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Cat® wheel loaders set the standard for productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort. The Cat 906 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.
Maximum Gross Power
74.7 HP
Engine Model
Cat C2.8*
Maximum Engine Speed
2550 rpm
Specification
Value
Maximum Gross Power
74.7 HP
Engine Model
Cat C2.8*
Maximum Engine Speed
2550 rpm
Maximum Gross Power - Rated Engine Speed
2400 r/min
Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995
74.7 HP
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396
74.3 HP
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric)
75.3 mhp
Rated Net Power - Rated Engine Speed
2400 r/min
Rated Net Power - SAE J1349
72.7 HP
Rated Net Power - ISO 9249
72.1 HP
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (metric)
73.1 mhp
Maximum Gross Torque - SAE J1995
222 lb/ft
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396
221 lb/ft
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349
218 lb/ft
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249
217 lb/ft
Displacement
171 in³
Bore
3.54 in
Stroke
4.33 in
Note
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.
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).
Note (3)
#Maximum gross and net torque measured at 1,600 rpm.
Specification
Value
Operating Weight
12628 lb
Specification
Value
Bucket Capacities
0.75-1.55 m³ (1.0-2.0 yd³)
Bucket Capacities - General Purpose
0.80-1.35 m³ (1.0-1.7 yd³)
Bucket Capacities - Light Material
1.25-1.55 m³ (1.6-2.0 yd³)
Multi-Purpose
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.
Note (1)
Bucket capacities stated include BOCE, in line with ISO 7546.
Specification
Value
Fuel Tank
18.5 Gal
Cooling System
3.2 Gal
Engine Crankcase
2.3 Gal
Axles - Front Center Differential
2.3 Gal
Axles - Rear Center Differential
2.3 Gal
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
17.8 Gal
Hydraulic Tank
11.8 Gal
Transmission
0.6 Gal
Note
No Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid needed on this size engine.
Specification
Value
Front
Fixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional)
Rear
Fixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional)
Note
Oscillation of ±11 degrees via hitch between front and rear frames.
Specification
Value
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction
39 °
Maximum Flow - Steering Pump
12.3 gal/min
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump
3336 psi
Steering Cycle Times – (full left to full right) – at High Idle
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
Specification
Value
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range Creep#
6 mile/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 1*
6 mile/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - High Speed
10.5 mile/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - Standard
12 mile/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 3***
25 mile/h
Note
#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.
Note (2)
**Max speed dependent on model and configuration (standard vs. high speed transmission).
Note (3)
***Reverse is 30 km/h (19 mph).
Specification
Value
Tire Size - Standard
*405/70 R18 SPT9
Tire Size - Optional
405/70 R18 Powerloads
Tire Size - Optional (1)
340/80 R18 XMCL/Bibload
Tire Size - Optional (2)
340/80 R18 TRI 2
Tire Size - Optional (3)
40X14-20 TL, SM/TR
Tire Size - Optional 4
340/80 R18 Duraforce
Note
*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.
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.
Specification
Value
ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Note (1)
Canopy and cab, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are available worldwide. Canopy not available in EU.
Specification
Value
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice)
3408 psi
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - Standard Flow*
21 gal/min
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - High Flow*
32 gal/min
Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice)
3408 psi
Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) - Flow
12 gal/min
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback
2.2 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift
5 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump
1.6 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down
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.
Specification
Value
Height: Ground to Cab**
8.08 ft
Height: Ground to Beacon**
8.67 ft
Height: Ground Axle Center**
1.58 ft
Height: Ground Clearance**
1 ft
Length: Overall*
17.58 ft
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper
4.58 ft
Length: Hitch to Front Axle
3.58 ft
Length: Wheel Base
7.08 ft
Clearance: Bucket at 45° *
8.25 ft
Clearance: Load over Height**
9.5 ft
Clearance: Level Bucket**
9.92 ft
Height: Bucket Pin**
10.67 ft
Height: Overall**
13.5 ft
Reach: Bucket at 45° *
2.42 ft
Carry Height: Bucket Pin
1.08 ft
Dig Depth**
0.33 ft
Width: Bucket
6.17 ft
Width: Tread Center
4.67 ft
Turning Radius: Over Bucket
14.17 ft
Width: Over Tires
6.08 ft
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires
12.92 ft
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires
6.75 ft
Rack Angle at Full Lift
56°
Dump Angle at Full Lift
45°
Rack Angle at Carry
51°
Departure Angle - Degrees
30°
Articulation Angle - Degrees
39°
Operating Weight: Bucket ^
12632 lb
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 †
9760 lb
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 †
8225 lb
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^
12240 lb
Tipping Load - Straight †
7748 lb
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††
5211 lb
Note (1)
*Vary with bucket
Note (2)
**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.
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).
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.
Note (6)
††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197.
Note (7)
#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%).
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.
Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler
3.50 ft
Tipping Load - Full Turn †
6514 lb
Specification
Value
Height - Ground to Cab
8.08 ft
Height: Ground to Beacon**
8.67 ft
Height: Ground Axle Center**
1.58 ft
Height - Ground Clearance
1 ft
Length - Overall with Bucket
18.17 ft
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper
4.58 ft
Length: Hitch to Front Axle
3.58 ft
Length - Wheel Base
7.08 ft
Clearance - Bucket at 45°
7.83 ft
Clearance: Load over Height**
9.5 ft
Clearance - Level Bucket
9.92 ft
Height - Bucket Pin
10.67 ft
Height: Overall**
13.83 ft
Reach - Bucket at 45°
2.67 ft
Carry Height: Bucket Pin
1.17 ft
Dig Depth
0.25 ft
Width - Bucket
6.17 ft
Width - Tread Center
4.67 ft
Turning Radius - Over Bucket
14.67 ft
Width - Over Tires
6.07 ft
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires
12.92 ft
Turning Radius - Inside Tire
6.75 ft
Rack Angle at Full Lift
51°
Dump Angle at Full Lift
50°
Rack Angle at Carry
46°
Departure Angle - Degrees
30°
Articulation Angle - Degrees
39°
Operating Weight: Bucket ^
12863 lb
Tipping Load – Straight – ISO 14397-1 †
8613 lb
Tipping Load – Full Turn – ISO 14397-1 †
7220 lb
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^
12434 lb
Tipping Load - Straight †
7359 lb
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††
4970 lb
Note (1)
*Vary with bucket
Note (2)
**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.
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).
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.
Note (6)
††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197.
Note (7)
#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%).
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.
Tipping Load - Full Turn †
2818 kg
Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler
4.33 ft
Specification
Value
Recyclability
93%
- Cat® wheel loaders set the standard for productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort. The Cat 906 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. Dependent on regional requirements our engines meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards with a clean emission module designed to manage itself so you can concentrate on the task at hand or emit equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
- All new cab is spacious, quiet and comfortable with all around 360° visibility to keep you productive throughout the day. Seat-mounted controls feature a multifunction joystick for lift and tilt functions with an integrated thumb operated speed range, forward/neutral/reverse (FNR) switch, trigger operated differential lock and constant flow. Optional fourth function joystick also available.
- Digital display with soft touch buttons for customized settings to easily control linkage and drive train to further enhance operator comfort and safety.
- Cat C2.8 engine provides a cleaner, quieter operation while delivering superior performance and durability through a high torque, low speed design. Caterpillar’s exclusive Intelligent Power Management system monitors operator input and available power to keep the machine working at peak efficiency.
- “Shift on the go” locking differentials and hydrostatic transmission provide smooth and powerful operation while increasing the efficiency of machine cycles. New Powertrain (Utility) Mode via the display enables right pedal machine operation giving further improved operator controllability of attachment RPM versus machine ground speed over creep control and inching pedal.
- All-in-one joystick to keep eyes on the work while maximizing operation of hydro-mechanical attachments with a state of the art pressure compensated electro-hydraulic system. Optimized Z-bar linkage for great performance and versatility with buckets that now have the DNA of the larger Cat loaders, such as curved side plates and a flat torque tube for parallel reference to the cutting edge.
- Work as one with your machine by customizing the controls. Operator can adjust machine responsiveness with the push of a button based on the attachment or application. Once customized, settings can be locked with “simplified mode” to ensure the machine is consistent and intuitive for every user.
- Machine security is enhanced with a standard keycode or optional Bluetooth® technology.
- Machines can be built to meet industry and application specific needs: Agriculture, General Construction, Industrial and Waste, Landscaping or Snow Removal.
- The 906 is availble with the following specific handler arrangements: Ag Handler and Waste Handler
- Range of services and aftermarket retrofits and upgrades available to keep your machine going and configured for your application.
- Service and maintenance parts available, including a range of self-service options (SSO) and dealer installed kits.
- Integrated Technology available to reduce service costs and maintenance.
- The Cat® C2.8 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
- Engine Idle Shutdown Timer reduces fuel burn, greenhouse gas emissions and unnecessary idle time by shutting down the machine after a pre-set idling period.
- Remote Troubleshoot decreases maintenance time and keeps your machine running with maximum efficiency by allowing your Cat dealer to virtually test the machine while working. Once a problem is identified, a technician can fix it the first time, saving time and money.
- Remote Flash minimizes downtime and maintenance time while keeping your asset running with maximum efficiency. Alerts for machine updates are sent virtually from your Cat dealer and updates can be deployed without a dealer technician needing to be onsite.
- Advanced Electro Hydraulic System provides the optimum balance of power and efficiency while giving you the control you need for your precise jobsite requirements.
- Engine Demand Fan is hydraulically driven to provide machine cooling only when needed, improving fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Hydrostatic Transmission is an efficient way to transfer engine power to the wheels at low speeds versus a torque converter.
- Efficient HVAC regulates temperature control. No need to leave the machine running to cool the cab.
- Shift on the go transmission, means no need to stop so you keep your momentum.
