908M Compact Wheel Loader | Cat

US
Metric

Engine

Maximum Gross Power	73 HP 54.6 kW
Net Power	74 HP 55.3 kW
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - SAE J1349	73 HP 54.7 kW
Engine Model	Cat® C3.3B DIT* Cat® C3.3B DIT*
Emissions	The Cat C3.3B DIT engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V (Europe only) or U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (North America only) emission standards. The Cat C3.3B DIT engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V (Europe only) or U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (North America only) emission standards.
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396	73 HP 54.6 kW
Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995	74 HP 55 kW
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (1977)/EEC 80/1269	74 HP 55.3 kW
Note (6)	Stage V engine available for Europe only. Stage V engine available for Europe only.
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 (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.
Maximum Gross Power - DIN ISO 14396	74 HP 55 kW
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.
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 (1977)/EEC 80/1269	191 ft·lbf 260 N·m
Displacement	201 in³ 3.3 l
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396	192 ft·lbf 261 N·m
Stroke	4.7 in 120 mm
Bore	3.7 in 94 mm
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 (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.

Weights

Operating Weight

14032 lb 6365 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 908M is configured with a 1.1 m³ (1.44 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 908M is configured with a 1.1 m³ (1.44 yd³) bucket with bolt-on cutting edge.

Service Refill Capacities

Engine Crankcase	3 gal (US) 11.2 l
Fuel Tank	20.6 gal (US) 78 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	19 gal (US) 72 l
Cooling System	4.4 gal (US) 16.5 l
Axles - Front	N/A N/A
Axles - Rear	N/A N/A
Transmission - Gear Box	2.9 gal (US) 11 l
Hydraulic Tank	12.2 gal (US) 46 l

Operating Specifications

Rated Bucket Capacity	1.4 yd³ 1.1 m³
Reach - Full Lift and 45° Dump	3 ft 931 mm
Full Turn Tipping Load	8311 lb 3770 kg
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1	7947 lb 3606 kg
Clearance - Full Lift and 45° Dump	8 ft 2463 mm
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction	39° 39°
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1	9757 lb 4427 kg

Loader Hydraulic System

Maximum Flow - Implement Pump	22 gal/min 82 l/min
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder Rod	2756 psi 19000 kPa
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function Standard Flow	22 gal/min 82 l/min
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder Head	4496 psi 31000 kPa
3rd Function Maximum Working Pressure	3408 psi 23500 kPa
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function High Flow	33 gal/min 126 l/min
Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump	3408 psi 23500 kPa
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift	9.6 s 9.6 s
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke	16.4 in 416 mm
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter	3.3 in 85 mm
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height	3 s 3 s
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter	2.2 in 55 mm
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level	2.6 s 2.6 s
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke	27.5 in 699 mm
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height	1.5 s 1.5 s
Boost Flow Maximum Pressure	3191 psi 22000 kPa
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter	2 in 50 mm
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level	2.6 s 2.6 s
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter	3.9 in 100 mm
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Total Cycle Time	9.6 s 9.6 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift	5.5 s 5.5 s

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

Length - Wheel Base	7.08 ft 2170 mm
Width - Tread Center	5.08 ft 1570 mm
Departure Angle	33° 33°
Operating Weight	14323 lb 6499 kg
Height - Ground to Cab**	8.67 ft 2650 mm
Reach - Bucket at 45°*	2.5 ft 770 mm
Clearance - Level Bucket**	10.5 ft 3215 mm
Length - Overall*	18.42 ft 5630 mm
Machine Width	6.5 ft 1985 mm
Turning Radius - Inside of Tires	6.75 ft 2080 mm
Clearance - Bucket at 45° *	8.58 ft 2620 mm
Width - Bucket	6.75 ft 2080 mm
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.
Height - Ground Clearance**	1.08 ft 340 mm
Note (1)	Vary with bucket. Vary with bucket.
Dump Angle at Full Lift	45° 45°
Height - Bucket Pin**	11.17 ft 3410 mm
Note (2)	Vary with tire. Vary with tire.
Articulation Angle	39° 39°
Dig Depth**	3.9 in 101 mm
Turning Radius - Over Bucket	14.83 ft 4530 mm

