Compact Wheel Loaders
918M Compact Wheel Loader
Engine
- Net Power
- 113 hp
- Net Power
- 113 HP
- Net Power
- 113 HP
- Maximum Gross Power
- 2350 RPM
- Engine Model
- Cat C4.4 ACERT™
- Maximum Gross Power
- 117 hp
- Rated Net Power
- 2200 RPM
- Maximum Gross Power
- 115 HP
- Maximum Gross Power
- 117 HP
- Rated Net Power
- 112 HP
- Engine Model
- Cat® C4.4
- Maximum Gross Power
- 115 HP
- Maximum Gross Power
- 117 HP
- Maximum Gross Power
- 2350 r/min
- Maximum Gross Power
- 117 HP
- Rated Net Power
- 2200 r/min
- Rated Net Power
- 112 HP
- Rated Net Power
- 2200 r/min
- Maximum Gross Power
- 2350 r/min
- Engine Model
- Cat® C4.4
- Maximum Gross Power
- 117 HP
- Maximum Gross Power
- 117 HP
- Bore
- 4.13 in
- Bore
- 4.13 in
- Stroke
- 5 in
- Stroke
- 5 in
- Displacement
- 268 in³
- Displacement
- 268 in³
- Rated Net Power
- 113 HP
- Rated Net Power
- 114 hp
- Maximum Gross Torque
- 372 ft·lbf
- Maximum Gross Torque
- 369 lbf-ft
- Maximum Net Torque
- 361 lbf-ft
- Displacement
- 268 in3
- Bore
- 4.13 in
- Stroke
- 5.00 in
- Emissions
- Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emission standards.
- Note
- Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel plus front drive implement pump when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator.
- Emissions
- Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emission standards.
- Maximum Gross Torque
- 369 ft·lbf
- Maximum Gross Torque
- 372 ft·lbf
- Note
- Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel plus front drive implement pump when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator.
- Rated Net Power
- 113 HP
- Rated Net Power
- 114 HP
- Maximum Gross Power
- 117 HP
- Rated Net Power
- 114 HP
- Maximum Gross Torque
- 369 ft·lbf
- Note
- Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel plus front drive implement pump when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator.
- Maximum Gross Power
- 117 HP
- Rated Net Power
- 114 HP
- Emissions
- Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emission standards.
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 20917 lb
- Operating Weight
- 21082 lb
- Operating Weight
- 21082 lb
Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System
- 5.7 gal
- Fuel Tank
- 40.7 gal
- Hydraulic System
- 25.9 gal
- Engine Crankcase
- 2.3 gal
- Cooling System
- 5.7 gal (US)
- Engine Crankcase
- 2.3 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 40.7 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System
- 25.9 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 5.7 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 40.7 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System
- 25.9 gal (US)
- Engine Crankcase
- 2.3 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 0.9 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 0.9 gal (US)
- Axles
- 4.5 gal
- Axles
- 4.5 gal
- Hydraulic Tank
- 14.5 gal
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid
- 5 gal (US)
- Note
- DEF used in Cat Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1.
- Transmission
- 0.9 gal
- Axles
- 4.5 gal (US)
- Axles
- 4.5 gal (US)
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid
- 5 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 14.5 gal (US)
- Note
- DEF used in Cat Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1.
- Axles
- 4.5 gal (US)
- Axles
- 4.5 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 14.5 gal (US)
Operating Specifications
- Rated Bucket Capacity
- 2.5 yd3
- Rated Bucket Capacity
- 2.5 yd³
- Rated Bucket Capacity
- 2.5 yd³
Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 1.3-1.9 m³ (1.7-2.5 yd³)
- Bucket Capacities
- 1.3-1.9 m³ (1.7-2.5 yd³)
- Bucket Capacities
- 1.3-1.9 m3 (1.7-2.5 yd3)
- Bucket Capacities
- 1.3-1.9 m³ (1.7-2.5 yd³)
- Bucket Capacities
- 1.3-1.9 m³ (1.7-2.5 yd³)
Cab
- ROPS
- SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1994
- FOPS
- SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98, Level II, ISO 3449 1992 Level II
- ROPS
- SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1994
- ROPS
- SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1994
- FOPS
- SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98, Level II, ISO 3449:2005 Level II
- FOPS
- SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98, Level II, ISO 3449:2005 Level II
- Note
- Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
- Note
- The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008*, when properly installed and maintained, is 77 dB(A).
