Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref caterpillar-903c2-wheel-loader
Caterpillar 903C2
The Caterpillar 903C2 is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 9,060 lb (4,109.55 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
9,060lb
4,109.55kg
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 903C2 sits below the median for its class:
- Operating weight 9,060 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Not positioned on bucket capacity — withheld or unpublished for this machine.
01 Engine Specification
| Net Power | 40hp | 29.9kw |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 147cu in | 2.5L |
| Bore | 3.4in | 86.4mm |
| Stroke | 4in | 101.6mm |
| Engine Model | Cat C2.4* | |
| Note | *Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards. | |
| Maximum Gross Power | 42hp | 31.4kw |
| 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 |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 9060lb | 4109.6kg |
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03 Transmission Specification
| Travel Speed | 10mph | 16.1km/h |
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04 Buckets Specification
| Bucket Capacities | 0.6-1.0 m3 (0.8-1.3 yd3) |
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05 Hydraulic System Specification
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump | 0.8 s | |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift | 4.8 s | |
| Main Relief | 2988 psi | |
| 3rd Auxiliary Flow | 14 gal/min | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float | 3.2 s |
06 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 |
07 Cab Specification
| Rops | ISO 3471:2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fops | ISO 3449:2000 Level I |
08 Operating Specifications - High Lift Specification
| Breakout Force | 5170lb | 2345.1kg |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Size | 33 degrees 15.5-16.5, 12PR | |
| Rack Back - Transport Position | 52 degrees | |
| Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket | 1875lb | 850.5kg |
| Straight Tipping Load - Bucket | 4500lb | 2041.2kg |
| Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket | 3760lb | 1705.6kg |
| Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 500 Mm [20 In] Load Center) (80% Of Ftstl) | 2410lb | 1093.2kg |
| Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 500 Mm [20 In] Load Center) (60% Of Ftstl) | 1805lb | 818.8kg |
| With Additional Counterweight - Operating Weight | 9480lb | 4300.1kg |
| With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket | 2030lb | 920.8kg |
| With Additional Counterweight - Straight Tipping Load - Bucket | 4840lb | 2195.4kg |
| With Additional Counterweight - Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket | 4060lb | 1841.6kg |
| With Additional Counterweight - Rackback - Transport Position | 52 degrees | |
| 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) | 2590lb | 1174.9kg |
| 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) | 1940lb | 880kg |
09 Operating Specifications - Standard Lift Specification
| Breakout Force | 5170lb | 2345.1kg |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Size | 33 degrees 15.5-16.5, 12PR | |
| Rack Back - Transport Position | 52 degrees | |
| Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket | 2150lb | 975.3kg |
| Straight Tipping Load - Bucket | 5070lb | 2299.8kg |
| Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket | 4300lb | 1950.5kg |
| Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 500 Mm [20 In] Load Center) (80% Of Ftstl) | 2610lb | 1183.9kg |
| Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 500 Mm [20 In] Load Center) (60% Of Ftstl) | 1960lb | 889.1kg |
| With Additional Counterweight - Operating Weight | 9435lb | 4279.7kg |
| With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket | 2305lb | 1045.6kg |
| With Additional Counterweight - Straight Tipping Load - Bucket | 5445lb | 2469.9kg |
| With Additional Counterweight - Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket | 4610lb | 2091.1kg |
| With Additional Counterweight - Rackback - Transport Position | 52 degrees | |
| 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) | 2800lb | 1270.1kg |
| 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) | 2105lb | 954.9kg |
10 Maximum Material Densities - General Purpose Specification
| Note | Based on ISO 7546: 1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and standard linkage, without additional counterweight | |
|---|---|---|
| Bucket Type | General Purpose | |
| Dump Height | 90in | 2286mm |
| Maximum Material Density | 2545 lb/yd | |
| Bucket Width | 70in | 1778mm |
11 Maximum Material Densities - Light Material Specification
| Note | Based on ISO 7546: 1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and standard linkage, without additional counterweight | |
|---|---|---|
| Bucket Type | Light Material | |
| Dump Height | 85in | 2159mm |
| Maximum Material Density | 1480 lb/yd | |
| Bucket Width | 74in | 1879.6mm |
12 Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 15.6in | 396.24mm |
|---|---|---|
| Articulation Angle | 40 degrees | |
| Cab Height | 8.2ft in | 2.5m |
| Width - Over Bucket* | 5.8ft in | 1.77m |
| Departure Angle - Degrees | 30 degrees | |
| Dig Depth | 8in | 203.2mm |
| Dump Angle At Maximum Height | 40 degrees | |
| Fork Depth Above Ground | 2in | 50.8mm |
| Fork Height At Maximum Reach | 4.6ft in | 1.41m |
| 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 |
| Machine Width** | 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 |
| Note (1) | *Vary with bucket size. | |
| Note (2) | **Vary with tire size. | |
| Overall Length - With Bucket* | 15.9ft in | 4.85m |
| Overall Length - With Forks | 17.5ft in | 5.34m |
| Reach - Ground Level | 3.7ft in | 1.13m |
| Reach At Maximum Dump Height* | 2.9ft in | 0.89m |
| Steering Angle - Left/Right | 80 degrees | |
| 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 |
13 Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 15.6in | 396.24mm |
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| Maximum Reach | 5ft in | 1.53m |
| Steering Angle - Left/Right | 80 degrees | |
| Turning Radius - Over Bucket* | 12.9ft in | 3.94m |
| Departure Angle - Degrees | 30 degrees | |
| Note (1) | *Vary with bucket size. | |
| Dig Depth | 8in | 203.2mm |
| Note (2) | **Vary with tire size. | |
| Dump Angle At Maximum Height | 40 degrees | |
| Tire Gauge | 4.3ft in | 1.32m |
| Fork Depth Above Ground | 2in | 50.8mm |
| Overall Length - With Bucket* | 15.4ft in | 4.7m |
| Fork Height At Maximum Reach | 4.6ft in | 1.41m |
| Wheel Base | 5.9ft in | 1.8m |
| Fork Reach At Maximum Height | 2.5ft in | 0.77m |
| Overall Length - With Forks | 17ft in | 5.19m |
| Cab Height | 8.2ft in | 2.5m |
| Hinge Pin At Maximum Height | 10.1ft in | 3.08m |
| Turning Radius - Inside Tire** | 5.4ft in | 1.65m |
| Load Over Height | 9.2ft in | 2.81m |
| Reach - Ground Level | 3.2ft in | 0.98m |
| Machine Width** | 5.6ft in | 1.71m |
| Articulation Angle | 40 degrees | |
| Maximum Dump Height* | 7.5ft in | 2.29m |
| Reach At Maximum Dump Height* | 2.9ft in | 0.89m |
| Width - Over Bucket* | 5.8ft in | 1.77m |
| Maximum Fork Height | 9.81ft in | 2.99m |
?Questions & answersfrom this machine's data
- How much does a Caterpillar 903C2 wheel loader weigh?
- A Caterpillar 903C2 wheel loader has an operating weight of 9,060 lb (4,109.6 kg).
- What engine does a Caterpillar 903C2 wheel loader have?
- A Caterpillar 903C2 wheel loader is powered by a Cat C2.4* engine producing 40 hp (29.9 kW).
- What is the ground clearance of a Caterpillar 903C2 wheel loader?
- A Caterpillar 903C2 wheel loader has a ground clearance of 15.6 in (396.2 mm).
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.