 ACERT™ John Deere 6090HFL75
    Max Torque
    1299 Nm @ 1400 rpm 1228 Nm @ 1600 rpm
    Fuel Tank
    380 L 450 L
    Hydraulic System
    320 L/min 290 L/min
    Min. Ground Clearance
    434 mm 465 mm
    Payload
    NA 8640 kg
    Steering Angle
    ±40° ±38°
    Drive Type
    4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
    Wheelbase
    3450 mm 3970 mm
    Tyres
    26.5-25 tires 26.5R25 L3
    Max. Breakout Force
    185 KN 220 kN
    Overall Length
    8693 mm 9545 mm
    Warranty
    1 Year 1 Yr. / 2000 hr.
    AC Cabin
    Standard Standard
    GPS
    Standard Optional
    Specifications

    Engine

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Engine Make Cat® C11 ACERT™ John Deere 6090HFL75
    Engine Type 4-stroke; turbocharged; air-to-air aftercooled diesel engine Water-cooled; turbo charged; intercooled; Electronic Common Rail high-pressure injection
    Aspiration Tubocharged Turbocharged
    Emission EPA Tier 3; EU Stage III Stage II
    Max Torque 1299 Nm @ 1400 rpm 1228 Nm @ 1600 rpm
    Max Power 281 HP (209 kW) @ 1800 rpm 298 HP (219 kW) @ 2000 rpm
    Piston Displacement 11.1 L 9.0 L
    No Of Cylinders 6 Cylinders 6 Cylinders
    Battery 2 x 12V / 1400 CCA 24V / 180Ah
    Alternator 24V / 115A 24V / 100A

    Power Train

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Transmission Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission Hydrostatic
    Drive Type 4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
    Torque Converter Single-stage; hydrodynamic with a lock-up clutch. NA

    Brakes

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Service Hydraulic; fully enclosed wet-disc brakes Self-locking of the hydrostatic driveline (acting on all four wheels) and additional pumpaccumulator brake system with wet multi- disc brakes (two seperate brake circuits)
    Parking Spring-applied; pressure-released caliper disc brake Electro-hydraulically actuated spring-loaded disc brake system on the transmission

    Steering System

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Type Load-Sensing Hydrostatic Articulated Steering Load-sensing articulated steering
    Steering-Angle ±40° ±38°

    Axles And Final Drive

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Front Axle Fixed Fixed
    Rear Axle Oscillating Centre pivot & oscillating
    Oscillating Angle ±13° ±13°

    Speed

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Max. Forward Speed 37.4 km/h 40 km/h
    Max. Reverse Speed 37.4 km/h NA

    Hydraulic System

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    System Type Load-Sensing Hydraulic System Load-sensing
    Pump Type Variable Displacement Piston Swash plate type variable flow pump
    Maximum Pump Flow 320 L/min 290 L/min
    System Pressure 310 bar 380 bar

    Special Refill Capacities

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Fuel Tank 380 L 450 L
    Hydraulic System NA 280 L
    Engine Oil 35 L 34 L
    Cooling System 39 L 55 L
    Rear Axle Oil 64 L 58 L
    Front Axle Oil 64 L 58 L
    Hydraulic Tank 110 L 160 L
    Transmission Oil 44 L 12.5 L
    Def Tank NA 20 L

    Dimensions

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Overall Length With Bucket 8693 mm 9545 mm
    Wheel Base 3450 mm 3970 mm
    Height Over Cab 3575 mm 3590 mm
    Height Over Exhaust 3524 mm 3315 mm
    Min Grond Clearance 434 mm 465 mm
    Width Over Tyres 3012 mm 2960 mm
    Wheel Tread 2230 mm 2230 mm
    Tyre Size 26.5-25 tires 26.5R25 L3

    Performance

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Bucket Capacity 3.40-4.60 m³ 5.2 m³
    Bucket Width 3220 mm 3300 mm
    Payload NA 8640 kg
    Tipping Load Straight 16024 kg 21650 kg
    Tipping Load Full Turn 14028 kg 18950 kg
    Max. Breakout Force 185 KN 220 kN
    Operating Weight 23125 kg 26950 kg
    Max Dump Angle 48.2° NA
    Bucket Roll Back Angle Full Height 61° NA
    Bucket Roll Back At Carry 50° NA
    Bucket Roll Back At Ground Level 42° NA
    Dumping Height, Fully Raised 3058 mm 3300 mm
    Dumping Reach, Fully Raised 1334 mm 1330 mm
    Max. Hinge Pin Height 4235 mm 4580 mm
    Max. Digging Depth 124 mm 100 mm
    Turning Radius Over Tyres 6761 mm 7300 mm
    Turning Radius Over Bucket 7366 mm 8075 mm
    Specifications

