Caterpillar 906M Wheel Loader: A Comprehensive Overview

Overview

The Caterpillar 906M is an advanced machine designed to help you get the job done quickly and efficiently. It features a powerful engine that provides excellent power and torque, allowing you to move large amounts of material with ease. The machine also features a comfortable cab with easy-to-use controls that make it easy to operate. The 906M is also equipped with a hydrostatic transmission and a four-wheel drive system, making it perfect for any job site

Cat 906M Specs: A Closer Look

Dimensions - With Iso Coupler - Approximate

Ground Clearance

11.8in

Maximum Fork Height

10.1ft in

Cab Height

8.1ft in

Fork Height At Maximum Reach

4.7ft in

Maximum Reach

3.9ft in

Dig Depth

3.7in

Overall Length - With Bucket

18.5ft in

Overall Length - With Forks

19.4ft in

Fork Reach At Maximum Height

1.5ft in

Reach At Ground Level

2.4ft in

Fork Depth Below Ground

1in

Maximum Dump Height

8.1ft in

Reach At Maximum Dump Height

2.4ft in

Articulation Angle - Degrees

39

Tire Gauge

4.7ft in

Hinge Pin At Maximum Height

10.6ft in

Turning Radius - Inside Tire

7.3ft in

Dump Angle At Maximum Height - Degrees

45

Turning Radius - Over Bucket

14.5ft in

Load Over Height

9.9ft in

Wheel Base

7.1ft in

Departure Angle - Degrees

33

Width - Over Bucket

6.2ft in

Machine Width

6ft in

Dimensions - With Ssl Coupler - Approximate

Ground Clearance

11.8in

Overall Length - With Bucket

18.3ft in

Cab Height

8.1ft in

Departure Angle - Degrees

33

Dig Depth

3.5in

Dump Angle At Maximum Height - Degrees

45

Fork Depth Above Ground

1.8in

Fork Height At Maximum Reach

4.91ft in

Fork Reach At Maximum Height

1.7ft in

Hinge Pin At Maximum Height

10.6ft in

Load Over Height

9.9ft in

Machine Width

6ft in

Maximum Dump Height

7.9ft in

Maximum Fork Height

10.4ft in

Maximum Reach

4.2ft in

Articulation Angle - Degrees

39

Overall Length - With Forks

19.5ft in

Reach At Ground Level

2.5ft in

Reach At Maximum Dump Height

2.7ft in

Tire Gauge

4.7ft in

Turning Radius - Inside Tire

7.3ft in

Turning Radius - Over Bucket

14.6ft in

Wheel Base

7.1ft in

Width - Over Bucket

6.2ft in

Engine

Net Power

74hp

Displacement

201cu in

Bore

3.7in

Stroke

4.7in

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*

Note (1)

Net power ratings are tested at the reference conditions for the specified standard.

Note (2)

Net power shown is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, diesel exhaust filter, and fan at minimum speed.

Note (3)

No derating required up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems.

Note (4)

Flywheel per the SAE reference conditions with the fan at maximum speed.

Note

*Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IIIB (M Series) or Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIA (M Series [EUSO]) emission standards.

Maximum Gross Power - Sae J1995

74hp

Maximum Net Power - Sae J1349

68hp

Maximum Gross Power - Iso 14396

73hp

Rated Net Power - 2,500 Rpm - Sae J1349

68hp

Maximum Net Power - Iso 9249

69hp

Maximum Gross Power

73hp

Maximum Gross Power - Iso 14396 (Din)

74hp

Maximum Gross Torque - Iso 14396

192lb ft

Maximum Net Torque - Sae J1349

189lb ft

Maximum Net Torque - Iso 9249 (1977)/Eec 80/1269

191lb ft

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 - Sae J1349

73hp

Rated Net Power - 2,400 Rpm - Iso 9249 (1977)/Eec 80/1269

74hp

Drive Train

Forward - Range 1

6mph

Forward - Range 2

12mph

Forward - High Range

22mph

Reverse - Range 1

6mph

Reverse - Range 2

12mph

Reverse - High Range

22mph

Operational

Operating Weight

12346lb

Steering

Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump

3191 psi

Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction

39 degrees

Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter

3.1in

Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter

1.4in

Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke

11.8in

Nominal Flow - Steering Pump

12 gal/min

Maximum Steering Torque - 0 Degrees (Straight Machine)

37155lb ft

Maximum Steering Torque - 39 Degrees (Full Turn)

27747lb ft

Steering Ac Cycle Times - Full Left To Full Right - 2,620 Rpm

3 s

Number Of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left To Full Right Or Full Right To Full Left

<6 turns

Weights

Operating Weight

12346lb

Tires

Note (1)

*Standard tire.

Note (2)

Other tire choices available, contact your Cat dealer for details.

Weights

Note

Specifications shown are for a machine configured with general purpose buckets, bolt-on cutting edges, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, Dunlop 405/70 SPT9 tires, full fuel, comfort EROPS cab, standard flow hydraulics and skid-steer coupler. - 906M is configured with a 0.9 m3 (1.2 yd3) bucket with bolt-on cutting edge.

