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Liebherr L566 VS Cat 966H Wheel Loader

Liebherr L566
  • Engine
    John Deere 272 HP
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    Bucket
    4.2 m³
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    Weight
    23450 kg
  • Fwd. Speed
    40 km/h
  • dumping height loader
    Dump Height
    3090 mm
  • tipping load
    Tripping Load
    15900 kg
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Medium (15-30 Ton)
Cat 966H
  • Engine
    Cat 281 HP
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    Bucket
    3.40-4.60 m³
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    Weight
    23125 kg
  • Fwd. Speed
    37.4 km/h
  • dumping height loader
    Dump Height
    3058 mm
  • tipping load
    Tripping Load
    14028 kg
Price Available Soon*
Medium (15-30 Ton)

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Key Highlights Liebherr L566Cat 966H
Liebherr L566 VS Cat 966H Wheel Loader
Liebherr L566 Wheel Loader price in India
Liebherr L566
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Cat 966H Wheel Loader Price in India
Cat 966H
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Particulars Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Overview Summary

Comparing Cat 966H and Liebherr L566 Wheel Loaders, both machines are designed for heavy-duty operations with their robust engines, high tipping load capacities, and 4WD. The Cat 966H excels with higher engine power and advanced operator features as standard, whereas the Liebherr L566 offers higher torque and bigger tanks for fuel and hydraulic fluid, which means longer operating times before refueling.

Cat 966H Wheel Loader

Pros:
  • Higher engine power of 281 HP provides robust operation.
  • Excellent tipping load capacities at both straight and full turn.
  • Features both an AC cabin and GPS as standard for operator comfort and navigation.
  • More comprehensive service braking system with fully enclosed wet-disc brakes.
Cons:
  • Lower breakout force compared to Liebherr L566.
  • Older emission standard with EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage III.

Liebherr L566 Wheel Loader

Pros:
  • Slightly higher maximum torque at 1353 Nm.
  • Larger fuel and hydraulic tanks for extended operation periods.
  • Greater hinge pin height for higher lifting capability.
  • Offers a hydrostatic transmission which can offer smooth operation.
Cons:
  • Slightly less engine power at 272 HP.
  • Advanced features like GPS are optional, not standard.
  • Lacks a locking torque converter as it is not applicable with hydrostatic transmission.

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

When selecting a wheel loader, consider the specific requirements of the task at hand. If engine power and included features are a priority, the Cat 966H might be your preferred option. However, if you need slightly higher torque and a hydrostatic transmission that could potentially provide smoother operation and control, the Liebherr L566 would be a solid choice. Assess the requirement for additional features like GPS, as this might affect the overall value proposition of each loader.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Brand Liebherr Caterpillar
Type Medium (15-30 Ton) Medium (15-30 Ton)
Ex-Showroom Price Price Available Soon Price Available Soon
Engine John Deere 272 HP Cat 281 HP
Bucket 4.2 m³ 3.40-4.60 m³
Weight 23450 kg 23125 kg
Max. Forward Speed 40 km/h 37.4 km/h
Dump Height 3090 mm 3058 mm
Tripping Load 15900 kg 14028 kg
Quick Overview:

The Liebherr L566 Wheel Loader handles heavy-duty lifting and transportation, trusted by Indian cement and port operations.

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

Comparing Cat 966H and Liebherr L566 Wheel Loaders, both machines are designed for heavy-duty operations with their robust engines, high tipping load capacities, and 4WD. The Cat 966H excels with higher engine power and advanced operator features as standard, whereas the Liebherr L566 offers higher torque and bigger tanks for fuel and hydraulic fluid, which means longer operating times before refueling.

Cat 966H Wheel Loader

Pros:
  • Higher engine power of 281 HP provides robust operation.
  • Excellent tipping load capacities at both straight and full turn.
  • Features both an AC cabin and GPS as standard for operator comfort and navigation.
  • More comprehensive service braking system with fully enclosed wet-disc brakes.
Cons:
  • Lower breakout force compared to Liebherr L566.
  • Older emission standard with EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage III.

Liebherr L566 Wheel Loader

Pros:
  • Slightly higher maximum torque at 1353 Nm.
  • Larger fuel and hydraulic tanks for extended operation periods.
  • Greater hinge pin height for higher lifting capability.
  • Offers a hydrostatic transmission which can offer smooth operation.
Cons:
  • Slightly less engine power at 272 HP.
  • Advanced features like GPS are optional, not standard.
  • Lacks a locking torque converter as it is not applicable with hydrostatic transmission.

