Caterpillar 903D Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 903D ➔

The Caterpillar 903D is a compact wheel loader designed for material handling, site cleanup, landscaping, agriculture, and light construction work. It features articulated steering, a small turning radius, and a versatile loader arm for efficient loading, carrying, and stockpiling in confined spaces. The 903D is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydrostatic transmission, and a quick coupler system for use with buckets and other attachments. Its compact size supports maneuverability on job sites where larger wheel loaders are impractical. The Caterpillar 903D is used in applications requiring reliable performance, operator visibility, and easy transport between work locations.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 903D Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Breakout Force	6,160.00 lbs ft (8,351.73 nm) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Bucket Capacity	0.8 cu yd — Starting 2023 Model Year
Engine	C2.4 — Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine Power	74 (55.2) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine type	Cat C2.4 — Starting 2019 Model Year
Full-Turn Tipping Load	5,401.00 lbs (2,449.86 kg) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Max Dump Height	7.60 ft (2.32 m) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Net Power	42.00 hp (31.32 kw) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight	9,392 (4,260) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Rated Bucket Capacity	0.8.1.3 cu yd — Starting 2021 Model Year
Tip Load	5,070 (2,230) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev)	10 mph — Starting 2021 Model Year

Bucket

Caterpillar 903D Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Bucket Capacities	1.30 yd (1.19 m)

Cab

Caterpillar 903D Wheel Loader Cab specifications
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level I
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008

Engine

Caterpillar 903D Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Bore	3.40 in (8.64 cm)
Displacement	147.00 cu in (2,408.90 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C2.4*
Gross Power	42.00 hp (31.32 kw)
Maximum Gross Power	42.00 hp (31.32 kw)
Stroke	4.00 in (10.16 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 903D Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump	0.7 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift	4.4 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float	2.4 seconds
Main Relief	3481 psi

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 903D Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight	9,414.00 lbs (4,270.12 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 903D Wheel Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Engine Oil	2.40 gal (9.08 l)
Fuel Tank	11.40 gal (43.15 l)
Hydraulic System	6.30 gal (23.85 l)

Transmission

Caterpillar 903D Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Travel Speed	12.40 mph (19.96 kph)

Weights

Caterpillar 903D Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	9,414.00 lbs (4,270.12 kg)

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