ELECTRICAL OVERVIEW OF

CAT 996H
Console and Operation

Abstract
This document takes apart the Caterpillar 966H different models regarding the cabinet –
Console and Operation - in brief. I picked the most convenient and common models

Ahmed Abdelghany
 Operator Controls
Command Control Steering
low effort load-sensing system.
Full machine articulation is
accomplished with a ±70° turn of the
wheel – versus two to three 360° turns
of a conventional steering
wheel greatly reducing operator fatigue
Conventional Steering
A low-effort hand
metering unit hydraulic steering system.
Load sensing steering
directs power through the steering
system only when needed.
When not steering, more engine power
is available to generate
rimpull, breakout force, lift force, and
results in reduced fuel
consumption
Conventional Steering

(4A) Forward
(4B) Neutral
(4C) Reverse
Alternate Forward/Neutral/Reverse Switch (If Equipped)

(4A) Forward
(4B) Neutral
(4C) Reverse

Speed Selection Controlling the speed

The speed of the machine will be By rotating the Switch (4D) operator can
displayed on the front dash easily change the transmission to increase
or decrease
Front Dashboard
Parking Brake Control (14)
Engine Start Switch (17)
Upper Right Hand Switch Panel
Autoshift Control (22) (if Equipped)
Autodig Control (23) (if Equipped)
Secondary Steering (31)
Command Control Steering

1. Command Control Steering

 Allows one hand operation of both
TRANSMISSION and STEERING
 Turning the Command Control steering
plus or minus 35 degrees, left or right,
from CenterPoint, achieves full machine
articulation.

2. Integrated Transmission Control

 They are part of the steering design.
Select forward, neutral or reverse with
the three position rocker switch. Use the