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Cat® wheel loaders set the standard for productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort. The Cat 908 Compact Wheel Loader has a high torque C2.8 engine that works in conjunction with an intelligent hystat power train to deliver exceptional fuel efficiency. “Shift on the go” locking differentials and hydrostatic transmission provide smooth and powerful operation while increasing the efficiency of machine cycles.
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| Specification | Value |
| Maximum Gross Power | 60 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat C2.8* |
| Maximum Engine Speed | 2550 rpm |
| Maximum Gross Power - Rated Engine Speed | 2.400 r/min |
| Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 60 kW |
| Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 | 55.4 kW |
| Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric) | 75.3 mhp |
| Rated Net Power - Rated Engine Speed | 2.400 r/min |
| Rated Net Power - SAE J1349 | 54.4 kW |
| Rated Net Power - ISO 9249 | 53.8 kW |
| Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (metric) | 73.1 mhp |
| Maximum Gross Torque - SAE J1995 | 301 N·m |
| Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 | 300 N·m |
| Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 | 296 N·m |
| Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 | 295 N·m |
| Displacement | 2.8 l |
| Bore | 90 mm |
| Stroke | 110 mm |
| Note | *Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. |
| Note (1) | Maximum gross and net torque measured at 1,600 rpm. |
| Note (2) | Net power ratings are tested at the reference conditions for the specified standard. |
| Note (3) | Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel. |
| Specification | Value |
| Operating Weight | 6.632 kg |
| Specification | Value |
| 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 | All capacities are applicable for each model. 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. |
| Specification | Value |
| Fuel Tank | 90 l |
| Cooling System | 12 l |
| Engine Crankcase | 8.8 l |
| Axles - Front Center Differential | 8.8 l |
| Axles - Rear Center Differential | 8.8 l |
| Hydraulic System - Including Tank | 70.5 l |
| Hydraulic Tank | 44.6 l |
| Transmission | 2.4 l |
| Note | No Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid needed on this size engine. |
| Specification | Value |
| Front | Fixed (standard) |
| Rear | Fixed (standard) |
| Note | Oscillation of ±11 degrees via hitch between front and rear frames. |
| Specification | Value |
| Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction | 39 ° |
| Maximum Flow - Steering Pump | 46.7 l/min |
| Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump | 23.000 kPa |
| Steering Cycle Times – (full left to full right) – at High Idle | 2.8 s |
| Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left | 3.25 turns or 4.00 turns |
| Specification | Value |
| Forward and Reverse - Speed Range Creep# | 10 km/h |
| Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 1* | 10 km/h |
| Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - High Speed | 18 km/h |
| Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - Standard | 20 km/h |
| Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 3*** | 40 km/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). |
| Specification | Value |
| Tire Size - Standard | *405/70 R20 SPT9 |
| Tire Size - Optional | 405/70 R20 Powerloads |
| Tire Size - Optional (1) | 400/70 R20 XMCL/Bibload |
| Tire Size - Optional (2) | 360/80 R20 TRI 2 |
| Tire Size - Optional (3) | 40X14-20 TL, SM/TR |
| 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. |
| Specification | Value |
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level II |
| Note (1) | Canopy and cab, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are available worldwide. Canopy not available in EU. |
| Note (2) | The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008*, when properly installed and maintained, is 71 dB(A). |
| Note (3) | *Measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed. |
