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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 908

The Caterpillar 908 is a 6 t-class wheel loader with a 76 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Wheel Loader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight13288 lb6040 kg
03Selected published values79
Published highlights
  • Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 10.33 ft / 2637 mm
  • Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 0.8 yd3 / 0.6 m3
  • Bucket Width: 6.75 ft / 2050 mm
  • Breakout Force: 13710 lb / 61 kN
Typical use

Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 908 include published bucket capacity of 0.8 yd3 / 0.6 m3, published breakout force of 13710 lb / 61 kN, published operating weight of 13288 lb / 6040 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 (10.33 ft / 2637 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 (6.75 ft / 2050 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

Bucket

Dump Clearance At Max Raise10.33 ft2637 mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped0.8 yd30.6 m3
Bucket Width6.75 ft2050 mm
Breakout Force13710 lb61 kN
02

Dimensions

Length With Bucket On Ground17.43 ft5300 mm
Width Over Tires6.42 ft1960 mm
Height To Top Of Cab9.08 ft2770 mm
Wheelbase7.25 ft2200 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height11.08 ft3385 mm
Tread Width62.4 in1584.96 mm
03

Engine

Net Power76 hp56.7 kw
Gross Power84 hp62.7 kw
Iso 9249 Rating80 hp59.7 kw
Eec 80/1269 Rating80 hp59.7 kw
Sae J1349 Rating80 hp59.7 kw
04

Operational

Operating Weight13288 lb6040 kg
Fuel Capacity21 gal80 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity17 gal66 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.6 gal10 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity5.8 gal22 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity2.6 gal10 L
Static Tipping Weight9636 lb4380 kg
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 amps90 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation22 degrees22 degrees
Tire Size12.5-1812.5-18
05

Transmission

Transmission TypeHydrostaticHydrostatic
Number Of Forward Gears22
Number Of Reverse Gears22
Max Speed - Forward12 mph20 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse12 mph20 km/h
06

Weights

Operating Weight13288 lb6027.4 kg
07

Buckets

Bucket Width6.9 ft2.2 m
08

Hydraulic System

Relief Valve Setting3400 psi235 kPa
Pump Flow Capacity15.9 gal/min60 L/min
Raise Time4.5 sec4.5 sec
Dump Time2.4 sec2.4 sec
Lower Time3.2 sec3.2 sec
Pump TypeGearGear
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump2.42.4
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift4.54.5
Main Relief3400 psi3400 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float3.23.2
3rd Valve Flow21.6 gal/min21.6 gal/min
Pressure Flow At 2,600 Rpm And 70 Bar (1,000 Psi)15.9 gal/min15.9 gal/min
09

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force13710 lb6218.8 kg
Rated Bucket Capacity1.3 yd31 m3
Dump Height At Full Lift10.4 ft3.2 m
Articulation40 degrees40 degrees
Oscillation +/-11 degrees11 degrees
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket8270 lb3751.3 kg
Rack Back - Transport Position56 degrees56 degrees
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket4136 lb1876.1 kg
Hydraulic Lift Capacity9900 lb4490.6 kg
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket9636 lb4370.9 kg
Reach - Without Teeth2.8 ft0.9 m
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks5291 lb2400 kg
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Forks6860 lb3111.7 kg
10

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System5.8 gal22 L
Fuel Tank21 gal79.5 L
Hydraulic System17 gal64.4 L
Engine Oil2.6 gal9.9 L
11

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)
12

Maximum Material Densities

General Purpose Bucket - 0.6 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3760 lb/yd3760 lb/yd
Multi Purpose Bucket - 0.6 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3300 lb/yd3300 lb/yd
Light Material - Bucket 1.0 M3 (1.3 Yd3)1675 lb/yd1675 lb/yd
Side Dump Bucket3105 lb/yd3105 lb/yd
High Dump Bucket - 0.7 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3230 lb/yd3230 lb/yd
Stone Sieve Bucket - 0.6 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3380 lb/yd3380 lb/yd
13

Engine Dimensions

Bore3.7 in94 mm
Stroke4.8 in119.9 mm
14

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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