906 Compact Wheel Loaders | Cat

Engine

Maximum Gross Power	74.7 hp 55.7 kW
Engine Model	Cat C2.8* Cat C2.8*
Maximum Engine Speed	2550 rpm 2550 rpm
Maximum Gross Power - Rated Engine Speed	2400 r/min 2400 r/min
Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995	74.7 hp 55.7 kW
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396	74.3 hp 55.4 kW
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric)	75.3 mhp 75.3 mhp
Rated Net Power - Rated Engine Speed	2400 r/min 2400 r/min
Rated Net Power - SAE J1349	72.7 hp 54.2 kW
Rated Net Power - ISO 9249	72.1 hp 53.8 kW
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (metric)	73.1 mhp 73.1 mhp
Maximum Gross Torque - SAE J1995	222 lb/ft 300 N·m
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396	221 lb/ft 300 N·m
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349	218 lb/ft 296 N·m
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249	217 lb/ft 295 N·m
Displacement	171 in³ 2.8 l
Bore	3.54 in 90 mm
Stroke	4.33 in 110 mm
Note	Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (1)	Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel.
Note (2)	Two Cat C2.8 engine emission options are available: 1) Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V. 2) U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA equivalent. Tier 3 engine specs are 0.3 kW/0.4 hp more gross power (SAE J1995), 0.2 kW/0.3 hp on net power (SAE J1349) and 1 N·m/0.7 lb-ft higher on gross torque (SAE J1995). Two Cat C2.8 engine emission options are available: 1) Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V. 2) U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA equivalent. Tier 3 engine specs are 0.3 kW/0.4 hp more gross power (SAE J1995), 0.2 kW/0.3 hp on net power (SAE J1349) and 1 N·m/0.7 lb-ft higher on gross torque (SAE J1995).
Note (3)	#Maximum gross and net torque measured at 1,600 rpm. #Maximum gross and net torque measured at 1,600 rpm.

Weights

Operating Weight

12628 lb 5730 kg

Buckets

Bucket Capacities	0.75-1.55 m³ (1.0-2 yd³) 0.75-1.55 m³ (1.0-2 yd³)
Bucket Capacities - General Purpose	0.80-1.35 m³ (1.0-1.7 yd³) 0.80-1.35 m³ (1.0-1.7 yd³)
Bucket Capacities - Light Material	1.25-1.55 m³ (1.6-2 yd³) 1.25-1.55 m³ (1.6-2 yd³)
Multi-Purpose	0.75-1.1 m³ (1.0-1.4 yd³) 0.75-1.1 m³ (1.0-1.4 yd³)
Note	Bucket selection must be made with an understanding of the material density and application to ensure machine stability is maintained within the tipping loads stated per model and configuration. Bucket selection must be made with an understanding of the material density and application to ensure machine stability is maintained within the tipping loads stated per model and configuration.
Note (1)	Bucket capacities stated include BOCE, in line with ISO 7546. Bucket capacities stated include BOCE, in line with ISO 7546.

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank	18.5 Gal 70 l
Cooling System	3.2 Gal 12 l
Engine Crankcase	2.3 Gal 8.8 l
Axles - Front Center Differential	2.3 Gal 8.8 l
Axles - Rear Center Differential	2.3 Gal 8.8 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	17.8 Gal 67.5 l
Hydraulic Tank	11.8 Gal 44.6 l
Transmission	0.6 Gal 2.4 l
Note	No Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid needed on this size engine. No Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid needed on this size engine.

Axles

Front	Fixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional) Fixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional)
Rear	Fixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional) Fixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional)
Note	Oscillation of ±11 degrees via hitch between front and rear frames. Oscillation of ±11 degrees via hitch between front and rear frames.

