Compact Wheel Loaders
906M Compact Wheel Loader
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Net Power74 hp
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Maximum Gross Power73.2 HP
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Engine ModelCat® C3.3B DIT*
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Maximum Gross Power73.2 HP
Engine
- Net Power
- 74 hp
- Maximum Gross Power
- 73.2 HP
- Engine Model
- Cat® C3.3B DIT*
- Maximum Gross Power
- 73.2 HP
- Maximum Gross Power
- 74.2 HP
- Net Power
- 74 HP
- Rated Net Power
- 71.9 HP
- Rated Net Power
- 72.9 HP
- Maximum Gross Torque
- 192 ft·lbf
- Maximum Net Torque
- 191 ft·lbf
- Bore
- 3.7 in
- Displacement
- 201 in³
- Stroke
- 4.7 in
- Note
- Net power ratings are tested at the reference conditions for the specified standard.
- Note
- Net power shown is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, diesel exhaust filter, and fan at minimum speed.
- Note
- No derating required up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems.
- Note
- Flywheel per the SAE reference conditions with the fan at maximum speed.
- Note
- The Cat C3.3B DIT Tier 4 Final/Stage V uses an active regeneration system which requires no operator interaction under normal conditions.
- Note
- Stage V engine available for Europe only.
- Emissions
- *The Cat C3.3B DIT engine meets EU Stage V/U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.
- Maximum Gross Power
- 74 hp
- Engine Model
- Cat® C3.3B DIT*
- Rated net power
- 73 hp
- Rated net power
- 74 hp
- Emissions
- *The Cat C3.3B DIT engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IIIB emission standards or Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards.
- Maximum Gross Power
- 74.3 HP
- Maximum Gross Power
- 74 HP
- Rated Net Power
- 72.9 HP
- Maximum gross torque
- 192 lbf-ft
- Maximum net torque
- 189 lbf-ft
- Maximum net torque
- 191 lbf-ft
- Displacement
- 201 in3
- Bore
- 3.7 in
- Stroke
- 4.7 in
- Note
- Net power ratings are tested at the reference conditions for the specified standard.
- Note
- Net power shown is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, diesel exhaust filter, and fan at minimum speed.
- Note
- No derating required up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems.
- Note
- Flywheel per the SAE reference conditions with the fan at maximum speed.
- Note
- The Cat C3.3B Tier 4 Final/Stage IIIB uses an active regeneration system which requires no operator interaction under normal conditions.
- Maximum Net Torque
- 191 ft·lbf
- Note
- Tier 4 Final machines will not be offered or sold into Europe.
- Note
- Tier 4 Final engine will be offered for North America and Japan.
- Note
- Tier 4 Final machines will not be offered or sold into Europe.
- Maximum Gross Power
- 74.2 HP
- Rated Net Power
- 72.9 HP
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 12346 lb
- Note
- Specifications shown are for a machine configured with general purpose buckets, bolt-on cutting edges, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, Dunlop 405/70 SPT9 tires, full fuel, comfort ROPS cab, standard flow hydraulics and skid-steer coupler. The 906M is configured
- Operating Weight
- 12346 lb
- Note
- Specifications shown are for a machine configured with general purpose buckets, bolt-on cutting edges, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, Dunlop 405/70 SPT9 tires, full fuel, comfort EROPS cab, standard flow hydraulics and skid-steer coupler. – 906M is configured
Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System
- 4.4 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 13.7 gal (US)
- Engine Oil
- 3 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 12.2 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System
- 18.5 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 2.2 gal (US)
- Cooling system
- 4.4 gal
- Fuel tank
- 13.7 gal
- Hydraulic system
- 18.5 gal
- Engine crankcase
- 3 gal
- Engine Crankcase
- 3 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 2.2 gal
- Axles
- N/A
- Axles
- N/A
- Hydraulic tank
- 12.2 gal
- Axles
- N/A
- Axles
- N/A
Loader Hydraulic System
- Maximum Flow
- 19 gal/min
- Maximum Flow
- 19 gal/min
- Maximum Flow
- 31 gal/min
- Maximum Working Pressure
- 3408 psi
- Relief Pressure
- 4496 psi
- Relief Pressure
- 2756 psi
