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Wheel Loader
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966G Wheel Loader with D9.
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The IDF operates different types of Caterpillar machines. Among these are the modified D9/D10 Dozers and different types of Wheel Loaders. There are three types: the 950E/F, 966E/F and the 966G. This vehicles were built during the 1980s (production of the E-version started in 1981), except the 966G which was built during the 1990s.
The Caterpillar Wheel Loaders in IDF service are used fulfill a wide variety of Engineer Force tasks. Apart from earthmoving, loading duties and such familar stuff, they are also in use to destroy terrorist houses, build and clear road-blockades and other tasks related to anti-terrorist operations of the IDF.
The Wheel Loaders were modified by Israel, a wirescreen-cover was added to the cab to incraese protection for the operator. It also seems possible that an armoured cab is used. |
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CAT 950E/F Wheel Loader
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Width: 2,755 m
Ground clearance: 0,474 m
Height: 3,52 m
Lenght: 7,928 m - 8,229 m (depends on shovel-type used)
Weight: 17,69 tons
Min. Turning Radius: 6452 mm
Engine: Caterpillar 3304 with 168 HP
Max Speed: 35,4 km/h |
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CAT 966E/F Wheel Loader
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Width: 2,92 m
Ground clearance: 0,501 m
Height: 3,585 m
Lenght: 8,79 m - 9,26 m (depends on shovel-type used)
Weight: 22,395 tons
Min. Turning Radius: 6795 mm
Engine: Caterpillar 3306 with 233 HP
Max Speed: 38,3 km/h |
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CAT 966G Wheel Loader
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Width: 2,97 m
Ground clearance: 0,565 m
Height: 3,58 m
Lenght: 8,79 m - 9,26 m (depends on shovel-type used)
Weight: 23,5 tons
Min. Turning Radius: 7305 mm
Engine: Caterpillar 3176(?) with 238 HP
Max Speed: 35,6 km/h |
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Special thanks to Benjamin Behrens. |
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