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

Operating Weight	14319 lb 6497 kg
Machine Width	6.5 ft 1985 mm
Length - Overall*	18.92 ft 5780 mm
Height - Ground Clearance**	1.08 ft 340 mm
Width - Tread Center	5.08 ft 1570 mm
Clearance - Level Bucket**	10.5 ft 3215 mm
Articulation Angle	39° 39°
Turning Radius - Inside of Tires	6.75 ft 2080 mm
Length - Wheel Base	7.08 ft 2170 mm
Departure Angle	33° 33°
Note (1)	Vary with bucket. Vary with bucket.
Clearance - Bucket at 45° *	8.17 ft 2505 mm
Height - Ground to Cab**	8.67 ft 2650 mm
Reach - Bucket at 45°*	2.83 ft 866 mm
Note (2)	Vary with tire. Vary with tire.
Turning Radius - Over Bucket	14.83 ft 4534 mm
Dig Depth**	4.2 in 109 mm
Dump Angle at Full Lift	45° 45°
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.
Height - Bucket Pin**	11.17 ft 3410 mm
Width - Bucket	6.75 ft 2080 mm

Buckets

Bucket Capacities	0.75-1.5 m3 (1.0-2 yd3) 0.75-1.5 m3 (1.0-2 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. 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.
General Purpose	0.8 m³ (1 yd³), 0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³), 1 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 m³ (1.3 yd³), 1.1 m³ (1.4 yd³), 1.3 m³ (1.7 yd³)
Grapple	0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³) heaped 0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³) heaped
Multi-Purpose	0.75 m³ (1 yd³), 0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³), 1.05 m³ (1.37 yd³) 0.75 m³ (1 yd³), 0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³), 1.05 m³ (1.37 yd³)
Light Material	1.2 m³ (1.6 yd³), 1.5 m³ (2 yd³) 1.2 m³ (1.6 yd³), 1.5 m³ (2 yd³)

Cab

ROPS	SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1994. SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1994.
FOPS	SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98, Level II, ISO 3449 1992 Level II. SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98, Level II, ISO 3449 1992 Level II.
Note (2)	When properly installed and maintained, the cab offered by Caterpillar, when tested with doors, and windows closed as per work cycle procedures specified in ISO 6395 2008, results in operator sound exposure Leq (Equivalent sound pressure level) of 66 dB(A) typical. When properly installed and maintained, the cab offered by Caterpillar, when tested with doors, and windows closed as per work cycle procedures specified in ISO 6395 2008, results in operator sound exposure Leq (Equivalent sound pressure level) of 66 dB(A) typical.
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.

Drive Train

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

Steering

Nominal Flow - Steering Pump	12 gal/min 43.9 l/min
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter	1.4 in 35 mm
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
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction	39° 39°
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter	3.1 in 80 mm
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump	3191 psi 22000 kPa
Maximum Steering Torque - 0° (Straight Machine)	42506 ft·lbf 57630 N·m
Maximum Steering Torque - 39° (Full Turn)	31398 ft·lbf 42570 N·m
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke	11.8 in 300 mm

Tires

Option (1)	360/80 R20 TRI2 Nokian 360/80 R20 TRI2 Nokian
Option (5)	405/70 R20 SPT9 Dunlop 405/70 R20 SPT9 Dunlop
Note (2)	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 (1)	Other tire choices available, contact your Cat dealer for details. Other tire choices available, contact your Cat dealer for details.
Option (4)	400/70 R20 Bibload Michelin 400/70 R20 Bibload Michelin
Note (3)	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 (3)	400/70 R20 XMCL Michelin 400/70 R20 XMCL Michelin
Option (6)	12.5-20 ATU Firestone 12.5-20 ATU Firestone
Option (2)	375/75 R20 XZSL Michelin 375/75 R20 XZSL Michelin