- 3rd Function Maximum Working Pressure
- 3408 psi
- Boost Flow Maximum Pressure
- 3191 psi
- Lift Cylinder
- 3 in
- Lift Cylinder
- 2 in
- Lift Cylinder
- 27.4 in
- Tilt Cylinder
- 3.5 in
- Tilt Cylinder
- 2.2 in
- Tilt Cylinder
- 16.4 in
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 5.5 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 1.5 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 2.6 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 9.6 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 9.6 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 3 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 2.6 s
- Maximum flow
- 19 gal/min
- Maximum flow
- 19 gal/min
- Maximum flow
- 31 gal/min
- Relief pressure
- 4496 psi
- 3rd function maximum working pressure
- 3408 psi
- Boost flow maximum pressure
- 3191 psi
- Lift cylinder
- 3 in
- Lift cylinder
- 2 in
- Lift cylinder
- 27.4 in
- Tilt cylinder
- 3.5 in
- Tilt cylinder
- 2.2 in
- Tilt cylinder
- 16.4 in
- Hydraulic cycle times
- 5.5 seconds
- Hydraulic cycle times
- 1.5 seconds
- Hydraulic cycle times
- 2.6 seconds
- Hydraulic cycle times
- 9.6 seconds
- Hydraulic cycle times
- 9.6 seconds
- Hydraulic cycle times
- 3 seconds
- Hydraulic cycle times
- 2.6 seconds
Operating Specifications
- Tipping Load
- 8666 lb
- Tipping Load
- 7061 lb
- Full Turn Tipping Load
- 7507 lb
- Clearance
- 8.24 ft
- Reach
- 2.34 ft
- Steering Articulation Angle
- 39°
- Rated Bucket Capacity
- 1.2 yd³
- Rated Bucket Capacity
- 1.2 yd3
- Full Turn Tipping Load
- 7507 lb
- Tipping load
- 8666 lb
- Tipping load
- 7061 lb
- Clearance
- 8.24 ft
- Reach
- 2.34 ft
- Steering articulation angle each direction
- 39°
Dimensions with Bucket (Approximate) - Standard Lift - With ISO Coupler
- Height
- 8.08 ft
- Height
- 11 in
- Length
- 7.08 ft
- Length
- 17.92 ft
- Reach
- 2.33 ft
- Dig Depth
- 3.7 in
- Clearance
- 8.08 ft
- Clearance
- 9.92 ft
- Height
- 10.58 ft
- Departure Angle
- 33°
- Turning Radius
- 14.5 ft
- Turning Radius
- 7.33 ft
- Width
- 6.17 ft
- Width
- 4.58 ft
- Machine Width
- 6 ft
- Articulation Angle
- 39°
- Dump Angle at Full Lift
- 45°
- Operating Weight
- 12496 lb
- Note
- *Vary with bucket.
- Note
- **Vary with tire.
- Note
- Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with general purpose buckets, bolt-on cutting edges, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, no air conditioner and Dunlop 405/70 SPT9 tires.
Dimensions with Bucket (Approximate) - Standard Lift - With SSL Coupler
- Height
- 8.08 ft
- Height
- 11 in
- Length
- 7.08 ft
- Length
- 18.42 ft
- Reach
- 2.67 ft
- Dig Depth
- 4.2 in
- Clearance
- 7.67 ft
- Clearance
- 9.92 ft
- Height
- 10.58 ft
- Departure Angle
- 33°
- Turning Radius
- 14.58 ft
- Turning Radius
- 7.33 ft
- Width
- 6.17 ft
- Width
- 4.58 ft
- Machine Width
- 6 ft
- Articulation Angle
- 39°
- Dump Angle at Full Lift
- 45°
- Operating Weight
- 12481 lb
- Note
- *Vary with bucket.
- Note
- **Vary with tire.
- Note
- Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with general purpose buckets, bolt-on cutting edges, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, no air conditioner and Dunlop 405/70 SPT9 tires.
Steering
- Steering Articulation Angle
- 39°
- Steering Cylinder
- 3.1 in
- Steering Cylinder
- 1.4 in
- Steering Cylinder
- 11.8 in
- Nominal Flow
- 12 gal/min
- Maximum Working Pressure
- 3191 psi
- Maximum Steering Torque
- 37155 ft·lbf
- Maximum Steering Torque
- 27747 ft·lbf
- Steering AC Cycle Times
- 3 s
- Number of Steering Wheel Turns
- <6 turns
- Steering articulation angle each direction
- 39°
- Steering cylinder
- 3.1 in
- Steering cylinder
- 1.4 in
- Steering cylinder
- 11.8 in
- Nominal flow
- 12 gal/min
- Maximum working pressure
- 3191 psi
- Maximum steering torque
- 37155 lbf-ft
- Maximum steering torque
- 27747 lbf-ft
- Steering ac cycle times
- 3 seconds
- Number of steering wheel turns
- <6 turns
Cab
- ROPS
- ROPS: ISO 3471:2008
- FOPS
- FOPS: ISO 3449:2005 Level II
- Note
- Cat cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
- Note
- The declared dynamic operator Sound Pressure level per ISO 6396:2008*, when the cab is properly installed and maintained, is 75 dB(A). The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditi
- Note
- *The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed.