- Note
- The labelled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC is 103 dB(A).
- Note
- *The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed.
- Note
- Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
- Note
- The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008*, when properly installed and maintained, is 77 dB(A).
- Note
- The labelled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC is 103 dB(A).
- Note
- *The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed.
- Note
- The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008*, when properly installed and maintained, is 77 dB(A).
- Note
- Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV
- Maximum Net Torque
- 365 ft·lbf
- Maximum Net Torque
- 365 ft·lbf
- Maximum Net Torque
- 361 ft·lbf
- Maximum Net Torque
- 361 ft·lbf
Steering
- Steering Articulation Angle
- 40 °
- Maximum Flow
- 21.7 gal/min
- Maximum Working Pressure
- 3190 psi
- Steering Cycle Times
- 2.3 s
- Number of Steering Wheel Turns
- 3.4 turns
- Maximum Flow
- 21.7 gal/min
- Maximum Working Pressure
- 3190 psi
- Number of Steering Wheel Turns
- 3.4 turns
- Steering Articulation Angle
- 40 °
- Steering Cycle Times
- 2.3 s
- Maximum Working Pressure
- 3190 psi
Loader Hydraulic System
- Maximum Flow
- 43.6 gal/min
- Maximum Flow
- 25 gal/min
- Maximum Flow
- 40 gal/min
- Maximum Flow
- 25 gal/min
- Maximum Working Pressure
- 4061 psi
- Relief Pressure
- 4641 psi
- Relief Pressure
- 4641 psi
- Relief Pressure
- 4641 psi
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 4.8 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 1.8 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 2.2 s
- Note
- All cycle times listed are with cylinder snubbing turned off.
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 2.7 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Times
- 2.2 seconds
- Note
- All cycle times listed are with cylinder snubbing turned off.
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 1.8 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 2.7 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 2.2 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 4.8 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 11.5 s
- Maximum Flow
- 43.6 gal/min
- Maximum Flow
- 40 gal/min
- Maximum Flow
- 25 gal/min
- Maximum Flow
- 25 gal/min
- Maximum Working Pressure
- 4061 psi
- Note
- All cycle times listed are with cylinder snubbing turned off.
- Relief Pressure
- 4641 psi
- Relief Pressure
- 4641 psi
- Relief Pressure
- 4641 psi
- Maximum Flow
- 25 gal/min
- Relief Pressure
- 4641 psi
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 11.5 s
- Maximum Flow
- 25 gal/min
- Maximum Working Pressure
- 4061 psi
- Maximum Flow
- 43.6 gal/min
Transmission
- Forward and Reverse
- 6.3 mile/h
- Forward and Reverse
- 12.5 mph
- Forward and Reverse
- 25 mile/h
- Note
- *Creeper Control allows speed control from a stand still up to 10 km/h (6.3 mph). The Creeper Control will only work in Range 1.
- Forward and Reverse
- 25 mile/h
- Forward and Reverse
- 6.3 mile/h
- Forward and Reverse
- 12.5 mile/h
- Note
- *Creeper Control allows speed control from a stand still up to 10 km/h (6.3 mph). The Creeper Control will only work in Range 1.
- Forward and Reverse
- 12.5 mile/h
Tires
- Standard Size
- 17.5 R25 XTLA L2
- Other Choices Include
- 17.5-25 12PR L2; 17.5-R25 XHA L3; 17.5-R25 L2/L3, 3PC Rim; 17.5-25 16PR L3, 3PC Rim; 17.5-25 GY L2/L3; 17.5-25 12PR L2, SNOW; 20.5 R25 L2 Snow, 3PC Rim; 20.5 R25 XHA-2 L3, 3PC Rim; 20.5-25 12PR; Solid Tires
- Note
- Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details.