| Note (4) | The labelled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC is 101 dB(A). 99 dB(A) Low Sound – Option available. |
| Specification | Value |
| Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) | 23.500 kPa |
| Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - Standard Flow* | 90 l/min |
| Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - High Flow* | 125 l/min |
| Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) | 23.500 kPa |
| Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) - Flow | 45 l/min |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback | 2.5 s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift | 5.8 s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump | 1.8 s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down | 3.6 s |
| Note | * Maximum flow stated, actual flow delta could be 6% from data shown. Also adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through display. |
| Specification | Value |
| Height: Ground to Cab** | 2.670 mm |
| Height: Ground to Beacon** | 2.853 mm |
| Height: Ground Axle Center** | 519 mm |
| Height: Ground Clearance** | 320 mm |
| Length: Overall* | 5.549 mm |
| Length: Rear Axle to Bumper | 1.391 mm |
| Length: Hitch to Front Axle | 1.085 mm |
| Length: Wheel Base | 2.170 mm |
| Clearance: Bucket at 45° * | 2.615 mm |
| Clearance: Load over Height** | 2.957 mm |
| Clearance: Level Bucket** | 3.197 mm |
| Height: Bucket Pin** | 3.404 mm |
| Height: Overall** | 4.304 mm |
| Reach: Bucket at 45° * | 770 mm |
| Carry Height: Bucket Pin | 353 mm |
| Dig Depth** | 109 mm |
| Width: Bucket | 2.080 mm |
| Width: Tread Center | 1.570 mm |
| Turning Radius: Over Bucket | 4.570 mm |
| Width: Over Tires | 1.990 mm |
| Turning Radius: Outside of Tires | 4.087 mm |
| Turning Radius: Inside of Tires | 2.033 mm |
| Rack Angle at Full Lift | 53° |
| Dump Angle at Full Lift | 45° |
| Rack Angle at Carry | 51° |
| Departure Angle - Degrees | 30° |
| Articulation Angle - Degrees | 39° |
| Operating Weight: Bucket ^ | 6.632 kg |
| Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 † | 4.812 kg |
| Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 † | 4.060 kg |
| Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ | 6.467 kg |
| Tipping Load - Straight † | 3.920 kg |
| 80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† | 2.638 kg |
| Note (1) | *Vary with bucket |
| Note (2) | **Vary with tire |
| Note (3) | ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket. |
| Note (4) | ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III 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, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class III fork carriage and tines, (tire supplier variability can impact dimensions by 2%). |
| Specification | Value |
| Height - Ground to Cab | 2.670 mm |
| Height: Ground to Beacon** | 2.853 mm |
| Height: Ground Axle Center** | 519 mm |
| Height - Ground Clearance | 320 mm |
| Length - Overall with Bucket | 5.707 mm |
| Length: Rear Axle to Bumper | 1.391 mm |
| Length: Hitch to Front Axle | 1.085 mm |
| Length - Wheel Base | 2.170 mm |
| Clearance - Bucket at 45° | 2.502 mm |
| Clearance: Load over Height** | 2.957 mm |
| Clearance - Level Bucket | 3.189 mm |
| Height - Bucket Pin | 3.404 mm |
| Height: Overall** | 4.395 mm |
| Reach - Bucket at 45° | 872 mm |
| Carry Height: Bucket Pin | 374 mm |
| Dig Depth | 117 mm |
| Width - Bucket | 2.080 mm |
| Width - Tread Center | 1.570 mm |
| Turning Radius - Over Bucket | 4.613 mm |
| Width - Over Tires | 1.990 mm |
| Turning Radius: Outside of Tires | 4.087 mm |
| Turning Radius - Inside Tire | 2.033 mm |
| Rack Angle at Full Lift | 49° |
| Dump Angle at Full Lift | 45° |
| Rack Angle at Carry | 53° |
| Departure Angle - Degrees | 30° |
| Articulation Angle - Degrees | 39° |
| Operating Weight: Bucket ^ | 6.718 kg |
| Tipping Load – Straight – ISO 14397-1 † | 4.347 kg |
| Tipping Load – Full Turn – ISO 14397-1 † | 3.623 kg |
| Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ | 6.530 kg |
| Tipping Load - Straight † | 3.649 kg |
