Category : Wheel Loaders ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : 908 ➔
The Caterpillar 908 is a compact wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, and site support work in construction, landscaping, agriculture, and municipal applications. It is part of Caterpillar's small wheel loader range and is commonly used for moving aggregate, soil, pallets, and other bulk materials in confined work areas. The 908 typically features articulated steering, a front loader arm, and compatibility with a range of buckets and attachments. Its size and maneuverability make it suitable for tasks where larger loaders are impractical. The Caterpillar 908 is recognized for versatility, operator visibility, and efficient performance in light to medium-duty loading operations.
General Specifications
Caterpillar 908 Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Bucket Capacity
1.0 - 1.5 — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine Power
74 (56) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Engine Power Net
74.00 hp (55.18 kw) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine type
Cat C2.8 — Starting 2024 Model Year
Operating Weight
14,717.00 lbs (6,674.38 kg) — Starting 2025 Model Year
OperatingWeight
14,717.00 lbs (6,674.38 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Tip Load
8,479.00 lbs (3,845.35 kg) — 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
Caterpillar 908 Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force
13,710.00 lbs (6,217.69 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped
0.8 cu yd
Bucket Width
6.75 ft (2.06 m)
Dump Clearance At Max Raise
10.33 ft (3.15 m)
Buckets
Caterpillar 908 Wheel Loader Buckets specifications
Bucket Width
6.90 ft (2.10 m)
Cab
Caterpillar 908 Wheel Loader Cab specifications
Fops
meets the following criteria: SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992
Rops
meets the following criteria: SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1:1986
Sound
Sound level is below 75 dB(A)
Dimensions
Caterpillar 908 Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Height
9.08 ft (2.77 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
9.08 ft (2.77 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height
11.08 ft (3.38 m)
Length
17.33 ft (5.28 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground
17.43 ft (5.31 m)
Tread Width
62.40 in (158.50 cm)
Weight
13,380.00 lbs (6,069.07 kg)
Wheelbase
7.25 ft (2.21 m)
Width
6.33 ft (1.93 m)
Width Over Tires
6.42 ft (1.96 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 908 Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Eec 80/1269 Rating
80.00 hp (59.66 kw)
Gross Power
84.00 hp (62.64 kw)
Iso 9249 Rating
80.00 hp (59.66 kw)
Net Power
76.00 hp (56.67 kw)
Sae J1349 Rating
80.00 hp (59.66 kw)
Engine Dimensions
Caterpillar 908 Wheel Loader Engine Dimensions specifications
Bore
3.70 in (9.40 cm)
Stroke
4.80 in (12.19 cm)
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 908 Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
3rd Valve Flow
21.60 gpm (81.76 lpm)
Dump Time
2.4 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump
2.4
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift
4.5
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float
3.2
Lower Time
3.2 sec
Main Relief
3400 psi
Pressure Flow At 2,600 Rpm And 70 Bar (1,000 Psi)
15.90 gpm (60.18 lpm)
Pump Flow Capacity
15.90 gpm (60.18 lpm)
Pump Type
Gear
Raise Time
4.5 sec
Relief Valve Setting
3400 psi
Maximum Material Densities
Caterpillar 908 Wheel Loader Maximum Material Densities specifications
General Purpose Bucket - 0.6 M3 (0.8 Yd3)
3760 lb/yd
High Dump Bucket - 0.7 M3 (0.8 Yd3)
3230 lb/yd
Light Material - Bucket 1.0 M3 (1.3 Yd3)
1675 lb/yd
Multi Purpose Bucket - 0.6 M3 (0.8 Yd3)
3300 lb/yd
Side Dump Bucket
3105 lb/yd
Stone Sieve Bucket - 0.6 M3 (0.8 Yd3)
3380 lb/yd
Operating Specifications
Caterpillar 908 Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Articulation
40 degrees
Breakout Force
13,710.00 lbs (6,217.69 kg)
Dump Height At Full Lift
10.40 ft (3.17 m)
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket
8,270.00 lbs (3,750.57 kg)
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Forks
6,860.00 lbs (3,111.11 kg)
Hydraulic Lift Capacity
9,900.00 lbs (4,489.80 kg)
Oscillation +/-
11 degrees
Rack Back - Transport Position
56 degrees
Rated Bucket Capacity
1.3 cu yd
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket
4,136.00 lbs (1,875.74 kg)
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks
5,291.00 lbs (2,399.55 kg)
Reach - Without Teeth
2.80 ft (0.85 m)
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket
9,636.00 lbs (4,370.07 kg)
Operational
Caterpillar 908 Wheel Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
90 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
5.80 gal (21.95 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity
2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Capacity
21.00 gal (79.49 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
17.00 gal (64.35 l)
Operating Voltage
12 V
Operating Weight
13,288.00 lbs (6,026.30 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation
22 degrees
Static Tipping Weight
9,636.00 lbs (4,370.07 kg)
Tire Size
12.5-18
Transmission Fluid Capacity
2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Power Train, Axles And Brakes
Caterpillar 908 Wheel Loader Power Train, Axles And Brakes specifications
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
Caterpillar 908 Wheel Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System
5.80 gal (21.95 l)
Engine Oil
2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Tank
21.00 gal (79.49 l)
Hydraulic System
17.00 gal (64.35 l)
Transmission
Caterpillar 908 Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
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
Caterpillar 908 Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight
13,288.00 lbs (6,026.30 kg)
