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Compact Wheel Loaders 908

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Key Specs

Maximum Gross Power
74.7 hp
55.7 kW
Operating Weight
14617 lb
6632 kg
Bucket Capacities
0.75-1.55 m³ (1.0-2 yd³)
0.75-1.55 m³ (1.0-2 yd³)

Overview

Configured for Success

Cat® wheel loaders set the standard for productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort. The Cat 908 Compact Wheel Loader has a high torque C2.8 engine that works in conjunction with an intelligent hystat power train to deliver exceptional fuel efficiency. “Shift on the go” locking differentials and hydrostatic transmission provide smooth and powerful operation while increasing the efficiency of machine cycles.

Benefits

60% Greater Wiper Coverage

all new cab with seat mounted controls and integrated display screen

40 kph (25 mph)

with "shift on the go" transmission

Customized

for application specific configurations including factory and aftermarket options

Features At A Glance

Specifications Standard Equipment Optional Equipment

Product Specifications for 908

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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.
Operating Weight 14617 lb 6632 kg
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)
Multi-Purpose 0.75-1.1 m³ (1.0-1.4 yd³) 0.75-1.1 m³ (1.0-1.4 yd³)
Bucket Capacities - Light Material 1.25-1.55 m³ (1.6-2 yd³) 1.25-1.55 m³ (1.6-2 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.
Fuel Tank 24 Gal 90 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 18.6 Gal 70.5 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.
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 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
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).
Tire Size - Standard *405/70 R20 SPT9 *405/70 R20 SPT9
Tire Size - Optional 405/70 R20 Powerloads 405/70 R20 Powerloads
Tire Size - Optional (1) 400/70 R20 XMCL/Bibload 400/70 R20 XMCL/Bibload
Tire Size - Optional (2) 360/80 R20 TRI 2 360/80 R20 TRI 2
Tire Size - Optional (3) 40X14-20 TL, SM/TR 40X14-20 TL, SM/TR
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) 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.
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.
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) 3408 psi 23500 kPa
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - Standard Flow* 24 gal/min 90 l/min
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - High Flow* 33 gal/min 125 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 2.5 s 2.5 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift 5.8 s 5.8 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump 1.8 s 1.8 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down 3.6 s 3.6 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.
Height: Ground to Cab** 8.75 ft 2670 mm
Height: Ground to Beacon** 9.33 ft 2849 mm
Height: Ground Axle Center** 1.67 ft 519 mm
Height: Ground Clearance** 1 ft 320 mm
Length: Overall* 18.17 ft 5544 mm
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper 4.5 ft 1391 mm
Length: Hitch to Front Axle 3.5 ft 1085 mm
Length: Wheel Base 7.08 ft 2170 mm
Clearance: Bucket at 45° * 8.58 ft 2623 mm
Clearance: Load over Height** 9.75 ft 2960 mm
Clearance: Level Bucket** 10.5 ft 3206 mm
Height: Bucket Pin** 11.17 ft 3412 mm
Height: Overall** 14.17 ft 4313 mm
Reach: Bucket at 45° * 2.33 ft 706 mm
Carry Height: Bucket Pin 1.17 ft 367 mm
Dig Depth** 0.33 ft 109 mm
Width: Bucket 6.75 ft 2080 mm
Width: Tread Center 5.08 ft 1570 mm
Turning Radius: Over Bucket 14.75 ft 4493 mm
Width: Over Tires 6.67 ft 2021 mm
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires 13.17 ft 4005 mm
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires 6.5 ft 1981 mm
Rack Angle at Full Lift 53° 53°
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 ^ 14633 lb 6637 kg
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 † 10626 lb 4820 kg
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 † 8895 lb 4035 kg
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ 14252 lb 6467 kg
Tipping Load - Straight † 10626 lb 3297 kg
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† 5815 lb 2638 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), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket. ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.
Note (4) ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III carriage, 1220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center). ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III 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, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class III 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, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class III 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 3.92 ft 1200 mm
Height - Ground to Cab 8.75 ft 2670 mm
Height: Ground to Beacon** 9.33 ft 2849 mm
Height: Ground Axle Center** 1.67 ft 519 mm
Height - Ground Clearance 1 ft 320 mm
Length - Overall with Bucket 18.67 ft 5707 mm
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper 4.5 ft 1391 mm
Length: Hitch to Front Axle 3.5 ft 1085 mm
Length - Wheel Base 7.08 ft 2170 mm
Clearance - Bucket at 45° 8.25 ft 2511 mm
Clearance: Load over Height** 9.75 ft 2960 mm
Clearance - Level Bucket 10.5 ft 3197 mm
Height - Bucket Pin 11.17 ft 3412 mm
Height: Overall** 14.42 ft 4403 mm
Reach - Bucket at 45° 2.67 ft 811 mm
Carry Height: Bucket Pin 1.25 ft 388 mm
Dig Depth 0.45 ft 117 mm
Width - Bucket 6.75 ft 2080 mm
Width - Tread Center 5.08 ft 1570 mm
Turning Radius - Over Bucket 15.08 ft 4607 mm
Width - Over Tires 6.67 ft 2021 mm
