Caterpillar 904H Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 904H ➔

The Caterpillar 904H Wheel Loader offers versatile performance with a bucket capacity of 1.3 cubic yards and a maximum reach of 7.9 feet. Powered by a turbocharged Mitsubishi engine delivering 52 horsepower, this loader boasts a hydraulic system with a pump flow capacity of 22 gallons per minute. With operating weights just under 10,000 pounds and a maximum speed of 12.5 mph, the 904H is equipped to handle a variety of tasks efficiently and effectively.

Bucket

Caterpillar 904H Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Bucket Capacities	1.30 cu yd (0.99 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	0.80 cu yd (0.61 cu m)
Bucket Width	5.90 ft (1.80 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	7.90 ft (2.41 m)

Cab

Caterpillar 904H Wheel Loader Cab specifications
FOPS	SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and II; ISO 3449:1994 Level I and II
ROPS	SAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471:1994

Dimensions

Caterpillar 904H Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	0.90 ft (0.27 m)
Height - Top of Cab	7.90 ft (2.41 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	15.50 ft (4.72 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	2.20 ft (0.67 m)
Wheelbase	6.30 ft (1.92 m)
Width Over Tires	5.40 ft (1.65 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 904H Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Bore	3.50 in (8.89 cm)
Displacement	153.00 cu in (2,507.23 cu cm)
EEC 80/1269 Rating	52.00 hp (38.78 kw)
Engine Model	MHI S4Q2-T
Gross Power	55.00 hp (41.01 kw)
ISO 9249 Rating	52.00 hp (38.78 kw)
Make	Mitsubishi
Net Power	52.00 hp (38.78 kw)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2400 rpm
SAE J1349 Rating	52.00 hp (38.78 kw)
Stroke	4.00 in (10.16 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 904H Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
3rd Valve Flow	22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
Dump Time	0.8 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump	0.8econds seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift	4.5econds seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float	3.2econds seconds
Lower Time	3.2 seconds
Main Relief	3000 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
Raise Time	4.5 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	3000 psi

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 904H Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	90 amps
Breakout Force	8,003.00 lbs (3,630.10 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	2.20 gal (8.33 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	2.00 gal (7.57 l)
Fuel Capacity	22.00 gal (83.27 l)
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket	5,511.00 lbs (2,499.75 kg)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	11.40 gal (43.15 l)
Operating Weight	9,898.80 lbs (4,490.03 kg)
Rack Back - Transport Position	49 degrees
Rated Bucket Capacity	0.80 cu yd (0.61 cu m)
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket	2,756.00 lbs (1,250.10 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	6,613.90 lbs (3,000.02 kg)
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket	6,614.00 lbs (3,000.06 kg)
Tire Size	12-16.5 10PR

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 904H Wheel Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	2.00 gal (7.57 l)
Engine Oil	2.00 gal (7.57 l)
Fuel Tank	22.00 gal (83.27 l)
Hydraulic System	11.00 gal (41.64 l)

Transmission

Caterpillar 904H Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	12.50 mph (20.12 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	12.50 mph (20.12 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	2
Number of Reverse Gears	2
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic
Travel Speed 1	4.30 mph (6.92 kph)
Travel Speed 2	12.40 mph (19.96 kph)

Weights

Caterpillar 904H Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	9,900.00 lbs (4,490.57 kg)

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