Caterpillar IT18B Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: IT18B ➔

The Caterpillar IT18B Wheel Loader is a versatile and powerful machine designed to handle a variety of tasks with ease. With a bucket breakout force of 16593 lbs and a bucket capacity of up to 1.8 cubic yards, this loader is equipped to handle heavy loads efficiently. Its compact dimensions and impressive lift height make it ideal for a range of applications, from construction to material handling. Powered by a 95.3 hp engine and featuring quick hydraulic system response times, the IT18B offers exceptional performance and productivity. With a comfortable cab and easy-to-operate controls, this wheel loader delivers smooth operation and reliable results every time.

Blade

Caterpillar IT18B Wheel Loader Blade specifications
Width	7.90 ft (2.41 m)

Bucket

Caterpillar IT18B Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	16,593.00 lbs (7,526.47 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	1.8 cu yd
Bucket Capacity - Struck	1.5 cu yd

Dimensions

Caterpillar IT18B Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Dump Clearance At Max Lift	9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Fork Tine Length	4.00 ft (1.22 m)
Ground Clearance	1.07 ft (0.33 m)
Height	10.25 ft (3.12 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	10.29 ft (3.14 m)
Hinge Pin Max Height	12.42 ft (3.79 m)
Hook Height At Max Lift - Extended	21.74 ft (6.63 m)
Hook Height At Max Lift - Standard	19.15 ft (5.84 m)
Hook Reach At Max Lift - Extended	9.81 ft (2.99 m)
Hook Reach At Max Lift - Standard	7.79 ft (2.37 m)
Length	21.25 ft (6.48 m)
Length W/ Bucket On Ground	21.30 ft (6.49 m)
Length With Out Forks On Ground	22.95 ft (7.00 m)
Max Lift Height	11.94 ft (3.64 m)
Reach At Max Height And Dump	3.26 ft (0.99 m)
Weight	21,540.00 lbs (9,768.71 kg)
Wheelbase	8.86 ft (2.70 m)
Width	8.92 ft (2.72 m)

Engine

Caterpillar IT18B Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	317.40 cu in (5,201.27 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3204
Gross Power	95.30 hp (71.07 kw)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar IT18B Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	1.8 sec
Lower Time	3.6 sec
Raise Time	6.1 sec

Operational

Caterpillar IT18B Wheel Loader Operational specifications
Operating Weight	21,539.20 lbs (9,770.03 kg)
Static Tipping Load - Bucket	14,264.00 lbs (6,470.05 kg)
Static Tipping Load - Forks	11,294.30 lbs (5,123.01 kg)
Static Tipping Load - Material Handler	5,161.10 lbs (2,341.04 kg)
Tire Size	17.5-25
Turning Radius	17.50 ft (5.33 m)

Transmission

Caterpillar IT18B Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed Forward	16.50 mph (26.55 kph)
Max Speed Reverse	17.30 mph (27.84 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	3
Number Of Reverse Gears	3

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