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Caterpillar 908M Wheel Loader

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.


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General Specifications

?Model908M
Starting 2019 Model Year
Breakout Force11446 lbf
Starting 2021 Model Year
Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m)1.0 - 2.0 (0.8 - 1.5)
Starting 2019 Model Year
EngineC3.3B DIT
Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine Power hp (kw)74 (55.2)
Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine typeCat C3.3B DIT
Starting 2019 Model Year
Full-Turn Tipping Load7,947 lbs (3,605 kg)
Starting 2021 Model Year
Max Dump Height11 ft (3 m)
Starting 2021 Model Year
Max Dump Height ft. (m)8.3 (2.5)
Starting 2019 Model Year
Net Power74 hp (55 kw)
Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight14,026 lbs (6,362 kg)
Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating?Weight14,026 (6,362)
Starting 2019 Model Year
Rated Bucket Capacity2.Jan cu yd
Starting 2021 Model Year
Tip Load8,311 (3,770)
Starting 2022 Model Year
Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev)6 / 6 mph
Starting 2022 Model Year

Bucket

Bucket Capacities2 cu yd (2 cu m)
Bucket Capacities - ISO Coupler0.9-1.5 m3
Bucket Capacities - SSL Style Coupler1.2-2 cu yd (1-2 cu m)
General Purpose1.1-1.3 m3 (1.44-1.7 yd3)
Light Material2 cu yd (2 cu m)

Cab

FOPSSAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II ISO 3449 1992 Level II.
ROPSSAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471-1994.

Cab Features - Canopy

External Knock Back MirrorsStandard
Lockable Storage BoxStandard

Dimensions - With ISO Coupler - Approximate

Dig Depth4 in (10 cm)
Turning Radius - Inside Tire7 ft (2 m)
Turning Radius - Over Bucket15 ft (5 m)

Dimensions - With SSL Coupler - Approximate

Dig Depth4 in (9 cm)
Turning Radius - Inside Tire7 ft (2 m)
Turning Radius - Over Bucket15 ft (5 m)

Dimensions with Bucket (Approximate) - Standard Lift - With ISO Coupler

Articulation Angle39 degrees
Clearance - Bucket at 45 degrees *9 ft (3 m)
Clearance - Level Bucket**11 ft (3 m)
Departure Angle33 degrees
Dig Depth**4 in (10 cm)
Dump Angle at Full Lift45 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 Base7 ft (2 m)
Machine Width7 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 Tires7 ft (2 m)
Turning Radius - Over Bucket15 ft (5 m)
Width - Bucket7 ft (2 m)
Width - Tread Center5 ft (2 m)

Dimensions with Bucket (Approximate) - Standard Lift - With SSL Coupler

Articulation Angle39 degrees
Clearance - Bucket at 45 degrees *8 ft (2 m)
Clearance - Level Bucket**11 ft (3 m)
Departure Angle33 degrees
Dig Depth**4 in (11 cm)
Dump Angle at Full Lift45 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 Base7 ft (2 m)
Machine Width7 ft (2 m)
Reach - Bucket at 45 degrees*3 ft (1 m)
Turning Radius - Inside of Tires7 ft (2 m)
Turning Radius - Over Bucket15 ft (5 m)
Width - Bucket7 ft (2 m)
Width - Tread Center5 ft (2 m)

Drive System

Forward - High Range22 mph (35 kph)
Forward - Range 16 mph (10 kph)
Forward - Range 212 mph (19 kph)
Reverse - High Range22 mph (35 kph)
Reverse - Range 16 mph (10 kph)
Reverse - Range 212 mph (19 kph)

Engine

Bore4 in (9 cm)
Displacement201 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 ModelCat C3.3B DIT*
Maximum Gross Power73 hp (54 kw)
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 1439673 hp (54 kw)
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)74 hp (55 kw)
Maximum Gross Power - SAE J199574 hp (55 kw)
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396192 lbs ft (260 nm)
Maximum Net Power - ISO 924969 hp (51 kw)
Maximum Net Power - SAE J134968 hp (51 kw)
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 (1977)/EEC 80/1269191 lbs ft (259 nm)
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349189 lbs ft (256 nm)
Net Power74 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 80/126974 hp (55 kw)
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - SAE J134973 hp (54 kw)
Rated Net Power - 2,500 rpm - SAE J134968 hp (51 kw)
Stroke5 in (12 cm)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump1.3 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift5.2 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower3.2 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback2.1 seconds
Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow3400 psi
Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow: High Flow34 gpm (129 lpm)
Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow: Standard22 gpm (83 lpm)

Loader Hydraulic System

3rd Function Maximum Working Pressure3408 psi
Boost Flow Maximum Pressure3191 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height3 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level2.6 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift9.6 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height1.5 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level2.6 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift5.5 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Total Cycle Time9.6 seconds
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter3 in (8 cm)
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter2 in (5 cm)
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke28 in (70 cm)
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump22 gpm (83 lpm)
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function High Flow33 gpm (125 lpm)
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function Standard Flow22 gpm (83 lpm)
Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump3408 psi
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder Head4496 psi
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder Rod2756 psi
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter4 in (10 cm)
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter2 in (6 cm)
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke16 in (42 cm)

Maximum Material Densities - General Purpose Bucket

Bucket Width81 in (206 cm)
Dump Height100 in (254 cm)
Rated Capacity1 cu yd (1 cu m)

Maximum Material Densities - Light Material Bucket

Bucket Width82 in (208 cm)
Dump Height92 in (234 cm)
Rated Capacity2 cu yd (2 cu m)

Maximum Material Densities - Multi Purpose Bucket

Bucket Width81 in (206 cm)
Dump Height104 in (264 cm)
Rated Capacity1 cu yd (1 cu m)

Operating Specifications

Clearance - Full Lift and 45 degrees Dump8 ft (2 m)
Full Turn Tipping Load8,311 lbs (3,770 kg)
Operating Weight14,032 lbs (6,365 kg)
Rated Bucket Capacity1 cu yd (1 cu m)
Reach - Full Lift and 45 degrees Dump3 ft (1 m)
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction39 degrees
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-17,947 lbs (3,605 kg)
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-19,757 lbs (4,426 kg)

Operating Specifications - ISO Coupler

Breakout Force - Bucket13,712 lbs ft (18,591 nm)
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket8,874 lbs (4,025 kg)
Rack Back - Transport Position52 degrees
Rated Bucket Capacity1 cu yd (1 cu m)
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket4,438 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 - Bucket10,891 lbs (4,940 kg)
Tire Size405/70 R20

Operating Specifications - SSL Coupler

Breakout Force - Bucket10,566 lbs ft (14,325 nm)
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket8,311 lbs (3,770 kg)
Rack Back - Transport Position52 degrees
Rated Bucket Capacity1 cu yd (1 cu m)
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket4,156 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 - Bucket10,207 lbs (4,630 kg)
Tire Size405/70 R20

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System4 gal (17 l)
Engine Crankcase3 gal (11 l)
Engine Oil3 gal (11 l)
Fuel Tank21 gal (78 l)
Hydraulic System19 gal (70 l)
Hydraulic Tank12 gal (46 l)
Transmission - Gear Box3 gal (11 l)

Steering System

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 Pump3191 psi
Nominal Flow - Steering Pump12 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 rpm3 seconds
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction39 degrees
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter3 in (8 cm)
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter1 in (4 cm)
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke12 in (30 cm)

Tires

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

Travel Speeds

High Speed22 mph (35 kph)
Speed 16 mph (10 kph)
Speed 212 mph (20 kph)

Weights

Operating Weight14,032 lbs (6,365 kg)

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