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906
Cat
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.
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.

Brochures and Spec Sheets

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Specifications

Specification Value Unit
Maximum Gross Power 74.7 hp
Engine Model
Maximum Engine Speed
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
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Operating Weight 12628 lb
Bucket Capacities
Bucket Capacities - General Purpose
Bucket Capacities - Light Material
Multi-Purpose
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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
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Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction 39 °
Maximum Flow - Steering Pump 12.3 gpm
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
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
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Tire Size - Standard
Tire Size - Optional
Tire Size - Optional (1)
Tire Size - Optional (2)
Tire Size - Optional (3)
Tire Size - Optional 4
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ROPS
FOPS
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Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) 3408 psi
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - Standard Flow* 21 gpm
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - High Flow* 32 gpm
Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) 3408 psi
Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) - Flow 12 gpm
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
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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
Dump Angle at Full Lift
Rack Angle at Carry
Departure Angle - Degrees
Articulation Angle - Degrees
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
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Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler 3.50 ft
Tipping Load - Full Turn † 6514 lb
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
Dump Angle at Full Lift
Rack Angle at Carry
Departure Angle - Degrees
Articulation Angle - Degrees
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
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Tipping Load - Full Turn † 2818 kg
Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler 4.33 ft
Recyclability

Standard Equipment

  • ELECTRICAL
  • HYDRAULICS
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
  • OTHER
  • POWER TRAIN

Optional Equipment

  • ELECTRICAL
  • HYDRAULICS
  • OPERATOR STATION
  • OTHER
  • POWER TRAIN