SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 903C vs Gehl AWS280
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 903C and the Gehl AWS280. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 903C29.8 kW (40 hp)
Gehl AWS28029.1 kW (39 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 903C4150.4 kg (9150 lbs)
Gehl AWS2803202.4 kg (7060 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 903C4150.4 kg (9150 lbs)
Gehl AWS2803202.4 kg (7060 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 903C Wheel Loaders | Gehl AWS280 Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 29.8 kW (40 hp) | 29.1 kW (39 hp) |
| Weight | 4150.4 kg (9150 lbs) | 3202.4 kg (7060 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 1769.0 kg (3900 lbs) | 2349.6 kg (5180 lbs) |
| Engine Model | Cat C2.4* | 4 TNV88 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Displacement | 2408.9 cc (147 cu in.) | 2191.0 cc (133.7 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 70 amps | 55 amps |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Net Power | 29.8 kW (40 hp) | — |
| Gross Power | 31.3 kW (42 hp) | 29.1 kW (39 hp) |
| Stroke | 10.2 cm (4 in) | — |
| Bore | 8.6 cm (3.4 in) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 43.2 l (11.4 gal) | 60.2 l (15.9 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 9.1 l (2.4 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 11.4 l (3 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 23.8 l (6.3 gal) | 65.1 l (17.2 gal) |
| Articulation Angle | 40 | — |
| Pump Flow | 53.0 LPM (14 GPM) | 70.0 LPM (18.5 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | 206.0 bar (2988 psi) | 234.4 bar (3400 psi) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 4.7 sec | — |
| Lower Lift Time | 3.1 sec | — |
| Bucket Dump Time | 0.8 sec | — |
| Operating Weight | 4150.4 kg (9150 lbs) | 3202.4 kg (7060 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 1769.0 kg (3900 lbs) | 2349.6 kg (5180 lbs) |
| Bucket Width | 182.9 cm (72 in) | — |
| Breakout Force | 2345.1 kg (5170 lbs) | 2785.1 kg (6140 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 91.4 cm (36 in) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 91.4 cm (36 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Wheelbase | 182.9 cm (72 in) | 182.9 cm (72 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Cab Height | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Overall Length | 487.7 cm (192 in) | 457.2 cm (180 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Tire Size | 33 15.5-16.5, 12PR | — |
| Max Speed | — | 20.1 km/h (12.5 mph) |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Rated Speed | — | 2400 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 1600 RPM |
| Peak Torque | — | 143.0 N-m (105.5 lbs ft) |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | — | 14 ° |
| Max Speed (Forward) | — | 20.1 km/h (12.5 mph) |
| Pump type | — | gear |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | — | 1.1 m³ (1.4 cu yds) |
| Turning Radius | — | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Width Over Tires | — | 152.4 cm (60 in) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.