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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 906H2

The Caterpillar 906H2 is a wheel loader of about 2.1 t, built around the C3.3B DIT engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Wheel Loader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight4553 lb2065.3 kg
03Selected published values139
Published highlights
  • Ground Clearance: 0.99 ft / 299.73 mm
  • Length With Bucket On Ground: 18.33 ft / 5585 mm
  • Wheelbase: 7.12 ft / 2170 mm
  • Hinge Pin - Max Height: 10.6 ft / 3230 mm
Typical use

Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 906H2 include published breakout force of 9442 lb / 4282.9 kg, published operating weight of 4553 lb / 2065.3 kg, published engine power of 74 hp / 55.2 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (0.99 ft / 299.73 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Length With Bucket On Ground” field (18.33 ft / 5585 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Wheelbase” field (7.12 ft / 2170 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.

01

Dimensions

Ground Clearance0.99 ft299.73 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground18.33 ft5585 mm
Wheelbase7.12 ft2170 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height10.6 ft3230 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump4.16 ft1265 mm
Fork Depth Above Ground1.8 in45.72 mm
Fork Height At Maximum Reach4.89 ft1.5 m
Fork Reach At Maximum Height1.66 ft0.51 m
Hinge Pin At Maximum Height10.6 ft3.24 m
Load Over Height9.97 ft3.04 m
Machine Width6 ft1.83 m
Maximum Dump Height7.86 ft2.4 m
Maximum Fork Height10.37 ft3.17 m
Maximum Reach4.16 ft1.27 m
Overall Length - With Bucket18.32 ft5.59 m
Overall Length - With Forks19.5 ft5.95 m
Reach At Ground Level2.46 ft0.75 m
Reach At Maximum Dump Height2.66 ft0.82 m
Tire Gauge4.66 ft1.43 m
Turning Radius - Inside Tire7.35 ft2.25 m
Turning Radius - Over Bucket14.58 ft4.45 m
Wheel Base7.12 ft2.18 m
Articulation Angle - Degrees39 degrees39 degrees
Width - Over Bucket6.17 ft1.89 m
Cab Height8.09 ft2465.84 mm
Departure Angle - Degrees34 degrees34 degrees
Dig Depth3.5 in88.9 mm
Dump Angle At Maximum Height - Degrees45 degrees45 degrees
02

Engine

Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC3.3B DITC3.3B DIT
Net Power69 hp51.5 kw
Gross Power74 hp55.2 kw
Bore3.7 in94 mm
Stroke4.7 in119.4 mm
Maximum Gross Power - Sae J199574 hp55.2 kw
Maximum Net Power - Sae J134968 hp50.8 kw
Maximum Gross Power - Iso 1439673 hp54.5 kw
Rated Net Power - 2,500 Rpm - Sae J134968 hp50.8 kw
Maximum Net Power - Iso 924969 hp51.5 kw
Gross Power - 2,500 Rpm - Sae J199574 hp55.2 kw
Net Power - 2,500 Rpm - Sae J134968 hp50.8 kw
03

Operational

Operating Weight4553 lb2065.3 kg
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal51.9 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity25 gal94.7 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.7 gal10 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity6.3 gal23.9 L
04

Transmission

Number Of Forward Gears33
Max Speed - Forward21.7 mph35 km/h
Travel Speed 14.3 mph7 km/h
Travel Speed 212.4 mph20 km/h
High Speed21.7 mph35 km/h
05

Weights

Operating Weight12412 lb5630 kg
06

Buckets

Bucket Capacities0.75-1.2 m3 (0.98-1.6 yd3)0.75-1.2 m3 (0.98-1.6 yd3)
07

Hydraulic System

Relief Valve Setting3400 psi23442.2 kPa
Pump Flow Capacity22 gal/min83.3 L/min
Raise Time5 sec5 sec
Dump Time2 sec2 sec
Lower Time4 sec4 sec
Pump TypePISTONPISTON
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 - Standard Flow22 gal/min22 gal/min
3rd Auxiliary Flow - High Flow33 gal/min33 gal/min
08

