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906M – Compact Wheel Loader
- Standard Equipment
- Optional Equipment
- Specs
Standard Equipment
- 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
- ENGINE
- Cat C3.3B DIT Tier 4 Final/Stage V (Europe only) or Tier 4 Final (North America only) emission standards
- 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
- 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
- GENERAL
- E-coat paint primer
- Pressure test points
- Recovery hitch and pin
- Scheduled Oil Sampling S·O·SSM ports
- 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
Optional Equipment
- 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
- ENGINE
- Engine block heater 120V
- Precleaner for engine air filter
- 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
- GENERAL
- Custom color
- Rear light guards
- Tire options including heavy duty tires
- FLUIDS
- Cat extended life coolant (–50° C/–58° F)
- LOADER
- Adjustable implement modulation
- High flow auxiliary hydraulics with pressure relieving quick disconnect manifold
- Load check valves
- Return To Dig tool positioner
- WORK TOOLS
- For all work tool options, consult your local Cat dealer
- 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
Specs
Overview
Long Name:
906M Compact Wheel Loader
Name:
906M
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current
Engine
Net Power:
74 HP / 55.3 kW
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - SAE J1349:
73 HP / 54.7 kW
Emissions:
*The Cat C3.3B DIT engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V (Europe only) or U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (North America only) emission standards.
Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995:
74.3 HP / 55.4 kW
Engine Model:
Cat® C3.3B DIT*
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396:
73 HP / 54.6 kW
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (1977)/EEC 80/1269:
74 HP / 55.3 kW
Weights
Operating Weight:
12346 lb / 5600 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank:
13.7 gal (US) / 52 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank:
18.5 gal (US) / 70 l
Engine Crankcase:
3 gal (US) / 11.2 l
Cooling System:
4.4 gal (US) / 16.5 l
Loader Hydraulic System
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder Head:
4496 psi / 31000 kPa
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function High Flow:
31 gal/min / 116 l/min
3rd Function Maximum Working Pressure:
3408 psi / 23500 kPa
Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump:
3408 psi / 23500 kPa
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function Standard Flow:
19 gal/min / 73 l/min
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump:
19 gal/min / 73 l/min
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder Rod:
2756 psi / 19000 kPa
Operating Specifications
Rated Bucket Capacity:
1.2 yd³ / 0.9 m³
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1:
8666 lb / 3932 kg
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction:
39°
Reach - Full Lift and 45° Dump:
2.34 ft / 714 mm
Clearance - Full Lift and 45° Dump:
8.24 ft / 2513 mm
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1:
7061 lb / 3204 kg
Full Turn Tipping Load:
7507 lb / 3405 kg
Dimensions with Bucket (Approximate) - Standard Lift - With ISO Coupler
Reach - Bucket at 45°*:
2.33 ft / 725 mm
Note (3):
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.
Width - Tread Center:
4.58 ft / 1420 mm
Machine Width:
6 ft / 1840 mm
Dig Depth**:
3.7 in / 95 mm
Note (2):
**Vary with tire.
Width - Bucket:
6.17 ft / 1890 mm
Length - Overall*:
17.92 ft / 5469 mm
Length - Wheel Base:
7.08 ft / 2170 mm
Height - Bucket Pin**:
10.58 ft / 3227 mm
Operating Weight:
12496 lb / 5670 kg
Height - Ground Clearance**:
11 in / 300 mm
Clearance - Bucket at 45° *:
8.08 ft / 2478 mm
Height - Ground to Cab**:
8.08 ft / 2463 mm
Turning Radius - Over Bucket:
14.5 ft / 4420 mm
Departure Angle:
33°
Note (1):
*Vary with bucket.
Turning Radius - Inside of Tires:
7.33 ft / 2240 mm
Articulation Angle:
39°
Clearance - Level Bucket**:
9.92 ft / 3027 mm
Dump Angle at Full Lift:
45°
Dimensions with Bucket (Approximate) - Standard Lift - With SSL Coupler
Width - Bucket:
6.17 ft / 1890 mm
Turning Radius - Inside of Tires:
7.33 ft / 2240 mm
Machine Width:
6 ft / 1840 mm
Turning Radius - Over Bucket:
14.58 ft / 4464 mm
Clearance - Bucket at 45° *:
7.67 ft / 2359 mm
Dump Angle at Full Lift:
45°
Length - Wheel Base:
7.08 ft / 2170 mm
Operating Weight:
12481 lb / 5663 kg
Length - Overall*:
18.42 ft / 5620 mm
Height - Bucket Pin**:
10.58 ft / 3227 mm
Note (1):
*Vary with bucket.
Note (3):
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.
