Caterpillar

906M Compact Wheel Loader

Name: 906M Compact Wheel Loader
Brand: Caterpillar

Maximum Gross Power

73.2 HP

54.6 kW

Operating Weight

12346 lb

5600 kg

Bucket Capacities

0.75-1.5 m3 (1.0-2.0 yd3)

Overview

The Cat® 906M Compact Wheel Loader delivers high performance with outstanding versatility. On-the-go operator tuned hydraulics and drive train adjust the machine’s response to the task at hand. Low sound levels, large spacious cab and intuitive controls keep you working comfortably all day long.

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Features

High Performance

Ease of Operation

Comfortable Cab

Cat Optimized Z-bar Loader Linkage

Power Train

Versatility

Serviceability

Specifications

US Metric

Engine

Spec	Value
Maximum Gross Power	73.2 HP 54.6 kW
Engine Model	Cat® C3.3B DIT* Cat® C3.3B DIT*
Maximum Gross Power – ISO 14396	73.2 HP 54.6 kW
Maximum Gross Power – ISO 14396 (metric)	74.2 HP 74.2 HP
Rated Net Power – 2,400 rpm – SAE J1349	71.9 HP 53.6 kW
Rated Net Power – 2,400 rpm – ISO 9249	72.9 HP 53.6 kW
Maximum Gross Torque – ISO 14396	192 ft·lbf 261 N·m
Maximum Net Torque – ISO 9249	191 ft·lbf 260 N·m
Bore	3.7 in 94 mm
Displacement	201 in³ 3.3 l
Stroke	4.7 in 120 mm
Note (1)	Net power ratings are tested at the reference conditions for the specified standard. Net power ratings are tested at the reference conditions for the specified standard.
Note (2)	Net power shown is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, diesel exhaust filter, and fan at minimum speed. Net power shown is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, diesel exhaust filter, and fan at minimum speed.
Note (3)	No derating required up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems. No derating required up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems.
Note (4)	Flywheel per the SAE reference conditions with the fan at maximum speed. Flywheel per the SAE reference conditions with the fan at maximum speed.
Note (5)	The Cat C3.3B DIT Tier 4 Final/Stage V uses an active regeneration system which requires no operator interaction under normal conditions. The Cat C3.3B DIT Tier 4 Final/Stage V uses an active regeneration system which requires no operator interaction under normal conditions.
Note (6)	Stage V engine available for Europe only. Stage V engine available for Europe only.
Emissions	The Cat C3.3B DIT engine meets EU Stage V/U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards. The Cat C3.3B DIT engine meets EU Stage V/U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.

Weights

Spec	Value
Operating Weight	12346 lb 5600 kg
Note	Specifications shown are for a machine configured with general purpose buckets, bolt-on cutting edges, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, Dunlop 405/70 SPT9 tires, full fuel, comfort ROPS cab, standard flow hydraulics and skid-steer coupler. The 906M is configured with a 0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³) bucket with bolt-on cutting edge. Specifications shown are for a machine configured with general purpose buckets, bolt-on cutting edges, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, Dunlop 405/70 SPT9 tires, full fuel, comfort ROPS cab, standard flow hydraulics and skid-steer coupler. The 906M is configured with a 0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³) bucket with bolt-on cutting edge.

Service Refill Capacities

Spec	Value
Cooling System	4.4 gal (US) 16.5 l
Fuel Tank	13.7 gal (US) 52 l
Engine Oil	3 gal (US) 11.2 l
Hydraulic Tank	12.2 gal (US) 46 l
Hydraulic System – Including Tank	18.5 gal (US) 70 l
Transmission – Gear Box	2.2 gal (US) 8.5 l

Loader Hydraulic System

Spec	Value
Maximum Flow – Implement Pump	19 gal/min 73 l/min
Maximum Flow – Implement Pump – Auxiliary Function Standard Flow	19 gal/min 73 l/min
Maximum Flow – Implement Pump – Auxiliary Function High Flow	31 gal/min 116 l/min
Maximum Working Pressure – Implement Pump	3408 psi 23500 kPa
Relief Pressure – Tilt Cylinder Head	4496 psi 31000 kPa
Relief Pressure – Tilt Cylinder Rod	2756 psi 19000 kPa
3rd Function Maximum Working Pressure	3408 psi 23500 kPa
Boost Flow Maximum Pressure	3191 psi 22000 kPa
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting – Bore Diameter	3 in 75 mm
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting – Rod Diameter	2 in 50 mm
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting – Stroke	27.4 in 695 mm
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting – Bore Diameter	3.5 in 90 mm
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting – Rod Diameter	2.2 in 55 mm
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting – Stroke	16.4 in 417 mm
Hydraulic Cycle Time – 1,800 rpm – Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift	5.5 s 5.5 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time – 1,800 rpm – Dump, at Maximum Lift Height	1.5 s 1.5 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time – 1,800 rpm – Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level	2.6 s 2.6 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time – 1,800 rpm – Total Cycle Time	9.6 s 9.6 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time – 1,000 rpm – Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift	9.6 s 9.6 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time – 1,000 rpm – Dump, at Maximum Lift Height	3 s 3 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time – 1,000 rpm – Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level	2.6 s 2.6 s