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
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket3483 lb1579.9 kg
Hydraulic Lift Capacity7194 lb3263.2 kg
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, 1.25 Stability And 500 Mm [20 In] Load Center)4553 lb2065.3 kg
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (Sae J1197, Load Center At Tine Mid-Point, 1120 Mm [44 In] Tines) (50% Ftstl)2652 lb1203 kg
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (Sae J1197, Load Center At Tine Mid-Point, 1220 Mm [48 In] Tines) (50% Ftstl)2544 lb1154 kg
Rated Operating Load Straight Back - Forks (Sae J1197, Load Center At Tine Mid-Point, 1120 Mm [44 In] Tines) (50% Ftstl)3476 lb1576.7 kg
Rated Operating Load Straight Back - Forks (Sae J1197, Load Center At Tine Mid-Point, 1220 Mm [48 In] Tines) (50% Ftstl)3404 lb1544.1 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)4553 lb2065.3 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)3415 lb1549.1 kg
09

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System6.3 gal23.9 L
Fuel Tank13.7 gal51.9 L
Hydraulic System25 gal94.7 L
Engine Oil2.6 gal9.9 L
10

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
11

Maximum Material Densities - General Purpose

Rated Capacity1.2 yd31 m3
Dump Height94 in2387.6 mm
Maximum Material Density2958 lb/yd2958 lb/yd
Bucket Width74 in1879.6 mm
12

Maximum Material Densities - Light Material

Rated Capacity1.6 yd31.3 m3
Dump Height90 in2286 mm
Maximum Material Density2036 lb/yd2036 lb/yd
Bucket Width82 in2082.8 mm
13

Maximum Material Densities - Multi Purpose

Rated Capacity1 yd30.8 m3
Dump Height97 in2463.8 mm
Maximum Material Density3592 lb/yd3592 lb/yd
Bucket Width74 in1879.6 mm
14

Operator Environment Features - Canopy

Fixed Steering ColumnStandardStandard
Vinyl Suspension SeatStandardStandard
Coat HookStandardStandard
Sun VisorStandardStandard
External Mirrors (2) - Knock BackStandardStandard
Lockable Storage BoxStandardStandard
Adjustable Internal MirrorStandardStandard
15

Operator Environment Features - Comfort Cab

Two Access DoorsStandardStandard
Adjustable Steering ColumnStandardStandard
Cloth Suspension Seat, Arm RestStandardStandard
Left Window - SlidingStandardStandard
Heated Rear WindowStandardStandard
Coat HookStandardStandard
Cabin LightStandardStandard
Sun VisorStandardStandard
Radio-Ready Kit (Wiring, Speaker, Antenna And Grilles)StandardStandard
External Mirrors (2) - Knock BackStandardStandard
HeaterStandardStandard
Lockable Storage BoxStandardStandard
Adjustable Internal MirrorStandardStandard
Rear BlindOptionalOptional
Cat Radio/Cd/Mp3/Wma PlayerOptionalOptional
16

Operator Environment Features - Deluxe Cab

Two Access DoorsStandardStandard
Heated Rear WindowStandardStandard
Coat HookStandardStandard
Cabin LightStandardStandard
Adjustable Steering ColumnStandardStandard
Cloth Electric Air Suspension Seat, Arm/Head Rest, Lumbar Support, Heated Back SeatStandardStandard
Left Window - SlidingStandardStandard
Right Window - SlidingStandardStandard
Air ConditioningStandardStandard
Rear BlindOptionalOptional
Cat Radio/Cd/Mp3/Wma PlayerOptionalOptional
Sun VisorStandardStandard
Radio-Ready Kit (Wiring, Speaker, Antenna And Grilles)StandardStandard
External Mirrors (2) - Knock BackStandardStandard
HeaterStandardStandard
Lockable Storage BoxStandardStandard
Adjustable Internal MirrorStandardStandard
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