Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The Caterpillar 908 Wheel Loader offers impressive power and efficiency for a variety of construction and industrial applications. With a bucket breakout force of 13710 lbs and a heaped bucket capacity of 0.8 cu yd, this machine excels at handling heavy loads with ease. Its compact design and advanced features, such as a cab that meets stringent safety standards and a powerful hydraulic system, make it a versatile and reliable choice for any job site.
?Model | 908 Starting 2024 Model Year |
Breakout Force | 11,446 lbs ft (15,518 nm) Starting 2023 Model Year |
Bucket Capacity | 2.Jan cu yd Starting 2023 Model Year |
Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m) | 1.0 - 1.7 (.80 - 1.35) Starting 2023 Model Year |
Engine | C2.8 Starting 2023 Model Year |
Engine Power hp (kw) | 74 (56) Starting 2024 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 | 14,617 lbs (6,630 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year |
Operating?Weight | 14,617 (6,632) Starting 2023 Model Year |
Tip Load | 10,604 (4,812) Starting 2023 Model Year |
Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev) | 25 / 19 mph Starting 2023 Model Year |
Travel Speed | 25 / 12.5 mph Starting 2024 Model Year |
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) |
FOPS | meets the following criteria: SAE J231 JAN81 ISO 3449:1992 |
ROPS | meets the following criteria: SAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471-1:1986 |
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) |
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) |
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 |
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) |
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. |
Cooling System | 6 gal (22 l) |
Engine Oil | 3 gal (10 l) |
Fuel Tank | 21 gal (79 l) |
Hydraulic System | 17 gal (64 l) |
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 |
Operating Weight | 13,288 lbs (6,027 kg) |