Operating Specifications

Spec	Value
Tipping Load – Straight – ISO 14397-1	8666 lb 3932 kg
Tipping Load – Full Turn – ISO 14397-1	7061 lb 3204 kg
Full Turn Tipping Load	7507 lb 3405 kg
Clearance – Full Lift and 45° Dump	8.24 ft 2513 mm
Reach – Full Lift and 45° Dump	2.34 ft 714 mm
Steering Articulation Angle – Each Direction	39° 39°
Rated Bucket Capacity	1.2 yd³ 0.9 m³

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

Spec	Value
Height – Ground to Cab**	8.08 ft 2463 mm
Height – Ground Clearance**	11 in 300 mm
Length – Wheel Base	7.08 ft 2170 mm
Length – Overall*	17.92 ft 5469 mm
Reach – Bucket at 45°*	2.33 ft 725 mm
Dig Depth**	3.7 in 95 mm
Clearance – Bucket at 45° *	8.08 ft 2478 mm
Clearance – Level Bucket**	9.92 ft 3027 mm
Height – Bucket Pin**	10.58 ft 3227 mm
Departure Angle	33° 33°
Turning Radius – Over Bucket	14.5 ft 4420 mm
Turning Radius – Inside of Tires	7.33 ft 2240 mm
Width – Bucket	6.17 ft 1890 mm
Width – Tread Center	4.58 ft 1420 mm
Machine Width	6 ft 1840 mm
Articulation Angle	39° 39°
Dump Angle at Full Lift	45° 45°
Operating Weight	12496 lb 5670 kg
Note (1)	Vary with bucket. Vary with bucket.
Note (2)	Vary with tire. 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. 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.

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

Spec	Value
Height – Ground to Cab**	8.08 ft 2463 mm
Height – Ground Clearance**	11 in 300 mm
Length – Wheel Base	7.08 ft 2170 mm
Length – Overall*	18.42 ft 5620 mm
Reach – Bucket at 45°*	2.67 ft 820 mm
Dig Depth**	4.2 in 107 mm
Clearance – Bucket at 45° *	7.67 ft 2359 mm
Clearance – Level Bucket**	9.92 ft 3035 mm
Height – Bucket Pin**	10.58 ft 3227 mm
Departure Angle	33° 33°
Turning Radius – Over Bucket	14.58 ft 4464 mm
Turning Radius – Inside of Tires	7.33 ft 2240 mm
Width – Bucket	6.17 ft 1890 mm
Width – Tread Center	4.58 ft 1420 mm
Machine Width	6 ft 1840 mm
Articulation Angle	39° 39°
Dump Angle at Full Lift	45° 45°
Operating Weight	12481 lb 5663 kg
Note (1)	Vary with bucket. Vary with bucket.
Note (2)	Vary with tire. 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. 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.

Steering

Spec	Value
Steering Articulation Angle – Each Direction	39° 39°
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting – Bore Diameter	3.1 in 80 mm
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting – Rod Diameter	1.4 in 35 mm
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting – Stroke	11.8 in 300 mm
Nominal Flow – Steering Pump	12 gal/min 43.9 l/min
Maximum Working Pressure – Steering Pump	3191 psi 22000 kPa
Maximum Steering Torque – 0° (Straight Machine)	37155 ft·lbf 50375 N·m
Maximum Steering Torque – 39° (Full Turn)	27747 ft·lbf 37620 N·m
Steering AC Cycle Times – Full Left to Full Right – 2,620 rpm	3 s 3 s
Number of Steering Wheel Turns – Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left	<6 turns <6 turns

Cab

Spec	Value
ROPS	ROPS: ISO 3471:2008 ROPS: ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	FOPS: ISO 3449:2005 Level II FOPS: ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Note (1)	Cat cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. Cat cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Note (2)	The declared dynamic operator Sound Pressure level per ISO 6396:2008, when the cab is properly installed and maintained, is 75 dB(A). The labeled 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). Optional Low Sound or Blue Angel selection will reduce this to 99 dB(A). The declared dynamic operator Sound Pressure level per ISO 6396:2008, when the cab is properly installed and maintained, is 75 dB(A). The labeled 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). Optional Low Sound or Blue Angel selection will reduce this to 99 dB(A).
Note (3)	The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed.

