2025 Caterpillar Compact Wheel Loaders 906
- Year 2025
- Make Caterpillar
- Model Compact Wheel Loaders
2025 Caterpillar Compact Wheel Loaders 906
2025 Caterpillar Compact Wheel Loaders 906
Configured for SuccessCat® 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.
Features may include:- Digital display with soft touch buttons for customized settings to easily control linkage and drive train to further enhance operator comfort and safety.
- All new cab is spacious, quiet and comfortable with all around 360° visibility to keep you productive throughout the day. Seat-mounted controls feature a multifunction joystick for lift and tilt functions with an integrated thumb operated speed range, forward/neutral/reverse (FNR) switch, trigger operated differential lock and constant flow.
- Work as one with your machine by customizing the controls. Operator can adjust machine responsiveness with the push of a button based on the attachment or application. Once customized, settings can be locked with “simplified mode” to ensure the machine is consistent and intuitive for every user.
- Machines can be built to meet industry and application specific needs: Agriculture, General Construction, Industrial and Waste, Landscaping or Snow Removal.
- Range of services and aftermarket retrofits and upgrades available to keep your machine going and configured for your application.
Engine
Engine Manufacturer
Cat
Engine Type
Model: C2.8
Engine Power
Maximum Gross: 74.7 hp | Maximum Engine Speed: 2550 rpm | Maximum Gross Power - Rated Engine Speed: 2400 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: 2400 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 Net Torque - SAE J1349: 218 lb/ft | Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249: 217 lb/ft
Bore
3.54 in
Stroke
4.33 in
Displacement
171 in³
Drivetrain
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
Wheels & Tires
Tires, Rear Specification
Tire Size - Standard: *405/70 R18 SPT9 | Tire Size - Optional: 405/70 R18 Powerloads | Tire Size - Optional (1): 340/80 R18 XMCL/Bibload | Tire Size - Optional (2): 340/80 R18 TRI 2 | Tire Size - Optional (3): 40X14-20 TL, SM/TR | Tire Size - Optional 4: 340/80 R18 Duraforce
Operational
Operating Speed
Travel: 12.4 mile/h
Cycle Time
Hydraulic - Lift: 4.5 s | Dump: 0.7 s | Lower, Float: 2.3 s | Steering Cycle Times – (full left to full right) – at High Idle: 2.8 s
Operating Conditions
Bucket : 12632 lb | Breakout Force: 6294 lbf | Rated Bucket Capacity: 0.8 yd³ | Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket: 2756 lb | Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 †: 9760 lb| Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 †: 8225 lb | Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket (Rigid Tire) 5626 lb | Rack Back - Transport Position: 51° Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) (80% FTSTL): 3393 lb | Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) (60% FTSTL): 2932 lb | High lift Breakout Force: 6204 lbf | Hitch lift Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket: 2502 lb | Hitch lift Straight Tipping Load - Bucket: 5975 lb | Hitch lift Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket (ISO 14397-1)5004 lb | Height: Ground to Cab** 8.08 ft Height: Ground to Beacon** 8.67 ft Height: Ground Axle Center** 1.58 ft Height: Ground Clearance** 1 ft Length: Overall* 17.58 ft Length: Rear Axle to Bumper 4.58 ft Length: Hitch to Front Axle 3.58 ft Length: Wheel Base 7.08 ft Clearance: Bucket at 45° * 8.25 ft Clearance: Load over Height** 9.5 ft Clearance: Level Bucket** 9.92 ft Height: Bucket Pin** 10.67 ft Height: Overall** 13.5 ft Reach: Bucket at 45° * 2.42 ft Carry Height: Bucket Pin 1.08 ft Dig Depth** 0.33 ft Width: Bucket 6.17 ft Width: Tread Center 4.67 ft Turning Radius: Over Bucket 14.17 ft Width: Over Tires 6.08 ft Turning Radius: Outside of Tires 12.92 ft Turning Radius: Inside of Tires 6.75 ft Rack Angle at Full Lift 56° Dump Angle at Full Lift 45° Rack Angle at Carry 51° Departure Angle - Degrees 30° Articulation Angle - Degrees 39° Operating Weight: Bucket ^ 12632 lb Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 † 9760 lb Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 † 8225 lb Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ 12240 lb Tipping Load - Straight †: 7748 lb| Hitch lift Rack Back - Transport Position 51° Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) (80% FTSTL): 3660 lb | Hitch lift Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) (60% FTSTL): 2544 lb
Hydraulics
Maximum Pressure
Main Relief: 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice): 3408 psi / 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - Standard Flow*: 21 gal/min/ 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - High Flow*: 32 gal/min/ 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice): 3408 psi/ 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) - Flow: 12 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow
3rd Auxiliary: 12.3 gal/min | Cycle Time - Rackback: 2.2 s / Cycle Time - Lift: 5 s/ Cycle Time - Dump: 1.6 s/ Cycle Time - Float Down: 2.8 s
Chassis
Roll Over Protective Structure
ROPS: ISO 3471:2008 | FOPS: ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Dimensions
Dimensions
Departure Angle - Degrees: 39 ° | Reach - Ground Level: 2.5 ft | Maximum Reach: 4.33 ft | Tire Gauge: 4.33 ft | Articulation Angle: 40° | Steering Pump: 3336 psi | Dump Angle at Maximum Height: 40° | High lift Reach - Ground Level: 3.25 ft | High lift Maximum Reach: 4.92 ft
Height
Cab: 8.25 ft | Ground to Cab**: 8.08 ft | Ground to Beacon**: 8.67 ft | Axle Center**: 1.58 ft | Overall**: 13.5 ft | Reach at Maximum Dump: 2.33 ft | Maximum Dump: 7.75 ft | Load Over: 9.25 ft | Hinge Pin at Maximum: 10.08 ft | Fork at Maximum Reach: 4.75 ft | Maximum Fork: 9.9 ft | Fork Reach at Maximum: 1.75 ft | High lift Reach at Maximum Dump: 2.42 ft | High lift Maximum Dump: 8 ft | High lift Load Over: 9.67 ft | High lift Hinge Pin at Maximum: 10.58 ft | High lift Maximum Fork: 10.33 ft | Dump: 90 in | Light material Dump: 85 in
Width
Over Bucket: 6.17 ft | Machine: 5.58 ft | Bucket: 70 in | Light material Bucket: 74 in | Over Tires: 6.08 ft
Overall Length
With Bucket: 17.58 ft | With Forks: 16.83 ft | High lift With Bucket: 16.17 ft | High lift With Forks: 17.58 ft
Turning Radius
Over Bucket: 14.17 ft | Inside Tire: 6 ft Outside of Tires: 12.92 ft | Inside of Tires: 6.75 ft
Ground Clearance
10 in
Depth, Maximum
Dig: 0.33 ft | Fork Above Ground: 3 in | High lift Dig: 8 in
Wheelbase
6.42 ft
Raking Angle Degrees
Rack Angle at Full Lift: 56° | Dump Angle at Full Lift: 45° | Rack Angle at Carry: 51° | Departure Angle - Degrees: 30° | Articulation Angle - Degrees: 39°
Capacities
Volume
Bucket: 0.75-1.55 m³ (1.0-2 yd³) | General Purpose: 0.80-1.35 m³ (1.0-1.7 yd³)| Light Material: 1.25-1.55 m³ (1.6-2 yd³)| Multi-Purpose: 0.75-1.1 m³ (1.0-1.4
Oil capacity
Engine: 1.6 gal (US)
Fuel Capacity
Tank: 18.5 Gal
Hydraulic Capacity
System Including Tank: 17.8 Gal | Tank: 11.8 Gal
Cooling System
3.2 Gal
Weights
Weight, In Running Order
Operating: 12628 lb | Hitch lift: 9462 lb
Features
Features
Recyclability: 93%