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires 13.17 ft 4005 mm
Turning Radius - Inside Tire 6.67 ft 2033 mm
Rack Angle at Full Lift 50° 50°
Dump Angle at Full Lift 48° 48°
Rack Angle at Carry 54° 54°
Departure Angle - Degrees 30° 30°
Articulation Angle - Degrees 39° 39°
Operating Weight: Bucket ^ 14752 lb 6691 kg
Tipping Load – Straight – ISO 14397-1 † 9581 lb 4347 kg
Tipping Load – Full Turn – ISO 14397-1 † 8141 lb 3693 kg
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ 14391 lb 6530 kg
Tipping Load - Straight † 9753 lb 4424 kg
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† 5438 lb 2468 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), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket. ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.
Note (4) ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III carriage, 1220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center). ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III 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, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class III 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, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class III 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 - ISO 14397-1† 6800 lb 3085 kg
Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler 4.75 ft 1436 mm
Height: Ground to Cab** 8.75 ft 2670 mm
Height: Ground to Beacon** 9.33 ft 2849 mm
Height: Ground Axle Center** 1.67 ft 519 mm
Height: Ground Clearance** 1 ft 320 mm
Length: Overall* 19.67 ft 6000 mm
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper 4.5 ft 1391 mm
Length: Hitch to Front Axle 3.5 ft 1085 mm
Length: Wheel Base 7.08 ft 2170 mm
Clearance: Bucket at 45° * 10.92 ft 3338 mm
Clearance: Load over Height** 10.75 ft 3282 mm
Clearance: Level Bucket** 12.08 ft 3693 mm
Height: Bucket Pin** 12.75 ft 3898 mm
Height: Overall** 15.67 ft 4769 mm
Reach: Bucket at 45° * 3.25 ft 990 mm
Carry Height: Bucket Pin 1.17 ft 367 mm
Dig Depth** 0.33 ft 109 mm
Width: Bucket 6.75 ft 2045 mm
Width: Tread Center 5.08 ft 1570 mm
Turning Radius: Over Bucket 15.83 ft 4825 mm
Width: Over Tires 6.67 ft 2021 mm
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires 13.17 ft 4005 mm
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires 6.5 ft 1981 mm
Rack Angle at Full Lift 69° 69°
Dump Angle at Full Lift 40° 40°
Rack Angle at Carry 48° 48°
Departure Angle - Degrees 30° 30°
Articulation Angle - Degrees 39° 39°
Operating Weight: Bucket ^ 14848 lb 6735 kg
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 † 9187 lb 4167 kg
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 † 7645 lb 3468 kg
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ 14542 lb 6596 kg
Tipping Load - Straight † 9187 lb 4167 kg
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† 4706 lb 2135 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), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket. ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.
Note (4) ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III carriage, 1220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center). ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III 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, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class III 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, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class III 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
Height: Ground to Cab** 8.75 ft 2670 mm
Height: Ground to Beacon** 9.33 ft 2849 mm
Height: Ground Axle Center** 1.67 ft 519 mm
Height: Ground Clearance** 1 ft 320 mm
Length: Overall* 20.17 ft 6157 mm
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper 4.5 ft 1391 mm
Length: Hitch to Front Axle 3.5 ft 1085 mm
Length: Wheel Base 7.08 ft 2170 mm
Clearance: Bucket at 45° * 10.42 ft 3181 mm
Clearance: Load over Height** 10.75 ft 3282 mm
Clearance: Level Bucket** 12.08 ft 3684 mm
Height: Bucket Pin** 12.75 ft 3898 mm
Height: Overall** 15.92 ft 4859 mm
Reach: Bucket at 45° * 3.42 ft 1048 mm
Carry Height: Bucket Pin 1.25 ft 388 mm
Dig Depth** 0.42 ft 117 mm
Width: Bucket 6.75 ft 2045 mm
Width: Tread Center 5.08 ft 1570 mm
Turning Radius: Over Bucket 16.17 ft 4919 mm
Width: Over Tires 6.67 ft 2021 mm
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires 13.17 ft 4005 mm
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires 6.5 ft 1981 mm
Rack Angle at Full Lift 66° 66°
Dump Angle at Full Lift 40° 40°
Rack Angle at Carry 42° 42°
Departure Angle - Degrees 30° 30°
Articulation Angle - Degrees 39° 39°
Operating Weight: Bucket ^ 15070 lb 6836 kg
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 † 8385 lb 3803 kg
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 † 6943 lb 3149 kg
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ 14714 lb 6674 kg
Tipping Load - Straight † 8385 lb 3803 kg
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† 4375 lb 1984 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), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket. ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.
Note (4) ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III carriage, 1220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center). ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III 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, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class III 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, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class III 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
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POWER TRAIN

