# Caterpillar 918M for Sale in Indianapolis, IN

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/918m/id/68829420>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $135,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 68829420
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 918M
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Compact Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 849
- **Serial number:** H2600792
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN

## Description

Air Conditioner, Auto Lube, Auxiliary Hydraulics, Bucket, Coupler, Customer Value Agreement (CVA) 24 mos CVA filter kit, Lighting, Mirrors, Online Owner's Manual , Radio, ROPS, Special Offers 12 mos/500 hr PT+H warranty

## Machine details

### GENERAL CONDITION

- **ET Download Available:** Yes
- **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes
- **Tires are Aired Up and Drivable:** Yes

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Cab or Canopy:** Good
- **Counterweight:** Good
- **Crankcase Guard / Battery Box:** Good
- **Differential Supports:** Good
- **Eng. Enclose Hood / Stack:** Good
- **Fenders:** Good
- **Front Frame:** Good
- **Fuel Tank:** Good
- **Grab Irons:** Good
- **Paint:** Good
- **Radiator Grill & Shroud:** Good
- **Rear Frame:** Good
- **Steps / Ladder:** Good

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **Back Up Alarm Functioning:** No
- **Brakes Functioning:** Yes
- **ROPS:** Yes

### GAUGES, OPERATOR STATION, CONSOLE

- **Back Up Alarm:** No
- **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes

### ENGINE

- **Blow By:** No
- **Compression in Radiator:** No
- **Engine Oil Level Full:** No
- **Fluid Levels OK?:** Yes
- **Fuel Leaks:** No
- **Knocking:** No
- **Oil Leaks:** No
- **Water in Oil:** No

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Leaks - COOLING SYSTEM:** No
- **Oil in Anti-Freeze:** No

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Alternator:** Good
- **Batteries / Cables:** Good
- **Lighting:** Good
- **Starter:** Good
- **Wiring:** Good

### TRANSMISSION

- **Leaks - TRANSMISSION:** No
- **Transmission - Noisy:** No

### STEERING

- **Articulate P & B:** Good
- **Hand Metering Unit:** Good
- **Pumps:** Good
- **Steering Cylinder:** Good
- **Steering Wheel Tilt / Extend:** Good

### BRAKE

- **Holds In Park:** Yes
- **Leaks - BRAKE:** No

### AXLE ASSEMBLIES

- **Front Axle Housing:** Good
- **Rear Axle Housing:** Good
- **Wheel Lugs & Rims - AXLE ASSEMBLIES:** Good

### HYDRAULICS

- **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No

### BUCKET

- **Bucket Bottom:** Good
- **Bucket Linkage - BUCKET:** Good
- **Bucket Linkage - BUCKET 1:** Good
- **Bucket Sides:** Good
- **Cutting Edges:** Good
- **Loader Frame:** Good
- **Loader Pins & Bushings:** Good
- **Quick Coupler:** Good

### FINAL DRIVES

- **Leaks - FINAL DRIVES:** No

## Manufacturer specifications

### Axles

- **Front:** Fixed; Locking differential (standard)
- **Rear:** Oscillating 11 degrees; Locking differential (standard)

### Buckets

- **Bucket Capacities:** 1.3-1.9 m3 (1.7-2.5 yd3)

### Cab

- **Fops:** SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98, Level II, ISO 3449 1992 Level II
- **Note (1):** Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
- **Note (2):** The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008\*, when properly installed and maintained, is 77 dB(A).
- **Note (3):** The labelled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC is 103 dB(A).
- **Note (4):** \*The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed.
- **Rops:** SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1994

### Dimensions

- **Height:** 10.1667 ft (3.1 m)
- **Length:** 22 ft (6.71 m)
- **Weight:** 20904 lbs (9481.91 kg)
- **Width:** 7.3333 ft (2.24 m)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 4.2 in (10.67 cm)
- **Displacement:** 268 cu in (4391.74 cu cm)
- **Emissions:** Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emission standards.
- **Engine Model:** Cat C4.4 ACERT
- **Maximum Gross Power:** 115 hp (85.76 kw)
- **Maximum Gross Power - Iso 14396:** 115 hp (85.76 kw)
- **Maximum Gross Power - Iso 14396 (Din):** 117 hp (87.25 kw)
- **Maximum Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed:** 2350 rpm
- **Maximum Gross Power - Sae J1995:** 117 hp (87.25 kw)
- **Maximum Gross Torque - Iso 14396:** 369 lbs ft (500.29 nm)
- **Maximum Gross Torque - Sae J1995:** 372 lbs ft (504.36 nm)
- **Maximum Net Torque - Iso 9249:** 365 lbs ft (494.87 nm)
- **Maximum Net Torque - Sae J1349:** 361 lbs ft (489.44 nm)
- **Net Power:** 113 hp (84.27 kw)
- **Note:** Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel plus front drive implement pump when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator.
- **Rated Net Power - Iso 9249:** 113 hp (84.27 kw)
- **Rated Net Power - Iso 9249 (Din):** 114 hp (85.01 kw)
- **Rated Net Power - Rated Engine Speed:** 2200 rpm
- **Rated Net Power - Sae J1349:** 112 hp (83.52 kw)
- **Stroke:** 5 in (12.7 cm)