- Note
- In certain applications, the loader’s productive capabilities may exceed the tire’s tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.
- Note
- Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
- Note
- Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details.
- Note
- In certain applications, the loader's productive capabilities may exceed the tire's tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.
- Note
- Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
- Other Choices Include
- 17.5-25 12PR L2; 17.5-R25 XHA L3; 17.5-R25 L2/L3, 3PC Rim; 17.5-25 16PR L3, 3PC Rim; 17.5-25 GY L2/L3; 17.5-25 12PR L2, SNOW; 20.5 R25 L2 Snow, 3PC Rim; 20.5 R25 XHA-2 L3, 3PC Rim; 20.5-25 12PR; Solid Tires
- Standard Size
- 17.5 R25 XTLA L2
- Note
- Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
- Note
- In certain applications, the loader's productive capabilities may exceed the tire's tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.
- Note
- Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details.
Axles
- Front
- Fixed; Locking differential (standard)
- Rear
- Oscillating ±11 degrees; Locking differential (standard)
- Front
- Fixed; Locking differential (standard)
- Rear
- Oscillating ±11 degrees; Locking differential (standard)
Tire Option - 20.5 R25 XHA2
- Width
- +87 mm (+4 in)
- Note
- This chart represents the change with tire option as compared to standard XTLA tire.
- Operating Weight
- +516 kg (+1,138 lb)
- Reach
- –75 mm (–3 in)
- Tipping Load
- +317 kg (+699 lb)
- Tipping Load
- +366 kg (+807 lb)
- Turning Radius
- +18 mm (+1 in)
- Vertical Heights
- +50 mm (+2 in)
- Width
- +87 mm (+4 in)
- Turning Radius
- +18 mm (+1 in)
- Vertical Heights
- +50 mm (+2 in)
- Tipping Load
- +366 kg (+807 lb)
- Operating Weight
- +516 kg (+1,138 lb)
- Note
- This chart represents the change with tire option as compared to standard XTLA tire.
- Width
- +87 mm (+4 in)
- Tipping Load
- +317 kg (+699 lb)
- Reach
- –75 mm (–3 in)
Tire Option - 17.5-25 L2 SGL
- Note
- This chart represents the change with tire option as compared to standard XTLA tire.
- Operating Weight
- –92 kg (–203 lb)
- Reach
- –7 mm (–0.3 in)
- Tipping Load
- –49 kg (–108 lb)
- Tipping Load
- –57 kg (–126 lb)
- Turning Radius
- +7 mm (+0.3 in)
- Vertical Heights
- –5 mm (–0.2 in)
- Width
- +13 mm (+0.5 in)
- Turning Radius
- +7 mm (+0.3 in)
- Operating Weight
- –92 kg (–203 lb)
- Width
- +13 mm (+0.5 in)
- Vertical Heights
- –5 mm (–0.2 in)
- Tipping Load
- –49 kg (–108 lb)
- Reach
- –7 mm (–0.3 in)
- Tipping Load
- –57 kg (–126 lb)
- Note
- This chart represents the change with tire option as compared to standard XTLA tire.
Tire Option - 17.5X25 SOLID
- Note
- This chart represents the change with tire option as compared to standard XTLA tire.
- Operating Weight
- +1576 kg (+3,474 lb)
- Reach
- –9 mm (–0.4 in)
- Tipping Load
- +827 kg (+1,823 lb)
- Tipping Load
- +957 kg (+2,110 lb)
- Turning Radius
- –11 mm (–0.4 in)
- Vertical Heights
- +37 mm (+1.5 in)
- Width
- –25 mm (–1 in)
- Turning Radius
- –11 mm (–0.4 in)
- Reach
- –9 mm (–0.4 in)
- Operating Weight
- +1576 kg (+3,474 lb)
- Tipping Load
- +957 kg (+2,110 lb)
- Vertical Heights
- +37 mm (+1.5 in)
- Note
- This chart represents the change with tire option as compared to standard XTLA tire.
