CATERPILLAR 916 WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Caterpillar 916 wheel loader is a compact, versatile machine equipped with a 3204 engine delivering a gross power of 84.5 hp (63 kW) and a displacement of 317.4 cubic inches (5.2 liters). It features a heaped bucket capacity of 2 cubic yards (1.5 cubic meters) with a breakout force of 18,838 lbs (8,545 kg) and a bucket width of approximately 7.9 ft (2 m), allowing efficient material handling. The loader’s hydraulic system provides rapid cycle times with a dump time of 1.3 seconds, lowering time of 3.1 seconds, and raise time of 6.3 seconds, enhancing productivity on the job site. In terms of dimensions, the 916 has an operating weight of approximately 18,938 lbs (8,590 kg), a wheelbase of 8.9 ft (2.7 m), and a height to the top of the cab around 10.4 ft (3.2 m). The hinge pin reaches a maximum height of 11.5 ft (3.5 m), with a dump clearance at max raise of about 8.7 ft (2.7 m) and a reach at max lift and dump of 3.1 ft (0.9 m). Ground clearance is 1.1 ft (0.34 m), and the overall length with the bucket on the ground is roughly 20.9 ft (6.4 m). Tires sized 17.5x25 (L-2) provide stability, with a turning radius of 18 ft (5.5 m). The machine’s transmission offers three forward and three reverse gears, enabling a maximum speed near 15.5 mph (25 kph) in both directions. Fuel capacity is approximately 32.5 gallons (123 liters), and the hydraulic system fluid capacity is around 18.8 gallons (71 liters). Its robust design and efficient hydraulics make the Caterpillar 916 a reliable choice for earthmoving, material handling, and construction applications.