Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The Caterpillar 906M Wheel Loader is a versatile and powerful machine designed for a wide range of applications. With a bucket capacity ranging from 0.75-1.6 cubic yards and various coupler options available, this wheel loader can handle light material or general-purpose tasks with ease. Equipped with a Cat C3.3B DIT engine that meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards, the 906M offers a maximum gross power of 73 horsepower and maximum net power of 74 horsepower. Its hydraulic system ensures efficient operation, with fast cycle times for dumping, lifting, and lowering. With operating weights of 12,346 lbs and impressive tipping loads, this wheel loader is a reliable and efficient choice for your construction or landscaping needs.
?Model | 906M Starting 2019 Model Year |
Breakout Force | 9,666 lbs ft (13,105 nm) Starting 2021 Model Year |
Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m) | 1.0 - 2.0 (0.8 - 1.5) Starting 2019 Model Year |
Engine | C3.3B DIT Starting 2021 Model Year |
Engine Power hp (kw) | 74 (55.2) Starting 2019 Model Year |
Engine type | Cat C3.3B DIT Starting 2019 Model Year |
Full-Turn Tipping Load | 7,061 lbs (3,203 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |
Max Dump Height | 9 ft (3 m) Starting 2021 Model Year |
Max Dump Height ft. (m) | 7.7 (2.4) Starting 2019 Model Year |
Net Power | 74 hp (55 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year |
Operating Weight | 12,252 lbs (5,557 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |
Operating?Weight | 12,331 (5,593) Starting 2019 Model Year |
Rated Bucket Capacity | 2.Jan cu yd Starting 2021 Model Year |
Tip Load | 7,507 (3,405) Starting 2022 Model Year |
Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev) | 6 / 6 mph Starting 2022 Model Year |
Bucket Capacities | 2 cu yd (1 cu m) |
Bucket Capacities - ISO Coupler | 0.75-1.2 m3 |
Bucket Capacities - SSL Style Coupler | 1-2 cu yd (1-1 cu m) |
General Purpose | 1.2 yd |
Light Material | 2 cu yd (1 cu m) |
FOPS | SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II ISO 3449 1992 Level II. |
ROPS | SAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471-1994. |
External Knock Back Mirrors | Standard |
Lockable Storage Box | Standard |
Dig Depth | 4 in (9 cm) |
Turning Radius - Inside Tire | 7 ft (2 m) |
Turning Radius - Over Bucket | 15 ft (4 m) |
Dig Depth | 4 in (9 cm) |
Turning Radius - Inside Tire | 7 ft (2 m) |
Turning Radius - Over Bucket | 15 ft (4 m) |
Articulation Angle | 39 degrees |
Clearance - Bucket at 45 degrees * | 8 ft (2 m) |
Clearance - Level Bucket** | 10 ft (3 m) |
Departure Angle | 33 degrees |
Dig Depth** | 4 in (9 cm) |
Dump Angle at Full Lift | 45 degrees |
Height - Bucket Pin** | 11 ft (3 m) |
Height - Ground Clearance** | 1 ft (0 m) |
Height - Ground to Cab** | 8 ft (2 m) |
Length - Overall* | 18 ft (5 m) |
Length - Wheel Base | 7 ft (2 m) |
Machine Width | 6 ft (2 m) |
Note (1) | *Vary with bucket. |
Note (2) | **Vary with tire. |
Note (3) | Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with general purpose buckets bolt-on cutting edges 75 kg (165 lb) operator no air conditioner and Dunlop 405/70 SPT9 tires. |
Reach - Bucket at 45 degrees* | 2 ft (1 m) |
Turning Radius - Inside of Tires | 7 ft (2 m) |
Turning Radius - Over Bucket | 15 ft (4 m) |
Width - Bucket | 6 ft (2 m) |
Width - Tread Center | 5 ft (1 m) |
Articulation Angle | 39 degrees |
Clearance - Bucket at 45 degrees * | 8 ft (2 m) |
Clearance - Level Bucket** | 10 ft (3 m) |
Departure Angle | 33 degrees |
Dig Depth** | 4 in (11 cm) |
Dump Angle at Full Lift | 45 degrees |
Height - Bucket Pin** | 11 ft (3 m) |
Height - Ground Clearance** | 1 ft (0 m) |
Height - Ground to Cab** | 8 ft (2 m) |
Length - Overall* | 19 ft (6 m) |
Length - Wheel Base | 7 ft (2 m) |
Machine Width | 6 ft (2 m) |
Reach - Bucket at 45 degrees* | 3 ft (1 m) |
Turning Radius - Inside of Tires | 7 ft (2 m) |
Turning Radius - Over Bucket | 15 ft (4 m) |
Width - Bucket | 6 ft (2 m) |
Width - Tread Center | 5 ft (1 m) |
Forward - High Range | 22 mph (35 kph) |
Forward - Range 1 | 6 mph (10 kph) |
Forward - Range 2 | 12 mph (19 kph) |
Reverse - High Range | 22 mph (35 kph) |
Reverse - Range 1 | 6 mph (10 kph) |
Reverse - Range 2 | 12 mph (19 kph) |
Bore | 4 in (9 cm) |
Displacement | 201 cu in (3,294 cu cm) |
Emissions | *The Cat C3.3B DIT engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IIIB emission standards or Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards. |
Engine Model | Cat C3.3B DIT* |
Maximum Gross Power | 73 hp (54 kw) |
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 | 73 hp (54 kw) |
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) | 74 hp (55 kw) |
Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 74 hp (55 kw) |
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 | 192 lbs ft (260 nm) |
Maximum Net Power - ISO 9249 | 69 hp (51 kw) |
Maximum Net Power - SAE J1349 | 68 hp (51 kw) |
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 (1977)/EEC 80/1269 | 191 lbs ft (259 nm) |
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 | 189 lbs ft (256 nm) |
Net Power | 74 hp (55 kw) |
Note (5) | The Cat C3.3B Tier 4 Final/Stage IIIB uses an active regeneration system which requires no operator interaction under normal conditions. |
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (1977)/EEC 80/1269 | 74 hp (55 kw) |
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - SAE J1349 | 73 hp (54 kw) |
Rated Net Power - 2,500 rpm - SAE J1349 | 68 hp (51 kw) |
