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Caterpillar 908 Specifications

The Caterpillar 908 compact wheel loader driveline system components: 171 cu.in (2.8L) Caterpillar C2.8 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 72.7 hp (54.2 kW), and hydrostatic transmission. The hydraulic system has a pump with a rated capacity of 24 gal/min (90 l/min). The system relief pressure is 3400 psi (235 bar). The Cat 908 is equipped with a power steering system, hydraulic disc brakes, and 405/70R20 tires. The wheel loader has a maximum lift height to hinge pin of 134.2" (3410 mm) and dump height of 98.8" (2510 mm). The rated operating capacity is 4070 lbs (1845 kg), and tipping load is 8140 lbs (3690 kg).

Engine Specs

Engine Model .................... Caterpillar C2.8
Engine Type .................... 4-Cycle vertical liquid-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders .................... 4, in-line
Displacement, cu.in (L) .................... 171 (2.8)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) .................... 3.54 (90.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) .................... 4.33 (110.0)
Aspiration Type .................... Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, Hp (kW) .................... 72.7 (54.2)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 2400
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) .................... 296 (218)
Torque Speed, rpm .................... 1600
Compression Ratio .................... 17:1
Firing Order .................... 1-3-4-2
Fuel System .................... Direct injection
Air Cleaner Type .................... Dry dual element
Lubrication System .................... Full pressure
Cooling System .................... Liquid-cooled
Emission Level .................... Tier 4 Final
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 23.7 (90.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 9.2 (8.8)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) .................... 12.6 (12.0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................... 12
Charging System .................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps .................... 100

Transmission

Transmission Type .................... Hydrostatic
Number of Gears (Std) .................... 2
Number of Gears (Opt) .................... 3
Maximum Forward Speed (Std), mph (kph) .................... 12.4 (20.0)
Maximum Reverse Speed (Std), mph (kph) .................... 12.4 (20.0)
Maximum Forward Speed (Opt), mph (kph) .................... 24.9 (40.0)
Maximum Reverse Speed (Opt), mph (kph) .................... 18.7 (30.0)

Wheels and Tires

Drive System Type .................... Four-wheel drive (4WD)
Steering Configuration .................... Articulated frame
Steering System .................... Hydrostatic power
Service Brakes Type .................... Hydraulic disc
Front Tire Size (Std) .................... 405/70R20
Rear Tire Size (Std) .................... 405/70R20
Front Tire Size (Opt) .................... 400/70R20
Rear Tire Size (Opt) .................... 400/70R20
Front Tire Size (Opt) .................... 360/80R20
Rear Tire Size (Opt) .................... 360/80R20

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type .................... Closed center
Hydraulic Pump Type .................... Variable displacement, piston
Pump Flow (Std-Flow), gpm (Lpm) .................... 24.0 (90.0)
Pump Flow (High-Flow), gpm (Lpm) .................... 33.0 (125.0)
System Pressure, psi (Bar) .................... 3400 (235)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 11.8 (44.6)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) .................... 18.6 (70.5)

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity (Straight, Std Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 4875 (2210)
Rated Operating Capacity (Full Turn, Std Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 4070 (1845)
Rated Operating Capacity (Straight, High Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 4195 (1900)
Rated Operating Capacity (Full Turn, High Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 3470 (1575)
Tipping Load (Straight, Std Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 9750 (4420)
Tipping Load (Full Turn, Std Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 8140 (3690)
Tipping Load (Straight, High Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 8390 (3800)
Tipping Load (Full Turn, High Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 6940 (3150)

Dimensions and Weight

Maximum Working Height (Std Lift), in (mm) .................... 173.4 (4405)
Maximum Working Height (High Lift), in (mm) .................... 191.3 (4860)
Maximum Lift Height To Hinge Pin (Std Lift), in (mm) .................... 134.2 (3410)
Maximum Lift Height To Hinge Pin (High Lift), in (mm) .................... 153.5 (3900)
Height To Top Of Cab, in (mm) .................... 105.1 (2670)
Length With Bucket On Ground (Std Lift), in (mm) .................... 224.6 (5705)
Length With Bucket On Ground (High Lift), in (mm) .................... 242.3 (6155)
Width (Tread Center), in (mm) .................... 61.8 (1570)
Width (Over Tires), in (mm) .................... 79.5 (2020)
Wheel Base, in (mm) .................... 85.4 (2170)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................... 12.6 (320)
Departure Angle, deg .................... 30
Articulation Angle, deg .................... 39
Bucket Width (Std Lift), in (mm) .................... 82 (2080)
Bucket Width (High Lift), in (mm) .................... 80 (2030)
Bucket Capacity (Std Lift), cu.ft (m3) .................... 40.6 (1.15)
Bucket Capacity (High Lift), cu.ft (m3) .................... 37.1 (1.05)
Digging Depth, in (mm) .................... 4.6 (117)
Rollback Angle At Full Height (Std Lift), deg .................... 50
Rollback Angle At Full Height (High Lift), deg .................... 66
Dump Angle At Full Height (Std Lift), deg .................... 48
Dump Angle At Full Height (High Lift), deg .................... 40
Clearance With Bucket Dumped (Std Lift), in (mm) .................... 98.8 (2510)
Clearance With Bucket Dumped (High Lift), in (mm) .................... 125.2 (3180)
Reach At Full Height (Std Lift), in (mm) .................... 31.9 (810)
Reach At Full Height (High Lift), in (mm) .................... 41.3 (1050)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket, Std Lift), in (mm) .................... 181.3 (4605)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket, High Lift), in (mm) .................... 193.7 (4920)
Turning Radius (Inside Tires), in (mm) .................... 78 (1980)
Operating Weight (Std Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 14750 (6690)
Operating Weight (High Lift), lbs (kg) .................... 15070 (6840)

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