- ROPS
- SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1994.
- FOPS
- SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98, Level II, ISO 3449 1992 Level II.
- Note
- Cat cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
- Note
- When properly installed and maintained, the cab offered by Caterpillar, when tested with doors, and windows closed as per work cycle procedures specified in ISO 6395 2008, results in operator sound exposure Leq (Equivalent sound pressure level) of 66 dB(A
Drive Train
- Forward
- 6 mile/h
- Forward
- 12 mile/h
- Forward
- 22 mile/h
- Reverse
- 22 mile/h
- Reverse
- 6 mile/h
- Reverse
- 12 mile/h
- Forward
- 6 mph
- Forward
- 12 mph
- Forward
- 22 mph
- Reverse
- 6 mph
- Reverse
- 12 mph
- Reverse
- 22 mph
Tires
- Note
- *Standard tire.
- Note
- Other tire choices available, contact your Cat dealer for details.
- Note
- In certain applications, the loader's productive capabilities may exceed the tires' tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.
- Note
- Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
- Option
- 335/80 R18 XZSL Michelin
- Option
- 340/80 R18 AT-R Firestone
- Option
- 340/80 R18 XMCL Michelin
- Option
- 340/80 R18 TRI2 Nokian
- Option
- 340/80 R18 Bibload Michelin
- Option
- 405/70 R18 SPT9 Dunlop*
- Option
- 12.5/80 R18 Flexport™
- Option
- 335/80 R18 XZSL Michelin
- Option
- 340/80 R18 AT-R Firestone
- Option
- 340/80 R18 XMCL Michelin
- Option
- 340/80 R18 TRI2 Nokian
- Option
- 340/80 R18 Bibload Michelin
- Option
- 405/70 R18 SPT9 Dunlop*
- Note
- *Standard tire.
- Note
- Other tire choices available, contact your Cat dealer for details.
- Note
- In certain applications, the loader’s productive capabilities may exceed the tires’ tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.
Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 0.75-1.5 m3 (1.0-2.0 yd3)
- Bucket Capacities
- 0.75-1.5 m3
- Bucket Capacities
- 1.0-2.0 yd3
- General Purpose
- 0.8 m³ (1 yd³), 0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³), 1.0 m³ (1.3 yd³), 1.1 m³ (1.4 yd³), 1.3 m³ (1.7 yd³)
- Light Material
- 1.2 m³ (1.6 yd³), 1.5 m³ (2.0 yd³)
- Multi
- 0.75 m³ (1.0 yd³), 0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³), 1.05 m³ (1.37 yd³)
- Grapple
- 0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³) heaped
- Note
- All capacities are applicable for each model. Bucket selection must be made with an understanding of the material density and application to ensure machine stability is maintained within the tipping loads stated per model and configuration.
- Light material
- 1.57 yd3
- General Purpose
- 1.2 yd³
Dimensions with Bucket (Approximate): Standard Lift – with ISO Coupler
- Height
- 8.08 ft
- Height
- 11 in
- Length
- 7.08 ft
- Length
- 17.92 ft
- Reach
- 2.33 ft
- Dig depth
- 3.7 in
- Clearance
- 8.08 ft
- Clearance
- 9.92 ft
- Height
- 10.58 ft
- Width
- 6.17 ft
- Width
- 4.58 ft
- Turning radius
- 14.50 ft
- Turning radius
- 7.33 ft
- Machine width
- 6.00 ft
- Dump angle at full lift
- 45°
- Departure angle
- 33°
- Articulation angle
- 39°
- Operating weight
- 12496 lb
- Note
- *Vary with bucket.
- Note
- **Vary with tire.
- Note
- Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with general purpose buckets, bolt-on cutting edges, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, no air conditioner and Dunlop 405/70 SPT9 tires.
