Cat 906 Compact Wheel Loader
Cat® wheel loaders set the standard for productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort. The Cat 906 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.
Engine
- Maximum Gross Power
- 74.7 HP
- Bore
- 3.54 in
- Stroke
- 4.33 in
- Note (1)
- Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel.
- Rated Net Power - SAE J1349
- 72.7 HP
- Displacement
- 171 in²
- Maximum Gross Torque - SAE J1995
- 222 ft·lbf
- 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
- Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396
- 221 ft·lbf
- Note (3)
- #Maximum gross and net torque measured at 1,600 rpm.
- Note
- Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
- Engine Model
- Cat C2.8*
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 12628 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)
- Bucket Capacities - Light Material
- 1.25-1.55 m³ (1.6-2.0 yd³)
Cab
- ROPS
- ISO 3471:2008
- FOPS
- ISO 3449:2005 Level II
- Note (1)
- Canopy and cab, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are available worldwide. Canopy not available in EU.
Tires
- Note (1)
- Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details.
- Note (2)
- In certain applications, the loader’s productive capabilities may exceed the tire’s tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.
- Note (3)
- Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
Service Refill Capacities
- Engine Crankcase
- 2.3 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 11.8 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 17.8 gal (US)
- Note
- No Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid needed on this size engine.
- Fuel Tank
- 18.5 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 3.2 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 0.6 gal (US)
Steering
- Maximum Flow - Steering Pump
- 12.3 gal/min
- Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump
- 3336 psi
Transmission
- Note
- #Factory default shown, can be adjusted to any speed up to 19 km/h (12 mph).
Loader Hydraulic System
- Note
- * Maximum flow stated, actual flow delta could be 6% from data shown. Also adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through display.
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift
- 5 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump
- 1.6 s
Axles
- Front
- Fixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional)
- Rear
- Fixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional)
Shipping
- UPC
- 93%