Cat 908M Specs: A Closer Look

Dimensions - With Iso Coupler - Approximate

Ground Clearance - 13in

Maximum Fork Height - 10.9ft in

Cab Heigh - 8.7ft in

Fork Height At Maximum Reach - 4.8ft in

Maximum Reach - 4.3ft in

Dig Depth - 3.9in

Overall Length - With Bucket - 18.5ft in

Overall Length - With Forks - 19.7ft in

Fork Reach At Maximum Height - 1.5ft in

Reach At Ground Level - 2.6ft in

Fork Depth Below Ground - 2.8in

Maximum Dump Height - 8.6ft in

Reach At Maximum Dump Height - 2.5ft in

Articulation Angle - Degrees - 39

Tire Gauge - 5.2ft in

Hinge Pin At Maximum Height - 11.2ft in

Turning Radius - Inside Tire - 6.8ft in

Dump Angle At Maximum Height - Degrees - 45

Turning Radius - Over Bucket - 14.9ft in

Load Over Height - 10.5ft in

Wheel Base - 7.1ft in

Departure Angle - Degrees - 33

Width - Over Bucket - 6.8ft in

Machine Width - 6.5ft in

Dimensions - With Ssl Coupler - Approximate

Ground Clearance - 13in

Overall Length - With Bucket - 18.9ft in

Cab Height - 8.7ft in

Departure Angle - Degrees - 33

Dig Depth - 3.7in

Dump Angle At Maximum Height - Degrees - 45

Fork Depth Above Ground - 1.2in

Fork Height At Maximum Reach - 5ft in

Fork Reach At Maximum Height - 1.9ft in

Hinge Pin At Maximum Height - 11.2ft in

Load Over Height - 10.5ft in

Machine Width - 6.5ft in

Maximum Dump Height - 8.31ft in

Maximum Fork Height - 10.8ft in

Maximum Reach - 4.7ft in

Articulation Angle - Degrees - 39

Overall Length - With Forks - 20.2ft in

Reach At Ground Level - 3ft in

Reach At Maximum Dump Height - 2.8ft in

Tire Gauge - 5.2ft in

Turning Radius - Inside Tire - 6.8ft in

Turning Radius - Over Bucket - 15ft in

Wheel Base - 7.1ft in

Width - Over Bucket - 6.75ft 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 - 14032lb

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) - 42506lb ft

Maximum Steering Torque - 39 Degrees (Full Turn) - 31398lb 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 - 14032lb

Tires

Note (1)

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

Note (2)

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

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. - 908M is configured with a 1.1 m3 (1.44 yd3) bucket with bolt-on cutting edge.

Tires

Note (3)

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

Option (1)

360/80 R20 TRI2 Nokian

Option (2)

375/75 R20 XZSL Michelin

Option (3)

400/70 R20 XMCL Michelin

Option (4)

400/70 R20 Bibload Michelin

Option (5)

405/70 R20 SPT9 Dunlop

Option (6)

12.5-20 ATU Firestone

Buckets

Bucket Capacities - 0.9 m3-1.5 m3 (1.2 yd3-2.0 yd3)

Bucket Capacities - Iso Coupler - 0.9-1.5 m3

Bucket Capacities - Ssl Style Coupler - 1.2-2.0 yd3

General Purpose - 1.1-1.3 m3 (1.44-1.7 yd3)

Light Material - 2yd3

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump - 1.3 s

Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow: Standard - 22 gal/min

Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow - 3400 psi

Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow: High Flow - 34 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 - 1.4yd3

Full Turn Tipping Load - 8311lb

Tipping Load - Straight - Iso 14397-1 - 9757lb

Tipping Load - Full Turn - Iso 14397-1 - 7947lb

Clearance - Full Lift And 45 Degrees Dump - 8ft in

Reach - Full Lift And 45 Degrees Dump - 3ft in

Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction - 39 degrees

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System - 4.4gal

Fuel Tank - 20.6gal

Hydraulic Tank - 12.2gal

Hydraulic System - Including Tank - 19gal

Engine Crankcase - 3gal

Transmission - Gear Box - 2.9gal

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 - 27.5in

Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting – Stroke - 16.4in

Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 22 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 - 3.3in

Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter - 2in

Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter - 3.9in

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 - 22 gal/min

Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function High Flow - 33 gal/min

Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder Head - 4496 psi

Maximum Material Densities - General Purpose Bucket

Bucket Width - 81in

Maximum Material Density - 2611 lb/yd

Rated Capacity - 1.4yd3

Dump Height - 100in

Maximum Material Densities - Light Material Bucket

Bucket Width - 82in

Maximum Material Density - 1743 lb/yd

Rated Capacity - 2yd3

Dump Height - 92in

Maximum Material Densities - Multi Purpose Bucket

Bucket Width - 81in

Maximum Material Density - 3251 lb/yd

Rated Capacity - 1.2yd3

Dump Height - 104in

Operating Specifications - Iso Coupler

Rated Bucket Capacity - 1.4yd3

Rated Operating Load At Full Turn – Bucket - 4438lb

Tire Size - 405/70 R20

Straight Tipping Load – Bucket - 10891lb

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) - 5561lb

Breakout Force – Bucket - 13712lb ft

Full Turn Static Tipping Load – Bucket - 8874lb

Rack Back - Transport Position - 52

Operating Specifications - Ssl Coupler

Rated Bucket Capacity - 1.4yd3

Rated Operating Load At Full Turn – Bucket - 4156lb

Tire Size - 405/70 R20

Straight Tipping Load – Bucket - 10207lb

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) - 5192lb

Breakout Force – Bucket - 10566lb ft

Full Turn Static Tipping Load – Bucket - 8311lb

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** - 8.7ft in

Height - Ground Clearance** - 1.1ft in

Length - Wheel Base - 7.1ft in

Length - Overall* - 18.5ft in

Reach - Bucket At 45 Degrees* - 2.5ft in

Dig Depth** - 3.9in

Clearance - Bucket At 45 Degrees * - 8.6ft in

Clearance - Level Bucket** - 10.5ft in

Height - Bucket Pin** - 11.2ft in

Width – Bucket - 6.8ft in

Width - Tread Center - 5.1ft in

Turning Radius - Over Bucket - 14.9ft in

Turning Radius - Inside Of Tires - 6.8ft in

Machine Width - 6.5ft 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** - 8.7ft in

Height - Ground Clearance** - 1.1ft in

Length - Wheel Base - 7.1ft in

Length - Overall* - 19ft in

Reach - Bucket At 45 Degrees* - 2.9ft in

Dig Depth** - 4.2in

Clearance - Bucket At 45 Degrees * - 8.2ft in

Clearance - Level Bucket** - 10.5ft in

Height - Bucket Pin** - 11.2ft in

Width – Bucket - 6.8ft in

Width - Tread Center - 5.1ft in

Turning Radius - Over Bucket - 14.9ft in

Turning Radius - Inside Of Tires - 6.8ft in

Machine Width - 6.5ft 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.

Common Uses

The Caterpillar 908M Compact Track Loader is commonly used for earthmoving, landscaping, construction, and material handling. It can be used to move and lift heavy materials, as well as perform light-duty grading and excavation. It is also great for hauling and loading materials. With its low ground pressure, it's perfect for working on soft or uneven terrain.

Price and Rental Information

The Caterpillar 908M Compact Track Loader has a price tag of $146,154. It can be rented for a day at a cost of $525, a half-day at $263, and a week at $1,200.

Operating Weight and Maintenance Costs

The Caterpillar 908M Wheel Loader has an operating weight of 14,323 lbs. The estimated monthly maintenance costs are approximately $400, and the estimated fuel cost per month is approximately $1,000. The hourly fuel cost estimation is $2.50.

Similar Models

If you are looking for a similar model to the Caterpillar 908M Compact Track Loader, there are several other models available. Some other popular models include the Caterpillar 299D3, the Caterpillar 906M, the Caterpillar 299D2, the Caterpillar 907M, and the Caterpillar 910M.

Conclusion

The Caterpillar 908M Compact Track Loader is a reliable and cost-effective machine that is designed to provide maximum productivity and efficiency in tight spaces. It is great for earthmoving, landscaping, construction, and material handling. With its low ground pressure, it is perfect for working on soft or uneven terrain. It has an operating weight of 14,323 lbs and an estimated monthly maintenance cost of $400. The estimated fuel cost per month is $1,000, and the hourly fuel cost estimation is $2.50. If you are looking for a similar model, there are several other models available such as the Caterpillar 906M, the Caterpillar 907M, and the Caterpillar 910M.