Cat® wheel loaders set the standard for productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort. The Cat 908 Compact Wheel Loader has a high torque C2.8 engine that works in conjunction with an intelligent hystat power train to deliver exceptional fuel efficiency. “Shift on the go” locking differentials and hydrostatic transmission provide smooth and powerful operation while increasing the efficiency of machine cycles.
Financial Programs
- Downpayment>49%
- Period36 months
- Rate0%
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Period
Leasing agreement amount
Payment type
Annuity
Monthly payment
/ month
Engine
- Maximum Gross Power
- 74.7 hp
- Engine Model
- Cat C2.8*
- Maximum Engine Speed
- 2,550 rpm
- Maximum Gross Power - Rated Engine Speed
- 2,400 r/min
- Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995
- 74.7 hp
- Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396
- 74.3 hp
- Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric)
- 75.3 mhp
- Rated Net Power - Rated Engine Speed
- 2,400 r/min
- Rated Net Power - SAE J1349
- 72.7 hp
- Rated Net Power - ISO 9249
- 72.1 hp
- Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (metric)
- 73.1 mhp
- Maximum Gross Torque - SAE J1995
- 222 lb/ft
- Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396
- 221 lb/ft
- Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349
- 218 lb/ft
- Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249
- 217 lb/ft
- Displacement
- 171 in³
- Bore
- 3.54 in
- Stroke
- 4.33 in
- Note
- Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture
- Note (1)
- Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel.
- Note (2)
- *Two Cat C2.8 engine emission options are available: 1) Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V. 2) U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA equivalent. Tier 3 engine specs are 0.3 kW/0.4 hp more gross power (SAE J1,995), 0.2 kW/0.3 hp on net power (SAE J1,349)
- Note (3)
- #Maximum gross and net torque measured at 1,600 rpm.
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 14,617 lb
Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 0.75-1.55 m³ (1.0-2.0 yd³)
- Bucket Capacities - General Purpose
- 0.80-1.35 m³ (1.0-1.7 yd³)
- Multi-Purpose
- 0.75-1.1 m³ (1.0-1.4 yd³)
- Bucket Capacities - Light Material
- 1.25-1.55 m³ (1.6-2.0 yd³)
- Note
- Bucket selection must be made with an understanding of the material density and application to ensure machine stability is maintained within the tipping loads stated per model and configuration.
- Note (1)
- Bucket capacities stated include BOCE, in line with ISO 7,546.
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- 93%
Axles
- Front
- Fixed (standard), Locking Differential (optional)
- Rear
- Fixed (standard), Locking Differential (optional)
- Note
- Oscillation of ±11 degrees via hitch between front and rear frames.
Steering
- Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction
- 39 °
- Maximum Flow - Steering Pump
- 12.3 gal/min
- Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump
- 3,336 psi
- Steering Cycle Times – (full left to full right) – at High Idle
- 2.8 s
- Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left
- 3.25 turns or 4.00 turns
Transmission
- Forward and Reverse - Speed Range Creep#
- 6 mile/h
- Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 1*
- 6 mile/h
- Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - High Speed
- 10.5 mile/h
- Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - Standard
- 12 mile/h
- Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 3***
- 25 mile/h
- Note
- #Factory default shown, can be adjusted to any speed up to 19 km/h (12 mph).
- Note (1)
- *Creep function not available in this gear or above.
- Note (2)
- **Max speed dependent on model and configuration (standard vs. high speed transmission).
- Note (3)
- ***Reverse is 30 km/h (19 mph).
Tires
- Tire Size - Standard
- *405/70 R20 SPT9
- Tire Size - Optional
- 405/70 R20 Powerloads
- Tire Size - Optional (1)
- 400/70 R20 XMCL/Bibload
- Tire Size - Optional (2)
- 360/80 R20 TRI 2
- Tire Size - Optional (3)
- 40X14-20 TL, SM/TR
- Note
- *This tire has been used for all dimension, stability and performance data.
- Note (1)
- Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details.
- Note (2)
- Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
Cab
- ROPS
- ISO 3,471:2,008
- FOPS
- ISO 3,449:2,005 Level II
- Note (1)
- Canopy and cab, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are available worldwide. Canopy not available in EU.
Loader Hydraulic System
- Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice)
- 3,408 psi
- Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - Standard Flow*
- 24 gal/min
- Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - High Flow*
- 33 gal/min
- Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice)
- 3,408 psi
- Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) - Flow
- 12 gal/min
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback
- 2.5 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift
- 5.8 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump
- 1.8 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down
- 3.6 s
- Note
- * Maximum flow stated, actual flow delta could be 6% from data shown. Also adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through display.