- Width
- –25 mm (–1 in)
- Tipping Load
- +827 kg (+1,823 lb)
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POWER TRAIN
- Cat® C4.4 engine:
- Common rail fuel injection
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV
- Caterpillar NOx reduction system
- Fuel: Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel @ <15 ppm EPA/<10 ppm EU
- Engine oil: CJ-4
- Electric fuel pump with 4 micron filtration
- S·O·SSM port, transmission oil
- Hydrostatic transmission, 20 km/h (12.5 mph)
- Lube for life universal joints
- Forward – Neutral – Reverse on joystick
- 100% locking differentials
- Air cleaner, radial seal, dual filters
- Cooling fan, on demand
- Tires 17.5-25 12PR
- Integrated cyclone precleaner
- Cat® C4.4 engine:
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LOADER END
- Parallel lift, optimized Z-bar loader
-
REGIONAL STANDARDS (as required)
- Back-up alarm
- Chocks, bucket tooth or edge
- Decals, roading speed
- Beacon
- Reflectors, roading
- Camera, rearview
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HYDRAULICS
- Two valve, single lever joystick
- Diagnostic pressure taps
- S·O·S port, hydraulic oil
- Variable displacement piston pump
- Cylinder damping at kickout and end stops
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ELECTRICAL
- 150 amp alternator
- Single 850 CCA maintenance free battery
- Roading lights
- Battery disconnect switch
-
FLUIDS
- Extended life coolant antifreeze, protected to –36° C (–33° F)
- Cat Advanced HYDO 10 Hydraulic Oil
-
CHASSIS
- Front and rear fenders
- Lockable engine enclosure
- Recovery hitch
- Vandalism protection – locked service points
-
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- ROPS/FOPS cab, pressurised and sound suppressed
- Implement Lockout
- Electro-hydraulic implement controls
- Gauges:
- Engine coolant temperature
- Hydraulic oil temperature
- Fuel level
- Speedometer
- Digital hour meter
- DEF Level Indicator
- Warning system indicators:
- Brake charge pressure low
- Engine malfunction
- Park brake applied
- Electrical system voltage flow
- Hydraulic oil filter bypass
- Action indicator
- Emission Malfunction
- Air Filter Restriction
- Seat:
- Fabric or vinyl
- Adjustable height, backrest, armrest
- Heater/defroster
- Tinted front glass, laminated
- Adjustable steering column
- Rear window defrost
- Lockable storage box
- Internal 12V power source
- External 12V power source
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POWER TRAIN
- Secondary steering
- Sound Suppression, EU Prep Package
- Extreme temperature engine coolant
- High Speed Option 40 km/h (25 mph)
- 918M tire options:
- 17.5-25 12PR L2
- 17.5-R25 XHA * L3
- 17.5-R25 * L2/L3 PC RM
- 17.5-25 16PR L3, 3PC Rim
- 17.5-25 GY L2/L3
- 17.5-25 12PR L2, SNOW
- Flexport™
-
LOADER END
- Integrated tool carrier coupler
- Wide (ISO) coupler
-
HYDRAULICS
- Three valve, single lever joystick
- Four valve, single lever joystick
- High flow, third valve
-
ELECTRICAL
- Halogen lights, front and rear
- LED work lights, front and rear
- Heavy duty battery package
- Work tool wiring harness
-
FLUIDS
- Biodegradable hydraulic oil
-
CHASSIS
- Lockable toolbox
- Fenders, mud flaps
-
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- ROPS/FOPS Canopy or Cab
- Premium Heated, Air Suspension Seat
- Heater and Air Conditioner
- Feature Package: Road/Load/Road & Load. Dependent on package selection, features included are:
- Ride Control
- Adjustable Ground Speed Control
- Implement Modulation
- Hystat Aggressiveness
- Throttle Lock and Adjust
- Adjustable Rimpull
- Automatic Loader lift and bucket kickouts adjustable in cab
- Cat radio (Bluetooth)
- Rear blind
- Security system
- Retractable seat belt 75 mm (3")
- Rearview camera and screen (standard in EU)
- Product Link™