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Caterpillar 908M Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 908M ➔

The Caterpillar 908M is a compact wheel loader designed for material handling, site preparation, landscaping, agriculture, and municipal work. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series wheel loader line and is built for maneuverability, visibility, and efficient operation in confined job sites. The 908M typically features a hydrostatic transmission, articulated steering, and a quick coupler system for use with buckets and other attachments. It is commonly used for loading, stockpiling, grading, and general utility tasks. The machine is known for its compact size, operator comfort, and versatility across construction and industrial applications.

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General Specifications

Breakout Force	11,446.00 lbs ft (15,518.49 nm) Starting 2021 Model Year
Bucket Capacity	1.2 - 2.0 (.9 - 1.5) 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	7,947.00 lbs (3,604.70 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year
Max Dump Height	10.60 ft (3.23 m) Starting 2021 Model Year
Net Power	74.00 hp (55.18 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	14,026.00 lbs (6,362.09 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year
Rated Bucket Capacity	2.Jan cu yd Starting 2021 Model Year
Tip Load	8,311 (3,770) Starting 2021 Model Year
Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev)	6 / 6 mph Starting 2021 Model Year

Bucket

Bucket Capacities	2.00 cu yd (1.53 cu m)
Bucket Capacities - ISO Coupler	0.9-1.5 m3
Bucket Capacities - SSL Style Coupler	1.20-2.00 cu yd (0.92-1.53 cu m)
General Purpose	1.1-1.3 m3 (1.44-1.7 yd3)
Light Material	2.00 cu yd (1.53 cu m)

Cab

FOPS	SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II ISO 3449 1992 Level II.
ROPS	SAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471-1994.

Cab Features - Canopy

External Knock Back Mirrors	Standard
Lockable Storage Box	Standard

Dimensions - With ISO Coupler - Approximate

Dig Depth	3.90 in (9.91 cm)
Turning Radius - Inside Tire	6.80 ft (2.07 m)
Turning Radius - Over Bucket	14.90 ft (4.54 m)

Dimensions - With SSL Coupler - Approximate

Dig Depth	3.70 in (9.40 cm)
Turning Radius - Inside Tire	6.80 ft (2.07 m)
Turning Radius - Over Bucket	15.00 ft (4.57 m)

Dimensions with Bucket (Approximate) - Standard Lift - With ISO Coupler

Articulation Angle	39 degrees
Clearance - Bucket at 45 degrees *	8.60 ft (2.62 m)
Clearance - Level Bucket**	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Departure Angle	33 degrees
Dig Depth**	3.90 in (9.91 cm)
Dump Angle at Full Lift	45 degrees
Height - Bucket Pin**	11.20 ft (3.41 m)
Height - Ground Clearance**	1.10 ft (0.34 m)
Height - Ground to Cab**	8.70 ft (2.65 m)
Length - Overall*	18.50 ft (5.64 m)
Length - Wheel Base	7.10 ft (2.16 m)
Machine Width	6.50 ft (1.98 m)
Note (1)	*Vary with bucket.
Note (2)	**Vary with tire.
Note (3)	Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with general purpose buckets bolt-on cutting edges 75 kg (165 lb) operator no air conditioner and Dunlop 405/70 SPT9 tires.
Reach - Bucket at 45 degrees*	2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Turning Radius - Inside of Tires	6.80 ft (2.07 m)
Turning Radius - Over Bucket	14.90 ft (4.54 m)
Width - Bucket	6.80 ft (2.07 m)
Width - Tread Center	5.10 ft (1.55 m)

Dimensions with Bucket (Approximate) - Standard Lift - With SSL Coupler

Articulation Angle	39 degrees
Clearance - Bucket at 45 degrees *	8.20 ft (2.50 m)
Clearance - Level Bucket**	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Departure Angle	33 degrees
Dig Depth**	4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Dump Angle at Full Lift	45 degrees
Height - Bucket Pin**	11.20 ft (3.41 m)
Height - Ground Clearance**	1.10 ft (0.34 m)
Height - Ground to Cab**	8.70 ft (2.65 m)
Length - Overall*	19.00 ft (5.79 m)
Length - Wheel Base	7.10 ft (2.16 m)
Machine Width	6.50 ft (1.98 m)
Reach - Bucket at 45 degrees*	2.90 ft (0.88 m)
Turning Radius - Inside of Tires	6.80 ft (2.07 m)
Turning Radius - Over Bucket	14.90 ft (4.54 m)
Width - Bucket	6.80 ft (2.07 m)
Width - Tread Center	5.10 ft (1.55 m)

Drive System

Forward - High Range	22.00 mph (35.41 kph)
Forward - Range 1	6.00 mph (9.66 kph)
Forward - Range 2	12.00 mph (19.31 kph)
Reverse - High Range	22.00 mph (35.41 kph)
Reverse - Range 1	6.00 mph (9.66 kph)
Reverse - Range 2	12.00 mph (19.31 kph)