Drive Train

Spec	Value
Forward – Range 1	6 mile/h 10 km/h
Forward – Range 2	12 mile/h 20 km/h
Forward – High Range	22 mile/h 35 km/h
Reverse – High Range	22 mile/h 35 km/h
Reverse – Range 1	6 mile/h 10 km/h
Reverse – Range 2	12 mile/h 20 km/h

Tires

Spec	Value
Note (1)	Standard tire. Standard tire.
Note (2)	Other tire choices available, contact your Cat dealer for details. 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-mph) capabilities. In certain applications, the loader's productive capabilities may exceed the tires' tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.
Note (4)	Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model. Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
Option (1)	335/80 R18 XZSL Michelin 335/80 R18 XZSL Michelin
Option (2)	340/80 R18 AT-R Firestone 340/80 R18 AT-R Firestone
Option (3)	340/80 R18 XMCL Michelin 340/80 R18 XMCL Michelin
Option (4)	340/80 R18 TRI2 Nokian 340/80 R18 TRI2 Nokian
Option (5)	340/80 R18 Bibload Michelin 340/80 R18 Bibload Michelin
Option (6)	405/70 R18 SPT9 Dunlop* 405/70 R18 SPT9 Dunlop*
Option (7)	12.5/80 R18 Flexport™ 12.5/80 R18 Flexport™

Buckets

Spec	Value
Bucket Capacities	0.75-1.5 m3 (1.0-2.0 yd3) 0.75-1.5 m3 (1.0-2.0 yd3)
Bucket Capacities – ISO Coupler	0.75-1.5 m3 0.75-1.5 m3
Bucket Capacities – SSL Style Coupler	1.0-2.0 yd3 1.0-2.0 yd3
General Purpose	0.8 m³ (1 yd³), 0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³), 1.0 m³ (1.3 yd³), 1.1 m³ (1.4 yd³), 1.3 m³ (1.7 yd³) 0.8 m³ (1 yd³), 0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³), 1.0 m³ (1.3 yd³), 1.1 m³ (1.4 yd³), 1.3 m³ (1.7 yd³)
Light Material	1.2 m³ (1.6 yd³), 1.5 m³ (2.0 yd³) 1.2 m³ (1.6 yd³), 1.5 m³ (2.0 yd³)
Multi-Purpose	0.75 m³ (1.0 yd³), 0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³), 1.05 m³ (1.37 yd³) 0.75 m³ (1.0 yd³), 0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³), 1.05 m³ (1.37 yd³)
Grapple	0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³) heaped 0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³) heaped
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. 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.

Standard Equipment

TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULICS

18° frame oscillation, 78° articulation
Demand based cooling fan
Hydrostatic drive
Loader arm float function
Parallel lift Z-bar loader
Proportional auxiliary hydraulic circuit
Transmission, 20 km/h (12.4 mph) with heavy duty axles
Transmission inching function

ENGINE

Cat C3.3B DIT EU Stage V/U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final engine.
Cat extended life coolant
Closed circuit breather
Easy quick release fuel filter/water separator
ECO mode
Engine oil drain valve (non-spill ECO drain)
Lockable engine compartments
Two stage air cleaner with visual indicator

ELECTRICAL

Alternator 90 amp
Battery disconnect switch
Cab mounted fuse panel
Engine cold starter aid
Heavy duty battery, 12V
Service point connector for electronic diagnosis (Cat Electronic Technician™)
Reversing alarm

GENERAL

E-coat paint primer
Pressure test points
Recovery hitch and pin
Scheduled Oil Sampling S·O·SSM ports

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Adjustable internal mirror
Adjustable wrist rest
Auxiliary power sockets
Coat hook
Cup holder
Digital service hour meter
Easy clean cab floor
Gauges: fuel hydraulic temperature, coolant temperature, speedometer
Multifunction joystick with direction control
On board digital display cluster
Operator station on isolation mounts
Retractable seat belt
ROPS and FOPS certified canopy/cab
Sound suppression
Sun visor
Suspended brake/accelerator pedals
Suspension seat
Two doors (enclosed cab)
Two external knock back mirrors
Warning indicators for major systems
Wiper/washer front and rear (enclosed cab)
Warnings: master, park brake, hydraulic oil pressure, engine oil pressure, coolant temp, electrical system, hydraulic filter bypass

Optional Equipment

TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULICS

100% differential lock on both axles, selectable on the move
Adjustable speed control (creeper control)
Adjustable high stat response settings
Electronic throttle lock
Ride control
Rimpull control
Speeder, 35 km/h (21.7 mph) with secondary steering

ENGINE

Engine block heater 120V
Precleaner for engine air filter

ELECTRICAL

Machine Security System (MSS)
Magnetic rotating beacon
Halogen working lights, two front and two rear
LED working lights, two front and two rear
Work tool wiring harness

GENERAL

Custom color
Rear light guards
Tire options including heavy duty tires

FLUIDS

Cat extended life coolant (–50° C/–58° F)

LOADER

Adjustable implement modulation
High flow auxiliary hydraulics with pressure relieving quick disconnect manifold
Load check valves
Return To Dig tool positioner

WORK TOOLS

For all work tool options, consult your local Cat dealer

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Air conditioning
Cabin light
Cat Radio/FM/DAB+/Bluetooth/Aux/Mic/Phone/USB
Comfort cab includes: cloth suspension seat, heated rear window, sliding left window and radio ready
Open canopy: fixed steering column, coat hook, sun visor (North America only)
Deluxe cab includes: Comfort cab options plus heated cloth air suspension seat with lumbar support and right sliding window
Heated rear window (enclosed cab)
Heater with window side and feet vents (enclosed cab)
Radio ready kit including speakers (enclosed cab)
Rear blind