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Caterpillar 906M Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 906M ➔

The Caterpillar 906M Wheel Loader is a versatile and powerful machine designed for a wide range of applications. With a bucket capacity ranging from 0.75-1.6 cubic yards and various coupler options available, this wheel loader can handle light material or general-purpose tasks with ease. Equipped with a Cat C3.3B DIT engine that meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards, the 906M offers a maximum gross power of 73 horsepower and maximum net power of 74 horsepower. Its hydraulic system ensures efficient operation, with fast cycle times for dumping, lifting, and lowering. With operating weights of 12,346 lbs and impressive tipping loads, this wheel loader is a reliable and efficient choice for your construction or landscaping needs.

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General Specifications

?Model	906M Starting 2019 Model Year
Breakout Force	9666 lbf Starting 2021 Model Year
Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m)	1.0 - 2.0 (0.8 - 1.5) Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine	C3.3B DIT Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine Power hp (kw)	74 (55.2) Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine type	Cat C3.3B DIT Starting 2019 Model Year
Full-Turn Tipping Load	7,061 lbs (3,203 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year
Max Dump Height	9 ft (3 m) Starting 2021 Model Year
Max Dump Height ft. (m)	7.7 (2.4) Starting 2019 Model Year
Net Power	74 hp (55 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	12,252 lbs (5,557 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating?Weight	12,331 (5,593) Starting 2019 Model Year
Rated Bucket Capacity	2.Jan cu yd Starting 2021 Model Year
Tip Load	7,507 (3,405) Starting 2022 Model Year
Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev)	6 / 6 mph Starting 2022 Model Year

Bucket

Bucket Capacities	2 cu yd (1 cu m)
Bucket Capacities - ISO Coupler	0.75-1.2 m3
Bucket Capacities - SSL Style Coupler	1-2 cu yd (1-1 cu m)
General Purpose	1.2 yd
Light Material	2 cu yd (1 cu m)

Cab

FOPS	SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II ISO 3449 1992 Level II.
ROPS	SAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471-1994.

Cab Features - Canopy

External Knock Back Mirrors	Standard
Lockable Storage Box	Standard

Dimensions - With ISO Coupler - Approximate

Dig Depth	4 in (9 cm)
Turning Radius - Inside Tire	7 ft (2 m)
Turning Radius - Over Bucket	15 ft (4 m)

Dimensions - With SSL Coupler - Approximate

Dig Depth	4 in (9 cm)
Turning Radius - Inside Tire	7 ft (2 m)
Turning Radius - Over Bucket	15 ft (4 m)

Dimensions with Bucket (Approximate) - Standard Lift - With ISO Coupler

Articulation Angle	39 degrees
Clearance - Bucket at 45 degrees *	8 ft (2 m)
Clearance - Level Bucket**	10 ft (3 m)
Departure Angle	33 degrees
Dig Depth**	4 in (9 cm)
Dump Angle at Full Lift	45 degrees
Height - Bucket Pin**	11 ft (3 m)
Height - Ground Clearance**	1 ft (0 m)
Height - Ground to Cab**	8 ft (2 m)
Length - Overall*	18 ft (5 m)
Length - Wheel Base	7 ft (2 m)
Machine Width	6 ft (2 m)
Note (1)	*Vary with bucket.
Note (2)	**Vary with tire.
Note (3)	Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with general purpose buckets bolt-on cutting edges 75 kg (165 lb) operator no air conditioner and Dunlop 405/70 SPT9 tires.
Reach - Bucket at 45 degrees*	2 ft (1 m)
Turning Radius - Inside of Tires	7 ft (2 m)
Turning Radius - Over Bucket	15 ft (4 m)
Width - Bucket	6 ft (2 m)
Width - Tread Center	5 ft (1 m)

Dimensions with Bucket (Approximate) - Standard Lift - With SSL Coupler

Articulation Angle	39 degrees
Clearance - Bucket at 45 degrees *	8 ft (2 m)
Clearance - Level Bucket**	10 ft (3 m)
Departure Angle	33 degrees
Dig Depth**	4 in (11 cm)
Dump Angle at Full Lift	45 degrees
Height - Bucket Pin**	11 ft (3 m)
Height - Ground Clearance**	1 ft (0 m)
Height - Ground to Cab**	8 ft (2 m)
Length - Overall*	19 ft (6 m)
Length - Wheel Base	7 ft (2 m)
Machine Width	6 ft (2 m)
Reach - Bucket at 45 degrees*	3 ft (1 m)
Turning Radius - Inside of Tires	7 ft (2 m)
Turning Radius - Over Bucket	15 ft (4 m)
Width - Bucket	6 ft (2 m)
Width - Tread Center	5 ft (1 m)

Drive System

Forward - High Range	22 mph (35 kph)
Forward - Range 1	6 mph (10 kph)
Forward - Range 2	12 mph (19 kph)
Reverse - High Range	22 mph (35 kph)
Reverse - Range 1	6 mph (10 kph)
Reverse - Range 2	12 mph (19 kph)