Stroke | 5 in (12 cm) |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump | 1.3 seconds |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift | 5.2 seconds |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower | 3.2 seconds |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback | 2.1 seconds |
Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow | 3400 psi |
Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow: High Flow | 31 gpm (117 lpm) |
Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow: Standard | 20 gpm (76 lpm) |
3rd Function Maximum Working Pressure | 3408 psi |
Boost Flow Maximum Pressure | 3191 psi |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height | 3 seconds |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level | 2.6 seconds |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift | 9.6 seconds |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height | 1.5 seconds |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level | 2.6 seconds |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift | 5.5 seconds |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Total Cycle Time | 9.6 seconds |
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter | 3 in (8 cm) |
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter | 2 in (5 cm) |
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke | 27 in (70 cm) |
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump | 19 gpm (72 lpm) |
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function High Flow | 31 gpm (117 lpm) |
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function Standard Flow | 19 gpm (72 lpm) |
Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump | 3408 psi |
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder Head | 4496 psi |
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder Rod | 2756 psi |
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter | 4 in (9 cm) |
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter | 2 in (6 cm) |
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke | 16 in (42 cm) |
Bucket Width | 74 in (188 cm) |
Dump Height | 94 in (239 cm) |
Rated Capacity | 1 cu yd (1 cu m) |
Bucket Width | 82 in (208 cm) |
Dump Height | 90 in (229 cm) |
Rated Capacity | 2 cu yd (1 cu m) |
Bucket Width | 74 in (188 cm) |
Dump Height | 97 in (246 cm) |
Rated Capacity | 1 cu yd (1 cu m) |
Clearance - Full Lift and 45 degrees Dump | 8 ft (3 m) |
Full Turn Tipping Load | 7,507 lbs (3,405 kg) |
Operating Weight | 12,346 lbs (5,600 kg) |
Rated Bucket Capacity | 1 cu yd (1 cu m) |
Reach - Full Lift and 45 degrees Dump | 2 ft (1 m) |
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction | 39 degrees |
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 | 7,061 lbs (3,203 kg) |
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 | 8,666 lbs (3,931 kg) |
Breakout Force - Bucket | 11,689 lbs ft (15,848 nm) |
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket | 9,970 lbs (4,522 kg) |
Rack Back - Transport Position | 52 degrees |
Rated Bucket Capacity | 1 cu yd (1 cu m) |
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket | 3,986 lbs (1,808 kg) |
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 1.25 Stability and 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) | 4,848 lbs (2,199 kg) |
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket | 9,778 lbs (4,435 kg) |
Tire Size | 405/70 R18 |
Breakout Force - Bucket | 9,442 lbs ft (12,801 nm) |
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket | 7,507 lbs (3,405 kg) |
Rack Back - Transport Position | 52 degrees |
Rated Bucket Capacity | 1 cu yd (1 cu m) |
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket | 3,754 lbs (1,703 kg) |
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 1.25 Stability and 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) | 4,553 lbs (2,065 kg) |
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket | 9,215 lbs (4,180 kg) |
Tire Size | 405/70 R18 |
Cooling System | 4 gal (17 l) |
Engine Crankcase | 3 gal (11 l) |
Engine Oil | 3 gal (11 l) |
Fuel Tank | 14 gal (52 l) |
Hydraulic System | 19 gal (70 l) |
Hydraulic Tank | 12 gal (46 l) |
Transmission - Gear Box | 2 gal (8 l) |
Maximum Steering Torque - 0 degrees (Straight Machine) | 37,155 lbs ft (50,375 nm) |
Maximum Steering Torque - 39 degrees (Full Turn) | 27,747 lbs ft (37,619 nm) |
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump | 3191 psi |
Nominal Flow - Steering Pump | 12 gpm (45 lpm) |
Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left | <6 turns |
Steering AC Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - 2,620 rpm | 3 seconds |
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction | 39 degrees |
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter | 3 in (8 cm) |
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter | 1 in (4 cm) |
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke | 12 in (30 cm) |
Note (1) | *Standard tire. |
Note (2) | Other tire choices available contact your Cat dealer for details. |
Note (3) | In certain applications the loader's productive capabilities may exceed the tires' tonnes-km/h (ton-) capabilities. |
Note (4) | Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model. |
Option (1) | 335/80 R18 XZSL Michelin |
Option (2) | 340/80 R18 AT-R Firestone |
Option (3) | 340/80 R18 XMCL Michelin |
Option (4) | 340/80 R18 TRI2 Nokian |
Option (5) | 340/80 R18 Bibload Michelin |
Option (6) | 405/70 R18 SPT9 Dunlop* |
Option (7) | 12.5/80 R18 Flexport |
High Speed | 22 mph (35 kph) |
Speed 1 | 6 mph (10 kph) |
Speed 2 | 12 mph (20 kph) |
Operating Weight | 12,346 lbs (5,600 kg) |