Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref caterpillar-906m-ag-handler-wheel-loader
Caterpillar 906M Ag Handler
The Caterpillar 906M Ag Handler is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 12,758 lb (5,786.94 kg), and a dig depth of 0.35 ft (106.68 mm).
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
12,758lb
5,786.94kg
Dig depth
0.35ft
106.68mm
◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · compact wheel loaders
Among 374 compact wheel loaders (≤22,000 lb), the Caterpillar 906M Ag Handler sits in the middle of its class:
- Operating weight 12,760 lb heavier than 52% (n=374)
Not positioned on engine power, bucket capacity — withheld or unpublished for this machine.
01 Engine Specification
| Emissions | *The Cat C3.3B DIT engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IIIB emission standards. | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Gross Power - Sae J1995 | 74hp | 55.2kw |
| Maximum Net Power - Sae J1349 | 68hp | 50.8kw |
| Maximum Gross Power - Iso 14396 | 73hp | 54.5kw |
| Rated Net Power - 2,500 Rpm - Sae J1349 | 68hp | 50.8kw |
| Maximum Net Power - Iso 9249 | 69hp | 51.5kw |
| Maximum Gross Power | 73hp | 54.5kw |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 12758lb | 5787kg |
|---|
03 Weights Specification
| Operating Weight | 12758lb | 5787kg |
|---|---|---|
| Note | Machine with full fuel tank, ROPS/FOPS cab, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, skid steer loader coupler (SSL) and general purpose bucket (GP). |
04 Buckets Specification
| Bucket Capacities | ISO Coupler - 0.75-1.2 m; SSL Style Coupler - 1.0-1.6 yd | |
|---|---|---|
| Bucket Capacities - Iso Coupler | 0.75-1.2 m | |
| Bucket Capacities - Ssl Style Coupler | 1.0-1.6 yd |
05 Hydraulic System Specification
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump | 1.3 seconds | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow: Standard | 20 gal/min | |
| Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow | 3400 psi | |
| Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow: High Flow | 31 gal/min | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift | 5.2 seconds | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback | 2.1 seconds | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower | 3.2 seconds |
06 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 4.5gal | 17.1L |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 13.7gal | 51.9L |
| Hydraulic System | 18.5gal | 70.1L |
| Engine Oil | 3gal | 11.4L |
07 Maximum Material Densities - General Purpose Bucket Specification
| Bucket Width | 74in | 1879.6mm |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Material Density | 3031 lb/yd | |
| Rated Capacity | 1.2yd3 | 1m3 |
| Dump Height | 97in | 2463.8mm |
| Note | Based on ISO 7546:1983, and rated operating loads at full turn with 100% bucket capacity and SSL coupler. |
08 Maximum Material Densities - Light Material Bucket Specification
| Bucket Width | 82in | 2082.8mm |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Material Density | 2323 lb/yd | |
| Rated Capacity | 1.6yd3 | 1.3m3 |
| Dump Height | 85in | 2159mm |
| Note | Based on ISO 7546:1983, and rated operating loads at full turn with 100% bucket capacity and SSL coupler. |
09 Maximum Material Densities - Multi Purpose Bucket Specification
| Bucket Width | 74in | 1879.6mm |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Material Density | 3483 lb/yd | |
| Rated Capacity | 1yd3 | 0.8m3 |
| Dump Height | 85in | 2159mm |
| Note | Based on ISO 7546:1983, and rated operating loads at full turn with 100% bucket capacity and SSL coupler. |
10 Operating Specifications - Iso Coupler Specification
| Rated Bucket Capacity | 1.2yd3 | 1m3 |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket | 3884lb | 1761.8kg |
| Tire Size | 340/80 R18 | |
| Straight Tipping Load - Bucket | 9674lb | 4388.1kg |
| Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 1.25 Stability And 500 Mm [20 In] Load Center) | 5082lb | 2305.2kg |
| Breakout Force - Bucket | 11044lb ft | 14973.7Nm |
| Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket | 7769lb | 3524kg |
| Rack Back - Transport Position | 51 degrees | |
| Note | Machine with full fuel tank, ROPS/FOPS cab, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, ISO coupler and general purpose bucket (GP). |
11 Operating Specifications - Ssl Coupler Specification
| Rated Bucket Capacity | 1.2yd3 | 1m3 |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket | 3612lb | 1638.4kg |
| Tire Size | 340/80 R18 | |
| Straight Tipping Load - Bucket | 9246lb | 4194kg |
| Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 1.25 Stability And 500 Mm [20 In] Load Center) | 4835lb | 2193.2kg |
| Breakout Force - Bucket | 9004lb ft | 12207.8Nm |
| Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket | 7676lb | 3481.8kg |
| Rack Back - Transport Position | 51 degrees | |
| Note | Machine with full fuel tank, ROPS/FOPS cab, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, SSL coupler and general purpose bucket (GP). |
12 Travel Speeds Specification
| Speed 1 | 6.2mph | 10km/h |
|---|---|---|
| Speed 2 | 12.4mph | 20km/h |
| High Speed | 21.7mph | 35km/h |
13 Dimensions - With Iso Coupler - Approximate Dimensions
| Width - Tread Center | 4.58ft in | 1.4m |
|---|---|---|
| Note | Dimensions shown are based on the machine equipped with general purpose bucket and standard 340/80 R18, MX, XMCL tires. | |
| Articulation Angle | 39 degrees | |
| Clearance - Bucket At 45 Degrees | 8.08ft in | 2.47m |
| Clearance - Full Lift | 9.92ft in | 3.03m |
| Clearance - Level Arm | 4.42ft in | 1.35m |
| Clearance - Level Bucket | 9.83ft in | 3m |
| Departure Angle | 33 degrees | |
| Dig Depth | 4.2in | 106.68mm |
| Dump Angle At Full Lift | 49 degrees | |
| Fork Dig Depth | 3.1in | 78.74mm |
| Fork Reach At Full Lift | 1.42ft in | 0.44m |
| Height - Bucket Pin | 10.5ft in | 3.21m |
| Height - Ground Clearance | 11in | 279.4mm |
| Height - Ground To Cab | 8ft in | 2.44m |
| Length - Overall With Bucket | 17.68ft in | 5.39m |
| Length - Overall With Forks | 19.43ft in | 5.92m |
| Length - Wheel Base | 7.08ft in | 2.16m |
| Reach - Bucket At 45 Degrees | 2.33ft in | 0.72m |
| Reach - Ground | 2.42ft in | 0.74m |
| Reach - Level Arm | 4ft in | 1.22m |
| Turning Radius - Inside Tire | 6.92ft in | 2.11m |
| Turning Radius - Over Bucket | 14.42ft in | 4.4m |
| Width - Bucket | 6.17ft in | 1.89m |
| Width - Over Tires | 6ft in | 1.83m |
14 Dimensions - With Ssl Coupler - Approximate Dimensions
| Reach - Level Arm | 4.17ft in | 1.28m |
|---|---|---|
| Width - Tread Center | 4.58ft in | 1.4m |
| Articulation Angle | 39 degrees | |
| Height - Ground To Cab | 8ft in | 2.44m |
| Length - Overall With Bucket | 18.25ft in | 5.57m |
| Clearance - Bucket At 45 Degrees | 7.58ft in | 2.32m |
| Clearance - Full Lift | 10.17ft in | 3.1m |
| Turning Radius - Inside Tire | 6.83ft in | 2.09m |
| Clearance - Level Arm | 4.67ft in | 1.43m |
| Width - Over Tires | 6ft in | 1.83m |
| Clearance - Level Bucket | 9.83ft in | 3m |
| Length - Overall With Forks | 19.43ft in | 5.92m |
| Departure Angle | 33 degrees | |
| Length - Wheel Base | 7.08ft in | 2.16m |
| Dig Depth | 4.6in | 116.84mm |
| Turning Radius - Over Bucket | 14.58ft in | 4.45m |
| Reach - Bucket At 45 Degrees | 2.67ft in | 0.82m |
| Dump Angle At Full Lift | 47 degrees | |
| Fork Dig Depth | 0.3in | 7.62mm |
| Note | Dimensions shown are based on the machine equipped with general purpose bucket and standard 340/80 R18, MX, XMCL tires. | |
| Fork Reach At Full Lift | 1.67ft in | 0.51m |
| Reach - Ground | 2.42ft in | 0.74m |
| Height - Bucket Pin | 10.5ft in | 3.21m |
| Width - Bucket | 6.17ft in | 1.89m |
| Height - Ground Clearance | 12.4in | 314.96mm |
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.