- Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 7.95 ft / 2425 mm
- Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 0.8 yd3 / 0.6 m3
- Bucket Width: 6.17 ft / 1870 mm
- Breakout Force: 10340 lb / 46 kN
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 906
The Caterpillar 906 is a wheel loader of about 5 t; its 3044C engine is rated at 68 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight10912 lb4960 kg
03Selected published values83
Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 906 include published bucket capacity of 0.8 yd3 / 0.6 m3, published breakout force of 10340 lb / 46 kN, published operating weight of 10912 lb / 4960 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 (7.95 ft / 2425 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (0.8 yd3 / 0.6 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Width” field (6.17 ft / 1870 mm) 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 Raise7.95 ft2425 mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped0.8 yd30.6 m3
Bucket Width6.17 ft1870 mm
Breakout Force10340 lb46 kN
Dimensions
Length With Bucket On Ground16.54 ft5040 mm
Width Over Tires6.14 ft1870 mm
Height To Top Of Cab8.8 ft2680 mm
Wheelbase6.5 ft2000 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height10.25 ft3135 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump2.6 ft790 mm
Tread Width54.96 in1395.99 mm
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3044C3044C
Net Power68 hp50.8 kw
Gross Power75 hp56 kw
Power Measured @2600 rpm2600 rpm
Iso 9249 Rating71 hp53 kw
Eec 80/1269 Rating71 hp53 kw
Sae J1349 Rating71 hp53 kw
Operational
Operating Weight10912 lb4960 kg
Fuel Capacity19.6 gal74 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity17.5 gal66 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.6 gal10 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity5.5 gal21 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity2.6 gal10 L
Static Tipping Weight7546 lb3430 kg
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 amps90 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation22 degrees22 degrees
Tire Size12.5x1812.5x18
Transmission
Transmission TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic
Number Of Forward Gears22
Number Of Reverse Gears22
Max Speed - Forward12 mph20 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse12 mph20 km/h
Weights
Operating Weight10912 lb4949.7 kg
Buckets
Bucket Width6.2 ft1.9 m
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting3408.4 psi23500 kPa
Pump Flow Capacity18 gal/min68 L/min
Raise Time4.5 sec4.5 sec
Dump Time1.5 sec1.5 sec
Lower Time3.2 sec3.2 sec
Pump TypeGearGear
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump1.51.5
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift4.54.5
Main Relief3400 psi3400 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float3.23.2
3rd Valve Flow17.7 gal/min17.7 gal/min
Pressure Flow At 2,600 Rpm And 70 Bar (1,000 Psi)15.9 gal/min15.9 gal/min
Operating Specifications
Breakout Force10340 lb4690.2 kg
Rated Bucket Capacity1.1 yd30.8 m3
Dump Height At Full Lift8 ft2.5 m
Articulation40 degrees40 degrees
Oscillation +/-11 degrees11 degrees
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket6666 lb3023.7 kg
Rack Back - Transport Position53 degrees53 degrees
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket3333 lb1511.9 kg
Hydraulic Lift Capacity9100 lb4127.7 kg
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket7546 lb3422.9 kg
Reach - Without Teeth2.8 ft0.9 m
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks4433 lb2010.8 kg
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Forks5500 lb2494.8 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System5.5 gal20.9 L
Fuel Tank19.6 gal74.2 L
Hydraulic System17.5 gal66.3 L
Engine Oil2.6 gal9.9 L
Cab
Ropsmeets the following criteria: SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1:1986meets the following criteria: SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1:1986
Fopsmeets the following criteria: SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992meets the following criteria: SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992
SoundSound level is below 75 dB(A)Sound level is below 75 dB(A)
Maximum Material Densities
General Purpose Bucket - 0.6 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3000 lb/yd3000 lb/yd
Multi Purpose Bucket - 0.6 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3000 lb/yd3000 lb/yd
Light Material - Bucket 1.0 M3 (1.3 Yd3)1950 lb/yd1950 lb/yd
Side Dump Bucket3000 lb/yd3000 lb/yd
High Dump Bucket - 0.7 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3200 lb/yd3200 lb/yd
Stone Sieve Bucket - 0.6 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3300 lb/yd3300 lb/yd
Engine Dimensions
Bore3.7 in94 mm
Stroke4.8 in119.9 mm
Power Train, Axles And Brakes
Transmission TypeClosed-loop, two-speed hydrostatic single-path transmission.Closed-loop, two-speed hydrostatic single-path transmission.
Maximum Travel Speeds - With 12.5-18 Tires, Forward And Reverse, Low4 mph6.5 km/h
Maximum Travel Speeds - Forward And Reverse, High12 mph19.4 km/h
Axle And Final Drivesfixed front axle with limited slip differential and planetary gefixed front axle with limited slip differential and planetary ge
Service And Parking BrakeAre combined in a single, dry-disc driveline brakeAre combined in a single, dry-disc driveline brake
Brake StandardsBrake meets ISO 3450:1996Brake meets ISO 3450:1996
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