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

When selecting a wheel loader, consider the specific requirements of the task at hand. If engine power and included features are a priority, the Cat 966H might be your preferred option. However, if you need slightly higher torque and a hydrostatic transmission that could potentially provide smoother operation and control, the Liebherr L566 would be a solid choice. Assess the requirement for additional features like GPS, as this might affect the overall value proposition of each loader.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Brand
Liebherr Caterpillar
Type
Medium (15-30 Ton) Medium (15-30 Ton)
Ex-Showroom Price
Price Available Soon Price Available Soon
Engine
John Deere 272 HP Cat 281 HP
Bucket
4.2 m³ 3.40-4.60 m³
Weight
23450 kg 23125 kg
Fwd. Speed
40 km/h 37.4 km/h
Dump Height
3090 mm 3058 mm
Tripping Load
15900 kg 14028 kg
Quick Overview:

The Liebherr L566 Wheel Loader handles heavy-duty lifting and transportation, trusted by Indian cement and port operations.

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

Key Highlights

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Engine Make John Deere 6090HFL75 Cat® C11 ACERT™
Max Torque 1353 Nm @ 1400 rpm 1299 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Fuel Tank 450 L 380 L
Hydraulic System 290 L/min 320 L/min
Min. Ground Clearance 535 mm 434 mm
Payload 7140 kg NA
Steering Angle ±38° ±40°
Drive Type 4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
Wheelbase 3820 mm 3450 mm
Tyres 26.5R25 L3 26.5-25 tires
Max. Breakout Force 190 kN 185 KN
Overall Length 9200 mm 8693 mm
Warranty 1 Yr. / 2000 hr. 1 Year
AC Cabin Standard Standard
GPS Optional Standard

Key Highlights

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Engine Make
John Deere 6090HFL75 Cat® C11 ACERT™
Max Torque
1353 Nm @ 1400 rpm 1299 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Fuel Tank
450 L 380 L
Hydraulic System
290 L/min 320 L/min
Min. Ground Clearance
535 mm 434 mm
Payload
7140 kg NA
Steering Angle
±38° ±40°
Drive Type
4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
Wheelbase
3820 mm 3450 mm
Tyres
26.5R25 L3 26.5-25 tires
Max. Breakout Force
190 kN 185 KN
Overall Length
9200 mm 8693 mm
Warranty
1 Yr. / 2000 hr. 1 Year
AC Cabin
Standard Standard
GPS
Optional Standard

Specifications

Engine

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Engine Make John Deere 6090HFL75 Cat® C11 ACERT™
Engine Type Water-cooled; turbo charged; intercooled; Electronic Common Rail high-pressure injection 4-stroke; turbocharged; air-to-air aftercooled diesel engine
Aspiration Turbocharged Tubocharged
Emission Stage II EPA Tier 3; EU Stage III
Max Torque 1353 Nm @ 1400 rpm 1299 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Max Power 272 HP (200 kW) @ 2000 rpm 281 HP (209 kW) @ 1800 rpm
Piston Displacement 9.0 L 11.1 L
No Of Cylinders 6 Cylinders 6 Cylinders
Battery 24V / 180Ah 2 x 12V / 1400 CCA
Alternator 24V / 100A 24V / 115A

Power Train

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Transmission Hydrostatic Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission
Drive Type 4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
Torque Converter NA Single-stage; hydrodynamic with a lock-up clutch.

Brakes

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Service 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) Hydraulic; fully enclosed wet-disc brakes
Parking Electro-hydraulically actuated spring-loaded disc brake system on the transmission Spring-applied; pressure-released caliper disc brake

Steering System

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Type Load-sensing articulated steering Load-Sensing Hydrostatic Articulated Steering
Steering-Angle ±38° ±40°

Axles And Final Drive

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Front Axle Fixed Fixed
Rear Axle Centre pivot & oscillating Oscillating
Oscillating Angle ±13° ±13°

Speed

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Max. Forward Speed 40 km/h 37.4 km/h
Max. Reverse Speed NA 37.4 km/h

Hydraulic System

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
System Type Load-sensing Load-Sensing Hydraulic System
Pump Type Swash plate type variable flow pump Variable Displacement Piston
Maximum Pump Flow 290 L/min 320 L/min
System Pressure 380 bar 310 bar

Special Refill Capacities

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Fuel Tank 450 L 380 L
Hydraulic System 280 L NA
Engine Oil 34 L 35 L
Cooling System 55 L 39 L
Rear Axle Oil 42 L 64 L
Front Axle Oil 42 L 64 L
Hydraulic Tank 160 L 110 L
Transmission Oil 12.5 L 44 L
Def Tank 20 L NA