Dimensions - With HPL-V Coupler - Approximate#
- Height: Ground to Cab**
- 8.75 ft
- Height: Ground to Beacon**
- 9.33 ft
- Height: Ground Axle Center**
- 1.67 ft
- Height: Ground Clearance**
- 1 ft
- Length: Overall*
- 18.17 ft
- Length: Rear Axle to Bumper
- 4.5 ft
- Length: Hitch to Front Axle
- 3.5 ft
- Length: Wheel Base
- 7.08 ft
- Clearance: Bucket at 45° *
- 8.58 ft
- Clearance: Load over Height**
- 9.75 ft
- Clearance: Level Bucket**
- 10.5 ft
- Height: Bucket Pin**
- 11.17 ft
- Height: Overall**
- 14.17 ft
- Reach: Bucket at 45° *
- 2.33 ft
- Carry Height: Bucket Pin
- 1.17 ft
- Dig Depth**
- 0.33 ft
- Width: Bucket
- 6.75 ft
- Width: Tread Center
- 5.08 ft
- Turning Radius: Over Bucket
- 14.75 ft
- Width: Over Tires
- 6.67 ft
- Turning Radius: Outside of Tires
- 13.17 ft
- Turning Radius: Inside of Tires
- 6.5 ft
- Rack Angle at Full Lift
- 53°
- Dump Angle at Full Lift
- 45°
- Rack Angle at Carry
- 51°
- Departure Angle - Degrees
- 30°
- Articulation Angle - Degrees
- 39°
- Operating Weight: Bucket ^
- 14,633 lb
- Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 †
- 10,626 lb
- Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 †
- 8,895 lb
- Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^
- 14,252 lb
- Tipping Load - Straight †
- 10,626 lb
- 80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††
- 5,815 lb
- Note (1)
- *Vary with bucket
- Note (2)
- **Vary with tire
- Note (3)
- ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.
- Note (4)
- ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III carriage, 1,220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).
- Note (5)
- †Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1 (2,007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.
- Note (6)
- ††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1,197.
- Note (7)
- #HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.
- Note (8)
- Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class II
- Note (9)
- Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9
- Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler
- 3.92 ft
Dimensions - With SSL Coupler - Approximate
- Height - Ground to Cab
- 8.75 ft
- Height: Ground to Beacon**
- 9.33 ft
- Height: Ground Axle Center**
- 1.67 ft
- Height - Ground Clearance
- 1 ft
- Length - Overall with Bucket
- 18.67 ft
- Length: Rear Axle to Bumper
- 4.5 ft
- Length: Hitch to Front Axle
- 3.5 ft
- Length - Wheel Base
- 7.08 ft
- Clearance - Bucket at 45°
- 8.25 ft
- Clearance: Load over Height**
- 9.75 ft
- Clearance - Level Bucket
- 10.5 ft
- Height - Bucket Pin
- 11.17 ft
- Height: Overall**
- 14.42 ft
- Reach - Bucket at 45°
- 2.67 ft
- Carry Height: Bucket Pin
- 1.25 ft
- Dig Depth
- 0.45 ft
- Width - Bucket
- 6.75 ft
- Width - Tread Center
- 5.08 ft
- Turning Radius - Over Bucket
- 15.08 ft
- Width - Over Tires
- 6.67 ft
- Turning Radius: Outside of Tires
- 13.17 ft
- Turning Radius - Inside Tire
- 6.67 ft
- Rack Angle at Full Lift
- 50°
- Dump Angle at Full Lift
- 48°
- Rack Angle at Carry
- 54°
- Departure Angle - Degrees
- 30°
- Articulation Angle - Degrees
- 39°
- Operating Weight: Bucket ^
- 14,752 lb
- Tipping Load – Straight – ISO 14397-1 †
- 9,581 lb
- Tipping Load – Full Turn – ISO 14397-1 †
- 8,141 lb
- Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^
- 14,391 lb
- Tipping Load - Straight †
- 9,753 lb
- 80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††
- 5,438 lb
- Note (1)
- *Vary with bucket
- Note (2)
- **Vary with tire
- Note (3)
- ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.
- Note (4)
- ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III carriage, 1,220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).
- Note (5)
- †Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1 (2,007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.
- Note (6)
- ††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1,197.
- Note (7)
- #HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.