Tires

Note (3)

In certain applications, the loader's productive capabilities may exceed the tires' tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.

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

Note (4)

Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.

Buckets

Bucket Capacities

0.75 m3-1.2 m3 (1.0 yd3-1.6 yd3)

Bucket Capacities - Iso Coupler

0.75-1.2 m3

Bucket Capacities - Ssl Style Coupler

1.0-1.6 yd3

General Purpose

1.2 yd

Light Material

1.6yd3

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump

1.3 s

Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow: Standard

20 gal/min

Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow

3400 psi

Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow: High Flow

31 gal/min

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift

5.2 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback

2.1 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower

3.2 s

Operating Specifications

Rated Bucket Capacity

1.2yd3

Full Turn Tipping Load

7507lb

Tipping Load - Straight - Iso 14397-1

8666lb

Tipping Load - Full Turn - Iso 14397-1

7061lb

Clearance - Full Lift And 45 Degrees Dump

8.3ft in

Reach - Full Lift And 45 Degrees Dump

2.4ft in

Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction

39 degrees

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System

4.4gal

Fuel Tank

13.7gal

Hydraulic Tank

12.2gal

Hydraulic System - Including Tank

18.5gal

Engine Crankcase

3gal

Transmission - Gear Box

2.2gal

Hydraulic System

18.5gal

Engine Oil

3gal

Cab

Rops

SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1994.

Fops

SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98, Level II, ISO 3449 1992 Level II.

Note (1)

Cat cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.

Note (2)

When properly installed and maintained, the cab offered by Caterpillar, when tested with doors, and windows closed as per work cycle procedures specified in ISO 6395 2008, results in operator sound exposure Leq (Equivalent sound pressure level) of 66 dB(A) typical.

Loader Hydraulic System

Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke

27.4in

Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke

16.4in

Maximum Flow - Implement Pump

19 gal/min

3rd Function Maximum Working Pressure

3408 psi

Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump

3408 psi

Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder Rod

2756 psi

Boost Flow Maximum Pressure

3191 psi

Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter

3in

Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter

2in

Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter

3.5in

Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter

2.2in

Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 Rpm - Raise, Ground Level To Maximum Lift

5.5 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 Rpm - Dump, At Maximum Lift Height

1.5 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 Rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift To Ground Level

2.6 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 Rpm - Total Cycle Time

9.6 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 Rpm - Raise, Ground Level To Maximum Lift

9.6 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 Rpm - Dump, At Maximum Lift Height

3 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 Rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift To Ground Level

2.6 s

Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function Standard Flow

19 gal/min

Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function High Flow

31 gal/min

Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder Head

4496 psi

Maximum Material Densities - General Purpose Bucket

Bucket Width

74in

Maximum Material Density

2958 lb/yd

Rated Capacity

1.2yd3

Dump Height

94in

Maximum Material Densities - Light Material Bucket

Bucket Width

82in

Maximum Material Density

2036 lb/yd

Rated Capacity

1.6yd3

Dump Height

90in

Maximum Material Densities - Multi Purpose Bucket

Bucket Width

74in

Maximum Material Density

3592 lb/yd

Rated Capacity

1yd3

Dump Height

97in

Operating Specifications - Iso Coupler

Rated Bucket Capacity

1.2yd3

Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket

3986lb

Tire Size

405/70 R18

Straight Tipping Load - Bucket

9778lb

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)

4848lb

Breakout Force - Bucket

11689lb ft

Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket

9970lb

Rack Back - Transport Position

52

Operating Specifications - Ssl Coupler

Rated Bucket Capacity

1.2yd3

Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket

3754lb

Tire Size

405/70 R18

Straight Tipping Load - Bucket

9215lb

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)

4553lb

Breakout Force - Bucket

9442lb ft

Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket

7507lb

Rack Back - Transport Position

52

Travel Speeds

Speed 1

6.2mph

Speed 2

12.4mph

High Speed

21.7mph

Cab Features - Canopy

External Knock Back Mirrors

Standard

Lockable Storage Box

Standard

Sun Visor

Standard

Cup Holder

Standard

Vinyl Suspension Seat

Standard

Adjustable Internal Mirror

Standard

Coat Hook

Standard

Fixed Steering Column

Standard

Cab Features - Comfort Cab

Left Window - Sliding

Standard

Cat Radio/Cd/Mp3/Wma/Aux

Optional

Sun Visor

Standard

Heater

Standard

Heated Rear Window

Standard

Adjustable Steering Column

Standard

Cup Holder

Standard

Air Conditioner

Optional

Lockable Storage Box

Standard

Cloth Suspension Seat, Arm Rest

Standard

Coat Hook

Standard

External Knock Back Mirrors

Standard

Radio-Ready Kit (Wiring, Speaker, Aerial And Grilles)