| 80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† | 2.468 kg |
| Note (1) | *Vary with bucket |
| Note (2) | **Vary with tire |
| Note (3) | ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket. |
| Note (4) | ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III 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, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class III fork carriage and tines, (tire supplier variability can impact dimensions by 2%). |
| Specification | Value |
| Height: Ground to Cab** | 2.670 mm |
| Height: Ground to Beacon** | 2.853 mm |
| Height: Ground Axle Center** | 519 mm |
| Height: Ground Clearance** | 320 mm |
| Length: Overall* | 6.163 mm |
| Length: Rear Axle to Bumper | 1.391 mm |
| Length: Hitch to Front Axle | 1.085 mm |
| Length: Wheel Base | 2.170 mm |
| Clearance: Bucket at 45° * | 3.294 mm |
| Clearance: Load over Height** | 4.238 mm |
| Clearance: Level Bucket** | 3.682 mm |
| Height: Bucket Pin** | 3.889 mm |
| Height: Overall** | 4.789 mm |
| Reach: Bucket at 45° * | 1.042 mm |
| Carry Height: Bucket Pin | 508 mm |
| Dig Depth** | 109 mm |
| Width: Bucket | 2.080 mm |
| Width: Tread Center | 1.570 mm |
| Turning Radius: Over Bucket | 4.869 mm |
| Width: Over Tires | 1.990 mm |
| Turning Radius: Outside of Tires | 4.087 mm |
| Turning Radius: Inside of Tires | 2.033 mm |
| Rack Angle at Full Lift | 70° |
| Dump Angle at Full Lift | 40° |
| Rack Angle at Carry | 47° |
| Departure Angle - Degrees | 30° |
| Articulation Angle - Degrees | 39° |
| Operating Weight: Bucket ^ | 6.762 kg |
| Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 † | 4.113 kg |
| Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 † | 3.446 kg |
| Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ | 6.771 kg |
| Tipping Load - Straight † | 3.194 kg |
| 80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† | 2.152 kg |
| Note (1) | *Vary with bucket |
| Note (2) | **Vary with tire |
| Note (3) | ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket. |
| Note (4) | ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III 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, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class III fork carriage and tines, (tire supplier variability can impact dimensions by 2%). |
| Specification | Value |
| Height: Ground to Cab** | 2.670 mm |
| Height: Ground to Beacon** | 2.853 mm |
| Height: Ground Axle Center** | 519 mm |
| Height: Ground Clearance** | 320 mm |
| Length: Overall* | 6.319 mm |
| Length: Rear Axle to Bumper | 1.391 mm |
| Length: Hitch to Front Axle | 1.085 mm |
| Length: Wheel Base | 2.170 mm |
| Clearance: Bucket at 45° * | 3.131 mm |
| Clearance: Load over Height** | 4.238 mm |
| Clearance: Level Bucket** | 3.675 mm |
| Height: Bucket Pin** | 3.889 mm |
| Height: Overall** | 4.880 mm |
| Reach: Bucket at 45° * | 1.098 mm |
| Carry Height: Bucket Pin | 529 mm |
| Dig Depth** | 80 mm |
| Width: Bucket | 2.080 mm |
| Width: Tread Center | 1.570 mm |
| Turning Radius: Over Bucket | 4.912 mm |
| Width: Over Tires | 1.990 mm |
| Turning Radius: Outside of Tires | 4.087 mm |
| Turning Radius: Inside of Tires | 2.033 mm |
| Rack Angle at Full Lift | 66° |
| Dump Angle at Full Lift | 33° |
| Rack Angle at Carry | 41° |
| Departure Angle - Degrees | 30° |
| Articulation Angle - Degrees | 39° |
| Operating Weight: Bucket ^ | 6.862 kg |
| Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 † | 3.749 kg |
| Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 † | 3.126 kg |
| Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ | 6.834 kg |
| Tipping Load - Straight † | 2.923 kg |
| 80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† | 1.982 kg |
| Note (1) | *Vary with bucket |
| Note (2) | **Vary with tire |
| Note (3) | ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket. |
| Note (4) | ^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III 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, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class III fork carriage and tines, (tire supplier variability can impact dimensions by 2%). |
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