- Note (8)
- Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class II
- Note (9)
- Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9
- Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1†
- 6,800 lb
- Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler
- 4.75 ft
Dimensions - High Lift - With HPL-V Coupler - Approximate#
- Height: Ground to Cab**
- 8.75 ft
- Height: Ground to Beacon**
- 9.33 ft
- Height: Ground Axle Center**
- 1.67 ft
- Height: Ground Clearance**
- 1 ft
- Length: Overall*
- 19.67 ft
- Length: Rear Axle to Bumper
- 4.5 ft
- Length: Hitch to Front Axle
- 3.5 ft
- Length: Wheel Base
- 7.08 ft
- Clearance: Bucket at 45° *
- 10.92 ft
- Clearance: Load over Height**
- 10.75 ft
- Clearance: Level Bucket**
- 12.08 ft
- Height: Bucket Pin**
- 12.75 ft
- Height: Overall**
- 15.67 ft
- Reach: Bucket at 45° *
- 3.25 ft
- Carry Height: Bucket Pin
- 1.17 ft
- Dig Depth**
- 0.33 ft
- Width: Bucket
- 6.75 ft
- Width: Tread Center
- 5.08 ft
- Turning Radius: Over Bucket
- 15.83 ft
- Width: Over Tires
- 6.67 ft
- Turning Radius: Outside of Tires
- 13.17 ft
- Turning Radius: Inside of Tires
- 6.5 ft
- Rack Angle at Full Lift
- 69°
- Dump Angle at Full Lift
- 40°
- Rack Angle at Carry
- 48°
- Departure Angle - Degrees
- 30°
- Articulation Angle - Degrees
- 39°
- Operating Weight: Bucket ^
- 14,848 lb
- Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 †
- 9,187 lb
- Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 †
- 7,645 lb
- Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^
- 14,542 lb
- Tipping Load - Straight †
- 9,187 lb
- 80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††
- 4,706 lb
- Note (1)
- *Vary with bucket
- Note (2)
- **Vary with tire
- Note (3)
- ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.
- Note (4)
- ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III carriage, 1,220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).
- Note (5)
- †Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1 (2,007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.
- Note (6)
- ††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1,197.
- Note (7)
- #HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.
- Note (8)
- Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class II
- Note (9)
- Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9
Dimensions - High Lift - With SSL Coupler - Approximate
- Height: Ground to Cab**
- 8.75 ft
- Height: Ground to Beacon**
- 9.33 ft
- Height: Ground Axle Center**
- 1.67 ft
- Height: Ground Clearance**
- 1 ft
- Length: Overall*
- 20.17 ft
- Length: Rear Axle to Bumper
- 4.5 ft
- Length: Hitch to Front Axle
- 3.5 ft
- Length: Wheel Base
- 7.08 ft
- Clearance: Bucket at 45° *
- 10.42 ft
- Clearance: Load over Height**
- 10.75 ft
- Clearance: Level Bucket**
- 12.08 ft
- Height: Bucket Pin**
- 12.75 ft
- Height: Overall**
- 15.92 ft
- Reach: Bucket at 45° *
- 3.42 ft
- Carry Height: Bucket Pin
- 1.25 ft
- Dig Depth**
- 0.42 ft
- Width: Bucket
- 6.75 ft
- Width: Tread Center
- 5.08 ft
- Turning Radius: Over Bucket
- 16.17 ft
- Width: Over Tires
- 6.67 ft
- Turning Radius: Outside of Tires
- 13.17 ft
- Turning Radius: Inside of Tires
- 6.5 ft
- Rack Angle at Full Lift
- 66°
- Dump Angle at Full Lift
- 40°
- Rack Angle at Carry
- 42°
- Departure Angle - Degrees
- 30°
- Articulation Angle - Degrees
- 39°
- Operating Weight: Bucket ^
- 15,070 lb
- Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 †
- 8,385 lb
- Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 †
- 6,943 lb
- Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^
- 14,714 lb
- Tipping Load - Straight †
- 8,385 lb
- 80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††
- 4,375 lb
- Note (1)
- *Vary with bucket
- Note (2)
- **Vary with tire
- Note (3)
- ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.
- Note (4)
- ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III carriage, 1,220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).
- Note (5)
- †Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1 (2,007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.
- Note (6)
- ††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1,197.
- Note (7)
- #HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.
- Note (8)
- Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class II
- Note (9)
- Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- 24 Gal
- Cooling System
- 3.2 Gal
- Engine Crankcase
- 2.3 Gal
- Axles - Front Center Differential
- 2.3 Gal
- Axles - Rear Center Differential
- 2.3 Gal
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 18.6 Gal
- Hydraulic Tank
- 11.8 Gal
- Transmission
- 0.6 Gal
- Note
- No Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid needed on this size engine.
Standard Equipment:
- Power Train
- Emissions compliant, two options (Dependent on regional regulations.)
– U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V
– U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA equivalent - Cat C2.8 engine
– Diesel particulate filter (Fit for Life) or muffler (Dependent on regional regulations.)
– Fuel, diesel, ultra low or low Sulphur (Dependent on regional regulations.)
