2025 Caterpillar Compact Wheel Loaders 908
- Year 2025
- Make Caterpillar
- Model Compact Wheel Loaders
2025 Caterpillar Compact Wheel Loaders 908
2025 Caterpillar Compact Wheel Loaders 908
Configured for SuccessCat® 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.
Features may include:- Cat® wheel loaders set the standard for productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort. The Cat 908 Compact Wheel Loader has ahigh torque C2.8 engine that works in conjunction with an intelligent hystat power train to deliver exceptional fuel efficiency. Dependent on regional requirements our engines meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards with a clean emission module designed to manage itself so you can concentrate on the task at hand or emit equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
- Digital display with soft touch buttons for customized settings to easily control linkage and drive train to further enhance operator comfort and safety.
- Machines can be built to meet industry and application specific needs: Agriculture, General Construction, Industrial and Waste, Landscaping or Snow Removal.
- The Cat® C2.8 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
- 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
Rated Engine Speed
Maximum Gross: 74.7 hp | Maximum Engine Speed: 2550 rpm | Maximum Gross Power - Rated Engine Speed: 2400 r/min
Engine Torque, Maximum
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
0.6 Gal | 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 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
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 | Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left: 3.25 turns or 4.00 turns
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?†: 10626 lb | Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1?†: 8895 lb | Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines?^^: 14252 lb | Tipping Load - Straight?†: 10626 lb| 80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3?††: 5815 lb
Hydraulics
Maximum Pressure
Main Relief: 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice): 3408 psi / 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - Standard Flow*: 24 gal/min / 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - High Flow*: 33 gal/min/ 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice): 3408 psi/ 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) - Flow: 12 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow
Steering Pump: 12.3 gal/min | Cycle Time - Rackback: 2.5 s / Cycle Time - Lift: 5.8 s/ Cycle Time - Dump: 1.8 s/ Cycle Time - Float Down: 3.6 s
Chassis
Roll Over Protective Structure
ROPS: ISO 3471:2008 | FOPS: ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Axle Capacity, Front
Front Center Differential: 2.3 Gal | Fixed (standard), Locking Differential (optional)
Axle Capacity, Rear
Rear Center Differential: 2.3 Gal | Fixed (standard), Locking Differential (optional)
Dimensions
Dimensions
Clearance: Bucket at 45° *: 8.58 ft | Clearance: Load over Height**: 9.75 ft| Clearance: Level Bucket**: 10.5 ft
Length
Overall*: 18.17 ft | Rear Axle to Bumper: 4.5 ft | Hitch to Front Axle: 3.5 ft| Wheel Base: 7.08 ft
Height
Ground to Cab**: 8.75 ft | Ground to Beacon**: 9.33 ft| Ground Axle Center**: 1.67 ft | Ground Clearance**: 1 ft | Bucket Pin**: 11.17 ft | Overall**: 14.17 ft| Bucket at 45° *: 2.33 ft | Carry Height: Bucket Pin: 1.17 ft
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: 13.17 ft| Inside of Tires: 6.5 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 yd³)
Oil capacity
Engine: 1.6 gal (US) | Crankcase: 2.3 Gal
Fuel Capacity
Tank: 24 Gal
Hydraulic Capacity
System Including Tank: 18.6 Gal | Tank: 11.8 Gal
Cooling System
3.2 Gal
Weights
Weight, In Running Order
Operating: 14617 lb | Hitch lift: 9462 lb
Features
Features
Recyclability: 93%