Cat 906 Compact Wheel Loader

Engine

Maximum Gross Power

74.7 hp

Engine Model

Cat C2.8*

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 Gross Torque - ISO 14396

221 lb/ft

Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349

218 lb/ft

Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249

217 lb/ft

Displacement

171 in³

Bore

3.54 in

Stroke

4.33 in

Note

Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.

Note (1)

Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel.

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 (SAE J1995), 0.2 kW/0.3 hp on net power (SAE J1349) an

Note (3)

#Maximum gross and net torque measured at 1,600 rpm.

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)

Multi-Purpose

0.75-1.1 m³ (1.0-1.4 yd³)

Note

Bucket selection must be made with an understanding of the material density and application to ensure machine stability is maintained within the tipping loads stated per model and configuration.

Note (1)

Bucket capacities stated include BOCE, in line with ISO 7546.

Sustainability

Recyclability

93%

Loader Hydraulic System

Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice)

3408 psi

Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - Standard Flow*

21 gal/min

Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - High Flow*

32 gal/min

Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice)

3408 psi

Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) - Flow

12 gal/min

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback

2.2 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift

5 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump

1.6 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down

2.8 s

Note

* Maximum flow stated, actual flow delta could be 6% from data shown. Also adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through display.

Dimensions - With HPL-V Coupler - Approximate#

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

80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††

5211 lb

Note (1)

*Vary with bucket

Note (2)

**Vary with tire

Note (3)

^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket.

Note (4)

^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class II carriage, 1220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).

Note (5)

†Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.

Note (6)

††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197.

Note (7)

#HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.

Note (8)

Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9EM 405/70 R18 tires and 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class

Note (9)

Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9.

Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler

3.5 ft

Tipping Load - Full Turn †

6514 lb

Dimensions - With SSL Coupler - Approximate

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 with Bucket

18.17 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°

7.83 ft

Clearance: Load over Height**

9.5 ft

Clearance - Level Bucket

9.92 ft

Height - Bucket Pin

10.67 ft

Height: Overall**

13.83 ft

Reach - Bucket at 45°

2.67 ft

Carry Height: Bucket Pin

1.17 ft

Dig Depth

0.25 ft

Width - Bucket

6.17 ft

Width - Tread Center

4.67 ft

Turning Radius - Over Bucket

14.67 ft

Width - Over Tires

6.07 ft

Turning Radius: Outside of Tires

12.92 ft

Turning Radius - Inside Tire

6.75 ft

Rack Angle at Full Lift

51°

Dump Angle at Full Lift

50°

Rack Angle at Carry

46°

Departure Angle - Degrees

30°

Articulation Angle - Degrees

39°

Operating Weight: Bucket ^

12863 lb

Tipping Load – Straight – ISO 14397-1 †

8613 lb

Tipping Load – Full Turn – ISO 14397-1 †

7220 lb

Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^

12434 lb

Tipping Load - Straight †

7359 lb

80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††

4970 lb

Note (1)

*Vary with bucket

Note (2)

**Vary with tire

Note (3)

^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket.

Note (4)

^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class II carriage, 1220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).

Note (5)

†Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.

Note (6)

††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197.

Note (7)

#HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.

Note (8)

Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9EM 405/70 R18 tires and 0.95 m3 (1.2 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class

Note (9)

Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9.

Tipping Load - Full Turn †

2818 kg

Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler

4.33 ft

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank

18.5 Gal

Cooling System

3.2 Gal

Engine Crankcase

2.3 Gal

Axles - Front Center Differential

2.3 Gal

Axles - Rear Center Differential

2.3 Gal

Hydraulic System - Including Tank

17.8 Gal

Hydraulic Tank

11.8 Gal

Transmission

0.6 Gal

Note

No Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid needed on this size engine.

Axles

Front

Fixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional)

Rear

Fixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional)

Note

Oscillation of ±11 degrees via hitch between front and rear frames.

Steering

Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction

39 °

Maximum Flow - Steering Pump

12.3 gal/min

Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump

3336 psi

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

Tires

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

Note

*This tire has been used for all dimension, stability and performance data.

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.

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.

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

Note

#Factory default shown, can be adjusted to any speed up to 19 km/h (12 mph).

Note (1)

*Creep function not available in this gear or above.

Note (2)

**Max speed dependent on model and configuration (standard vs. high speed transmission).

Note (3)

***Reverse is 30 km/h (19 mph).