The Caterpillar 906M is a compact wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, and site support applications. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series and is commonly used in construction, landscaping, agriculture, and municipal work. The 906M features articulated steering, a compact frame, and a front loader configuration for maneuverability in confined spaces. It is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic loader system, and operator cab designed for visibility and control. The model is used for moving aggregate, soil, pallets, and other bulk materials on job sites where a small wheel loader is required.
| Breakout Force | 9,666.00 lbs ft (13,105.16 nm) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.0 - 1.6 (.76 - 1.2) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Engine | C3.3B DIT Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Engine Power | 74 (55.2) Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Engine type | Cat C3.3B DIT Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Full-Turn Tipping Load | 7,061.00 lbs (3,202.82 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Max Dump Height | 9.11 ft (2.78 m) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Net Power | 74.00 hp (55.18 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 12,252.00 lbs (5,557.42 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Rated Bucket Capacity | 2.Jan cu yd Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Tip Load | 7,507 (3,405) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev) | 6 / 6 mph Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Bore | 3.70 in (9.40 cm)
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| Displacement | 201.00 cu in (3,293.81 cu cm)
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| Emissions | *The Cat C3.3B DIT engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IIIB emission standards or Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards.
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| Engine Model | Cat C3.3B DIT*
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| Maximum Gross Power | 73.00 hp (54.44 kw)
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| Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 | 73.00 hp (54.44 kw)
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| Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) | 74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
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| Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
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| Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 | 192.00 lbs ft (260.31 nm)
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| Maximum Net Power - ISO 9249 | 69.00 hp (51.45 kw)
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| Maximum Net Power - SAE J1349 | 68.00 hp (50.71 kw)
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| Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 (1977)/EEC 80/1269 | 191.00 lbs ft (258.96 nm)
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| Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 | 189.00 lbs ft (256.25 nm)
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| Net Power | 74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
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| Note (5) | The Cat C3.3B Tier 4 Final/Stage IIIB uses an active regeneration system which requires no operator interaction under normal conditions.
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| Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (1977)/EEC 80/1269 | 74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
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| Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - SAE J1349 | 73.00 hp (54.44 kw)
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| Rated Net Power - 2,500 rpm - SAE J1349 | 68.00 hp (50.71 kw)
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| Stroke | 4.70 in (11.94 cm)
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| 3rd Function Maximum Working Pressure | 3408 psi
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| Boost Flow Maximum Pressure | 3191 psi
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height | 3 seconds
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level | 2.6 seconds
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift | 9.6 seconds
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height | 1.5 seconds
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level | 2.6 seconds
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift | 5.5 seconds
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Total Cycle Time | 9.6 seconds
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| Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter | 3.00 in (7.62 cm)
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| Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter | 2.00 in (5.08 cm)
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| Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke | 27.40 in (69.60 cm)
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| Maximum Flow - Implement Pump | 19.00 gpm (71.92 lpm)
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| Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function High Flow | 31.00 gpm (117.34 lpm)
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| Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function Standard Flow | 19.00 gpm (71.92 lpm)
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| Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump | 3408 psi
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| Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder Head | 4496 psi
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| Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder Rod | 2756 psi
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| Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter | 3.50 in (8.89 cm)
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| Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter | 2.20 in (5.59 cm)
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| Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke | 16.40 in (41.66 cm)
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| Clearance - Full Lift and 45 degrees Dump | 8.30 ft (2.53 m)
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| Full Turn Tipping Load | 7,507.00 lbs (3,405.12 kg)
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| Operating Weight | 12,346.00 lbs (5,600.06 kg)
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| Rated Bucket Capacity | 1.20 cu yd (0.92 cu m)
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| Reach - Full Lift and 45 degrees Dump | 2.40 ft (0.73 m)
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| Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction | 39 degrees
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| Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 | 7,061.00 lbs (3,202.82 kg)
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| Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 | 8,666.00 lbs (3,930.84 kg)
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| Breakout Force - Bucket | 11,689.00 lbs ft (15,847.95 nm)
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| Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket | 9,970.00 lbs (4,522.32 kg)
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| Rack Back - Transport Position | 52 degrees
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| Rated Bucket Capacity | 1.20 cu yd (0.92 cu m)
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| Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket | 3,986.00 lbs (1,808.02 kg)
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| Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 1.25 Stability and 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) | 4,848.00 lbs (2,199.02 kg)
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| Straight Tipping Load - Bucket | 9,778.00 lbs (4,435.23 kg)
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| Tire Size | 405/70 R18
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| Breakout Force - Bucket | 9,442.00 lbs ft (12,801.46 nm)
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| Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket | 7,507.00 lbs (3,405.12 kg)
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| Rack Back - Transport Position | 52 degrees
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| Rated Bucket Capacity | 1.20 cu yd (0.92 cu m)
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| Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket | 3,754.00 lbs (1,702.79 kg)
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| Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 1.25 Stability and 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) | 4,553.00 lbs (2,065.21 kg)
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| Straight Tipping Load - Bucket | 9,215.00 lbs (4,179.86 kg)
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| Tire Size | 405/70 R18
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| Maximum Steering Torque - 0 degrees (Straight Machine) | 37,155.00 lbs ft (50,374.75 nm)
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| Maximum Steering Torque - 39 degrees (Full Turn) | 27,747.00 lbs ft (37,619.38 nm)
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| Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump | 3191 psi
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| Nominal Flow - Steering Pump | 12.00 gpm (45.42 lpm)
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| Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left | <6 turns
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| Steering AC Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - 2,620 rpm | 3 seconds
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| Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction | 39 degrees
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| Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter | 3.10 in (7.87 cm)
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| Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter | 1.40 in (3.56 cm)
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| Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke | 11.80 in (29.97 cm)
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