908M Compact Wheel Loader | Cat

Engine

Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - SAE J1349	71.9 HP 53.6 kW
Engine Model	Cat® C3.3B DIT* Cat® C3.3B DIT*
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.
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396	73.2 HP 54.6 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.
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.
Displacement	201 in³ 3.3 l
Rated Net Power - ISO 9249	72.9 HP 53.6 kW
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.
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric)	74.2 HP 74.2 HP

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

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.
Bucket Capacities - ISO Coupler	0.75-1.5 m³ 0.75-1.5 m³
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)
Bucket Capacities - SSL Style Coupler	1.0-2 yd³ 1.0-2 yd³

Cab

ROPS	ROPS: ISO 3471:2008 ROPS: ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	FOPS: ISO 3449:2005 Level II FOPS: ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Note (3)	The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed.
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 (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