Dimensions

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Overall Length With Bucket 9200 mm 8693 mm
Wheel Base 3820 mm 3450 mm
Height Over Cab 3590 mm 3575 mm
Height Over Exhaust 3315 mm 3524 mm
Min Grond Clearance 535 mm 434 mm
Width Over Tyres 2960 mm 3012 mm
Wheel Tread 2230 mm 2230 mm
Tyre Size 26.5R25 L3 26.5-25 tires

Performance

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Bucket Capacity 4.2 m³ 3.40-4.60 m³
Bucket Width 3000 mm 3220 mm
Payload 7140 kg NA
Tipping Load Straight 18150 kg 16024 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn 15900 kg 14028 kg
Max. Breakout Force 190 kN 185 KN
Operating Weight 23450 kg 23125 kg
Max Dump Angle NA 48.2°
Bucket Roll Back Angle Full Height NA 61°
Bucket Roll Back At Carry NA 50°
Bucket Roll Back At Ground Level NA 42°
Dumping Height, Fully Raised 3090 mm 3058 mm
Dumping Reach, Fully Raised 1305 mm 1334 mm
Max. Hinge Pin Height 4360 mm 4235 mm
Max. Digging Depth 100 mm 124 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres 7110 mm 6761 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket 7690 mm 7366 mm

Specifications

Engine

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Engine Make
John Deere 6090HFL75 Cat® C11 ACERT™
Engine Type
Water-cooled; turbo charged; intercooled; Electronic Common Rail high-pressure injection 4-stroke; turbocharged; air-to-air aftercooled diesel engine
Aspiration
Turbocharged Tubocharged
Emission
Stage II EPA Tier 3; EU Stage III
Max Torque
1353 Nm @ 1400 rpm 1299 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Max Power
272 HP (200 kW) @ 2000 rpm 281 HP (209 kW) @ 1800 rpm
Piston Displacement
9.0 L 11.1 L
No Of Cylinders
6 Cylinders 6 Cylinders
Battery
24V / 180Ah 2 x 12V / 1400 CCA
Alternator
24V / 100A 24V / 115A

Power Train

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Transmission
Hydrostatic Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission
Drive Type
4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
Torque Converter
NA Single-stage; hydrodynamic with a lock-up clutch.

Brakes

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Service
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) Hydraulic; fully enclosed wet-disc brakes
Parking
Electro-hydraulically actuated spring-loaded disc brake system on the transmission Spring-applied; pressure-released caliper disc brake

Steering System

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Type
Load-sensing articulated steering Load-Sensing Hydrostatic Articulated Steering
Steering-Angle
±38° ±40°

Speed

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Max. Forward Speed
40 km/h 37.4 km/h
Max. Reverse Speed
NA 37.4 km/h

Axles And Final Drive

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Front Axle
Fixed Fixed
Rear Axle
Centre pivot & oscillating Oscillating
Oscillating Angle
±13° ±13°

Hydraulics System

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
System Type
Load-sensing Load-Sensing Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Swash plate type variable flow pump Variable Displacement Piston
Maximum Pump Flow
290 L/min 320 L/min
System Pressure
380 bar 310 bar

Tyres

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Size
Not Available Not Available

Special Refill Cpacities

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Fuel Tank
450 L 380 L
Hydraulic System
280 L NA
Engine Oil
34 L 35 L
Cooling System
55 L 39 L
Rear Axle Oil
42 L 64 L
Front Axle Oil
42 L 64 L
Hydraulic Tank
160 L 110 L
Transmission Oil
12.5 L 44 L
Def Tank
20 L NA

Dimensions

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Overall Length With Bucket
9200 mm 8693 mm
Wheel Base
3820 mm 3450 mm
Height Over Cab
3590 mm 3575 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3315 mm 3524 mm
Min Grond Clearance
535 mm 434 mm
Width Over Tyres
2960 mm 3012 mm
Wheel Tread
2230 mm 2230 mm
Tyre Size
26.5R25 L3 26.5-25 tires

Performance

Liebherr L566 Cat 966H
Bucket Capacity
4.2 m³ 3.40-4.60 m³
Bucket Width
3000 mm 3220 mm
Payload
7140 kg NA
Tipping Load Straight
18150 kg 16024 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
15900 kg 14028 kg
Max. Breakout Force
190 kN 185 KN
Operating Weight
23450 kg 23125 kg
Max Dump Angle
NA 48.2°
Bucket Roll Back Angle Full Height
NA 61°
Bucket Roll Back At Carry
NA 50°
Bucket Roll Back At Ground Level
NA 42°
Dumping Height, Fully Raised
3090 mm 3058 mm
Dumping Reach, Fully Raised
1305 mm 1334 mm
Max. Hinge Pin Height
4360 mm 4235 mm
Max. Digging Depth
100 mm 124 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7110 mm 6761 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7690 mm 7366 mm

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