Get a quoteCat 906 Compact Wheel Loader
Configured for Success
More Comfort – More Performance – More Versatility
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60% Greater Wiper Coverage
all new cab with seat mounted controls and integrated display screen
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40 kph (25 mph)
with "shift on the go" transmission
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Customized
for application specific configurations including factory and aftermarket options
Engine
Bore | 3.54 in |
Displacement | 171 in³ |
Engine Model | Cat C2.8* |
Maximum Engine Speed | 2550 rpm |
Maximum Gross Power | 74.7 hp |
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 | 74.3 hp |
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric) | 75.3 mhp |
Maximum Gross Power - Rated Engine Speed | 2400 r/min |
Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 74.7 hp |
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 | 221 lb/ft |
Maximum Gross Torque - SAE J1995 | 222 lb/ft |
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 | 217 lb/ft |
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 | 218 lb/ft |
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) and 1 N·m/0.7 lb-ft higher on gross torque (SAE J1995). |
Note (3) | #Maximum gross and net torque measured at 1,600 rpm. |
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (metric) | 73.1 mhp |
Rated Net Power - ISO 9249 | 72.1 hp |
Rated Net Power - Rated Engine Speed | 2400 r/min |
Rated Net Power - SAE J1349 | 72.7 hp |
Stroke | 4.33 in |
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. |
Service Refill Capacities
Axles - Front Center Differential | 2.3 Gal |
Axles - Rear Center Differential | 2.3 Gal |
Cooling System | 3.2 Gal |
Engine Crankcase | 2.3 Gal |
Fuel Tank | 18.5 Gal |
Hydraulic System - Including Tank | 17.8 Gal |
Hydraulic Tank | 11.8 Gal |
Note | No Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid needed on this size engine. |
Transmission | 0.6 Gal |
Axles
Front | Fixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional) |
Note | Oscillation of ±11 degrees via hitch between front and rear frames. |
Rear | Fixed (standard) Locking Differential (optional) |
Steering
Maximum Flow - Steering Pump | 12.3 gal/min |
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump | 3336 psi |
Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left | 3.25 turns or 4.00 turns |
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction | 39 ° |
Steering Cycle Times – (full left to full right) – at High Idle | 2.8 s |
Transmission
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 |
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range Creep# | 6 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). |
Tires
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. |
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 |
Tire Size - Standard | *405/70 R18 SPT9 |
Cab
FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level II |
Note (1) | Canopy and cab, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are available worldwide. Canopy not available in EU. |
ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
Loader Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump | 1.6 s |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down | 2.8 s |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift | 5 s |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback | 2.2 s |
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) | 3408 psi |
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - High Flow* | 32 gal/min |
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - Standard Flow* | 21 gal/min |
Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) | 3408 psi |
Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) - Flow | 12 gal/min |
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#
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††| 5211 lb |
Articulation Angle - Degrees | 39° |
Carry Height: Bucket Pin | 1.08 ft |
Clearance: Bucket at 45° * | 8.25 ft |
Clearance: Level Bucket** | 9.92 ft |
Clearance: Load over Height** | 9.5 ft |
Departure Angle - Degrees | 30° |
Dig Depth** | 0.33 ft |
Dump Angle at Full Lift | 45° |
Height: Bucket Pin** | 10.67 ft |
Height: Ground Axle Center** | 1.58 ft |
Height: Ground Clearance** | 1 ft |
Height: Ground to Beacon** | 8.67 ft |
Height: Ground to Cab** | 8.08 ft |
Height: Overall** | 13.5 ft |
Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler | 3.5 ft |
Length: Hitch to Front Axle | 3.58 ft |
Length: Overall* | 17.58 ft |
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper | 4.58 ft |
Length: Wheel Base | 7.08 ft |
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 II fork carriage and tines (tire supplier variability can impact dimensions by 2%). |
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. |
Operating Weight: Bucket ^ | 12632 lb |
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ | 12240 lb |
Rack Angle at Carry | 51° |
Rack Angle at Full Lift | 56° |
Reach: Bucket at 45° * | 2.42 ft |
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 †| 8225 lb |
Tipping Load - Full Turn †| 6514 lb |
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 †| 9760 lb |
Tipping Load - Straight †| 7748 lb |
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires | 6.75 ft |
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires | 12.92 ft |
Turning Radius: Over Bucket | 14.17 ft |
Width: Bucket | 6.17 ft |
Width: Over Tires | 6.08 ft |
Width: Tread Center | 4.67 ft |
Dimensions - With SSL Coupler - Approximate
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††| 4970 lb |
Articulation Angle - Degrees | 39° |
Carry Height: Bucket Pin | 1.17 ft |
Clearance - Bucket at 45° | 7.83 ft |
Clearance - Level Bucket | 9.92 ft |
Clearance: Load over Height** | 9.5 ft |
Departure Angle - Degrees | 30° |
Dig Depth | 0.25 ft |
Dump Angle at Full Lift | 50° |
Height - Bucket Pin | 10.67 ft |
Height - Ground Clearance | 1 ft |
Height - Ground to Cab | 8.08 ft |
Height: Ground Axle Center** | 1.58 ft |
Height: Ground to Beacon** | 8.67 ft |
Height: Overall** | 13.83 ft |
Length - Overall with Bucket | 18.17 ft |
Length - Wheel Base | 7.08 ft |
Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler | 4.33 ft |
Length: Hitch to Front Axle | 3.58 ft |
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper | 4.58 ft |
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 II fork carriage and tines (tire supplier variability can impact dimensions by 2%). |
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. |
Operating Weight: Bucket ^ | 12863 lb |
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ | 12434 lb |
Rack Angle at Carry | 46° |
Rack Angle at Full Lift | 51° |
Reach - Bucket at 45° | 2.67 ft |
Tipping Load - Full Turn †| 2818 kg |
Tipping Load - Straight †| 7359 lb |
Tipping Load – Full Turn – ISO 14397-1 †| 7220 lb |
Tipping Load – Straight – ISO 14397-1 †| 8613 lb |
Turning Radius - Inside Tire | 6.75 ft |
Turning Radius - Over Bucket | 14.67 ft |
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires | 12.92 ft |
Width - Bucket | 6.17 ft |
Width - Over Tires | 6.07 ft |
Width - Tread Center | 4.67 ft |
Sustainability
Recyclability | 93% |