Cat 906 Compact Wheel Loader
Cat® wheel loaders set the standard for productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort. The Cat 906 Compact Wheel Loader has a high torque C2.8 engine that works in conjunction with an intelligent hystat power train to deliver exceptional fuel efficiency. “Shift on the go” locking differentials and hydrostatic transmission provide smooth and powerful operation while increasing the efficiency of machine cycles.
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 12628 lb
Engine
- Maximum Gross Power
- 74.7 HP
- Bore
- 3.54 in
- Stroke
- 4.33 in
- Rated Net Power - SAE J1349
- 72.7 HP
- Displacement
- 171 in²
- Note (1)
- Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel.
- Note (2)
- *Two Cat C2.8 engine emission options are available: 1) Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V. 2) U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA equivalent. Tier 3 engine specs are 0.3 kW/0.4 hp more gross power
- Note
- Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
- Engine Model
- Cat C2.8*
- Note (3)
- #Maximum gross and net torque measured at 1,600 rpm.
Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 0.75-1.55 m³ (1.0-2.0 yd³)
- Bucket Capacities - Light Material
- 1.25-1.55 m³ (1.6-2.0 yd³)
- Bucket Capacities - General Purpose
- 0.80-1.35 m³ (1.0-1.7 yd³)
Service Refill Capacities
- Hydraulic Tank
- 11.8 gal (US)
- Engine Crankcase
- 2.3 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 18.5 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 17.8 gal (US)
- Note
- No Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid needed on this size engine.
- Cooling System
- 3.2 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 0.6 gal (US)
Transmission
- Note
- #Factory default shown, can be adjusted to any speed up to 19 km/h (12 mph).
Loader Hydraulic System
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift
- 5 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump
- 1.6 s
Cab
- ROPS
- ISO 3471:2008
- FOPS
- ISO 3449:2005 Level II
- Note (1)
- Canopy and cab, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are available worldwide. Canopy not available in EU.
Axles
- Front
- Fixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional)
- Rear
- Fixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional)
Tires
- Note (3)
- Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
- Note (1)
- Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details.
- Note (2)
- In certain applications, the loader’s productive capabilities may exceed the tire’s tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.
Steering
- Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump
- 3336 psi
- Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left
- 3.25 turns or 4.00 turns turns
- Maximum Flow - Steering Pump
- 12.3 gal/min
Shipping
- UPC
- 93%
