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Caterpillar 908 Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 908 ➔

The Caterpillar 908 is a compact wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and site support work in construction, landscaping, agriculture, and municipal applications. It is part of Caterpillar's small wheel loader range and is commonly used where maneuverability, visibility, and versatile attachment use are important. The 908 typically features a hydrostatic transmission, articulated steering, and a front loader linkage for efficient bucket operation. Depending on configuration and model year, it may be equipped with a general-purpose bucket, forks, or other work tools. The Caterpillar 908 is used in applications requiring a compact wheel loader with reliable performance and easy transportability.

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General Specifications

Breakout Force	11,446 lbs ft (15,518 nm) Starting 2023 Model Year
Bucket Capacity	1.0 - 1.5 (.80 - 1.15) Starting 2024 Model Year
Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m)	1.0 - 1.5 (.80 - 1.15) Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine	C2.8 Starting 2023 Model Year
Engine Power	74 (56) Starting 2024 Model Year
Engine Power Net hp (kW)	74 (56) Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine type	Cat C2.8 Starting 2024 Model Year
Full-Turn Tipping Load	8,895 lbs (4,035 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year
Net Power	75 hp (56 kw) Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight	14,717 (6,675) Starting 2024 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	14,717 (6,675) Starting 2025 Model Year
Tip Load	8,479 (3,846) Starting 2024 Model Year
Tip Load lbs. (kg)	8,479 (3,846) Starting 2025 Model Year
Travel Speed	25 / 12.5 mph Starting 2024 Model Year
Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev)	25 / 12.5 mph Starting 2025 Model Year
Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev)	25 / 19 mph Starting 2022 Model Year

Bucket

Breakout Force	13,710 lbs (6,219 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	1 cu yd (1 cu m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	10 ft (3 m)

Cab

FOPS	meets the following criteria: SAE J231 JAN81 ISO 3449:1992
ROPS	meets the following criteria: SAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471-1:1986

Dimensions

Height - Top of Cab	9 ft (3 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	11 ft (3 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	18 ft (5 m)
Tread Width	62 in (158 cm)
Wheelbase	7 ft (2 m)
Width Over Tires	7 ft (2 m)

Engine

Bore	4 in (9 cm)
EEC 80/1269 Rating	80 hp (60 kw)
Gross Power	84 hp (63 kw)
ISO 9249 Rating	80 hp (60 kw)
Net Power	76 hp (57 kw)
SAE J1349 Rating	80 hp (60 kw)
Stroke	5 in (12 cm)

Hydraulic System

3rd Valve Flow	22 gpm (82 lpm)
Dump Time	2.4 seconds
Lower Time	3.2 seconds
Main Relief	3400 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	16 gpm (60 lpm)
Pump Type	Gear
Raise Time	4.5 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	3400 psi

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	90 amps
Articulation	40 degrees
Breakout Force	13,710 lbs (6,219 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6 gal (22 l)
Dump Height at Full Lift	10 ft (3 m)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	3 gal (10 l)
Fuel Capacity	21 gal (79 l)
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket	8,270 lbs (3,751 kg)
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Forks	6860 lb
Hydraulic Lift Capacity	9,900 lbs (4,491 kg)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	17 gal (64 l)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	13,288 lbs (6,027 kg)
Oscillation +/-	11 degrees
Rack Back - Transport Position	56 degrees
Rated Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd (1 cu m)
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket	4,136 lbs (1,876 kg)
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks	5291 lb
Reach - Without Teeth	3 ft (1 m)
Rear Axle Oscillation	22 degrees
Static Tipping Weight	9,636 lbs (4,371 kg)
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket	9,636 lbs (4,371 kg)
Tire Size	12.5-18
Transmission Fluid Capacity	3 gal (10 l)

Power Train, Axles and Brakes

Axle and Final Drives	fixed front axle with limited slip differential and planetary ge
Brake Standards	Brake meets ISO 3450:1996
Maximum Travel Speeds - Forward and Reverse, High	12 mph (19 kph)
Maximum Travel Speeds - With 12.5-18 Tires, Forward and Reverse, Low	4 mph (6 kph)
Service and Parking Brake	Are combined in a single dry-disc driveline brake
Transmission Type	Closed-loop two-speed hydrostatic single-path transmission.

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	6 gal (22 l)
Engine Oil	3 gal (10 l)
Fuel Tank	21 gal (79 l)
Hydraulic System	17 gal (64 l)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	12 mph (19 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	12 mph (19 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	2
Number of Reverse Gears	2
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic

Weights

Operating Weight

13,288 lbs (6,027 kg)

Caterpillar 908s currently for sale

A Caterpillar 908 From Foley Incorporated for $122,750.00 USD

A Caterpillar 908 From Finning CAT for $185,900.00 USD

A Caterpillar 908 From Finning CAT for $184,900.00 USD

A Caterpillar 908 From Finning CAT for $171,900.00 USD

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