Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref caterpillar-906h-wheel-loader

Caterpillar 906H

The Caterpillar 906H is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 12,412.03 lb (5,630 kg), a 70 hp engine, and a 1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³) bucket.

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Operating weight
12,412.03lb
5,630kg
Engine power
70hp
52.2kW
Net Power
Bucket capacity
1.18yd³
0.9m³

Where it sits in its classpercentile · compact wheel loaders

Among 374 compact wheel loaders (≤22,000 lb), the Caterpillar 906H sits in the middle of its class:

  • Operating weight 12,410 lb lighter than 52% (n=374)
  • Engine power 70 hp less powerful than 52% (n=367)
  • Bucket capacity 1.2 yd³ smaller-bucket than 64% (n=309)

Scale drawingdrawn to scale · mm

2465B300C5585A
Side elevation
2465B1840D
Front elevation

01 Engine Specification

Engine Make 2236
Engine Model C3.4
Net Power 70hp 52.2kw
Gross Power 74hp 55.2kw
Power Measured @ 2500rpm
Displacement 203cu in 3.4L
Iso 9249 Rating 71hp 53kw
Eec 80/1269 Rating 71hp 53kw
Sae J1349 Rating 70hp 52.2kw

02 Operational Specification

Operating Weight 12412.1lb 5630kg
Fuel Capacity 13.8gal 52L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 22.2gal 84L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity 2.7gal 10L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 6.4gal 24L
Static Tipping Weight 8785.5lb 3985kg
Turning Radius 7.3ft in 2222mm
Operating Voltage 12V
Alternator Supplied Amperage 90amps
Tire Size 405/70 R18

03 Transmission Specification

Transmission Type Hydrostatic
Number Of Forward Gears 2
Number Of Reverse Gears 2
Max Speed - Forward 12.5mph 20km/h
Max Speed - Reverse 12.5mph 20km/h
Travel Speed 1 4.3mph 7km/h
Travel Speed 2 12.4mph 20km/h
High Speed 21.7mph 35km/h

04 Weights Specification

Operating Weight 12412lb 5630kg

05 Buckets Specification

Bucket Capacities 0.75 - 1.2 m3 1.0 - 1.6 yd3

06 Hydraulic System Specification

Relief Valve Setting 3400psi 23442.2kPa
Pump Flow Capacity 22gal/min 83L/min
Raise Time 5sec
Dump Time 2sec
Lower Time 4sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump 2 Seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift 5 Seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback 2.5 Seconds
Main Relief 3400 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float 4 Seconds
3rd Auxiliary Flow - High Flow 33 gal/min
3rd Auxiliary Flow - Standard 22 gal/min

07 Operating Specifications Specification

Breakout Force 9442lb 4282.9kg
Rated Bucket Capacity 1.2yd3 1m3
Tire Size 405/70 R18
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket 6967lb 3160.2kg
Rack Back - Transport Position 52degrees
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket 8785lb 3984.9kg
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center, Transport 100 Mm (4 In) Above Ground) 5997lb 2720.2kg
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (80% Of Ftstl) 4553lb 2065.3kg
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (60% Of Ftstl) 3415lb 1549.1kg
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn 3483lb 1579.9kg

08 Service Refill Capacities Specification

Cooling System 6.3gal 23.9L
Fuel Tank 13.7gal 51.9L
Hydraulic System 22.2gal 84.1L
Engine Oil 2.6gal 9.9L

09 Cab Specification

Rops SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1994
Fops SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II, ISO 3449 1992 Level II

10 Engine Dimensions Specification

Bore 3.7in 94mm
Stroke 4.7in 119.4mm
Displacement 203cu in 3.4L

11 Bucket Dimensions

Dump Clearance At Max Raise 7.86ft in 2395mm
Bucket Width 6.17ft in 1880mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped 1.18yd3 0.9m3

12 Dimensions Dimensions

Ground Clearance 0.99ft in 300mm
Length With Bucket On Ground 18.33ft in 5585mm
Width Over Tires 6.04ft in 1840mm
Height To Top Of Cab 8.09ft in 2465mm
Wheelbase 7.12ft in 2170mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height 10.6ft in 3230mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 2.66ft in 810mm
Wheel Base 7.1ft in 2.17m
Hinge Pin Height 10.6ft in 3.24m
Machine Height 8.1ft in 2.47m

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.