- Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 8.34 ft / 2540 mm
- Bucket Width: 6.76 ft / 2060 mm
- Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 1.44 yd3 / 1.11 m3
- Ground Clearance: 1.12 ft / 340 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 908H
The Caterpillar 908H is a wheel loader of about 6.5 t; its C3.4 engine is rated at 79 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight14252.9 lb6465 kg
03Selected published values73
Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 908H include published bucket capacity of 1.44 yd3 / 1.11 m3, published breakout force of 10566 lb / 4792.7 kg, published operating weight of 14252.9 lb / 6465 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 (8.34 ft / 2540 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Width” field (6.76 ft / 2060 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (1.44 yd3 / 1.11 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 Raise8.34 ft2540 mm
Bucket Width6.76 ft2060 mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped1.44 yd31.11 m3
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.12 ft340 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground18.9 ft5760 mm
Width Over Tires6.52 ft1985 mm
Height To Top Of Cab8.7 ft2650 mm
Wheelbase7.12 ft2170 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height11.19 ft3410 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump2.81 ft855 mm
Wheel Base7.1 ft2.17 m
Hinge Pin Height11.2 ft3.42 m
Machine Height8.7 ft2.66 m
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC3.4C3.4
Net Power79 hp59 kw
Gross Power83 hp61.9 kw
Power Measured @2500 rpm2500 rpm
Displacement203 cu in3.4 L
Iso 9249 Rating80 hp59.7 kw
Eec 80/1269 Rating80 hp59.7 kw
Sae J1349 Rating79 hp59 kw
Operational
Operating Weight14252.9 lb6465 kg
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal78 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity22.2 gal84 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.7 gal10 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity6.4 gal24 L
Static Tipping Weight10524.9 lb4774 kg
Turning Radius7.5 ft2280 mm
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 amps90 amps
Tire Size405/70 R20405/70 R20
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
Weights
Operating Weight14253 lb6465.1 kg
Buckets
Bucket Capacities1.1 - 1.5 m3 1.4 - 2.0 yd31.1 - 1.5 m3 1.4 - 2.0 yd3
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
Operating Specifications
Breakout Force10566 lb4792.7 kg
Rated Bucket Capacity1.4 yd31.1 m3
Tire Size405/70 R20405/70 R20
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket7510 lb3406.5 kg
Rack Back - Transport Position52 degrees52 degrees
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket10522 lb4772.7 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)6592 lb2990.1 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)5192 lb2355.1 kg
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (60% Of Ftstl)3893 lb1765.9 kg
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn3756 lb1703.7 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System6.3 gal23.9 L
Fuel Tank20.6 gal78 L
Hydraulic System22.2 gal84.1 L
Engine Oil2.6 gal9.9 L
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
Engine Dimensions
Bore3.7 in94 mm
Stroke4.7 in119.4 mm
Displacement203 cu in3.4 L
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