SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 906 vs John Deere 244E
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 906 and the John Deere 244E. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 90650.7 kW (68 hp)
John Deere 244E41.0 kW (55 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 9064948.7 kg (10910 lbs)
John Deere 244E5329.7 kg (11750 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 9064948.7 kg (10910 lbs)
John Deere 244E5329.7 kg (11750 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 906 Wheel Loaders | John Deere 244E Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 50.7 kW (68 hp) | 41.0 kW (55 hp) |
| Weight | 4948.7 kg (10910 lbs) | 5329.7 kg (11750 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 3424.6 kg (7550 lbs) | 4050.6 kg (8930 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 19.3 km/h (12 mph) | 32.2 km/h (20 mph) |
| Engine Model | 3044 C | 4 TN100 |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 90 amps | 25 amps |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | 24 V |
| Rated Speed | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Net Power | 50.7 kW (68 hp) | 41.0 kW (55 hp) |
| Gross Power | 55.9 kW (75 hp) | 44.0 kW (59 hp) |
| Stroke | 12.2 cm (4.8 in) | — |
| Bore | 9.4 cm (3.7 in) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 74.2 l (19.6 gal) | 70.0 l (18.5 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) | 12.9 l (3.4 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | 20.8 l (5.5 gal) | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 66.2 l (17.5 gal) | 60.2 l (15.9 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) | 10.2 l (2.7 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Closed-loop, two-speed Hydrostatic single-path transmission. | Power shift |
| No of Forward Gears | 2 | 2 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 2 | 2 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 22 ° | 22 ° |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 19.3 km/h (12 mph) | 32.2 km/h (20 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 19.3 km/h (12 mph) | 32.2 km/h (20 mph) |
| Pump type | Gear | Gear |
| Pump Flow | 68.1 LPM (18 GPM) | 78.0 LPM (20.6 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | 235.0 bar (3408.4 psi) | 206.2 bar (2990 psi) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 4.5 sec | 4.7 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 3.2 sec | 3.8 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.5 sec | 0.9 sec |
| Operating Weight | 4948.7 kg (10910 lbs) | 5329.7 kg (11750 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 3424.6 kg (7550 lbs) | 4050.6 kg (8930 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 0.6 m³ (0.8 cu yds) | 0.8 m³ (1 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 182.9 cm (72 in) | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Breakout Force | 4690.1 kg (10340 lbs) | 4599.4 kg (10140 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 91.4 cm (36 in) | 91.4 cm (36 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Wheelbase | 182.9 cm (72 in) | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Cab Height | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Overall Length | 518.2 cm (204 in) | 487.7 cm (192 in) |
| Width Over Tires | 182.9 cm (72 in) | 182.9 cm (72 in) |
| Tire Size | 12.5 x18 | 17.5 /65-20 |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Aspiration | — | Naturally |
| Displacement | — | 3457.7 cc (211 cu in.) |
| Torque Speed | — | 1300 RPM |
| Peak Torque | — | 246.8 N-m (182 lbs ft) |
| Torque Rise | — | 39 % |
| Differential Front Capacity | — | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | — | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | — | 0.7 m³ (0.9 cu yds) |
| Turning Radius | — | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
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