SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 906 vs John Deere 344E
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 906 and the John Deere 344E. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 90650.7 kW (68 hp)
John Deere 344E55.9 kW (75 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 9064948.7 kg (10910 lbs)
John Deere 344E7262.0 kg (16010 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 9064948.7 kg (10910 lbs)
John Deere 344E7262.0 kg (16010 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 906 Wheel Loaders | John Deere 344E Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 50.7 kW (68 hp) | 55.9 kW (75 hp) |
| Weight | 4948.7 kg (10910 lbs) | 7262.0 kg (16010 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 3424.6 kg (7550 lbs) | 5152.8 kg (11360 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 19.3 km/h (12 mph) | 29.9 km/h (18.6 mph) |
| Engine Model | 3044 C | 4045 D |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 90 amps | 105 amps |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Rated Speed | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Net Power | 50.7 kW (68 hp) | 55.9 kW (75 hp) |
| Gross Power | 55.9 kW (75 hp) | 59.7 kW (80 hp) |
| Stroke | 12.2 cm (4.8 in) | — |
| Bore | 9.4 cm (3.7 in) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 74.2 l (19.6 gal) | 121.1 l (32 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | 20.8 l (5.5 gal) | 34.1 l (9 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 66.2 l (17.5 gal) | 40.1 l (10.6 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) | 7.9 l (2.1 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Closed-loop, two-speed Hydrostatic single-path transmission. | Hydrostatic |
| No of Forward Gears | 2 | 2 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 2 | 2 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 22 ° | 26 ° |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 19.3 km/h (12 mph) | 29.9 km/h (18.6 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 19.3 km/h (12 mph) | 29.9 km/h (18.6 mph) |
| Pump type | Gear | Gear Pump |
| Pump Flow | 68.1 LPM (18 GPM) | 122.3 LPM (32.3 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | 235.0 bar (3408.4 psi) | 172.4 bar (2500 psi) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 4.5 sec | 5.3 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 3.2 sec | 3 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.5 sec | 1 sec |
| Operating Weight | 4948.7 kg (10910 lbs) | 7262.0 kg (16010 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 3424.6 kg (7550 lbs) | 5152.8 kg (11360 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 0.6 m³ (0.8 cu yds) | 1.2 m³ (1.6 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 182.9 cm (72 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Breakout Force | 4690.1 kg (10340 lbs) | 6622.4 kg (14600 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) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Wheelbase | 182.9 cm (72 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Cab Height | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Overall Length | 518.2 cm (204 in) | 609.6 cm (240 in) |
| Width Over Tires | 182.9 cm (72 in) | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Tire Size | 12.5 x18 | 15.5-25 |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Aspiration | — | Naturally |
| Displacement | — | 4522.8 cc (276 cu in.) |
| Torque Speed | — | 1200 RPM |
| Peak Torque | — | 291.5 N-m (215 lbs ft) |
| Differential Front Capacity | — | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | — | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | — | 1.0 m³ (1.3 cu yds) |
| Turning Radius | — | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
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