– Hydrostatic transmission, two speed, with inching function, “shift on the go”
– Power train mode, hystat - Air cleaner, two stage filter, with in cab audio/visual indicator on display
- Axles, heavy duty, frame mounted with outboard planetary reduction
- Closed circuit breather
- Coolant, extended life, –36° C (–33° F)
- Drive shaft, sealed for life, universal joints
- Engine, auto idle shutdown, hibernation mode
- Engine oil, ECO drain tap and hose
- Fuel pump, priming (manual)/water separator/drain
- Emissions compliant, two options (Dependent on regional regulations.)
- Hydraulics
- Hydraulic pilot shut off switch, in cab
- Electro-hydraulic, fully proportional controls
- Dead engine lower, lift valve, manual
- Demand cooling fan, hydraulically drive
- Coupler/pin on attachment ready
- Caterpillar HYDO™ Advanced 10 hydraulic oil
- Hystat displacement pump, infinitely variable
- Implement valve, pressure compensated
- Joystick, single lever, single auxiliary roller
- Multi-function lift and tilt with loader arm float
- Motor, single drive with dedicated implement and steering pumps
- Electrical
- Alternator, 100 amp sealed
- Battery, heavy duty, 12V, 90Ah and 1,000 CCA
- Battery disconnect switch
- Cab mounted fuse panel
- Lights, rear stop and turn, LED
- Lights, roading, front halogen
- Service (Electronic Technician™)
- Product Link™
- Operator Environment
- ROPS/FOPS certified canopy/cab
– 12V power outlets, interior/exterior
– Pedals, raised, foot, brake/inching, accelerator
– Lever, parking brake
– Cup holders (2)
– CB radio clip, phone holder
– Door release, internal (left and right)
– Hook, large, coat and hard hat
– Floormat, heavy duty, easy clean
– Mirrors, (2) external breakaway, (1) internal
– Operator station on isolation mounts
– Steering wheel, spinner knob, horn in center
– Seat belt, orange, retractable, 51 mm (2 in)
– Storage, personal (trays [3], seat pocket)
– Steering column, tilt adjusted
– Column mounted multi function control: lights, roading, wipers, self cancelling turn signals
– Quick coupler switch, in cab - Display, analog and digital
– Gauges (2), hydraulic oil, engine coolant
– Digital with soft touch buttons – fuel level, speed range, speedometer, service hour meter, service/maintenance information, hydraulic and power train performance and aggressiveness settings, security passcode (multiple languages) - Joystick, seat mounted, standard multifunction
– FNR, auxiliary roller, speed range select, continuous flow, differential lock, horn
– Arm rest, padded right, multiple position vertical height - Seat, manual height adjustment, (cab) fabric with adjustable left arm rest, (canopy) vinyl
- Cab
– Doors (2), fixed glass
– Wipers, front and rear, full front coverage
– Windshield, front single piece
– Window, rear heated
– Radio ready, speakers and wiring
– Air vents, (4) screen, (7) directional
– Heating, mechanical control unit
– Sun visor, solid, front full width
– Interior light (incandescent)
- ROPS/FOPS certified canopy/cab
- Other
- Fenders, front and rear
- Ground level easy access daily service points
- Loader arm safety brace
- Lockable main and side engine enclosures
- Lockable, fuel cap, HVAC filters, nose cone
- Machine lifting/tie down points
- Paint, Electro-Coat primer, gloss topcoat
- Recovery hitch with pin
- Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports, engine oil and hydraulic oil
Optional Equipment:
- Power Train
- Antifreeze, extended life coolant, –50° C (–58° F)
- Cold start – jacket water heater, bypass valve
- Creep and throttle lock function
- Fuel pump, priming, electric (Dependent on regional regulations.)
- 40 km/h (25 mph) hydrostatic transmission, 3-speed, “shift on the go”, secondary steering and boosted brakes
- Power train mode, utility (includes keypad)
- Electrical
- Lighting packages, multiple; front, rear, engine bay (LED or HAL)
- Push to start
- Work tool wiring harness, (3) in cab switches
- Hydraulics
- Auxiliary flow, single standard (3) valve, single high flow (3) valve, dual high flow (4) valve
- Caterpillar Bio HYDO Advanced hydraulic oil
- Connect under pressure and case drain
- Ride Control or load check valves*
- Reversing fan
- Quick disconnect auxiliary hydraulics
- Operator Station
- Air Conditioning, automatic temperature control (ATC)
- Doors, sliding windows (left and right)
- Interior light, door activated
- Joystick, FNR, twin auxiliary roller, differential lock, horn
- Joystick, seat mounted, multifunction
- Mirrors (2) electronically adjustable, heated external, plus lower parabolic mirror
- Phone holder, spring loaded
- Radio, FM or digital audio broadcast
- Seat belt options, multiple
- Seat packages; deluxe or premium
- Secondary display, front or rear view camera
- Soft touch keypad options, 8 or 16 button
- Storage, lockable box or lockable cooled box
- Sun visor, rear perforated
- USB ports (2), interior
- Other
- Couplers, vertical (SSL), horizontal (HPL-V, HPL-A)
- Rotary sensors (snubbing, kickouts, parallel)
- High lift option
Specifications
Engine
- Maximum Gross Power
- 74.7 hp
- Engine Model
- Cat C2.8*
- Maximum Engine Speed
- 2,550 rpm
- Maximum Gross Power - Rated Engine Speed
- 2,400 r/min
- Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995
- 74.7 hp
- Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396
- 74.3 hp
- Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric)
- 75.3 mhp
- Rated Net Power - Rated Engine Speed
- 2,400 r/min
- Rated Net Power - SAE J1349
- 72.7 hp
- Rated Net Power - ISO 9249
- 72.1 hp
- Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (metric)
- 73.1 mhp
- Maximum Gross Torque - SAE J1995
- 222 lb/ft
- Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396
- 221 lb/ft
- Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349
- 218 lb/ft
- Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249
- 217 lb/ft
- Displacement
- 171 in³
- Bore
- 3.54 in
- Stroke
- 4.33 in
- Note
- Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture
- Note (1)
- Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel.
