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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 906H

The Caterpillar 906H is a wheel loader of about 5.6 t, built around the C3.4 engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Wheel Loader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight12412.1 lb5630 kg
03Selected published values73
Published highlights
  • Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 7.86 ft / 2395 mm
  • Bucket Width: 6.17 ft / 1880 mm
  • Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 1.18 yd3 / 0.9 m3
  • Ground Clearance: 0.99 ft / 300 mm
Typical use

Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 906H include published bucket capacity of 1.18 yd3 / 0.9 m3, published breakout force of 9442 lb / 4282.9 kg, published operating weight of 12412.1 lb / 5630 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Dump Clearance At Max Raise” field (7.86 ft / 2395 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Bucket Width” field (6.17 ft / 1880 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (1.18 yd3 / 0.9 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.

01

Bucket

Dump Clearance At Max Raise7.86 ft2395 mm
Bucket Width6.17 ft1880 mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped1.18 yd30.9 m3
02

Dimensions

Ground Clearance0.99 ft300 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground18.33 ft5585 mm
Width Over Tires6.04 ft1840 mm
Height To Top Of Cab8.09 ft2465 mm
Wheelbase7.12 ft2170 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height10.6 ft3230 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump2.66 ft810 mm
Wheel Base7.1 ft2.17 m
Hinge Pin Height10.6 ft3.24 m
Machine Height8.1 ft2.47 m
03

Engine

Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC3.4C3.4
Net Power70 hp52.2 kw
Gross Power74 hp55.2 kw
Power Measured @2500 rpm2500 rpm
Displacement203 cu in3.4 L
Iso 9249 Rating71 hp53 kw
Eec 80/1269 Rating71 hp53 kw
Sae J1349 Rating70 hp52.2 kw
04

Operational

Operating Weight12412.1 lb5630 kg
Fuel Capacity13.8 gal52 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity22.2 gal84 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.7 gal10 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity6.4 gal24 L
Static Tipping Weight8785.5 lb3985 kg
Turning Radius7.3 ft2222 mm
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 amps90 amps
Tire Size405/70 R18405/70 R18
05

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
High Speed21.7 mph35 km/h
06

Weights

Operating Weight12412 lb5630 kg
07

Buckets

Bucket Capacities0.75 - 1.2 m3 1.0 - 1.6 yd30.75 - 1.2 m3 1.0 - 1.6 yd3
08

Hydraulic System

Relief Valve Setting3400 psi23442.2 kPa
Pump Flow Capacity22 gal/min83 L/min
Raise Time5 sec5 sec
Dump Time2 sec2 sec
Lower Time4 sec4 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump2 Seconds2 Seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift5 Seconds5 Seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback2.5 Seconds2.5 Seconds
Main Relief3400 psi3400 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float4 Seconds4 Seconds
3rd Auxiliary Flow - High Flow33 gal/min33 gal/min
3rd Auxiliary Flow - Standard22 gal/min22 gal/min
09

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force9442 lb4282.9 kg
Rated Bucket Capacity1.2 yd31 m3
Tire Size405/70 R18405/70 R18
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket6967 lb3160.2 kg
Rack Back - Transport Position52 degrees52 degrees
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket8785 lb3984.9 kg
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center, Transport 100 Mm (4 In) Above Ground)5997 lb2720.2 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)4553 lb2065.3 kg
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (60% Of Ftstl)3415 lb1549.1 kg
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn3483 lb1579.9 kg
10

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System6.3 gal23.9 L
Fuel Tank13.7 gal51.9 L
Hydraulic System22.2 gal84.1 L
Engine Oil2.6 gal9.9 L
11

Cab

RopsSAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1994SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1994
FopsSAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II, ISO 3449 1992 Level IISAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II, ISO 3449 1992 Level II
12

Engine Dimensions

Bore3.7 in94 mm
Stroke4.7 in119.4 mm
Displacement203 cu in3.4 L
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