Departure Angle:
33°
Articulation Angle:
39°
Clearance - Level Bucket**:
9.92 ft / 3035 mm
Height - Ground Clearance**:
11 in / 300 mm
Reach - Bucket at 45°*:
2.67 ft / 820 mm
Dig Depth**:
4.2 in / 107 mm
Width - Tread Center:
4.58 ft / 1420 mm
Height - Ground to Cab**:
8.08 ft / 2463 mm
Note (2):
**Vary with tire.
Engine
Maximum Gross Power:
73 HP / 54.6 kW
Buckets
Bucket Capacities:
0.75-1.5 m3 (1.0-2.0 yd3)
Cab
ROPS:
SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1994.
FOPS:
SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98, Level II, ISO 3449 1992 Level II.
Loader Hydraulic System
Boost Flow Maximum Pressure:
3191 psi / 22000 kPa
Drive Train
Reverse - High Range:
22 mile/h / 35 km/h
Forward - Range 2:
12 mile/h / 20 km/h
Cab
Note (2):
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) typical.
Steering
Steering AC Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - 2,620 rpm:
3 s / 3 s
Loader Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height:
3 s / 3 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift:
9.6 s / 9.6 s
Steering
Maximum Steering Torque - 0° (Straight Machine):
37155 ft·lbf / 50375 N·m
Engine
Stroke:
4.7 in / 120 mm
Steering
Maximum Steering Torque - 39° (Full Turn):
27747 ft·lbf / 37620 N·m
Loader Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height:
1.5 s / 1.5 s
Steering
Nominal Flow - Steering Pump:
12 gal/min / 43.9 l/min
Loader Hydraulic System
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter:
3.5 in / 90 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Axles - Front:
N/A
Hydraulic Tank:
12.2 gal (US) / 46 l
Tires
Option (3):
340/80 R18 XMCL Michelin
Drive Train
Forward - High Range:
22 mile/h / 35 km/h
Engine
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396:
192 ft·lbf / 261 N·m
Tires
Note (1):
*Standard tire.
Loader Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level:
2.6 s / 2.6 s
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter:
3 in / 75 mm
Weights
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 with a 0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³) bucket with bolt-on cutting edge.
Loader Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Total Cycle Time:
9.6 s / 9.6 s
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke:
16.4 in / 417 mm
Engine
Maximum Gross Power - DIN ISO 14396:
74.2 HP / 54.6 kW
Steering
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter:
3.1 in / 80 mm
Drive Train
Reverse - Range 2:
12 mile/h / 20 km/h
Tires
Option (5):
340/80 R18 Bibload Michelin
Engine
Displacement:
201 in³ / 3.3 l
Steering
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke:
11.8 in / 300 mm
Buckets
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.
Engine
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 (1977)/EEC 80/1269:
191 ft·lbf / 260 N·m
Steering
Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left:
<6 turns
Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349:
189 ft·lbf / 257 N·m
Drive Train
Forward - Range 1:
6 mile/h / 10 km/h
Tires
Option (2):
340/80 R18 AT-R Firestone
Engine
Note (3):
No derating required up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems.
Steering
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter:
1.4 in / 35 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Transmission - Gear Box:
2.2 gal (US) / 8.5 l
Buckets
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)
Loader Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift:
5.5 s / 5.5 s
Buckets
Light Material:
1.2 m³ (1.6 yd³), 1.5 m³ (2.0 yd³)
Engine
Bore:
3.7 in / 94 mm
Loader Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level:
2.6 s / 2.6 s
Drive Train
Reverse - Range 1:
6 mile/h / 10 km/h
Engine
Note (4):
Flywheel per the SAE reference conditions with the fan at maximum speed.
Tires
Note (2):
Other tire choices available, contact your Cat dealer for details.
Steering
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump:
3191 psi / 22000 kPa
Engine
Note (2):
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 (6):
Stage V engine available for Europe only.
Tires
Option (6):
405/70 R18 SPT9 Dunlop*
Option (1):
335/80 R18 XZSL Michelin
Loader Hydraulic System
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter:
2 in / 50 mm
Buckets
Grapple:
0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³) heaped
Cab
Note (1):
Cat cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Loader Hydraulic System
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke:
27.4 in / 695 mm
Tires
Note (3):
In certain applications, the loader's productive capabilities may exceed the tires' tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.
Service Refill Capacities
Axles - Rear:
N/A
Buckets
Multi-Purpose:
0.75 m³ (1.0 yd³), 0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³), 1.05 m³ (1.37 yd³)
Loader Hydraulic System
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter:
2.2 in / 55 mm
Engine
Note (5):
The Cat C3.3B DIT Tier 4 Final/Stage V uses an active regeneration system which requires no operator interaction under normal conditions.
Tires
Option (7):
12.5/80 R18 Flexport™
Note (4):
Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
Steering
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction:
39°
Tires
Option (4):
340/80 R18 TRI2 Nokian
Engine
Note (1):
Net power ratings are tested at the reference conditions for the specified standard.
