Cat 908 Compact Wheel Loader
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.
Maximum Gross Power | 55.7 kW |
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Engine Model | Cat C2.8* |
Maximum Gross Power - Rated Engine Speed | 2400 r/min |
Rated Net Power - Rated Engine Speed | 2400 r/min |
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric) | 75.3 mhp |
Rated Net Power - SAE J1349 | 54.2 kW |
Maximum Engine Speed | 2550 rpm |
Rated Net Power - ISO 9249 | 53.8 kW |
Maximum Gross Torque - SAE J1995 | 300 N·m |
Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 55.7 kW |
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 | 300 N·m |
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 | 296 N·m |
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 | 295 N·m |
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (metric) | 73.1 mhp |
Bore | 90 mm |
Stroke | 110 mm |
Displacement | 2.8 l |
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 | 55.4 kW |
Note | *Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. |
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. |
Operating Weight | 6632 kg |
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Bucket Capacities | 0.75-1.55 m³ (1.0-2.0 yd³) |
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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. |
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) |
Height: Ground to Cab** | 2670 mm |
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Height: Ground to Beacon** | 2853 mm |
Height: Ground Axle Center** | 519 mm |
Height: Ground Clearance** | 320 mm |
Length: Overall* | 6163 mm |
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper | 1391 mm |
Length: Hitch to Front Axle | 1085 mm |
Length: Wheel Base | 2170 mm |
Clearance: Bucket at 45° * | 3294 mm |
Clearance: Load over Height** | 4238 mm |
Clearance: Level Bucket** | 3682 mm |
Height: Bucket Pin** | 3889 mm |
Height: Overall** | 4789 mm |
Reach: Bucket at 45° * | 1042 mm |
Carry Height: Bucket Pin | 508 mm |
Dig Depth** | 72 mm |
Width: Bucket | 2080 mm |
Width: Tread Center | 1570 mm |
Turning Radius: Over Bucket | 4869 mm |
Width: Over Tires | 1990 mm |
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires | 4087 mm |
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires | 2033 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 ^ | 6762 kg |
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 † | 4113 kg |
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 † | 3446 kg |
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ | 6771 kg |
Tipping Load - Straight † | 3194 kg |
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† | 2152 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%). |
Height: Ground to Cab** | 2670 mm |
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Height: Ground to Beacon** | 2853 mm |
Height: Ground Axle Center** | 519 mm |
Height: Ground Clearance** | 320 mm |
Length: Overall* | 6319 mm |
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper | 1391 mm |
Length: Hitch to Front Axle | 1085 mm |
Length: Wheel Base | 2170 mm |
Clearance: Bucket at 45° * | 3131 mm |
Clearance: Load over Height** | 4238 mm |
Clearance: Level Bucket** | 3675 mm |
Height: Bucket Pin** | 3889 mm |
Height: Overall** | 4880 mm |
Reach: Bucket at 45° * | 1098 mm |
Carry Height: Bucket Pin | 529 mm |
Dig Depth** | 80 mm |
Width: Bucket | 2080 mm |
Width: Tread Center | 1570 mm |
Turning Radius: Over Bucket | 4912 mm |
Width: Over Tires | 1990 mm |
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires | 4087 mm |
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires | 2033 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 ^ | 6862 kg |
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 † | 3749 kg |
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 † | 3126 kg |
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ | 6834 kg |
Tipping Load - Straight † | 2923 kg |
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† | 1982 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%). |
Height: Ground to Cab** | 2670 mm |
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Height: Ground to Beacon** | 2853 mm |
Height: Ground Axle Center** | 519 mm |
Height: Ground Clearance** | 320 mm |
Length: Overall* | 5549 mm |
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper | 1391 mm |
Length: Hitch to Front Axle | 1085 mm |
Length: Wheel Base | 2170 mm |
Clearance: Bucket at 45° * | 2615 mm |
Clearance: Load over Height** | 2957 mm |
Clearance: Level Bucket** | 3197 mm |
Height: Bucket Pin** | 3404 mm |
Height: Overall** | 4304 mm |
Reach: Bucket at 45° * | 770 mm |
Carry Height: Bucket Pin | 353 mm |
Dig Depth** | 109 mm |
Width: Bucket | 2080 mm |
Width: Tread Center | 1570 mm |
Turning Radius: Over Bucket | 4570 mm |
Width: Over Tires | 1990 mm |
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires | 4087 mm |
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires | 2033 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 ^ | 6632 kg |
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 † | 4812 kg |
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 † | 4060 kg |
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ | 6467 kg |
Tipping Load - Straight † | 3920 kg |
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† | 2638 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%). |
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) | 23500 kPa |
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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) | 23500 kPa |
Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) - Flow | 45 l/min |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift | 5.8 s |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump | 1.8 s |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down | 3.6 s |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback | 2.5 s |
Note | *Adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through display. |
Tire Size - Standard | *405/70 R20 SPT9 |
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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. |
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range Creep# | 10 km/h |
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Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - High Speed | 18 km/h |
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - Standard | 19 km/h |
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 3*** | 40 km/h |
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). |
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 1* | 10 km/h |
Note | #Factory default shown, can be adjusted to any speed up to 19 km/h (12 mph). |
Height: Ground to Beacon** | 2853 mm |
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Height: Ground Axle Center** | 519 mm |
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper | 1391 mm |
Length: Hitch to Front Axle | 1085 mm |
Clearance: Load over Height** | 2957 mm |
Height: Overall** | 4395 mm |
Carry Height: Bucket Pin | 374 mm |
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires | 4087 mm |
Rack Angle at Full Lift | 49° |
Rack Angle at Carry | 53° |
Departure Angle - Degrees | 30° |
Articulation Angle - Degrees | 39° |
Operating Weight: Bucket ^ | 6718 kg |
Tipping Load – Straight – ISO 14397-1 † | 4347 kg |
Tipping Load – Full Turn – ISO 14397-1 † | 3623 kg |
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ | 6530 kg |
Tipping Load - Straight † | 3649 kg |
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† | 2468 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%). |
Height - Ground to Cab | 2670 mm |
Height - Ground Clearance | 320 mm |
Length - Wheel Base | 2170 mm |
Length - Overall with Bucket | 5707 mm |
Reach - Bucket at 45° | 872 mm |
Dig Depth | 117 mm |
Clearance - Bucket at 45° | 2502 mm |
Clearance - Level Bucket | 3189 mm |
Height - Bucket Pin | 3404 mm |
Turning Radius - Over Bucket | 4613 mm |
Turning Radius - Inside Tire | 2033 mm |
Width - Bucket | 2080 mm |
Width - Tread Center | 1570 mm |
Width - Over Tires | 1990 mm |
Dump Angle at Full Lift | 45° |
Note | Oscillation of ±11 degrees via hitch between front and rear frames. |
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Front | Fixed Locking Differential (standard) |
Rear | Fixed Locking Differential (standard) |
Steering Cycle Times – (full left to full right) – at High Idle | 3 s |
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Maximum Flow - Steering Pump | 46.7 l/min |
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump | 23000 kPa |
Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left | 3.25 turns or 4.00 turns |
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction | 39 ° |
Fuel Tank | 90 l |
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Cooling System | 12 l |
Transmission | 2.4 l |
Note | No Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid needed on this size engine. |
Axles - Front Center Differential | 8.8 l |
Axles - Rear Center Differential | 8.8 l |
Engine Crankcase | 8.8 l |
Hydraulic System - Including Tank | 70.5 l |
Hydraulic Tank | 44.6 l |
ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
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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. |
Recyclability | 93% |
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