- Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 2.9 ft / 883.92 mm
- Bucket Width: 5.8 ft / 1767.84 mm
- Breakout Force: 5171 lb / 23.01 kN
- Ground Clearance: 1.3 ft / 396.24 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 903C
Weighing roughly 4.2 t and rated at 40 hp, the Caterpillar 903C is a wheel loader in its size class.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight9150 lb4150.4 kg
03Selected published values105
Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 903C include published breakout force of 5171 lb / 23.01 kN, published operating weight of 9150 lb / 4150.4 kg, published engine power of 42 hp / 31.4 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Dump Clearance At Max Raise” field (2.9 ft / 883.92 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Width” field (5.8 ft / 1767.84 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Breakout Force” field (5171 lb / 23.01 kN) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise2.9 ft883.92 mm
Bucket Width5.8 ft1767.84 mm
Breakout Force5171 lb23.01 kN
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.3 ft396.24 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground15.9 ft4846.32 mm
Height To Top Of Cab8.2 ft2499.36 mm
Wheelbase5.9 ft1798.32 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height10.6 ft3230.88 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump2.9 ft883.92 mm
Dimensions (Approximate)
Ground Clearance1.3 ft0.4 m
Machine Width - 12-16.5 10pr Tires5.4 ft1.65 m
Machine Width - Flexport 33 6 11 Tires5.2 ft1.59 m
Machine Width - Flotation 33-15.5 16.5 Tires5.6 ft1.71 m
Maximum Dump Height8 ft2.44 m
Maximum Fork Height10.3 ft3.14 m
Maximum Reach5.4 ft1.65 m
Overall Length - With Bucket15.9 ft4.85 m
Overall Length - With Forks17.4 ft5.31 m
Reach - Ground Level3.7 ft1.13 m
Reach At Maximum Dump Height2.9 ft0.89 m
Steering Angle - Left/Right8080
Tire Gauge4.3 ft1.32 m
Turning Radius - Inside Tire5.4 ft1.65 m
Turning Radius - Over Bucket13.2 ft4.03 m
Wheel Base5.9 ft1.8 m
Articulation Angle4040
Width - Over Bucket5.8 ft1.77 m
Cab Height8.2 ft2.5 m
Departure Angle3030
Dig Depth8 in203.2 mm
Dump Angle At Maximum Height4040
Fork Depth Above Ground2 in50.8 mm
Fork Height At Maximum Reach4.7 ft1.44 m
Fork Reach At Maximum Height2.5 ft0.77 m
Hinge Pin At Maximum Height10.6 ft3.24 m
Load Over Height9.6 ft2.93 m
Years Of Manufacture
Approximate First Year Of Manufacture2014 A.D.2014 A.D.
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC2.4C2.4
Net Power40 hp29.9 kw
Gross Power42 hp31.4 kw
Displacement147 cu in2.5 L
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
Bore3.4 in86.4 mm
Stroke4 in101.6 mm
Note*Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim emission standards.*Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim emission standards.
Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - Sae J1349 Rating40 hp29.9 kw
Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - Iso 9249 Rating40 hp29.9 kw
Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 Rating40 hp29.9 kw
Operational
Operating Weight9150 lb4150.4 kg
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal43.2 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity6.3 gal23.9 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.4 gal9.1 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity3 gal11.4 L
Static Tipping Weight3900 lb1769.1 kg
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage70 amps70 amps
Tire Size15.5-16.515.5-16.5
Transmission
Travel Speed10 mph16.1 km/h
Weights
Operating Weight9150 lb4150.4 kg
Buckets
Bucket Capacities0.6-1.0 m3 (0.8-1.3 yd3)0.6-1.0 m3 (0.8-1.3 yd3)
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting2988 psi20601.6 kPa
Pump Flow Capacity14 gal/min53 L/min
Raise Time4.7 sec4.7 sec
Dump Time0.8 sec0.8 sec
Lower Time3.1 sec3.1 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump0.8 s0.8 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift4.7 s4.7 s
Main Relief2988 psi2988 psi
3rd Auxiliary Flow14 gal/min14 gal/min
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float3.1 s3.1 s
Operating Specifications
Breakout Force5171 lb2345.6 kg
Rated Bucket Capacity0.8 yd30.7 m3
Tire Size33 15.5-16.5, 12PR33 15.5-16.5, 12PR
Standard - Operating Weight9150 lb4150.4 kg
Standard - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket1950 lb884.6 kg
Standard - Straight Tipping Load, Bucket4650 lb2109.3 kg
Standard - Full Turn Static Tipping Load, Bucket3900 lb1769.1 kg
Standard - Rackback, Transport Position5252
Standard - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (80% Of Ftstl)2500 lb1134 kg
Standard - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (60% Of Ftstl)1900 lb861.9 kg
With Additional Counterweight - Operating Weight9500 lb4309.2 kg
With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket2100 lb952.6 kg
With Additional Counterweight - Straight Tipping Load - Bucket5000 lb2268 kg
With Additional Counterweight - Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket4200 lb1905.1 kg
With Additional Counterweight - Rackback - Transport Position5252
With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (80% Of Ftstl)2700 lb1224.7 kg
With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (60% Of Ftstl)2000 lb907.2 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System3 gal11.4 L
Fuel Tank11.4 gal43.2 L
Hydraulic System6.3 gal23.9 L
Engine Oil2.4 gal9.1 L
Cab
RopsISO 3471:2008ISO 3471:2008
FopsISO 3449:2000 Level IISO 3449:2000 Level I
Maximum Material Densities
NoteBased on ISO 7546: 1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and without additional counterweightBased on ISO 7546: 1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and without additional counterweight
General Purpose - Bucket TypeGeneral PurposeGeneral Purpose
General Purpose - Rated Capacity0.8 yd30.7 m3
General Purpose - Dump Height96 in2438.4 mm
General Purpose - Maximum Material Density2437 lb/yd2437 lb/yd
General Purpose - Bucket Width70 in1778 mm
Light Material - Bucket TypeLight MaterialLight Material
Light Material - Rated Capacity1.3 yd31 m3
Light Material - Dump Height91 in2311.4 mm
Light Material - Maximum Material Density1423 lb/yd1423 lb/yd
Light Material - Bucket Width74 in1879.6 mm
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