Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The Caterpillar 908M Wheel Loader is a versatile and reliable machine designed for a wide range of applications. With a bucket capacity ranging from 0.9 to 2 cubic yards, this loader can handle various materials with ease. Its compact dimensions and high maneuverability make it ideal for navigating tight spaces. Equipped with a powerful Cat C3.3B DIT engine, this loader delivers a maximum gross power of 74 horsepower, ensuring efficient performance on the job site. With features like FOPS and ROPS certified cab, hydraulic system with fast cycle times, and multiple tire options, the Caterpillar 908M is a top choice for contractors and operators seeking a dependable and efficient wheel loader.
?Model | 908M Starting 2019 Model Year |
Breakout Force | 11446 lbf 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 | 7,947 lbs (3,605 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |
Max Dump Height | 11 ft (3 m) Starting 2021 Model Year |
Max Dump Height ft. (m) | 8.3 (2.5) Starting 2019 Model Year |
Net Power | 74 hp (55 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year |
Operating Weight | 14,026 lbs (6,362 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year |
Operating?Weight | 14,026 (6,362) Starting 2019 Model Year |
Rated Bucket Capacity | 2.Jan cu yd Starting 2021 Model Year |
Tip Load | 8,311 (3,770) Starting 2022 Model Year |
Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev) | 6 / 6 mph Starting 2022 Model Year |
Bucket Capacities | 2 cu yd (2 cu m) |
Bucket Capacities - ISO Coupler | 0.9-1.5 m3 |
Bucket Capacities - SSL Style Coupler | 1.2-2 cu yd (1-2 cu m) |
General Purpose | 1.1-1.3 m3 (1.44-1.7 yd3) |
Light Material | 2 cu yd (2 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 (10 cm) |
Turning Radius - Inside Tire | 7 ft (2 m) |
Turning Radius - Over Bucket | 15 ft (5 m) |
Dig Depth | 4 in (9 cm) |
Turning Radius - Inside Tire | 7 ft (2 m) |
Turning Radius - Over Bucket | 15 ft (5 m) |
Articulation Angle | 39 degrees |
Clearance - Bucket at 45 degrees * | 9 ft (3 m) |
Clearance - Level Bucket** | 11 ft (3 m) |
Departure Angle | 33 degrees |
Dig Depth** | 4 in (10 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** | 9 ft (3 m) |
Length - Overall* | 19 ft (6 m) |
Length - Wheel Base | 7 ft (2 m) |
Machine Width | 7 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* | 3 ft (1 m) |
Turning Radius - Inside of Tires | 7 ft (2 m) |
Turning Radius - Over Bucket | 15 ft (5 m) |
Width - Bucket | 7 ft (2 m) |
Width - Tread Center | 5 ft (2 m) |
Articulation Angle | 39 degrees |
Clearance - Bucket at 45 degrees * | 8 ft (2 m) |
Clearance - Level Bucket** | 11 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** | 9 ft (3 m) |
Length - Overall* | 19 ft (6 m) |
Length - Wheel Base | 7 ft (2 m) |
Machine Width | 7 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 (5 m) |
Width - Bucket | 7 ft (2 m) |
Width - Tread Center | 5 ft (2 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 | 34 gpm (129 lpm) |
Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow: Standard | 22 gpm (83 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 | 28 in (70 cm) |
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump | 22 gpm (83 lpm) |
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function High Flow | 33 gpm (125 lpm) |
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function Standard Flow | 22 gpm (83 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 (10 cm) |
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter | 2 in (6 cm) |
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke | 16 in (42 cm) |
Bucket Width | 81 in (206 cm) |
Dump Height | 100 in (254 cm) |
Rated Capacity | 1 cu yd (1 cu m) |
Bucket Width | 82 in (208 cm) |
Dump Height | 92 in (234 cm) |
Rated Capacity | 2 cu yd (2 cu m) |
Bucket Width | 81 in (206 cm) |
Dump Height | 104 in (264 cm) |
Rated Capacity | 1 cu yd (1 cu m) |
Clearance - Full Lift and 45 degrees Dump | 8 ft (2 m) |
Full Turn Tipping Load | 8,311 lbs (3,770 kg) |
Operating Weight | 14,032 lbs (6,365 kg) |
Rated Bucket Capacity | 1 cu yd (1 cu m) |
Reach - Full Lift and 45 degrees Dump | 3 ft (1 m) |
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction | 39 degrees |
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 | 7,947 lbs (3,605 kg) |
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 | 9,757 lbs (4,426 kg) |
Breakout Force - Bucket | 13,712 lbs ft (18,591 nm) |
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket | 8,874 lbs (4,025 kg) |
Rack Back - Transport Position | 52 degrees |
Rated Bucket Capacity | 1 cu yd (1 cu m) |
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket | 4,438 lbs (2,013 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) | 5,561 lbs (2,522 kg) |
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket | 10,891 lbs (4,940 kg) |
Tire Size | 405/70 R20 |
Breakout Force - Bucket | 10,566 lbs ft (14,325 nm) |
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket | 8,311 lbs (3,770 kg) |
Rack Back - Transport Position | 52 degrees |
Rated Bucket Capacity | 1 cu yd (1 cu m) |
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket | 4,156 lbs (1,885 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) | 5,192 lbs (2,355 kg) |
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket | 10,207 lbs (4,630 kg) |
Tire Size | 405/70 R20 |
Cooling System | 4 gal (17 l) |
Engine Crankcase | 3 gal (11 l) |
Engine Oil | 3 gal (11 l) |
Fuel Tank | 21 gal (78 l) |
Hydraulic System | 19 gal (70 l) |
Hydraulic Tank | 12 gal (46 l) |
Transmission - Gear Box | 3 gal (11 l) |
Maximum Steering Torque - 0 degrees (Straight Machine) | 42,506 lbs ft (57,630 nm) |
Maximum Steering Torque - 39 degrees (Full Turn) | 31,398 lbs ft (42,569 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) | Other tire choices available contact your Cat dealer for details. |
Note (2) | In certain applications the loader's productive capabilities may exceed the tires' tonnes-km/h (ton-) capabilities. |
Note (3) | Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model. |
Option (1) | 360/80 R20 TRI2 Nokian |
Option (2) | 375/75 R20 XZSL Michelin |
Option (3) | 400/70 R20 XMCL Michelin |
Option (4) | 400/70 R20 Bibload Michelin |
Option (5) | 405/70 R20 SPT9 Dunlop |
Option (6) | 12.5-20 ATU Firestone |
High Speed | 22 mph (35 kph) |
Speed 1 | 6 mph (10 kph) |
Speed 2 | 12 mph (20 kph) |
Operating Weight | 14,032 lbs (6,365 kg) |