Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref caterpillar-903d-wheel-loader
Caterpillar 903D
The Caterpillar 903D is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 9,414 lb (4,270.12 kg), a 42 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
9,414lb
4,270.12kg
Engine power
42hp
31.32kW
Gross 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 903D sits below the median for its class:
- Operating weight 9,410 lb lighter than 78% (n=374)
- Engine power 42 hp less powerful than 88% (n=367)
Not positioned on bucket capacity — withheld or unpublished for this machine.
01 Engine Specification
| Gross Power | 42hp | 31.4kw |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 9414lb | 4270.2kg |
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03 Transmission Specification
| Travel Speed | 12.4mph | 20km/h |
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04 Weights Specification
| Operating Weight | 9414lb | 4270.2kg |
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05 Buckets Specification
| Bucket Capacities | 0.6-1.0 m (0.8-1.3 yd) |
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06 Hydraulic System Specification
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump | 0.7 s | |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift | 4.4 s | |
| Main Relief | 3481 psi | |
| 3rd Auxiliary Flow | 14 gal/min | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float | 2.4 s |
07 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 |
08 Cab Specification
| Rops | ISO 3471:2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fops | ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
09 Operating Specifications - High Lift Specification
| Breakout Force | 6204lb | 2814.1kg |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Size | 33 15.5-16.5, 12 PR | |
| Rack Back - Transport Position | 51 degrees | |
| Note (1) | *Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification be-tween calculation and testing. | |
| Note (2) | **Compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 5. | |
| Note (3) | ***Manual quick coupler, precleaner hood. | |
| Note (4) | Operating specifications shown are based on machine equipped with enclosed ROPS cab with air conditioning, remote quick coupler, 75 kg (165 lb) operator and general purpose bucket (GP), without ride control, without precleaner unless otherwise noted. | |
| Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket*** | 2502lb | 1134.9kg |
| Straight Tipping Load - Bucket*** | 5975lb | 2710.3kg |
| Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket (Iso 14397-1*)*** | 5004lb | 2269.8kg |
| Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket (Rigid Tire**)*** | 5115lb | 2320.2kg |
| Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 500 Mm [20 In] Load Center) (80% Ftstl)*** | 3660lb | 1660.2kg |
| Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 Mm [20 In] Load Center) (60% Ftstl)*** | 2756lb | 1250.2kg |
10 Operating Specifications - Standard Lift Specification
| Breakout Force | 6160lb | 2794.2kg |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Size | 33 15.5-16.5, 12 PR | |
| Rack Back - Transport Position | 51 degrees | |
| Note (1) | *Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification be-tween calculation and testing. | |
| Note (2) | **Compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 5. | |
| Note (3) | ***Manual quick coupler, precleaner hood. | |
| Note (4) | Operating specifications shown are based on machine equipped with enclosed ROPS cab with air conditioning, remote quick coupler, 75 kg (165 lb) operator and general purpose bucket (GP), without ride control, without precleaner unless otherwise noted. | |
| Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket*** | 2701lb | 1225.2kg |
| Straight Tipping Load - Bucket*** | 6415lb | 2909.8kg |
| Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket (Iso 14397-1*)*** | 5401lb | 2449.9kg |
| Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket (Rigid Tire**)*** | 5512lb | 2500.3kg |
| Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 500 Mm [20 In] Load Center) (80% Ftstl)*** | 3902lb | 1770kg |
| Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 Mm [20 In] Load Center) (60% Ftstl)*** | 2932lb | 1330kg |
11 Maximum Material Densities - General Purpose Specification
| Note | Based on ISO 7546:1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and standard linkage. | |
|---|---|---|
| Bucket Type | General Purpose | |
| Dump Height | 90in | 2286mm |
| Maximum Material Density | 3169 lb/yd | |
| Bucket Width | 70in | 1778mm |
12 Maximum Material Densities - Light Material Specification
| Note | Based on ISO 7546:1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and standard linkage. | |
|---|---|---|
| Bucket Type | Light Material | |
| Dump Height | 85in | 2159mm |
| Maximum Material Density | 1989 lb/yd | |
| Bucket Width | 74in | 1879.6mm |
13 Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 10in | 254mm |
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| Articulation Angle | 40 degrees | |
| Cab Height | 8.25ft in | 2.52m |
| Reach - Ground Level | 3.25ft in | 1m |
| 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 | 4.67ft in | 1.43m |
| Fork Reach At Maximum Height | 2ft in | 0.61m |
| Hinge Pin At Maximum Height | 10.58ft in | 3.23m |
| Load Over Height | 9.67ft in | 2.95m |
| Machine Width** | 5.58ft in | 1.71m |
| Maximum Dump Height* | 8ft in | 2.44m |
| Maximum Fork Height | 10.33ft in | 3.15m |
| Maximum Reach | 4.92ft in | 1.5m |
| Note (1) | *Vary with bucket size. | |
| Note (2) | **Vary with tire size. | |
| Note (3) | Dimensions listed are based on the machine configured with cab with air conditioning, remote quick coupler, general purpose bucket or 1067 mm (42 in) forks, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, 33 15.5-16.5, 12 PR tires, without ride control, without precleaner. | |
| Overall Length - With Bucket* | 16.18ft in | 4.93m |
| Overall Length - With Forks | 17.58ft in | 5.36m |
| Reach At Maximum Dump Height* | 2.42ft in | 0.74m |
| Steering Angle | 80 degrees | |
| Tire Gauge | 4.33ft in | 1.32m |
| Turning Radius - Inside Tire** | 5.92ft in | 1.81m |
| Turning Radius - Over Bucket* | 13.42ft in | 4.1m |
| Wheel Base | 6.42ft in | 1.96m |
| Width - Over Bucket* | 5.83ft in | 1.78m |
14 Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 10in | 254mm |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel Base | 6.42ft in | 1.96m |
| Steering Angle | 80 degrees | |
| Note (1) | *Vary with bucket size. | |
| Departure Angle - Degrees | 30 degrees | |
| Note (2) | **Vary with tire size. | |
| Dig Depth | 6in | 152.4mm |
| Width - Over Bucket* | 5.83ft in | 1.78m |
| Dump Angle At Maximum Height | 40 degrees | |
| Note (3) | Dimensions listed are based on the machine configured with cab with air conditioning, remote quick coupler, general purpose bucket or 1067 mm (42 in) forks, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, 33 15.5-16.5, 12 PR tires, without ride control, without precleaner. | |
| Fork Depth Above Ground | 2in | 50.8mm |
| Tire Gauge | 4.33ft in | 1.32m |
| Fork Height At Maximum Reach | 4.67ft in | 1.43m |
| Overall Length - With Bucket* | 15.75ft in | 4.81m |
| Fork Reach At Maximum Height | 2ft in | 0.61m |
| Turning Radius - Over Bucket* | 13.17ft in | 4.02m |
| Cab Height | 8.25ft in | 2.52m |
| Hinge Pin At Maximum Height | 10.08ft in | 3.08m |
| Overall Length - With Forks | 17.08ft in | 5.21m |
| Load Over Height | 9.17ft in | 2.8m |
| Turning Radius - Inside Tire** | 5.92ft in | 1.81m |
| Machine Width** | 5.58ft in | 1.71m |
| Reach - Ground Level | 2.67ft in | 0.82m |
| Maximum Dump Height* | 7.5ft in | 2.29m |
| Articulation Angle | 40 degrees | |
| Maximum Fork Height | 9.83ft in | 3m |
| Maximum Reach | 4.5ft in | 1.38m |
| Reach At Maximum Dump Height* | 2.33ft in | 0.72m |
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.