- Note (2)
- *Two Cat C2.8 engine emission options are available: 1) Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V. 2) U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA equivalent. Tier 3 engine specs are 0.3 kW/0.4 hp more gross power (SAE J1,995), 0.2 kW/0.3 hp on net power (SAE J1,349)
- Note (3)
- #Maximum gross and net torque measured at 1,600 rpm.
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 14,617 lb
Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 0.75-1.55 m³ (1.0-2.0 yd³)
- Bucket Capacities - General Purpose
- 0.80-1.35 m³ (1.0-1.7 yd³)
- Multi-Purpose
- 0.75-1.1 m³ (1.0-1.4 yd³)
- Bucket Capacities - Light Material
- 1.25-1.55 m³ (1.6-2.0 yd³)
- Note
- Bucket selection must be made with an understanding of the material density and application to ensure machine stability is maintained within the tipping loads stated per model and configuration.
- Note (1)
- Bucket capacities stated include BOCE, in line with ISO 7,546.
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- 93%
Axles
- Front
- Fixed (standard), Locking Differential (optional)
- Rear
- Fixed (standard), Locking Differential (optional)
- Note
- Oscillation of ±11 degrees via hitch between front and rear frames.
Steering
- Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction
- 39 °
- Maximum Flow - Steering Pump
- 12.3 gal/min
- Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump
- 3,336 psi
- Steering Cycle Times – (full left to full right) – at High Idle
- 2.8 s
- Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left
- 3.25 turns or 4.00 turns
Transmission
- Forward and Reverse - Speed Range Creep#
- 6 mile/h
- Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 1*
- 6 mile/h
- Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - High Speed
- 10.5 mile/h
- Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - Standard
- 12 mile/h
- Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 3***
- 25 mile/h
- Note
- #Factory default shown, can be adjusted to any speed up to 19 km/h (12 mph).
- Note (1)
- *Creep function not available in this gear or above.
- Note (2)
- **Max speed dependent on model and configuration (standard vs. high speed transmission).
- Note (3)
- ***Reverse is 30 km/h (19 mph).
Tires
- Tire Size - Standard
- *405/70 R20 SPT9
- Tire Size - Optional
- 405/70 R20 Powerloads
- Tire Size - Optional (1)
- 400/70 R20 XMCL/Bibload
- Tire Size - Optional (2)
- 360/80 R20 TRI 2
- Tire Size - Optional (3)
- 40X14-20 TL, SM/TR
- Note
- *This tire has been used for all dimension, stability and performance data.
- Note (1)
- Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details.
- Note (2)
- Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
Cab
- ROPS
- ISO 3,471:2,008
- FOPS
- ISO 3,449:2,005 Level II
- Note (1)
- Canopy and cab, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are available worldwide. Canopy not available in EU.
Loader Hydraulic System
- Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice)
- 3,408 psi
- Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - Standard Flow*
- 24 gal/min
- Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - High Flow*
- 33 gal/min
- Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice)
- 3,408 psi
- Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) - Flow
- 12 gal/min
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback
- 2.5 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift
- 5.8 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump
- 1.8 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down
- 3.6 s
- Note
- * Maximum flow stated, actual flow delta could be 6% from data shown. Also adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through display.