Optional

Rear Blind

Optional

Two Access Doors

Standard

Adjustable Internal Mirror

Standard

Cabin Light

Standard

Machine Security System

Optional

Cab Features - Deluxe Cab

Air Conditioner

Optional

Machine Security System

Optional

Cat Radio/Cd/Mp3/Wma/Aux

Optional

Adjustable Internal Mirror

Standard

Rear Blind

Optional

Adjustable Steering Column

Standard

Heated Rear Window

Standard

Coat Hook

Standard

External Knock Back Mirrors

Standard

Cloth, Electric Air Suspension, Arm/Head Rest, Lumbar Support And Heated Back Seat

Standard

Cup Holder

Standard

Lockable Storage Box

Standard

Sun Visor

Standard

Two Access Doors

Standard

Left Window - Sliding

Standard

Cabin Light

Standard

Heater

Standard

Radio-Ready Kit (Wiring, Speaker, Aerial And Grilles)

Standard

Right Window - Sliding

Standard

Dimensions With Bucket (Approximate) - Standard Lift - With Iso Coupler

Height - Ground To Cab**

8.1ft in

Height - Ground Clearance**

1ft in

Length - Wheel Base

7.1ft in

Length - Overall*

18ft in

Reach - Bucket At 45 Degrees*

2.4ft in

Dig Depth**

3.7in

Clearance - Bucket At 45 Degrees *

8.1ft in

Clearance - Level Bucket**

10ft in

Height - Bucket Pin**

10.6ft in

Width - Bucket

6.2ft in

Width - Tread Center

4.6ft in

Turning Radius - Over Bucket

14.5ft in

Turning Radius - Inside Of Tires

7.4ft in

Machine Width

6ft in

Dump Angle At Full Lift

45 degrees

Departure Angle

33 degrees

Articulation Angle

39 degrees

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.

Dimensions With Bucket (Approximate) - Standard Lift - With Ssl Coupler

Height - Ground To Cab**

8.1ft in

Height - Ground Clearance**

1ft in

Length - Wheel Base

7.1ft in

Length - Overall*

18.5ft in

Reach - Bucket At 45 Degrees*

2.7ft in

Dig Depth**

4.2in

Clearance - Bucket At 45 Degrees *

7.7ft in

Clearance - Level Bucket**

10ft in

Height - Bucket Pin**

10.6ft in

Width - Bucket

6.2ft in

Width - Tread Center

4.6ft in

Turning Radius - Over Bucket

14.6ft in

Turning Radius - Inside Of Tires

7.4ft in

Machine Width

6ft in

Dump Angle At Full Lift

45 degrees

Departure Angle

33 degrees

Articulation Angle

39 degrees

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.

Uses

The Caterpillar 906M is designed to be used in a variety of applications. It's perfect for loading and unloading materials, as well as for digging, grading, and other earthmoving tasks. It's also well-suited for tasks such as landscaping, snow removal, and more. The 906M is also great for construction sites, as it can easily move large amounts of material in a short amount of time.

Price

The Caterpillar 906M has an MSRP of $92,910. The price to rent it for a day is $375, and the price to rent it for a half-day is $188. The price to rent it for a week is $1,125. These prices may vary depending on the location and the rental company, so it's important to check with your local rental company for their specific pricing.

Operating Weight

The Caterpillar 906M has an operating weight of 12,496 lbs. This is a relatively light weight for a machine of this size, making it easy to maneuver and transport. The machine is also equipped with a hydrostatic transmission and a four-wheel drive system, which makes it even more maneuverable.

Maintenance Costs

The estimated monthly maintenance costs for the Caterpillar 906M are relatively low. The cost of regular maintenance and repairs is estimated to be around $150 per month. This cost may vary depending on the amount of use and the type of repairs that are necessary. It's important to keep up with regular maintenance in order to keep the machine running properly and efficiently.

Fuel Cost

The estimated fuel cost per month for the Caterpillar 906M is $200. This cost may vary depending on the type of fuel used and the amount of use. The estimated hourly fuel cost is around $10, which is relatively low compared to other machines of this size. It's important to keep up with regular fuel maintenance in order to keep the machine running efficiently.

Similar Models

If you are looking for a similar machine to the Caterpillar 906M, there are several similar models available. Some of these models include the Caterpillar 906K Wheel Loader, the Caterpillar 924K Wheel Loader, the Caterpillar 908M Wheel Loader, the Caterpillar 926M Wheel Loader, and the Caterpillar 910M Wheel Loader. Each of these models has its own unique features and capabilities, so it is important to compare them to see which one is the best fit for your needs. You can also have a look at this model CASE 621F.

Conclusion

The Caterpillar 906M Wheel Loader is a powerful and efficient machine that is perfect for any job site. It comes with a wide range of features and capabilities that make it the perfect choice for any job. From its operating weight of 12,496 lbs to its estimated monthly maintenance costs, the Caterpillar 906M is an ideal choice for any job. If you are looking for a similar machine, there are several similar models available, such as the Caterpillar 906K Wheel Loader, the Caterpillar 908M Wheel Loader, and the Caterpillar 910M Wheel Loader.