    Engine

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Engine Make
    Cat® C11 ACERT™ John Deere 6090HFL75
    Engine Type
    4-stroke; turbocharged; air-to-air aftercooled diesel engine Water-cooled; turbo charged; intercooled; Electronic Common Rail high-pressure injection
    Aspiration
    Tubocharged Turbocharged
    Emission
    EPA Tier 3; EU Stage III Stage II
    Max Torque
    1299 Nm @ 1400 rpm 1228 Nm @ 1600 rpm
    Max Power
    281 HP (209 kW) @ 1800 rpm 298 HP (219 kW) @ 2000 rpm
    Piston Displacement
    11.1 L 9.0 L
    No Of Cylinders
    6 Cylinders 6 Cylinders
    Battery
    2 x 12V / 1400 CCA 24V / 180Ah
    Alternator
    24V / 115A 24V / 100A

    Power Train

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Transmission
    Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission Hydrostatic
    Drive Type
    4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
    Torque Converter
    Single-stage; hydrodynamic with a lock-up clutch. NA

    Brakes

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Service
    Hydraulic; fully enclosed wet-disc brakes Self-locking of the hydrostatic driveline (acting on all four wheels) and additional pumpaccumulator brake system with wet multi- disc brakes (two seperate brake circuits)
    Parking
    Spring-applied; pressure-released caliper disc brake Electro-hydraulically actuated spring-loaded disc brake system on the transmission

    Steering System

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Type
    Load-Sensing Hydrostatic Articulated Steering Load-sensing articulated steering
    Steering-Angle
    ±40° ±38°

    Speed

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Max. Forward Speed
    37.4 km/h 40 km/h
    Max. Reverse Speed
    37.4 km/h NA

    Axles And Final Drive

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Front Axle
    Fixed Fixed
    Rear Axle
    Oscillating Centre pivot & oscillating
    Oscillating Angle
    ±13° ±13°

    Hydraulics System

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    System Type
    Load-Sensing Hydraulic System Load-sensing
    Pump Type
    Variable Displacement Piston Swash plate type variable flow pump
    Maximum Pump Flow
    320 L/min 290 L/min
    System Pressure
    310 bar 380 bar

    Tyres

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Size
    Not Available Not Available

    Special Refill Cpacities

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Fuel Tank
    380 L 450 L
    Hydraulic System
    NA 280 L
    Engine Oil
    35 L 34 L
    Cooling System
    39 L 55 L
    Rear Axle Oil
    64 L 58 L
    Front Axle Oil
    64 L 58 L
    Hydraulic Tank
    110 L 160 L
    Transmission Oil
    44 L 12.5 L
    Def Tank
    NA 20 L

    Dimensions

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Overall Length With Bucket
    8693 mm 9545 mm
    Wheel Base
    3450 mm 3970 mm
    Height Over Cab
    3575 mm 3590 mm
    Height Over Exhaust
    3524 mm 3315 mm
    Min Grond Clearance
    434 mm 465 mm
    Width Over Tyres
    3012 mm 2960 mm
    Wheel Tread
    2230 mm 2230 mm
    Tyre Size
    26.5-25 tires 26.5R25 L3

    Performance

    Cat 966H Liebherr L580
    Bucket Capacity
    3.40-4.60 m³ 5.2 m³
    Bucket Width
    3220 mm 3300 mm
    Payload
    NA 8640 kg
    Tipping Load Straight
    16024 kg 21650 kg
    Tipping Load Full Turn
    14028 kg 18950 kg
    Max. Breakout Force
    185 KN 220 kN
    Operating Weight
    23125 kg 26950 kg
    Max Dump Angle
    48.2° NA
    Bucket Roll Back Angle Full Height
    61° NA
    Bucket Roll Back At Carry
    50° NA
    Bucket Roll Back At Ground Level
    42° NA
    Dumping Height, Fully Raised
    3058 mm 3300 mm
    Dumping Reach, Fully Raised
    1334 mm 1330 mm
    Max. Hinge Pin Height
    4235 mm 4580 mm
    Max. Digging Depth
    124 mm 100 mm
    Turning Radius Over Tyres
    6761 mm 7300 mm
    Turning Radius Over Bucket
    7366 mm 8075 mm

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