Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref caterpillar-903c-wheel-loader
Caterpillar 903C
The Caterpillar 903C is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 9,150 lb (4,150.38 kg), a 40 hp engine, and a dig depth of 0.67 ft (203.2 mm).
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
9,150lb
4,150.38kg
Engine power
40hp
29.9kW
Net Power Dig depth
0.67ft
203.2mm
◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · compact wheel loaders
Among 374 compact wheel loaders (≤22,000 lb), the Caterpillar 903C sits below the median for its class:
- Operating weight 9,150 lb lighter than 82% (n=374)
- Engine power 40 hp less powerful than 90% (n=367)
Not positioned on bucket capacity — withheld or unpublished for this machine.
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01 Years Of Manufacture Specification
| Approximate First Year Of Manufacture | 2014A.D. |
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02 Engine Specification
| Engine Make | 2236 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Model | C2.4 | |
| Net Power | 40hp | 29.9kw |
| Gross Power | 42hp | 31.4kw |
| Displacement | 147cu in | 2.5L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Bore | 3.4in | 86.4mm |
| Stroke | 4in | 101.6mm |
| Engine Model | Cat C2.4* | |
| Note | *Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim emission standards. | |
| Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - Sae J1349 Rating | 40hp | 29.9kw |
| Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - Iso 9249 Rating | 40hp | 29.9kw |
| Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 Rating | 40hp | 29.9kw |
03 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 9150lb | 4150.4kg |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 11.4gal | 43.2L |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 6.3gal | 23.9L |
| Engine Oil Fluid Capacity | 2.4gal | 9.1L |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 3gal | 11.4L |
| Static Tipping Weight | 3900lb | 1769.1kg |
| Operating Voltage | 12V | |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 70amps | |
| Tire Size | 15.5-16.5 |
04 Transmission Specification
| Travel Speed | 10mph | 16.1km/h |
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05 Weights Specification
| Operating Weight | 9150lb | 4150.4kg |
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06 Buckets Specification
| Bucket Capacities | 0.6-1.0 m3 (0.8-1.3 yd3) |
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07 Hydraulic System Specification
| Relief Valve Setting | 2988psi | 20601.6kPa |
|---|---|---|
| Pump Flow Capacity | 14gal/min | 53L/min |
| Raise Time | 4.7sec | |
| Dump Time | 0.8sec | |
| Lower Time | 3.1sec | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump | 0.8 s | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift | 4.7 s | |
| Main Relief | 2988 psi | |
| 3rd Auxiliary Flow | 14 gal/min | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float | 3.1 s |
08 Operating Specifications Specification
| Breakout Force | 5171lb | 2345.6kg |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Size | 33 15.5-16.5, 12PR | |
| Standard - Operating Weight | 9150lb | 4150.4kg |
| Standard - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket | 1950lb | 884.6kg |
| Standard - Straight Tipping Load, Bucket | 4650lb | 2109.3kg |
| Standard - Full Turn Static Tipping Load, Bucket | 3900lb | 1769.1kg |
| Standard - Rackback, Transport Position | 52 | |
| Standard - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (80% Of Ftstl) | 2500lb | 1134kg |
| Standard - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (60% Of Ftstl) | 1900lb | 861.9kg |
| With Additional Counterweight - Operating Weight | 9500lb | 4309.2kg |
| With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket | 2100lb | 952.6kg |
| With Additional Counterweight - Straight Tipping Load - Bucket | 5000lb | 2268kg |
| With Additional Counterweight - Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket | 4200lb | 1905.1kg |
| With Additional Counterweight - Rackback - Transport Position | 52 | |
| With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (80% Of Ftstl) | 2700lb | 1224.7kg |
| With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (60% Of Ftstl) | 2000lb | 907.2kg |
09 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 3gal | 11.4L |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 11.4gal | 43.2L |
| Hydraulic System | 6.3gal | 23.9L |
| Engine Oil | 2.4gal | 9.1L |
10 Cab Specification
| Rops | ISO 3471:2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fops | ISO 3449:2000 Level I |
11 Maximum Material Densities Specification
| Note | Based on ISO 7546: 1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and without additional counterweight | |
|---|---|---|
| General Purpose - Bucket Type | General Purpose | |
| General Purpose - Dump Height | 96in | 2438.4mm |
| General Purpose - Maximum Material Density | 2437 lb/yd | |
| General Purpose - Bucket Width | 70in | 1778mm |
| Light Material - Bucket Type | Light Material | |
| Light Material - Rated Capacity | 1.3yd3 | 1m3 |
| Light Material - Dump Height | 91in | 2311.4mm |
| Light Material - Maximum Material Density | 1423 lb/yd | |
| Light Material - Bucket Width | 74in | 1879.6mm |
12 Bucket Dimensions
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 2.9ft in | 883.92mm |
|---|---|---|
| Bucket Width | 5.8ft in | 1767.84mm |
| Breakout Force | 5171lb | 23.01kN |
13 Dimensions Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 1.3ft in | 396.24mm |
|---|---|---|
| Length With Bucket On Ground | 15.9ft in | 4846.32mm |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 8.2ft in | 2499.36mm |
| Wheelbase | 5.9ft in | 1798.32mm |
| Hinge Pin - Max Height | 10.6ft in | 3230.88mm |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 2.9ft in | 883.92mm |
14 Dimensions (Approximate) Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 1.3ft in | 0.4m |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Width - 12-16.5 10pr Tires | 5.4ft in | 1.65m |
| Machine Width - Flexport 33 6 11 Tires | 5.2ft in | 1.59m |
| Machine Width - Flotation 33-15.5 16.5 Tires | 5.6ft in | 1.71m |
| Maximum Dump Height | 8ft in | 2.44m |
| Maximum Fork Height | 10.3ft in | 3.14m |
| Maximum Reach | 5.4ft in | 1.65m |
| Overall Length - With Bucket | 15.9ft in | 4.85m |
| Overall Length - With Forks | 17.4ft in | 5.31m |
| Reach - Ground Level | 3.7ft in | 1.13m |
| Reach At Maximum Dump Height | 2.9ft in | 0.89m |
| Steering Angle - Left/Right | 80 | |
| Tire Gauge | 4.3ft in | 1.32m |
| Turning Radius - Inside Tire | 5.4ft in | 1.65m |
| Turning Radius - Over Bucket | 13.2ft in | 4.03m |
| Wheel Base | 5.9ft in | 1.8m |
| Articulation Angle | 40 | |
| Width - Over Bucket | 5.8ft in | 1.77m |
| Cab Height | 8.2ft in | 2.5m |
| Departure Angle | 30 | |
| Dig Depth | 8in | 203.2mm |
| Dump Angle At Maximum Height | 40 | |
| Fork Depth Above Ground | 2in | 50.8mm |
| Fork Height At Maximum Reach | 4.7ft in | 1.44m |
| Fork Reach At Maximum Height | 2.5ft in | 0.77m |
| Hinge Pin At Maximum Height | 10.6ft in | 3.24m |
| Load Over Height | 9.6ft in | 2.93m |
Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.