  • Emissions compliant, two options (Dependent on regional regulations.)
    – U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V
    – U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA equivalent
  • Cat C2.8 engine
    – Diesel particulate filter (Fit for Life) or muffler (Dependent on regional regulations.)
    – Fuel, diesel, ultra low or low Sulphur (Dependent on regional regulations.)
    – Hydrostatic transmission, two speed, with inching function, “shift on the go”
    – Power train mode, hystat
  • Air cleaner, two stage filter, with in cab audio/visual indicator on display
  • Axles, heavy duty, frame mounted with outboard planetary reduction
  • Closed circuit breather
  • Coolant, extended life, –36° C (–33° F)
  • Drive shaft, sealed for life, universal joints
  • Engine, auto idle shutdown, hibernation mode
  • Engine oil, ECO drain tap and hose
  • Fuel pump, priming (manual)/water separator/drain

HYDRAULICS

  • Hydraulic pilot shut off switch, in cab
  • Electro-hydraulic, fully proportional controls
  • Dead engine lower, lift valve, manual
  • Demand cooling fan, hydraulically drive
  • Coupler/pin on attachment ready
  • Caterpillar HYDO™ Advanced 10 hydraulic oil
  • Hystat displacement pump, infinitely variable
  • Implement valve, pressure compensated
  • Joystick, single lever, single auxiliary roller
  • Multi-function lift and tilt with loader arm float
  • Motor, single drive with dedicated implement and steering pumps

ELECTRICAL

  • Alternator, 100 amp sealed
  • Battery, heavy duty, 12V, 90Ah and 1,000 CCA
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Cab mounted fuse panel
  • Lights, rear stop and turn, LED
  • Lights, roading, front halogen
  • Service (Electronic Technician™)
  • Product Link™