Steering

Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction	39 ° 39 °
Maximum Flow - Steering Pump	12.3 gal/min 46.7 l/min
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump	3336 psi 23000 kPa
Steering Cycle Times – (full left to full right) – at High Idle	2.8 s 2.8 s
Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left	3.25 turns or 4.00 turns 3.25 turns or 4.00 turns

Transmission

Forward and Reverse - Speed Range Creep#	6 mile/h 10 km/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 1*	6 mile/h 10 km/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2 - High Speed**	10.5 mile/h 17 km/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2 - Standard**	12 mile/h 20 km/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 3***	25 mile/h 40 km/h
Note	#Factory default shown, can be adjusted to any speed up to 19 km/h (12 mph). #Factory default shown, can be adjusted to any speed up to 19 km/h (12 mph).
Note (1)	Creep function not available in this gear or above. Creep function not available in this gear or above.
Note (2)	Max speed dependent on model and configuration (standard vs. high speed transmission). Max speed dependent on model and configuration (standard vs. high speed transmission).
Note (3)	*Reverse is 30 km/h (19 mph). *Reverse is 30 km/h (19 mph).

Tires

Tire Size - Standard	405/70 R18 SPT9 405/70 R18 SPT9
Tire Size - Optional	405/70 R18 Powerloads 405/70 R18 Powerloads
Tire Size - Optional (1)	340/80 R18 XMCL/Bibload 340/80 R18 XMCL/Bibload
Tire Size - Optional (2)	340/80 R18 TRI 2 340/80 R18 TRI 2
Tire Size - Optional (3)	40X14-20 TL, SM/TR 40X14-20 TL, SM/TR
Tire Size - Optional 4	340/80 R18 Duraforce 340/80 R18 Duraforce
Note	This tire has been used for all dimension, stability and performance data. This tire has been used for all dimension, stability and performance data.
Note (1)	Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details. 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. 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. Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.

Cab

ROPS	ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 Level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Note (1)	Canopy and cab, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are available worldwide. Canopy not available in EU. Canopy and cab, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are available worldwide. Canopy not available in EU.

Loader Hydraulic System

Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice)	3408 psi 23500 kPa
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - Standard Flow*	21 gal/min 80 l/min
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - High Flow*	32 gal/min 120 l/min
Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice)	3408 psi 23500 kPa
Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) - Flow	12 gal/min 45 l/min
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback	2.2 s 2.2 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift	5 s 5 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump	1.6 s 1.6 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down	2.8 s 2.8 s
Note	* Maximum flow stated, actual flow delta could be 6% from data shown. Also adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through display. * Maximum flow stated, actual flow delta could be 6% from data shown. Also adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through display.

Dimensions - With HPL-V Coupler - Approximate#

Height: Ground to Cab**	8.08 ft 2468 mm
Height: Ground to Beacon**	8.67 ft 2651 mm
Height: Ground Axle Center**	1.58 ft 480 mm
Height: Ground Clearance**	1 ft 300 mm
Length: Overall*	17.58 ft 5369 mm
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper	4.58 ft 1391 mm
Length: Hitch to Front Axle	3.58 ft 1085 mm
Length: Wheel Base	7.08 ft 2170 mm
Clearance: Bucket at 45° *	8.25 ft 2510 mm
Clearance: Load over Height**	9.5 ft 2902 mm
Clearance: Level Bucket**	9.92 ft 3037 mm
Height: Bucket Pin**	10.67 ft 3251 mm
Height: Overall**	13.5 ft 4122 mm
Reach: Bucket at 45° *	2.42 ft 725 mm
Carry Height: Bucket Pin	1.08 ft 321 mm
Dig Depth**	0.33 ft 113 mm
Width: Bucket	6.17 ft 1890 mm
Width: Tread Center	4.67 ft 1420 mm
Turning Radius: Over Bucket	14.17 ft 4327 mm
Width: Over Tires	6.08 ft 1848 mm
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires	12.92 ft 3925 mm
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires	6.75 ft 2057 mm
Rack Angle at Full Lift	56° 56°
Dump Angle at Full Lift	45° 45°
Rack Angle at Carry	51° 51°
Departure Angle - Degrees	30° 30°
Articulation Angle - Degrees	39° 39°
Operating Weight: Bucket ^	12632 lb 5730 kg
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 †	9760 lb 4427 kg
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 †	8225 lb 3731 kg
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^	12240 lb 5552 kg
Tipping Load - Straight †	7748 lb 3514 kg
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††	5211 lb 2364 kg
Note (1)	Vary with bucket Vary with bucket
Note (2)	Vary with tire Vary with tire
Note (3)	^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket. ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket.
Note (4)	^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class II carriage, 1220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center). ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class II carriage, 1220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).
Note (5)	†Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing. †Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.
Note (6)	††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197. ††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197.
Note (7)	#HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V. #HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.
Note (8)	Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9EM 405/70 R18 tires and 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class II fork carriage and tines (tire supplier variability can impact dimensions by 2%). Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9EM 405/70 R18 tires and 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class II fork carriage and tines (tire supplier variability can impact dimensions by 2%).
Note (9)	Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9. Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9.
Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler	3.5 ft 1065 mm
Tipping Load - Full Turn †	6514 lb 2955 kg

