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906

Compact Wheel Loaders

Cat® wheel loaders set the standard for productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort. The Cat 906 Compact Wheel Loader has a high torque C2.8 engine that works in conjunction with an intelligent hystat power train to deliver exceptional fuel efficiency. “Shift on the go” locking differentials and hydrostatic transmission provide smooth and powerful operation while increasing the efficiency of machine cycles.

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Maximum Gross Power 55.7 kW
Engine Model Cat C2.8*
Maximum Engine Speed 2550 rpm
Maximum Gross Power - Rated Engine Speed 2400 r/min

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FEATURES & BENEFITS

CONFIGURED FOR SUCCESS

Cat® wheel loaders set the standard for productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort. The Cat 906 Compact Wheel Loader has a high torque C2.8 engine that works in c... Read more

ENJOY ALL DAY COMFORT

All new cab is spacious, quiet and comfortable with all around 360° visibility to keep you productive throughout the day. Seat-mounted controls feature a multifunction jo... Read more

EFFICIENTLY POWERFUL

Cat C2.8 engine provides a cleaner, quieter operation while delivering superior performance and durability through a high torque, low speed design. Caterpillar’s exclusiv... Read more

WORK MADE EASY

All-in-one joystick to keep eyes on the work while maximizing operation of hydro-mechanical attachments with a state of the art pressure compensated electro-hydraulic sys... Read more

CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Work as one with your machine by customizing the controls. Operator can adjust machine responsiveness with the push of a button based on the attachment or application. On... Read more

PURPOSE BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS

Machines can be built to meet industry and application specific needs: Agriculture, General Construction, Industrial and Waste, Landscaping or Snow Removal.The 906 is ava... Read more

AFTERMARKET AND SERVICES

Range of services and aftermarket retrofits and upgrades available to keep your machine going and configured for your application.Service and maintenance parts available,... Read more

SUSTAINABILITY

The Cat® C2.8 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.Engine Idle Shutdown Timer reduces fuel burn, greenhouse gas emissions and unnecessary... Read more

