SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 906 vs John Deere 444
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 906 and the John Deere 444. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 90650.7 kW (68 hp)
John Deere 44463.4 kW (85 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 9064948.7 kg (10910 lbs)
John Deere 4448559.3 kg (18870 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 9064948.7 kg (10910 lbs)
John Deere 4448559.3 kg (18870 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 906 Wheel Loaders | John Deere 444 Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 50.7 kW (68 hp) | 63.4 kW (85 hp) |
| Weight | 4948.7 kg (10910 lbs) | 8559.3 kg (18870 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 3424.6 kg (7550 lbs) | 4590.4 kg (10120 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 19.3 km/h (12 mph) | 36.2 km/h (22.5 mph) |
| Engine Model | 3044 C | — |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 90 amps | — |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Rated Speed | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Net Power | 50.7 kW (68 hp) | 63.4 kW (85 hp) |
| Gross Power | 55.9 kW (75 hp) | 70.8 kW (95 hp) |
| Stroke | 12.2 cm (4.8 in) | — |
| Bore | 9.4 cm (3.7 in) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 74.2 l (19.6 gal) | 151.4 l (40 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) | 11.7 l (3.1 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | 20.8 l (5.5 gal) | 30.7 l (8.1 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 66.2 l (17.5 gal) | 49.2 l (13 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) | 38.2 l (10.1 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Closed-loop, two-speed Hydrostatic single-path transmission. | Hydrostatic |
| No of Forward Gears | 2 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 2 | 2 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 22 ° | 22 ° |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 19.3 km/h (12 mph) | 36.2 km/h (22.5 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 19.3 km/h (12 mph) | 13.7 km/h (8.5 mph) |
| Pump type | Gear | Engine driven vane |
| Pump Flow | 68.1 LPM (18 GPM) | 149.5 LPM (39.5 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | 235.0 bar (3408.4 psi) | 155.1 bar (2250 psi) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 4.5 sec | — |
| Lower Lift Time | 3.2 sec | — |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.5 sec | — |
| Operating Weight | 4948.7 kg (10910 lbs) | 8559.3 kg (18870 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 3424.6 kg (7550 lbs) | 4590.4 kg (10120 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 0.6 m³ (0.8 cu yds) | — |
| Bucket Width | 182.9 cm (72 in) | — |
| Breakout Force | 4690.1 kg (10340 lbs) | — |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 91.4 cm (36 in) | — |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 243.8 cm (96 in) | — |
| Wheelbase | 182.9 cm (72 in) | 243.8 cm (96 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) | 670.6 cm (264 in) |
| Width Over Tires | 182.9 cm (72 in) | — |
| Tire Size | 12.5 x18 | 15.5-25 |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Aspiration | — | Naturally |
| Displacement | — | 5391.4 cc (329 cu in.) |
| Torque Speed | — | 1400 RPM |
| Peak Torque | — | 309.1 N-m (228 lbs ft) |
| Differential Front Capacity | — | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | — | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) |
| Turning Radius | — | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
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