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).

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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Not positioned on bucket capacity — withheld or unpublished for this machine.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

03 Transmission Specification

Travel Speed 10mph 16.1km/h

04 Buckets Specification

Bucket Capacities 0.6-1.0 m3 (0.8-1.3 yd3)

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
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

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.