Engine

Bore	3.70 in (9.40 cm)
Displacement	201.00 cu in (3,293.81 cu cm)
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.
Engine Model	Cat C3.3B DIT*
Maximum Gross Power	73.00 hp (54.44 kw)
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396	73.00 hp (54.44 kw)
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)	74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995	74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396	192.00 lbs ft (260.31 nm)
Maximum Net Power - ISO 9249	69.00 hp (51.45 kw)
Maximum Net Power - SAE J1349	68.00 hp (50.71 kw)
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 (1977)/EEC 80/1269	191.00 lbs ft (258.96 nm)
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349	189.00 lbs ft (256.25 nm)
Net Power	74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
Note (5)	The Cat C3.3B Tier 4 Final/Stage IIIB uses an active regeneration system which requires no operator interaction under normal conditions.
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (1977)/EEC 80/1269	74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - SAE J1349	73.00 hp (54.44 kw)
Rated Net Power - 2,500 rpm - SAE J1349	68.00 hp (50.71 kw)
Stroke	4.70 in (11.94 cm)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump	1.3 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift	5.2 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower	3.2 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback	2.1 seconds
Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow	3400 psi
Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow: High Flow	34.00 gpm (128.69 lpm)
Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow: Standard	22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)

Loader Hydraulic System

3rd Function Maximum Working Pressure	3408 psi
Boost Flow Maximum Pressure	3191 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height	3 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level	2.6 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift	9.6 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height	1.5 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level	2.6 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift	5.5 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Total Cycle Time	9.6 seconds
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter	3.30 in (8.38 cm)
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter	2.00 in (5.08 cm)
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke	27.50 in (69.85 cm)
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump	22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function High Flow	33.00 gpm (124.91 lpm)
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function Standard Flow	22.00 gpm (83.27 lpm)
Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump	3408 psi
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder Head	4496 psi
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder Rod	2756 psi
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter	3.90 in (9.91 cm)
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter	2.20 in (5.59 cm)
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke	16.40 in (41.66 cm)

Maximum Material Densities - General Purpose Bucket

Bucket Width	81.00 in (205.74 cm)
Dump Height	100.00 in (254.00 cm)
Rated Capacity	1.40 cu yd (1.07 cu m)

Maximum Material Densities - Light Material Bucket

Bucket Width	82.00 in (208.28 cm)
Dump Height	92.00 in (233.68 cm)
Rated Capacity	2.00 cu yd (1.53 cu m)

Maximum Material Densities - Multi Purpose Bucket

Bucket Width	81.00 in (205.74 cm)
Dump Height	104.00 in (264.16 cm)
Rated Capacity	1.20 cu yd (0.92 cu m)

Operating Specifications

Clearance - Full Lift and 45 degrees Dump	8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Full Turn Tipping Load	8,311.00 lbs (3,769.81 kg)
Operating Weight	14,032.00 lbs (6,364.82 kg)
Rated Bucket Capacity	1.40 cu yd (1.07 cu m)
Reach - Full Lift and 45 degrees Dump	3.00 ft (0.91 m)
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction	39 degrees
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1	7,947.00 lbs (3,604.70 kg)
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1	9,757.00 lbs (4,425.71 kg)

Operating Specifications - ISO Coupler

Breakout Force - Bucket	13,712.00 lbs ft (18,590.73 nm)
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket	8,874.00 lbs (4,025.18 kg)
Rack Back - Transport Position	52 degrees
Rated Bucket Capacity	1.40 cu yd (1.07 cu m)
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket	4,438.00 lbs (2,013.05 kg)
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)	5,561.00 lbs (2,522.43 kg)
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket	10,891.00 lbs (4,940.08 kg)
Tire Size	405/70 R20

Operating Specifications - SSL Coupler

Breakout Force - Bucket	10,566.00 lbs ft (14,325.38 nm)
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket	8,311.00 lbs (3,769.81 kg)
Rack Back - Transport Position	52 degrees
Rated Bucket Capacity	1.40 cu yd (1.07 cu m)
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket	4,156.00 lbs (1,885.13 kg)
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)	5,192.00 lbs (2,355.05 kg)
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket	10,207.00 lbs (4,629.82 kg)
Tire Size	405/70 R20

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	4.40 gal (16.65 l)
Engine Crankcase	3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Engine Oil	3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Fuel Tank	20.60 gal (77.97 l)
Hydraulic System	18.50 gal (70.02 l)
Hydraulic Tank	12.20 gal (46.18 l)
Transmission - Gear Box	2.90 gal (10.98 l)

Steering System

Maximum Steering Torque - 0 degrees (Straight Machine)	42,506.00 lbs ft (57,629.64 nm)
Maximum Steering Torque - 39 degrees (Full Turn)	31,398.00 lbs ft (42,569.41 nm)
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump	3191 psi
Nominal Flow - Steering Pump	12.00 gpm (45.42 lpm)
Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left	<6 turns
Steering AC Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - 2,620 rpm	3 seconds
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction	39 degrees
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter	3.10 in (7.87 cm)
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter	1.40 in (3.56 cm)
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke	11.80 in (29.97 cm)

Tires

Note (1)	Other tire choices available contact your Cat dealer for details.
Note (2)	In certain applications the loader's productive capabilities may exceed the tires' tonnes-km/h (ton-) capabilities.
Note (3)	Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
Option (1)	360/80 R20 TRI2 Nokian
Option (2)	375/75 R20 XZSL Michelin
Option (3)	400/70 R20 XMCL Michelin
Option (4)	400/70 R20 Bibload Michelin
Option (5)	405/70 R20 SPT9 Dunlop
Option (6)	12.5-20 ATU Firestone

Travel Speeds

High Speed	21.70 mph (34.92 kph)
Speed 1	6.20 mph (9.98 kph)
Speed 2	12.40 mph (19.96 kph)

Weights

Operating Weight

14,032.00 lbs (6,364.82 kg)

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