SPECIFICATIONS FOR 906

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Engine
Maximum Gross Power 55.7 kW
Engine Model Cat C2.8*
Maximum Engine Speed 2550 rpm
Maximum Gross Power - Rated Engine Speed 2400 r/min
Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995 55.7 kW
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 55.4 kW
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric) 75.3 mhp
Rated Net Power - Rated Engine Speed 2400 r/min
Rated Net Power - SAE J1349 54.2 kW
Rated Net Power - ISO 9249 53.8 kW
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (metric) 73.1 mhp
Maximum Gross Torque - SAE J1995 300 N·m
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 300 N·m
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 296 N·m
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 295 N·m
Displacement 2.8 l
Bore 90 mm
Stroke 110 mm
Note Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (1) Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel.
Note (2) *Two Cat C2.8 engine emission options are available: 1) Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V. 2) U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA equivalent. Tier 3 engine specs are 0.3 kW/0.4 hp more gross power (SAE J1995), 0.2 kW/0.3 hp on net power (SAE J1349) and 1 N·m/0.7 lb-ft higher on gross torque (SAE J1995).
Note (3) #Maximum gross and net torque measured at 1,600 rpm.
Weights
Operating Weight 5730 kg
Buckets
Bucket Capacities 0.75-1.55 m³ (1.0-2.0 yd³)
Bucket Capacities - General Purpose 0.80-1.35 m³ (1.0-1.7 yd³)
Bucket Capacities - Light Material 1.25-1.55 m³ (1.6-2.0 yd³)
Multi-Purpose 0.75-1.1 m³ (1.0-1.4 yd³)
Note 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.
Note (1) Bucket capacities stated include BOCE, in line with ISO 7546.
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank 70 l
Cooling System 12 l
Engine Crankcase 8.8 l
Axles - Front Center Differential 8.8 l
Axles - Rear Center Differential 8.8 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 67.5 l
Hydraulic Tank 44.6 l
Transmission 2.4 l
Note No Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid needed on this size engine.
Axles
Front Fixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional)
Rear Fixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional)
Note Oscillation of ±11 degrees via hitch between front and rear frames.
Steering
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction 39 °
Maximum Flow - Steering Pump 46.7 l/min
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump 23000 kPa
Steering Cycle Times – (full left to full right) – at High Idle 2.8 s
Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left 3.25 turns or 4.00 turns
Transmission
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range Creep# 10 km/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 1* 10 km/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - High Speed 17 km/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - Standard 20 km/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 3*** 40 km/h
Note #Factory default shown, can be adjusted to any speed up to 19 km/h (12 mph).
Note (1) *Creep function not available in this gear or above.
Note (2) **Max speed dependent on model and configuration (standard vs. high speed transmission).
Note (3) ***Reverse is 30 km/h (19 mph).
Tires
Tire Size - Standard *405/70 R18 SPT9
Tire Size - Optional 405/70 R18 Powerloads
Tire Size - Optional (1) 340/80 R18 XMCL/Bibload
Tire Size - Optional (2) 340/80 R18 TRI 2
Tire Size - Optional (3) 40X14-20 TL, SM/TR
Tire Size - Optional 4 340/80 R18 Duraforce
Note *This tire has been used for all dimension, stability and performance data.
Note (1) Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details.
Note (2) In certain applications, the loader’s productive capabilities may exceed the tire’s tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.
Note (3) Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
Cab
ROPS ISO 3471:2008
FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Note (1) Canopy and cab, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are available worldwide. Canopy not available in EU.
Loader Hydraulic System
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) 23500 kPa
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - Standard Flow* 80 l/min
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - High Flow* 120 l/min
Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) 23500 kPa
Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) - Flow 45 l/min
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback 2.2 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift 5 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump 1.6 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down 2.8 s
Note * Maximum flow stated, actual flow delta could be 6% from data shown. Also adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through display.
Dimensions - With HPL-V Coupler - Approximate#
Height: Ground to Cab** 2468 mm
Height: Ground to Beacon** 2651 mm
Height: Ground Axle Center** 480 mm
Height: Ground Clearance** 300 mm
Length: Overall* 5369 mm
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper 1391 mm
Length: Hitch to Front Axle 1085 mm
Length: Wheel Base 2170 mm
Clearance: Bucket at 45° * 2510 mm
Clearance: Load over Height** 2902 mm
Clearance: Level Bucket** 3037 mm
Height: Bucket Pin** 3251 mm
Height: Overall** 4122 mm
Reach: Bucket at 45° * 725 mm
Carry Height: Bucket Pin 321 mm
Dig Depth** 113 mm
Width: Bucket 1890 mm
Width: Tread Center 1420 mm
Turning Radius: Over Bucket 4327 mm
Width: Over Tires 1848 mm
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires 3925 mm
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires 2057 mm
Rack Angle at Full Lift 56°
Dump Angle at Full Lift 45°
Rack Angle at Carry 51°
Departure Angle - Degrees 30°
Articulation Angle - Degrees 39°
Operating Weight: Bucket ^ 5730 kg
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 † 4427 kg
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 † 3731 kg
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ 5552 kg
Tipping Load - Straight † 3514 kg
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† 2364 kg
Note (1) *Vary with bucket
Note (2) **Vary with tire
Note (3) ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket.
Note (4) ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class II carriage, 1220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).
Note (5) †Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.
Note (6) ††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197.
Note (7) #HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.
Note (8) Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9EM 405/70 R18 tires and 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class II fork carriage and tines (tire supplier variability can impact dimensions by 2%).
Note (9) Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9.
Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler 1065 mm
Tipping Load - Full Turn † 2955 kg
Dimensions - With SSL Coupler - Approximate
Height - Ground to Cab 2468 mm
Height: Ground to Beacon** 2651 mm
Height: Ground Axle Center** 480 mm
Height - Ground Clearance 300 mm
Length - Overall with Bucket 5527 mm
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper 1391 mm
Length: Hitch to Front Axle 1085 mm
Length - Wheel Base 2170 mm
Clearance - Bucket at 45° 2391 mm
Clearance: Load over Height** 2902 mm
Clearance - Level Bucket 3028 mm
Height - Bucket Pin 3251 mm
Height: Overall** 4212 mm
Reach - Bucket at 45° 814 mm
Carry Height: Bucket Pin 345 mm
Dig Depth 85 mm
Width - Bucket 1890 mm
Width - Tread Center 1420 mm
Turning Radius - Over Bucket 4478 mm
Width - Over Tires 1848 mm
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires 3925 mm
Turning Radius - Inside Tire 2057 mm
Rack Angle at Full Lift 51°
Dump Angle at Full Lift 50°
Rack Angle at Carry 46°
Departure Angle - Degrees 30°
Articulation Angle - Degrees 39°
Operating Weight: Bucket ^ 5835 kg
Tipping Load – Straight – ISO 14397-1 † 3907 kg
Tipping Load – Full Turn – ISO 14397-1 † 3275 kg
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ 5640 kg
Tipping Load - Straight † 3338 kg
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† 2254 kg
Note (1) *Vary with bucket
Note (2) **Vary with tire
Note (3) ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket.
Note (4) ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class II carriage, 1220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).
Note (5) †Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.
Note (6) ††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197.
Note (7) #HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.
Note (8) Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9EM 405/70 R18 tires and 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class II fork carriage and tines (tire supplier variability can impact dimensions by 2%).
Note (9) Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9.
Tipping Load - Full Turn † 6212 lb
Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler 1316 mm
Sustainability
Recyclability 93%

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