The Caterpillar 906 Compact Wheel Loader is built to the same high standards as larger Caterpillar wheel loaders. This machine delivers Cat reliability, durability and efficient operation, even in the toughest working conditions.
Engine |
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Net power @ 2600 rpm |
68 hp |
51 kW |
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Gross Power @ 2600 rpm |
75 hp |
56 kW |
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ISO 9249 Rating |
71 hp |
53 kW |
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EEC 80/1269 Rating |
71 hp |
53 kW |
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SAE J1349 Rating |
71 hp |
53 kW |
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Model |
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kW |
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Weights |
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Operating Weight |
10912 lb |
4960 kg |
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Operating Specifications |
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Rated Bucket Capacity |
1.04 yd3 |
.8 m3 |
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Rated operating load @ full turn, forks |
4433 lb |
2015 kg |
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Breakout force |
10340 lb |
46 kN |
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Full turn static tipping load, buckets |
6666 lb |
3030 kg |
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Full turn static tipping load, forks |
5500 lb |
2500 kg |
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Straight tipping load, bucket |
7546 lb |
3430 kg |
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Hydraulic Lift Capacity |
9100 lb |
41 kg |
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Rackback, transport position |
53 Degrees |
53 Degrees |
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Rated operating load @ full turn, bucket |
3333 lb |
1515 kg |
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Dump height @ Full Lift |
7.95 ft |
2425 mm |
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Reach w/o teeth |
2.75 ft |
830 mm |
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Articulation |
40 Degrees |
40 Degrees |
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Oscillation +/- |
11 Degrees |
11 Degrees |
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Engine Dimensions |
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Bore |
3.7 in |
94 mm |
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Stroke |
4.72 in |
120 mm |
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Dimensions |
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Hinge pin height |
10.25 ft |
3135 mm |
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Machine Width |
5.75 ft |
1755 mm |
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Tread width |
4.58 ft |
1400 mm |
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Machine height |
8.83 ft |
2685 mm |
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Wheel base |
6.58 ft |
2000 mm |
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Buckets |
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Bucket Width |
6.17 ft |
1870 mm |
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Cab |
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ROPS |
meets the following criteria: SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1:1986 |
meets the following criteria: SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1:1986 |
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FOPS |
meets the following criteria: SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 |
meets the following criteria: SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 |
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Sound |
Sound level is below 75 dB(A) |
Sound level is below 75 dB(A) |
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Power Train, Axles and Brakes |
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Transmission type |
Closed-loop, two-speed hydrostatic single-path transmission. |
Closed-loop, two-speed hydrostatic single-path transmission. |
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Max travel speeds with 12.5-18 tires, forward and reverse, low |
4 mph |
7 km/h |
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Max travel speeds, forward and reverse, high |
12 mph |
20 km/h |
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Axle and final drives |
fixed front axle with limited slip differential and planetary ge |
fixed front axle with limited slip differential and planetary ge |
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Service and parking brake |
Are combined in a single, dry-disc driveline brake |
Are combined in a single, dry-disc driveline brake |
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Brake standards |
Brake meets ISO 3450:1996 |
Brake meets ISO 3450:1996 |
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Hydraulic System |
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Pressure Flow @2600 rpm and 70 bar (1000 psi) |
15.9 gal/min |
60 L/min |
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3rd valve flow |
17.7 gal/min |
68 L/min |
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Main relief |
3400 psi |
235 bar |
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Hydraulic cycle time – lift |
4.5 |
4.5 |
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Hydraulic cycle time – dump |
1.5 |
1.5 |
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Hydraulic cycle time – lower, float |
3.2 |
3.2 |
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Max Material Densities |
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General Purpose bucket – 0.6 m3 (0.8 yd3) |
3000 lb/yd3 |
1780 kg/m3 |
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Multi Purpose bucket – 0.6 m3 (0.8 y3) |
3000 lb/yd3 |
1780 kg/m3 |
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Light Material bucket 1.0 m3 (1.3 yd) |
1950 lb/yd3 |
1150 kg/m3 |
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High Dump bucket – 0.7 m3 (0.8 yd3) |
3200 lb/yd3 |
1910 kg/m3 |
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Stone Sieve Bucket – 0.6 m3 (0.8 yd3) |
3300 lb/yd3 |
1950 kg/m3 |
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Side Dump Bucket |
3000 lb/yd3 |
1780 kg/m3 |
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Service Refill Capacities |
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Cooling System |
5.5 gal |
21 L |
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Fuel tank |
19.6 gal |
74 L |
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Hydraulic system |
17.5 gal |
66 L |
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Engine Oil |
2.6 gal | |