Dimensions with Bucket (Approximate): Standard Lift – with SSL Coupler
- Height
- 8.08 ft
- Height
- 11 in
- Length
- 7.08 ft
- Length
- 18.42 ft
- Reach
- 2.67 ft
- Dig depth
- 4.2 in
- Clearance
- 7.67 ft
- Clearance
- 9.92 ft
- Height
- 10.58 ft
- Width
- 6.17 ft
- Width
- 4.58 ft
- Turning radius
- 14.58 ft
- Turning radius
- 7.33 ft
- Machine width
- 6.00 ft
- Dump angle at full lift
- 45°
- Departure angle
- 33°
- Articulation angle
- 39°
- Operating weight
- 12481 lb
- Note
- *Vary with bucket.
- Note
- **Vary with tire.
- Note
- Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with general purpose buckets, bolt-on cutting edges, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, no air conditioner and Dunlop 405/70 SPT9 tires.
Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV
- Maximum Net Torque
- 189 ft·lbf
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TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULICS
- 18° frame oscillation, 78° articulation
- Demand based cooling fan
- Hydrostatic drive
- Loader arm float function
- Parallel lift Z-bar loader
- Proportional auxiliary hydraulic circuit
- Transmission, 20 km/h (12.4 mph) with heavy duty axles
- Transmission inching function
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ENGINE
- Cat C3.3B DIT EU Stage V/U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final engine.
- Cat extended life coolant
- Closed circuit breather
- Easy quick release fuel filter/water separator
- ECO mode
- Engine oil drain valve (non-spill ECO drain)
- Lockable engine compartments
- Two stage air cleaner with visual indicator
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ELECTRICAL
- Alternator 90 amp
- Battery disconnect switch
- Cab mounted fuse panel
- Engine cold starter aid
- Heavy duty battery, 12V
- Service point connector for electronic diagnosis (Cat Electronic Technician™)
- Reversing alarm
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GENERAL
- E-coat paint primer
- Pressure test points
- Recovery hitch and pin
- Scheduled Oil Sampling S·O·SSM ports
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OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Adjustable internal mirror
- Adjustable wrist rest
- Auxiliary power sockets
- Coat hook
- Cup holder
- Digital service hour meter
- Easy clean cab floor
- Gauges: fuel hydraulic temperature, coolant temperature, speedometer
- Multifunction joystick with direction control
- On board digital display cluster
- Operator station on isolation mounts
- Retractable seat belt
- ROPS and FOPS certified canopy/cab
- Sound suppression
- Sun visor
- Suspended brake/accelerator pedals
- Suspension seat
- Two doors (enclosed cab)
- Two external knock back mirrors
- Warning indicators for major systems
- Wiper/washer front and rear (enclosed cab)
- Warnings: master, park brake, hydraulic oil pressure, engine oil pressure, coolant temp, electrical system, hydraulic filter bypass
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TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULICS
- 100% differential lock on both axles, selectable on the move
- Adjustable speed control (creeper control)
- Adjustable high stat response settings
- Electronic throttle lock
- Ride control
- Rimpull control
- Speeder, 35 km/h (21.7 mph) with secondary steering
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ENGINE
- Engine block heater 120V
- Precleaner for engine air filter
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ELECTRICAL
- Machine Security System (MSS)
- Magnetic rotating beacon
- Halogen working lights, two front and two rear
- LED working lights, two front and two rear
- Work tool wiring harness
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GENERAL
- Custom color
- Rear light guards
- Tire options including heavy duty tires
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FLUIDS
- Cat extended life coolant (–50° C/–58° F)
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LOADER
- Adjustable implement modulation
- High flow auxiliary hydraulics with pressure relieving quick disconnect manifold
- Load check valves
- Return To Dig tool positioner
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WORK TOOLS
- For all work tool options, consult your local Cat dealer
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OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Air conditioning
- Cabin light
- Cat Radio/FM/DAB+/Bluetooth/Aux/Mic/Phone/USB
- Comfort cab includes: cloth suspension seat, heated rear window, sliding left window and radio ready
- Open canopy: fixed steering column, coat hook, sun visor (North America only)
- Deluxe cab includes: Comfort cab options plus heated cloth air suspension seat with lumbar support and right sliding window
- Heated rear window (enclosed cab)
- Heater with window side and feet vents (enclosed cab)
- Radio ready kit including speakers (enclosed cab)
- Rear blind