SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 906 vs Mecalac AX 700
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 906 and the Mecalac AX 700. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 90650.7 kW (68 hp)
Mecalac AX 70050.7 kW (68 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 9064948.7 kg (10910 lbs)
Mecalac AX 7004708.3 kg (10380 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 9064948.7 kg (10910 lbs)
Mecalac AX 7004708.3 kg (10380 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 906 Wheel Loaders | Mecalac AX 700 Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 50.7 kW (68 hp) | 50.7 kW (68 hp) |
| Weight | 4948.7 kg (10910 lbs) | 4708.3 kg (10380 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 3424.6 kg (7550 lbs) | — |
| Max Speed | 19.3 km/h (12 mph) | 20.1 km/h (12.5 mph) |
| Engine Model | 3044 C | Deutz TD 2.9 L4 |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 90 amps | 95 amps |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Rated Speed | 2600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Net Power | 50.7 kW (68 hp) | 50.7 kW (68 hp) |
| Gross Power | 55.9 kW (75 hp) | — |
| Stroke | 12.2 cm (4.8 in) | — |
| Bore | 9.4 cm (3.7 in) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 74.2 l (19.6 gal) | 87.1 l (23 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 20.8 l (5.5 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) | — |
| Transmission Type | Closed-loop, two-speed Hydrostatic single-path transmission. | — |
| No of Forward Gears | 2 | — |
| No of Reverse Gears | 2 | — |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 22 ° | 11 ° |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 19.3 km/h (12 mph) | 20.1 km/h (12.5 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 19.3 km/h (12 mph) | — |
| Pump type | Gear | Single circuit hydraulics with central gear pump |
| Pump Flow | 68.1 LPM (18 GPM) | 62.1 LPM (16.4 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | 235.0 bar (3408.4 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) | 4708.3 kg (10380 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 3424.6 kg (7550 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) | — |
| Breakout Force | 4690.1 kg (10340 lbs) | 3500 daN |
| 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) | — |
| Wheelbase | 182.9 cm (72 in) | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Cab Height | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Overall Length | 518.2 cm (204 in) | 518.2 cm (204 in) |
| Width Over Tires | 182.9 cm (72 in) | 152.4 cm (60 in) |
| Tire Size | 12.5 x18 | 12.5-18 |
| Engine Type | — | Water cooled |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged |
| Torque Speed | — | 1800 RPM |
| Peak Torque | — | 234 Nm |
| Differential Front Capacity | — | 6.1 l (1.6 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | — | 6.8 l (1.8 gal) |
| Turning Radius | — | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 30.5 cm (12 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.