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Caterpillar 906 Specs
Caterpillar 906 wheel loader specifications: type Wheel Loader, horsepower 50.7 kW, weight 4948.7 kg, tipping capacity 3424.6 kg.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | |
| Horsepower | 50.7 kW | 68 hp |
| Weight | 4948.7 kg | 10910 lbs |
| Tipping Capacity | 3424.6 kg | 7550 lbs |
| Max Speed | 19.3 km/h | 12 mph |
| Engine Model | 3044 C | |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 90 amps | |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | |
| Rated Speed | 2600 RPM | |
| Net Power | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ° | |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 19.3 km/h | 12 mph |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 19.3 km/h | 12 mph |
| Pump type | Gear | |
| Pump Flow | 68.1 LPM | 18 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 |
| Tipping Load | 3424.6 kg | 7550 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 |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 304.8 cm | 120 in |
| Cab Height | 274.3 cm | 108 in |
| Overall Length | 518.2 cm | 204 in |
| Width Over Tires | 182.9 cm | 72 in |
| Tire Size | 12.5 x18 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
