CATERPILLAR 906H WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Caterpillar 906H is a compact wheel loader featuring a Cat C3.4 engine delivering 74 gross horsepower at 2,500 rpm with 70 net horsepower. This hydrostatic transmission machine offers two forward and reverse gears with travel speeds ranging from 4.3 mph to 12.4 mph, plus a high-speed capability of 21.7 mph. The loader weighs 12,412 pounds and generates a breakout force of 9,442 pounds, making it suitable for light to medium-duty applications. Its bucket capacity ranges from 0.9 to 1.2 cubic yards with a standard bucket width of approximately 2 meters. The machine dimensions include an overall length of 18.4 feet with bucket on ground, width over tires of 6.1 feet, and cab height of 8.1 feet, providing a compact footprint for restricted jobsites. The hydraulic system operates at 3,400 psi with a pump flow capacity of 22 gallons per minute, delivering dump, raise, and lower cycle times of 2, 5, and 4 seconds respectively. The 906H is equipped with SAE J1040 and ISO 3471-1994 ROPS certification, plus SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II FOPS protection for operator safety. It features a 13.8-gallon fuel tank and 22.2-gallon hydraulic fluid capacity. The turning radius is 7.3 feet, and it can achieve a full-turn static tipping load of 6,967 pounds, making it ideal for landscaping, light construction, and material handling operations where maneuverability and compact dimensions are essential.