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • ROPS/FOPS certified canopy/cab
    – 12V power outlets, interior/exterior
    – Pedals, raised, foot, brake/inching, accelerator
    – Lever, parking brake
    – Cup holders (2)
    – CB radio clip, phone holder
    – Door release, internal (left and right)
    – Hook, large, coat and hard hat
    – Floormat, heavy duty, easy clean
    – Mirrors, (2) external breakaway, (1) internal
    – Operator station on isolation mounts
    – Steering wheel, spinner knob, horn in center
    – Seat belt, orange, retractable, 51 mm (2 in)
    – Storage, personal (trays [3], seat pocket)
    – Steering column, tilt adjusted
    – Column mounted multi function control: lights, roading, wipers, self cancelling turn signals
    – Quick coupler switch, in cab
  • Display, analog and digital
    – Gauges (2), hydraulic oil, engine coolant
    – Digital with soft touch buttons – fuel level, speed range, speedometer, service hour meter, service/maintenance information, hydraulic and power train performance and aggressiveness settings, security passcode (multiple languages)
  • Joystick, seat mounted, standard multifunction
    – FNR, auxiliary roller, speed range select, continuous flow, differential lock, horn
    – Arm rest, padded right, multiple position vertical height
  • Seat, manual height adjustment, (cab) fabric with adjustable left arm rest, (canopy) vinyl
  • Cab
    – Doors (2), fixed glass
    – Wipers, front and rear, full front coverage
    – Windshield, front single piece
    – Window, rear heated
    – Radio ready, speakers and wiring
    – Air vents, (4) screen, (7) directional
    – Heating, mechanical control unit
    – Sun visor, solid, front full width
    – Interior light (incandescent)

OTHER

  • Fenders, front and rear
  • Ground level easy access daily service points
  • Loader arm safety brace
  • Lockable main and side engine enclosures
  • Lockable, fuel cap, HVAC filters, nose cone
  • Machine lifting/tie down points
  • Paint, Electro-Coat primer, gloss topcoat
  • Recovery hitch with pin
  • Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports, engine oil and hydraulic oil

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POWER TRAIN

  • Antifreeze, extended life coolant, –50° C (–58° F)
  • Cold start – jacket water heater, bypass valve
  • Creep and throttle lock function
  • Fuel pump, priming, electric (Dependent on regional regulations.)
  • 40 km/h (25 mph) hydrostatic transmission, 3-speed, “shift on the go”, secondary steering and boosted brakes
  • Power train mode, utility (includes keypad)

ELECTRICAL

  • Lighting packages, multiple; front, rear, engine bay (LED or HAL)
  • Push to start
  • Work tool wiring harness, (3) in cab switches

HYDRAULICS

  • Auxiliary flow, single standard (3) valve, single high flow (3) valve, dual high flow (4) valve
  • Caterpillar Bio HYDO Advanced hydraulic oil
  • Connect under pressure and case drain
  • Ride Control or load check valves*
  • Reversing fan
  • Quick disconnect auxiliary hydraulics

OPERATOR STATION

  • Air Conditioning, automatic temperature control (ATC)
  • Doors, sliding windows (left and right)
  • Interior light, door activated
  • Joystick, FNR, twin auxiliary roller, differential lock, horn
  • Joystick, seat mounted, multifunction
  • Mirrors (2) electronically adjustable, heated external, plus lower parabolic mirror
  • Phone holder, spring loaded
  • Radio, FM or digital audio broadcast
  • Seat belt options, multiple
  • Seat packages; deluxe or premium
  • Secondary display, front or rear view camera
  • Soft touch keypad options, 8 or 16 button
  • Storage, lockable box or lockable cooled box
  • Sun visor, rear perforated
  • USB ports (2), interior

OTHER

  • Couplers, vertical (SSL), horizontal (HPL-V, HPL-A)
  • Rotary sensors (snubbing, kickouts, parallel)
  • High lift option

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