Dimensions - With HPL-V Coupler - Approximate#
- Height: Ground to Cab**
- 8.75 ft
- Height: Ground to Beacon**
- 9.33 ft
- Height: Ground Axle Center**
- 1.67 ft
- Height: Ground Clearance**
- 1 ft
- Length: Overall*
- 18.17 ft
- Length: Rear Axle to Bumper
- 4.5 ft
- Length: Hitch to Front Axle
- 3.5 ft
- Length: Wheel Base
- 7.08 ft
- Clearance: Bucket at 45° *
- 8.58 ft
- Clearance: Load over Height**
- 9.75 ft
- Clearance: Level Bucket**
- 10.5 ft
- Height: Bucket Pin**
- 11.17 ft
- Height: Overall**
- 14.17 ft
- Reach: Bucket at 45° *
- 2.33 ft
- Carry Height: Bucket Pin
- 1.17 ft
- Dig Depth**
- 0.33 ft
- Width: Bucket
- 6.75 ft
- Width: Tread Center
- 5.08 ft
- Turning Radius: Over Bucket
- 14.75 ft
- Width: Over Tires
- 6.67 ft
- Turning Radius: Outside of Tires
- 13.17 ft
- Turning Radius: Inside of Tires
- 6.5 ft
- Rack Angle at Full Lift
- 53°
- Dump Angle at Full Lift
- 45°
- Rack Angle at Carry
- 51°
- Departure Angle - Degrees
- 30°
- Articulation Angle - Degrees
- 39°
- Operating Weight: Bucket ^
- 14,633 lb
- Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 †
- 10,626 lb
- Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 †
- 8,895 lb
- Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^
- 14,252 lb
- Tipping Load - Straight †
- 10,626 lb
- 80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††
- 5,815 lb
- Note (1)
- *Vary with bucket
- Note (2)
- **Vary with tire
- Note (3)
- ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.
- Note (4)
- ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III carriage, 1,220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).
- Note (5)
- †Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1 (2,007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.
- Note (6)
- ††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1,197.
- Note (7)
- #HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.
- Note (8)
- Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class II
- Note (9)
- Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9
- Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler
- 3.92 ft
Dimensions - With SSL Coupler - Approximate
- Height - Ground to Cab
- 8.75 ft
- Height: Ground to Beacon**
- 9.33 ft
- Height: Ground Axle Center**
- 1.67 ft
- Height - Ground Clearance
- 1 ft
- Length - Overall with Bucket
- 18.67 ft
- Length: Rear Axle to Bumper
- 4.5 ft
- Length: Hitch to Front Axle
- 3.5 ft
- Length - Wheel Base
- 7.08 ft
- Clearance - Bucket at 45°
- 8.25 ft
- Clearance: Load over Height**
- 9.75 ft
- Clearance - Level Bucket
- 10.5 ft
- Height - Bucket Pin
- 11.17 ft
- Height: Overall**
- 14.42 ft
- Reach - Bucket at 45°
- 2.67 ft
- Carry Height: Bucket Pin
- 1.25 ft
- Dig Depth
- 0.45 ft
- Width - Bucket
- 6.75 ft
- Width - Tread Center
- 5.08 ft
- Turning Radius - Over Bucket
- 15.08 ft
- Width - Over Tires
- 6.67 ft
- Turning Radius: Outside of Tires
- 13.17 ft
- Turning Radius - Inside Tire
- 6.67 ft
- Rack Angle at Full Lift
- 50°
- Dump Angle at Full Lift
- 48°
- Rack Angle at Carry
- 54°
- Departure Angle - Degrees
- 30°
- Articulation Angle - Degrees
- 39°
- Operating Weight: Bucket ^
- 14,752 lb
- Tipping Load – Straight – ISO 14397-1 †
- 9,581 lb
- Tipping Load – Full Turn – ISO 14397-1 †
- 8,141 lb
- Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^
- 14,391 lb
- Tipping Load - Straight †
- 9,753 lb
- 80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††
- 5,438 lb
- Note (1)
- *Vary with bucket
- Note (2)
- **Vary with tire
- Note (3)
- ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.
- Note (4)
- ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III carriage, 1,220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).
- Note (5)
- †Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1 (2,007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.
- Note (6)
- ††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1,197.
- Note (7)
- #HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.