Engine

Bore	4 in (9 cm)
Displacement	201 cu in (3,294 cu cm)
Emissions	*The Cat C3.3B DIT engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IIIB emission standards or Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards.
Engine Model	Cat C3.3B DIT*
Maximum Gross Power	73 hp (54 kw)
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396	73 hp (54 kw)
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)	74 hp (55 kw)
Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995	74 hp (55 kw)
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396	192 lbs ft (260 nm)
Maximum Net Power - ISO 9249	69 hp (51 kw)
Maximum Net Power - SAE J1349	68 hp (51 kw)
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 (1977)/EEC 80/1269	191 lbs ft (259 nm)
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349	189 lbs ft (256 nm)
Net Power	74 hp (55 kw)
Note (5)	The Cat C3.3B Tier 4 Final/Stage IIIB uses an active regeneration system which requires no operator interaction under normal conditions.
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (1977)/EEC 80/1269	74 hp (55 kw)
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - SAE J1349	73 hp (54 kw)
Rated Net Power - 2,500 rpm - SAE J1349	68 hp (51 kw)
Stroke	5 in (12 cm)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump	1.3 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift	5.2 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower	3.2 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback	2.1 seconds
Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow	3400 psi
Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow: High Flow	31 gpm (117 lpm)
Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow: Standard	20 gpm (76 lpm)

Loader Hydraulic System

3rd Function Maximum Working Pressure	3408 psi
Boost Flow Maximum Pressure	3191 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height	3 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level	2.6 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift	9.6 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height	1.5 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level	2.6 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift	5.5 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Total Cycle Time	9.6 seconds
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter	3 in (8 cm)
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter	2 in (5 cm)
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke	27 in (70 cm)
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump	19 gpm (72 lpm)
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function High Flow	31 gpm (117 lpm)
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function Standard Flow	19 gpm (72 lpm)
Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump	3408 psi
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder Head	4496 psi
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder Rod	2756 psi
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter	4 in (9 cm)
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter	2 in (6 cm)
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke	16 in (42 cm)

Maximum Material Densities - General Purpose Bucket

Bucket Width	74 in (188 cm)
Dump Height	94 in (239 cm)
Rated Capacity	1 cu yd (1 cu m)

Maximum Material Densities - Light Material Bucket

Bucket Width	82 in (208 cm)
Dump Height	90 in (229 cm)
Rated Capacity	2 cu yd (1 cu m)

Maximum Material Densities - Multi Purpose Bucket

Bucket Width	74 in (188 cm)
Dump Height	97 in (246 cm)
Rated Capacity	1 cu yd (1 cu m)

Operating Specifications

Clearance - Full Lift and 45 degrees Dump	8 ft (3 m)
Full Turn Tipping Load	7,507 lbs (3,405 kg)
Operating Weight	12,346 lbs (5,600 kg)
Rated Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd (1 cu m)
Reach - Full Lift and 45 degrees Dump	2 ft (1 m)
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction	39 degrees
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1	7,061 lbs (3,203 kg)
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1	8,666 lbs (3,931 kg)

Operating Specifications - ISO Coupler

Breakout Force - Bucket	11,689 lbs ft (15,848 nm)
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket	9,970 lbs (4,522 kg)
Rack Back - Transport Position	52 degrees
Rated Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd (1 cu m)
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket	3,986 lbs (1,808 kg)
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 1.25 Stability and 500 mm [20 in] Load Center)	4,848 lbs (2,199 kg)
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket	9,778 lbs (4,435 kg)
Tire Size	405/70 R18

Operating Specifications - SSL Coupler

Breakout Force - Bucket	9,442 lbs ft (12,801 nm)
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket	7,507 lbs (3,405 kg)
Rack Back - Transport Position	52 degrees
Rated Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd (1 cu m)
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket	3,754 lbs (1,703 kg)
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 1.25 Stability and 500 mm [20 in] Load Center)	4,553 lbs (2,065 kg)
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket	9,215 lbs (4,180 kg)
Tire Size	405/70 R18

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	4 gal (17 l)
Engine Crankcase	3 gal (11 l)
Engine Oil	3 gal (11 l)
Fuel Tank	14 gal (52 l)
Hydraulic System	19 gal (70 l)
Hydraulic Tank	12 gal (46 l)
Transmission - Gear Box	2 gal (8 l)

Steering System

Maximum Steering Torque - 0 degrees (Straight Machine)	37,155 lbs ft (50,375 nm)
Maximum Steering Torque - 39 degrees (Full Turn)	27,747 lbs ft (37,619 nm)
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump	3191 psi
Nominal Flow - Steering Pump	12 gpm (45 lpm)
Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left	<6 turns
Steering AC Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - 2,620 rpm	3 seconds
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction	39 degrees
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter	3 in (8 cm)
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter	1 in (4 cm)
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke	12 in (30 cm)

Tires

Note (1)	*Standard tire.
Note (2)	Other tire choices available contact your Cat dealer for details.
Note (3)	In certain applications the loader's productive capabilities may exceed the tires' tonnes-km/h (ton-) capabilities.
Note (4)	Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
Option (1)	335/80 R18 XZSL Michelin
Option (2)	340/80 R18 AT-R Firestone
Option (3)	340/80 R18 XMCL Michelin
Option (4)	340/80 R18 TRI2 Nokian
Option (5)	340/80 R18 Bibload Michelin
Option (6)	405/70 R18 SPT9 Dunlop*
Option (7)	12.5/80 R18 Flexport

Travel Speeds

High Speed	22 mph (35 kph)
Speed 1	6 mph (10 kph)
Speed 2	12 mph (20 kph)

Weights

Operating Weight

12,346 lbs (5,600 kg)

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