Cat 906 Compact Wheel Loader

Maximum Gross Power74.7hp

Engine ModelCat C2.8*

Maximum Engine Speed2550 rpm

Maximum Gross Power - Rated Engine Speed2400r/min

Maximum Gross Power - SAE J199574.7hp

Maximum Gross Power - ISO 1439674.3hp

Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric)75.3mhp

Rated Net Power - Rated Engine Speed2400r/min

Rated Net Power - SAE J134972.7hp

Rated Net Power - ISO 924972.1hp

Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (metric)73.1mhp

Maximum Gross Torque - SAE J1995222lb/ft

Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396221lb/ft

Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349218lb/ft

Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249217lb/ft

Displacement171in³

Bore3.54in

Stroke4.33in

NoteAdvertised 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.

Operating Weight12628lb

Bucket Capacities0.75-1.55 m³ (1.0-2.0 yd³)

Bucket Capacities - General Purpose0.80-1.35 m³ (1.0-1.7 yd³)

Bucket Capacities - Light Material1.25-1.55 m³ (1.6-2.0 yd³)

Multi-Purpose0.75-1.1 m³ (1.0-1.4 yd³)

NoteBucket 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.

Recyclability93%

Forward and Reverse - Speed Range Creep#6mile/h

Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 1*6mile/h

Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - High Speed10.5mile/h

Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - Standard12mile/h

Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 3***25mile/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).

Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice)3408psi

Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - Standard Flow*21gal/min

Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - High Flow*32gal/min

Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice)3408psi

Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) - Flow12gal/min

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback2.2s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift5s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump1.6s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down2.8s

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

Height: Ground to Cab**8.08ft

Height: Ground to Beacon**8.67ft

Height: Ground Axle Center**1.58ft

Height: Ground Clearance**1ft

Length: Overall*17.58ft

Length: Rear Axle to Bumper4.58ft

Length: Hitch to Front Axle3.58ft

Length: Wheel Base7.08ft

Clearance: Bucket at 45° *8.25ft

Clearance: Load over Height**9.5ft

Clearance: Level Bucket**9.92ft

Height: Bucket Pin**10.67ft

Height: Overall**13.5ft

Reach: Bucket at 45° *2.42ft

Carry Height: Bucket Pin1.08ft

Dig Depth**0.33ft

Width: Bucket6.17ft

Width: Tread Center4.67ft

Turning Radius: Over Bucket14.17ft

Width: Over Tires6.08ft

Turning Radius: Outside of Tires12.92ft

Turning Radius: Inside of Tires6.75ft

Rack Angle at Full Lift56°

Dump Angle at Full Lift45°

Rack Angle at Carry51°

Departure Angle - Degrees30°

Articulation Angle - Degrees39°

Operating Weight: Bucket ^12632lb

Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 †9760lb

Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 †8225lb

Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^12240lb

Tipping Load - Straight †7748lb

80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††5211lb

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 Coupler3.5ft

Tipping Load - Full Turn †6514lb

Fuel Tank18.5Gal

Cooling System3.2Gal

Engine Crankcase2.3Gal

Axles - Front Center Differential2.3Gal

Axles - Rear Center Differential2.3Gal

Hydraulic System - Including Tank17.8Gal

Hydraulic Tank11.8Gal

Transmission0.6Gal

NoteNo Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid needed on this size engine.

FrontFixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional)

RearFixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional)

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

Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction39°

Maximum Flow - Steering Pump12.3gal/min

Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump3336psi

Steering Cycle Times – (full left to full right) – at High Idle2.8s

Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left3.25 turns or 4.00 turns

Tire Size - Standard*405/70 R18 SPT9

Tire Size - Optional405/70 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 4340/80 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.

ROPSISO 3471:2008

FOPSISO 3449:2005 Level II

Note (1)Canopy and cab, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are available worldwide. Canopy not available in EU.

Height - Ground to Cab8.08ft

Height: Ground to Beacon**8.67ft

Height: Ground Axle Center**1.58ft

Height - Ground Clearance1ft

Length - Overall with Bucket18.17ft

Length: Rear Axle to Bumper4.58ft

Length: Hitch to Front Axle3.58ft

Length - Wheel Base7.08ft

Clearance - Bucket at 45°7.83ft

Clearance: Load over Height**9.5ft

Clearance - Level Bucket9.92ft

Height - Bucket Pin10.67ft

Height: Overall**13.83ft

Reach - Bucket at 45°2.67ft

Carry Height: Bucket Pin1.17ft

Dig Depth0.25ft

Width - Bucket6.17ft

Width - Tread Center4.67ft

Turning Radius - Over Bucket14.67ft

Width - Over Tires6.07ft

Turning Radius: Outside of Tires12.92ft

Turning Radius - Inside Tire6.75ft

Rack Angle at Full Lift51°

Dump Angle at Full Lift50°

Rack Angle at Carry46°

Departure Angle - Degrees30°

Articulation Angle - Degrees39°

Operating Weight: Bucket ^12863lb

Tipping Load – Straight – ISO 14397-1 †8613lb

Tipping Load – Full Turn – ISO 14397-1 †7220lb

Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^12434lb

Tipping Load - Straight †7359lb

80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††4970lb

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 †2818kg

Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler4.33ft

Standard

Product Link^™

Service (Electronic Technician^™)