Dimensions - With SSL Coupler - Approximate

Height - Ground to Cab	8.08 ft 2468 mm
Height: Ground to Beacon**	8.67 ft 2651 mm
Height: Ground Axle Center**	1.58 ft 480 mm
Height - Ground Clearance	1 ft 300 mm
Length - Overall with Bucket	18.17 ft 5527 mm
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper	4.58 ft 1391 mm
Length: Hitch to Front Axle	3.58 ft 1085 mm
Length - Wheel Base	7.08 ft 2170 mm
Clearance - Bucket at 45°	7.83 ft 2391 mm
Clearance: Load over Height**	9.5 ft 2902 mm
Clearance - Level Bucket	9.92 ft 3028 mm
Height - Bucket Pin	10.67 ft 3251 mm
Height: Overall**	13.83 ft 4212 mm
Reach - Bucket at 45°	2.67 ft 814 mm
Carry Height: Bucket Pin	1.17 ft 345 mm
Dig Depth	0.25 ft 85 mm
Width - Bucket	6.17 ft 1890 mm
Width - Tread Center	4.67 ft 1420 mm
Turning Radius - Over Bucket	14.67 ft 4478 mm
Width - Over Tires	6.07 ft 1848 mm
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires	12.92 ft 3925 mm
Turning Radius - Inside Tire	6.75 ft 2057 mm
Rack Angle at Full Lift	51° 51°
Dump Angle at Full Lift	50° 50°
Rack Angle at Carry	46° 46°
Departure Angle - Degrees	30° 30°
Articulation Angle - Degrees	39° 39°
Operating Weight: Bucket ^	12863 lb 5835 kg
Tipping Load – Straight – ISO 14397-1 †	8613 lb 3907 kg
Tipping Load – Full Turn – ISO 14397-1 †	7220 lb 3275 kg
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^	12434 lb 5640 kg
Tipping Load - Straight †	7359 lb 3338 kg
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††	4970 lb 2254 kg
Note (1)	Vary with bucket Vary with bucket
Note (2)	Vary with tire Vary with tire
Note (3)	^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket. ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket.
Note (4)	^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class II carriage, 1220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center). ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class II carriage, 1220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).
Note (5)	†Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing. †Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.
Note (6)	††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197. ††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197.
Note (7)	#HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V. #HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.
Note (8)	Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9EM 405/70 R18 tires and 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class II fork carriage and tines (tire supplier variability can impact dimensions by 2%). Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9EM 405/70 R18 tires and 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class II fork carriage and tines (tire supplier variability can impact dimensions by 2%).
Note (9)	Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9. Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9.
Tipping Load - Full Turn †	2818 kg 6212 lb
Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler	4.33 ft 1316 mm