### General Specifications

- **Bucket Capacity (since 2016):** 1.7 - 2.5
- **Bucket Capacity (since 2017):** 1.7 - 2.5 (1.3 - 1.9)
- **Engine Power (since 2016):** 112 hp (83.52 kw)
- **Engine Power (since 2017):** 112 (84)
- **Engine Power (since 2021):** 112 (83.5)
- **Engine type (since 2016):** Cat C4.4 ACERT
- **Max Dump Height (since 2016):** 3.0 ft (0.91 m)
- **Max Dump Height (since 2017):** 3.0 (0.9)
- **Max Dump Height (since 2019):** 9.3 (2.8)
- **Operating Weight (since 2016):** 20,869 lbs (9466.03 kg)
- **Operating Weight (since 2017):** 20,869 (9,466)
- **Tip Load (since 2021):** 13,578 6,159)
- **Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev) (since 2021):** 25 / 25 mph

### Loader Hydraulic System

- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, At Maximum Reach:** 1.8 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down, Maximum Lift To Ground Level:** 2.7 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback:** 2.2 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise, Ground Level To Maximum Lift:** 4.8 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time:** 11.5 s
- **Maximum Flow - Implement Pump:** 43.6 gpm (165.03 lpm)
- **Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 3rd Function, Maximum Flow, High:** 40 gpm (151.4 lpm)
- **Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 3rd Function, Maximum Flow, Standard:** 25 gpm (94.63 lpm)
- **Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 4rd Function, Maximum Flow:** 25 gpm (94.63 lpm)
- **Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump:** 4061 psi
- **Note:** All cycle times listed are with cylinder snubbing turned off.
- **Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder:** 4641 psi
- **Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd Function Relief Pressure:** 4641 psi
- **Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 4th Function Relief Pressure:** 4641 psi

### Operating Specifications

- **Rated Bucket Capacity:** 2.5 cu yd

### Operational

- **Operating Weight:** 20917 lbs (9487.8 kg)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Axles - Front:** 4.5 gal (17.03 l)
- **Axles - Rear:** 4.5 gal (17.03 l)
- **Cooling System:** 5.7 gal (21.57 l)
- **Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Tank:** 5 gal (18.93 l)
- **Engine Crankcase:** 2.3 gal (8.71 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 40.7 gal (154.05 l)
- **Hydraulic System - Including Tank:** 25.9 gal (98.03 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 14.5 gal (54.88 l)
- **Note:** DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1.
- **Transmission:** 0.9 gal (3.41 l)

### Steering

- **Maximum Flow - Steering Pump:** 21.7 gpm (82.13 lpm)
- **Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump:** 3190 psi
- **Number Of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left To Full Right Or Full Right To Full Left:** 3.4 turns
- **Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction:** 40 degrees
- **Steering Cycle Times - Full Left To Full Right - At 2,350 Rpm: 90 Rpm Steering Wheel Speed:** 2.3 s

### Tires

- **Note (1):** Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details.
- **Note (2):** In certain applications, the loader's productive capabilities may exceed the tire's tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.
- **Note (3):** Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
- **Other Choices Include:** 17.5-25 12PR L2; 17.5-R25 XHA \* L3; 17.5-R25 \* L2/L3 PC RM; 17.5-25 16PR L3, 3PC Rim; 17.5-25 GY L2/L3; 17.5-25 12PR L2, SNOW; Flexport
- **Standard Size:** 17.5-25 12PR

### Transmission

- **Forward And Reverse - High Range:** 25 mph (40.23 kph)
- **Forward And Reverse - Low Range, Speed Range 1\*:** 6.3 mph (10.14 kph)
- **Forward And Reverse - Low Range, Speed Range 2:** 12.5 mph (20.12 kph)
- **Note:** \*Creeper Control allows speed control from a stand still up to 10 km/h (6.3 mph). The Creeper Control will only work in Range 1.

## About this model

The Caterpillar 918M is a compact wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and general construction applications. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series wheel loader lineup and is commonly used in aggregate yards, landscaping, agriculture, and municipal work. The 918M features a hydrostatic transmission, articulated steering, and a front-mounted loader bucket for efficient maneuverability in confined areas. Typical configurations may include a general-purpose bucket, quick coupler, and auxiliary hydraulics for attachments. The model is known for balanced performance, operator visibility, and service access. Specifications can vary by region, year, and optional equipment.

## Photos

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