- Note (8)
- Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class II
- Note (9)
- Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9
- Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1†
- 6,800 lb
- Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler
- 4.75 ft
Dimensions - High Lift - With HPL-V Coupler - Approximate#
- Height: Ground to Cab**
- 8.75 ft
- Height: Ground to Beacon**
- 9.33 ft
- Height: Ground Axle Center**
- 1.67 ft
- Height: Ground Clearance**
- 1 ft
- Length: Overall*
- 19.67 ft
- Length: Rear Axle to Bumper
- 4.5 ft
- Length: Hitch to Front Axle
- 3.5 ft
- Length: Wheel Base
- 7.08 ft
- Clearance: Bucket at 45° *
- 10.92 ft
- Clearance: Load over Height**
- 10.75 ft
- Clearance: Level Bucket**
- 12.08 ft
- Height: Bucket Pin**
- 12.75 ft
- Height: Overall**
- 15.67 ft
- Reach: Bucket at 45° *
- 3.25 ft
- Carry Height: Bucket Pin
- 1.17 ft
- Dig Depth**
- 0.33 ft
- Width: Bucket
- 6.75 ft
- Width: Tread Center
- 5.08 ft
- Turning Radius: Over Bucket
- 15.83 ft
- Width: Over Tires
- 6.67 ft
- Turning Radius: Outside of Tires
- 13.17 ft
- Turning Radius: Inside of Tires
- 6.5 ft
- Rack Angle at Full Lift
- 69°
- Dump Angle at Full Lift
- 40°
- Rack Angle at Carry
- 48°
- Departure Angle - Degrees
- 30°
- Articulation Angle - Degrees
- 39°
- Operating Weight: Bucket ^
- 14,848 lb
- Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 †
- 9,187 lb
- Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 †
- 7,645 lb
- Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^
- 14,542 lb
- Tipping Load - Straight †
- 9,187 lb
- 80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††
- 4,706 lb
- Note (1)
- *Vary with bucket
- Note (2)
- **Vary with tire
- Note (3)
- ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.
- Note (4)
- ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III carriage, 1,220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).
- Note (5)
- †Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1 (2,007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.
- Note (6)
- ††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1,197.
- Note (7)
- #HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.
- Note (8)
- Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class II
- Note (9)
- Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9
Dimensions - High Lift - With SSL Coupler - Approximate
- Height: Ground to Cab**
- 8.75 ft
- Height: Ground to Beacon**
- 9.33 ft
- Height: Ground Axle Center**
- 1.67 ft
- Height: Ground Clearance**
- 1 ft
- Length: Overall*
- 20.17 ft
- Length: Rear Axle to Bumper
- 4.5 ft
- Length: Hitch to Front Axle
- 3.5 ft
- Length: Wheel Base
- 7.08 ft
- Clearance: Bucket at 45° *
- 10.42 ft
- Clearance: Load over Height**
- 10.75 ft
- Clearance: Level Bucket**
- 12.08 ft
- Height: Bucket Pin**
- 12.75 ft
- Height: Overall**
- 15.92 ft
- Reach: Bucket at 45° *
- 3.42 ft
- Carry Height: Bucket Pin
- 1.25 ft
- Dig Depth**
- 0.42 ft
- Width: Bucket
- 6.75 ft
- Width: Tread Center
- 5.08 ft
- Turning Radius: Over Bucket
- 16.17 ft
- Width: Over Tires
- 6.67 ft
- Turning Radius: Outside of Tires
- 13.17 ft
- Turning Radius: Inside of Tires
- 6.5 ft
- Rack Angle at Full Lift
- 66°
- Dump Angle at Full Lift
- 40°
- Rack Angle at Carry
- 42°
- Departure Angle - Degrees
- 30°
- Articulation Angle - Degrees
- 39°
- Operating Weight: Bucket ^
- 15,070 lb
- Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 †
- 8,385 lb
- Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 †
- 6,943 lb
- Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^
- 14,714 lb
- Tipping Load - Straight †
- 8,385 lb
- 80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††
- 4,375 lb
- Note (1)
- *Vary with bucket
- Note (2)
- **Vary with tire
- Note (3)
- ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.
- Note (4)
- ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III carriage, 1,220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).
- Note (5)
- †Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1 (2,007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.
- Note (6)
- ††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1,197.
- Note (7)
- #HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.
- Note (8)
- Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class II
- Note (9)
- Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- 24 Gal
- Cooling System
- 3.2 Gal
- Engine Crankcase
- 2.3 Gal
- Axles - Front Center Differential
- 2.3 Gal
- Axles - Rear Center Differential
- 2.3 Gal
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 18.6 Gal
- Hydraulic Tank
- 11.8 Gal
- Transmission
- 0.6 Gal
- Note
- No Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid needed on this size engine.
Standard/Optional Features
Standard Equipment:
- Power Train
- Emissions compliant, two options (Dependent on regional regulations.)
– U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V
– U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA equivalent - Cat C2.8 engine
– Diesel particulate filter (Fit for Life) or muffler (Dependent on regional regulations.)
– Fuel, diesel, ultra low or low Sulphur (Dependent on regional regulations.)
– Hydrostatic transmission, two speed, with inching function, “shift on the go”
– Power train mode, hystat - Air cleaner, two stage filter, with in cab audio/visual indicator on display
- Axles, heavy duty, frame mounted with outboard planetary reduction
- Closed circuit breather
- Coolant, extended life, –36° C (–33° F)
- Drive shaft, sealed for life, universal joints
- Engine, auto idle shutdown, hibernation mode
- Engine oil, ECO drain tap and hose
- Fuel pump, priming (manual)/water separator/drain
- Emissions compliant, two options (Dependent on regional regulations.)
