903D Compact Wheel Loader
The Cat® 903D is compact, yet powerful, delivering high performance with outstanding versatility. A 25% increase in lift capacity and travel speed will allow the operator to be more productive, while new optional features such as engine and ground speed control, provides customizable control when running hydro-mechanical work tools. With a more ergonomic cab, new multi-function joystick, and optional ride control, the 903D allows the operator to enjoy all day comfort.
Engine
- Maximum Gross Power
- 42 HP
- Engine Model
- Cat C2.4*
- Gross Power
- 42 HP
- Net Power - 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349 R-ing
- 40 HP
- Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 R-ing
- 40 HP
- Bore
- 3.4 in
- Stroke
- 4 in
- Displacement
- 147 in²
- Note
- *Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 9414 lb
Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 0.6-1.0 m3 (0.8-1.3 yd3)
- Bucket Capacities - General Purpose
- 0.6 m3 (0.8 yd3)
- Bucket Capacities - Light Material
- 1.0 m3 (1.3 yd3)
- Turning Torque
- 97 lb/ft
Transmission
- Travel Speed
- 12.4 mile/h
Hydraulic System
- Main Relief
- 3481 psi
- 3rd Auxiliary Flow
- 14 gal/min
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float
- 2.4 s
Loader Hydraulic System
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift
- 4.4 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump
- 0.7 s
Service Refill Capacities
- Engine Oil
- 2.4 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 11.4 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System
- 6.3 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 3 gal (US)
Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift
- Cab Height
- 8.25 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 10 in
- Wheel Base
- 6.42 ft
- Overall Length - With Bucket*
- 15.75 ft
- Reach at Maximum Dump Height*
- 2.33 ft
- Dig Depth
- 6 in
- Maximum Dump Height*
- 7.5 ft
- Load Over Height
- 9.17 ft
- Hinge Pin at Maximum Height
- 10.08 ft
- Departure Angle - Degrees
- 30°
- Overall Length - With Forks
- 17.08 ft
- Reach - Ground Level
- 2.67 ft
- Maximum Reach
- 4.5 ft
- Fork Depth Above Ground
- 2 in
- Fork Height at Maximum Reach
- 4.67 ft
- Maximum Fork Height
- 9.83 ft
- Fork Reach at Maximum Height
- 2 ft
- Turning Radius - Over Bucket*
- 13.17 ft
- Turning Radius - Inside Tire**
- 5.92 ft
- Width - Over Bucket*
- 5.83 ft
- Tire Gauge
- 4.33 ft
- Machine Width**
- 5.58 ft
- Articulation Angle
- 40°
- Dump Angle at Maximum Height
- 40°
- Note (1)
- *Vary with bucket size.
- Note (2)
- **Vary with tire size.
Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift
- Cab Height
- 8.25 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 10 in
- Wheel Base
- 6.42 ft
- Overall Length - With Bucket*
- 16.17 ft
- Reach at Maximum Dump Height*
- 2.42 ft
- Dig Depth
- 8 in
- Maximum Dump Height*
- 8 ft
- Load Over Height
- 9.67 ft
- Hinge Pin at Maximum Height
- 10.58 ft
- Departure Angle - Degrees
- 30°
- Overall Length - With Forks
- 17.58 ft
- Reach - Ground Level
- 3.25 ft
- Maximum Reach
- 4.92 ft
- Fork Depth Above Ground
- 2 in
- Fork Height at Maximum Reach
- 4.67 ft
- Maximum Fork Height
- 10.33 ft
- Fork Reach at Maximum Height
- 2 ft
- Turning Radius - Over Bucket*
- 13.42 ft
- Turning Radius - Inside Tire**
- 5.92 ft
- Width - Over Bucket*
- 5.83 ft
- Tire Gauge
- 4.33 ft
- Machine Width**
- 5.58 ft
- Articulation Angle
- 40°
- Dump Angle at Maximum Height
- 40°
- Note (1)
- *Vary with bucket size.
- Note (2)
- **Vary with tire size.
Cab
- ROPS
- ISO 3471:2008
- FOPS
- ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Operating Specifications - Standard Lift
- Tire Size
- 33 × 15.5-16.5, 12 PR
- Rated Bucket Capacity
- 0.8 yd³
- Breakout Force
- 6160 lbf
- Operating Weight
- 9414 lb
- Rack Back - Transport Position
- 51°
Operating Specifications - High Lift
- Tire Size
- 33 × 15.5-16.5, 12 PR
- Rated Bucket Capacity
- 0.8 yd³
- Breakout Force
- 6204 lbf
- Operating Weight
- 9462 lb
- Rack Back - Transport Position
- 51°
Maximum Material Densities - General Purpose
- Bucket Type
- General Purpose
- Rated Capacity
- 0.8 yd³
- Dump Height
- 90 in
- Maximum Material Density
- 3169 lb/yd³
- Bucket Width
- 70 in
- Note
- Based on ISO 7546:1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and standard linkage.
Maximum Material Densities - Light Material
- Bucket Type
- Light Material
- Rated Capacity
- 1.3 yd³
- Dump Height
- 85 in
- Maximum Material Density
- 1989 lb/yd³
- Bucket Width
- 74 in
- Note
- Based on ISO 7546:1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and standard linkage.