Lights, roading, front halogen

Lights, rear stop and turn, LED

Cab mounted fuse panel

Battery disconnect switch

Battery, heavy duty, 12V, 90Ah and 1,000 CCA

Alternator, 100 amp sealed

Optional

Work tool wiring harness, (3) in cab switches

Push to start

Lighting packages, multiple; front, rear, engine bay (LED or HAL)

Standard

Motor, single drive with dedicated implement and steering pumps

Multi-function lift and tilt with loader arm float

Joystick, single lever, single auxiliary roller

Implement valve, pressure compensated

Hystat displacement pump, infinitely variable

Caterpillar HYDO^™ Advanced 10 hydraulic oil

Coupler/pin on attachment ready

Demand cooling fan, hydraulically driven

Dead engine lower, lift valve, manual

Electro-hydraulic, fully proportional controls

Hydraulic pilot shut off switch, in cab

Optional

Quick disconnect auxiliary hydraulics

Reversing fan

Ride Control or load check valves (Dependent on regional regulations.)

Connect under pressure and case drain

Caterpillar Bio HYDO Advanced hydraulic oil

Auxiliary flow, single standard (3) valve, single high flow (3) valve, dual high flow (4) valve

Standard

Cab
– Doors (2), fixed glass
– Wipers, front and rear, full front coverage
– Windshield, front single piece
– Window, rear heated
– Radio ready, speakers and wiring
– Air vents, (4) screen, (7) directional
– Heating, mechanical control unit
– Sun visor, solid, front full width
– Interior light (incandescent)

Seat, manual height adjustment, (cab) fabric with adjustable left arm rest, (canopy) vinyl

Joystick, seat mounted, standard multifunction
– FNR, auxiliary roller, speed range select, continuous flow, differential lock, horn
– Arm rest, padded right, multiple position vertical height

Display, analog and digital
– Gauges (2), hydraulic oil, engine coolant
– Digital with soft touch buttons – fuel level, speed range, speedometer, service hour meter, service/maintenance information, hydraulic and power train performance and aggressiveness settings, security passcode (multiple languages)

ROPS/FOPS certified canopy/cab
– 12V power outlets, interior/exterior
– Pedals, raised, foot, brake/inching, accelerator
– Lever, parking brake
– Cup holders (2)
– CB radio clip, phone holder
– Door release, internal (left and right)
– Hook, large, coat and hard hat
– Floormat, heavy duty, easy clean
– Mirrors, (2) external breakaway, (1) internal
– Operator station on isolation mounts
– Steering wheel, spinner knob, horn in center
– Seat belt, orange, retractable, 51 mm (2 in)
– Storage, personal (trays [3], seat pocket)
– Steering column, tilt adjusted
– Column mounted multi function control: lights, roading, wipers, self cancelling turn signals
– Quick coupler switch, in cab

Standard

Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports, engine oil and hydraulic oil

Recovery hitch with pin

Paint, Electro-Coat primer, gloss topcoat

Machine lifting/tie down points

Lockable, fuel cap, HVAC filters, nose cone

Lockable main and side engine enclosures

Loader arm safety brace

Ground level easy access daily service points

Fenders, front and rear

Optional

Rotary sensors (snubbing, kickouts, parallel)

Couplers, vertical (SSL), horizontal (HPL-V, HPL-A)

Standard

Fuel pump, priming (manual)/water separator/drain

Engine oil, ECO drain tap and hose

Engine, auto idle shutdown, hibernation mode

Drive shaft, sealed for life, universal joints

Coolant, extended life, –36° C (–33° F)

Closed circuit breather

Axles, heavy duty, frame mounted with outboard planetary reduction

Air cleaner, two stage filter, with in cab audio/visual indicator on display

Cat C2.8 engine
– Diesel particulate filter (Fit for Life) or muffler (Dependent on regional regulations.)
– Fuel, diesel, ultra low or low Sulphur (Dependent on regional regulations.)
– Hydrostatic transmission, two speed, with inching function, “shift on the go”
– Power train mode, hystat

Emissions compliant, two options (Dependent on regional regulations.)
– U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V
– U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA equivalent

Optional

Power train mode, utility (includes keypad)

Hydrostatic transmission, 3-speed, “shift on the go”, secondary steering and boosted brakes

Fuel pump, priming (Higher regulated countries), electric (Dependent on regional regulations.)

Creep and throttle lock function

Cold start – jacket water heater, bypass valve

Antifreeze, extended life coolant, –50° C (–58° F)

Optional

USB ports (2), interior

Sun visor, rear perforated

Storage, lockable box or lockable cooled box

Soft touch keypad options, 8 or 16 button

Secondary display, front or rear view camera

Seat packages; deluxe or premium

Seat belt options, multiple

Radio, FM or digital audio broadcast

Phone holder, spring loaded

Mirrors (2) electronically adjustable, heated external, plus lower parabolic mirror

Joystick, seat mounted, multifunction

Interior light, door activated

FNR, twin auxiliary roller, continuous flow, differential lock, horn

Doors, sliding windows (left and right)

Air Conditioning, automatic temperature control (ATC)