- Hydraulics
- Hydraulic pilot shut off switch, in cab
- Electro-hydraulic, fully proportional controls
- Dead engine lower, lift valve, manual
- Demand cooling fan, hydraulically drive
- Coupler/pin on attachment ready
- Caterpillar HYDO™ Advanced 10 hydraulic oil
- Hystat displacement pump, infinitely variable
- Implement valve, pressure compensated
- Joystick, single lever, single auxiliary roller
- Multi-function lift and tilt with loader arm float
- Motor, single drive with dedicated implement and steering pumps
- Electrical
- Alternator, 100 amp sealed
- Battery, heavy duty, 12V, 90Ah and 1,000 CCA
- Battery disconnect switch
- Cab mounted fuse panel
- Lights, rear stop and turn, LED
- Lights, roading, front halogen
- Service (Electronic Technician™)
- Product Link™
- Operator Environment
- ROPS/FOPS certified canopy/cab
– 12V power outlets, interior/exterior
– Pedals, raised, foot, brake/inching, accelerator
– Lever, parking brake
– Cup holders (2)
– CB radio clip, phone holder
– Door release, internal (left and right)
– Hook, large, coat and hard hat
– Floormat, heavy duty, easy clean
– Mirrors, (2) external breakaway, (1) internal
– Operator station on isolation mounts
– Steering wheel, spinner knob, horn in center
– Seat belt, orange, retractable, 51 mm (2 in)
– Storage, personal (trays [3], seat pocket)
– Steering column, tilt adjusted
– Column mounted multi function control: lights, roading, wipers, self cancelling turn signals
– Quick coupler switch, in cab - Display, analog and digital
– Gauges (2), hydraulic oil, engine coolant
– Digital with soft touch buttons – fuel level, speed range, speedometer, service hour meter, service/maintenance information, hydraulic and power train performance and aggressiveness settings, security passcode (multiple languages) - Joystick, seat mounted, standard multifunction
– FNR, auxiliary roller, speed range select, continuous flow, differential lock, horn
– Arm rest, padded right, multiple position vertical height - Seat, manual height adjustment, (cab) fabric with adjustable left arm rest, (canopy) vinyl
- Cab
– Doors (2), fixed glass
– Wipers, front and rear, full front coverage
– Windshield, front single piece
– Window, rear heated
– Radio ready, speakers and wiring
– Air vents, (4) screen, (7) directional
– Heating, mechanical control unit
– Sun visor, solid, front full width
– Interior light (incandescent)
- ROPS/FOPS certified canopy/cab
- Other
- Fenders, front and rear
- Ground level easy access daily service points
- Loader arm safety brace
- Lockable main and side engine enclosures
- Lockable, fuel cap, HVAC filters, nose cone
- Machine lifting/tie down points
- Paint, Electro-Coat primer, gloss topcoat
- Recovery hitch with pin
- Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports, engine oil and hydraulic oil
Optional Equipment:
- Power Train
- Antifreeze, extended life coolant, –50° C (–58° F)
- Cold start – jacket water heater, bypass valve
- Creep and throttle lock function
- Fuel pump, priming, electric (Dependent on regional regulations.)
- 40 km/h (25 mph) hydrostatic transmission, 3-speed, “shift on the go”, secondary steering and boosted brakes
- Power train mode, utility (includes keypad)
- Electrical
- Lighting packages, multiple; front, rear, engine bay (LED or HAL)
- Push to start
- Work tool wiring harness, (3) in cab switches
- Hydraulics
- Auxiliary flow, single standard (3) valve, single high flow (3) valve, dual high flow (4) valve
- Caterpillar Bio HYDO Advanced hydraulic oil
- Connect under pressure and case drain
- Ride Control or load check valves*
- Reversing fan
- Quick disconnect auxiliary hydraulics
- Operator Station
- Air Conditioning, automatic temperature control (ATC)
- Doors, sliding windows (left and right)
- Interior light, door activated
- Joystick, FNR, twin auxiliary roller, differential lock, horn
- Joystick, seat mounted, multifunction
- Mirrors (2) electronically adjustable, heated external, plus lower parabolic mirror
- Phone holder, spring loaded
- Radio, FM or digital audio broadcast
- Seat belt options, multiple
- Seat packages; deluxe or premium
- Secondary display, front or rear view camera
- Soft touch keypad options, 8 or 16 button
- Storage, lockable box or lockable cooled box
- Sun visor, rear perforated
- USB ports (2), interior
- Other
- Couplers, vertical (SSL), horizontal (HPL-V, HPL-A)
- Rotary sensors (snubbing, kickouts, parallel)
- High lift option