Name: 966H Heavy-Duty 6-Ton Wheel Loader
Brand: Yutong
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Product Overview

Model: 966H | Category: Wheel Loader

The 966H is a heavy-duty wheel loader rated at 6 t, engineered for productive bucket loading of aggregates, soil and loose rock. It pairs a fuel-efficient turbocharged engine with a strong hydraulic working hydraulic system and a comfortable ROPS/FOPS cab, making it a versatile workhorse for construction, quarry, municipal and stockpile operations worldwide.

6 t

Rated Load

178 kW

Power

30°

Max. Gradeability

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966H Large Mining & Heavy-Plant Applications

The 966H is the largest wheel loader in this family—a 6 t, 3.5 m³ machine for mines, large quarries and heavy earthmoving where the work exceeds a standard 5 t. It loads rigid and large articulated haulers, moves overburden and blasted rock, and does bulk re-handling on the heaviest construction sites.

Its 178 kW engine, 185 kN breakout force and 196 kN drawbar pull let it fill a big bucket in one pass and push through soft underfoot conditions. A 46 km/h top speed and 3285 mm wheelbase give it long-haul capability across a large site between the pit and the processing plant.

Yutong positions the 966H for mining operations and major infrastructure projects that need a heavier front-end loader but not a full-class mining shovel. It is the step-up for operators who have outgrown the 5 t line and want Yutong support on a high-utilisation machine.

966H Highlights: 6 T Capacity, Big Force

The 966H combines a 3.5 m³ standard bucket with 185 kN breakout force and 196 kN drawbar pull—the highest in the family—so it digs dense rock and hauls itself through ruts that would stop a 5 t loader. The 178 kW engine drives a 46 km/h travel speed across long haul roads.

At 20.1–20.5 t operating weight the machine carries its own bucket load confidently, with a 1255 mm wheel load and 3285 mm wheelbase for stability at full height. The 3432 mm discharge height reaches the sideboards of large haulers, and the 12.0 s cycle keeps production high on big trucks.

How to Choose the Right Wheel Loader

Match the rated load (6 t) and bucket capacity to the truck or hopper you load — a three- to five-pass match gives the best cycle time. Choose a standard bucket for loose material and a lighter rock bucket for quarries; request a quick-coupler specification if you change attachments often.

As a leading large wheel loader manufacturer, Yutong offers configurations — bucket or body options, tyre packages, cab choices and power options — so the machine matches your exact duty cycle rather than a generic spec.

Technical Parameters

Technical Parameters
Dimension(mm)	8705 ×3130×3450
Rated load (t)	6.0
Standard dipper capacity (m3)	3.5
Total weight(t)	20.1-20.5
Discharge height(mm)	3432
Wheel load(mm)	1255
Sum of lifting, dumping and falling time(s)	≤12.0
Wheel base(mm)	3285
Wheel track(mm)	2310
Break out force(kN)	185
Maximum drawbar pull(kN)	196
Steering angle(°)	36
Maximum speed(km/h)	46
Minimum turning radius	6255
Maximum gradeability(°)	25

Frequently Asked Questions — 966H

What size truck does the 966H pair with?

It loads large rigid and articulated haulers where a 5 t loader would need too many passes. The 3.5 m³ bucket keeps cycle times sensible on 30–50 t class trucks.

Is it a mining-grade machine?

It is the heaviest wheel loader in this family and handles mine stockpiling and re-handling; for continuous pit-face production, Yutong‘s dedicated mining trucks and larger rigs are a separate line.

How do the 185 kN and 196 kN figures help?

185 kN breakout drives the bucket into blasted rock; 196 kN drawbar pull lets the machine pull itself out of soft or rutted underfoot conditions without a pusher.

Can it traml long distances on site?

Yes—at 46 km/h and with a long wheelbase it is comfortable moving between pit, stockpile and plant, reducing the need for a separate haul tractor.

What tyres and guarding are recommended?

Mine-spec rock tyres, bolt-on wear plates and guarding on the lights, radiator and cylinders are recommended for heavy abrasive duty; Yutong supplies this as a configured package.

How does it compare with the 956H?

The 966H is a class larger—6 t and 3.5 m³ against 5 t—with more engine, more force and higher travel speed. Choose it when the 5 t machines are simply too small for the duty.