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Caterpillar 906 Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 906 ➔

The Caterpillar 906 is a compact wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, and site support applications. It is part of Caterpillar's small wheel loader range and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, agriculture, municipal work, and general industrial operations. The 906 typically features articulated steering, a front loader arm, and a bucket for moving aggregate, soil, mulch, pallets, and other bulk materials. Its compact size supports maneuverability in confined work areas while maintaining loader capability. The Caterpillar 906 is used where a balance of lifting performance, visibility, and versatility is required in a wheel loader format.

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General Specifications

Breakout Force	11,233.00 lbs ft (15,229.70 nm) Starting 2023 Model Year
Bucket Capacity	1.0 - 1.5 (.80 - 1.15) Starting 2024 Model Year
Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m)	1.0 - 1.5 (.80 - 1.15) Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine	C2.8 Starting 2023 Model Year
Engine Power	74 (56) Starting 2024 Model Year
Engine Power Net hp (kW)	74 (56) Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine type	Cat C2.8 Starting 2024 Model Year
Full-Turn Tipping Load	8,225.00 lbs (3,730.80 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year
Net Power	74.70 hp (55.70 kw) Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight	12,898 (5,821) Starting 2024 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	12,898 (5,821) Starting 2025 Model Year
OperatingWeight lbs. (kg)	12,898 (5,821) Starting 2026 Model Year
Tip Load	7,529 (3,415) Starting 2024 Model Year
Tip Load lbs. (kg)	7,529 (3,415) Starting 2025 Model Year
Travel Speed	25 / 12.5 mph Starting 2024 Model Year
Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev)	25 / 12.5 mph Starting 2025 Model Year
Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev)	25 / 19 mph Starting 2022 Model Year

Bucket

Breakout Force	10,340.00 lbs (4,690.15 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	0.80 cu yd (0.61 cu m)
Bucket Width	6.20 ft (1.89 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	8.00 ft (2.44 m)

Cab

FOPS	meets the following criteria: SAE J231 JAN81 ISO 3449:1992
ROPS	meets the following criteria: SAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471-1:1986

Dimensions

Height - Top of Cab	8.80 ft (2.68 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	16.60 ft (5.06 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	2.60 ft (0.79 m)
Tread Width	55.00 in (139.70 cm)
Wheelbase	6.50 ft (1.98 m)
Width Over Tires	6.20 ft (1.89 m)

Engine

Bore	3.70 in (9.40 cm)
EEC 80/1269 Rating	71.00 hp (52.95 kw)
Engine Model	3044C
Gross Power	75.00 hp (55.93 kw)
ISO 9249 Rating	71.00 hp (52.95 kw)
Net Power	68.00 hp (50.71 kw)
Power Measured @	2600 rpm
SAE J1349 Rating	71.00 hp (52.95 kw)
Stroke	4.80 in (12.19 cm)

Hydraulic System

3rd Valve Flow	17.70 gpm (66.99 lpm)
Dump Time	1.5 seconds
Lower Time	3.2 seconds
Main Relief	3400 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	18.00 gpm (68.13 lpm)
Pump Type	Gear
Raise Time	4.5 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	3408.4 psi

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	90 amps
Articulation	40 degrees
Breakout Force	10,340.00 lbs (4,690.15 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.50 gal (20.82 l)
Dump Height at Full Lift	8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Capacity	19.60 gal (74.19 l)
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket	6,666.00 lbs (3,023.65 kg)
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Forks	5500 lb
Hydraulic Lift Capacity	9,100.00 lbs (4,127.70 kg)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	17.50 gal (66.24 l)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	10,912.00 lbs (4,949.61 kg)
Oscillation +/-	11 degrees
Rack Back - Transport Position	53 degrees
Rated Bucket Capacity	1.10 cu yd (0.84 cu m)
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket	3,333.00 lbs (1,511.83 kg)
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks	4433 lb
Reach - Without Teeth	2.80 ft (0.85 m)
Rear Axle Oscillation	22 degrees
Static Tipping Weight	7,546.00 lbs (3,422.81 kg)
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket	7,546.00 lbs (3,422.81 kg)
Tire Size	12.5x18
Transmission Fluid Capacity	2.60 gal (9.84 l)

Power Train, Axles and Brakes

Axle and Final Drives	fixed front axle with limited slip differential and planetary ge
Brake Standards	Brake meets ISO 3450:1996
Maximum Travel Speeds - Forward and Reverse, High	12.00 mph (19.31 kph)
Maximum Travel Speeds - With 12.5-18 Tires, Forward and Reverse, Low	4.00 mph (6.44 kph)
Service and Parking Brake	Are combined in a single dry-disc driveline brake
Transmission Type	Closed-loop two-speed hydrostatic single-path transmission.

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	5.50 gal (20.82 l)
Engine Oil	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Tank	19.60 gal (74.19 l)
Hydraulic System	17.50 gal (66.24 l)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	12.00 mph (19.31 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	12.00 mph (19.31 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	2
Number of Reverse Gears	2
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic

Weights

Operating Weight

10,912.00 lbs (4,949.61 kg)

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