- Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 7.81 ft / 2380 mm
- Bucket Width: 5.84 ft / 1780 mm
- Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 0.79 yd3 / 0.6 m3
- Ground Clearance: 0.81 ft / 245 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 904H
The Caterpillar 904H is a wheel loader of about 4.5 t; its MHI S4Q2-T engine is rated at 52 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight9898.8 lb4490 kg
03Selected published values66
Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 904H include published bucket capacity of 0.79 yd3 / 0.6 m3, published breakout force of 8003 lb / 3630.1 kg, published operating weight of 9898.8 lb / 4490 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Dump Clearance At Max Raise” field (7.81 ft / 2380 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Width” field (5.84 ft / 1780 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (0.79 yd3 / 0.6 m3) 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 Raise7.81 ft2380 mm
Bucket Width5.84 ft1780 mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped0.79 yd30.6 m3
Dimensions
Ground Clearance0.81 ft245 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground15.41 ft4695 mm
Width Over Tires5.4 ft1645 mm
Height To Top Of Cab7.85 ft2390 mm
Wheelbase6.24 ft1900 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height10.21 ft3110 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump2.19 ft665 mm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelMHI S4Q2-TMHI S4Q2-T
Net Power52 hp38.8 kw
Gross Power55 hp41.1 kw
Power Measured @2400 rpm2400 rpm
Displacement153 cu in2.6 L
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
Iso 9249 Rating52 hp38.8 kw
Eec 80/1269 Rating52 hp38.8 kw
Sae J1349 Rating52 hp38.8 kw
Operational
Operating Weight9898.8 lb4490 kg
Fuel Capacity22 gal83 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity11.4 gal43 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2 gal7.5 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity2.2 gal8 L
Static Tipping Weight6613.9 lb3000 kg
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 amps90 amps
Tire Size12-16.5, 10PR12-16.5, 10PR
Transmission
Transmission TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic
Number Of Forward Gears22
Number Of Reverse Gears22
Max Speed - Forward12.5 mph20 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse12.5 mph20 km/h
Travel Speed 14.3 mph7 km/h
Travel Speed 212.4 mph20 km/h
Weights
Operating Weight9900 lb4490.6 kg
Buckets
Bucket Capacities0.6 m3 - 1.0 m3 0.8 yd3 - 1.3 yd30.6 m3 - 1.0 m3 0.8 yd3 - 1.3 yd3
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting3000 psi20684.3 kPa
Pump Flow Capacity22 gal/min83 L/min
Raise Time4.5 sec4.5 sec
Dump Time0.8 sec0.8 sec
Lower Time3.2 sec3.2 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump0.8 seconds0.8 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift4.5 seconds4.5 seconds
Main Relief3000 psi3000 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float3.2 seconds3.2 seconds
3rd Valve Flow22 gal/min22 gal/min
Operating Specifications
Breakout Force8003 lb3630.1 kg
Rated Bucket Capacity0.8 yd30.7 m3
Tire Size12-16.5, 10PR12-16.5, 10PR
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket5511 lb2499.8 kg
Rack Back - Transport Position49 degrees49 degrees
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket2756 lb1250.2 kg
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket6614 lb3000.1 kg
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 500 Mm [20 In] Load Center) (80% Of Ftstl)3527 lb1599.9 kg
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 500 Mm [20 In] Load Center) (60% Of Ftstl)2646 lb1200.3 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System2 gal7.6 L
Fuel Tank22 gal83.3 L
Hydraulic System11 gal41.7 L
Engine Oil2 gal7.6 L
Cab
RopsSAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
FopsSAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and II; ISO 3449:1994 Level I and IISAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and II; ISO 3449:1994 Level I and II
Engine Dimensions
Bore3.5 in88.9 mm
Stroke4 in101.6 mm
Displacement153 cu in2.6 L
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