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Caterpillar 908H Specifications

The Cat 908H compact wheel loader is powered by 201 cu.in (3.3L) Caterpillar C3.4 4-cylinder indirect injection diesel engine with a rated power of 79 hp (59 kW) at 2500 rpm. The Caterpillar 908H is equipped with a hydrostatic transmission, power steering system, hydraulic dry disc brakes, and 405/70R20 standard tires. The hydraulic system has a pump with fluid flow rate of 22 gpm (83 lpm). The hydraulic pressure is 3400 psi (235 bar). The wheel loader has a rated operating capacity of 3759 lbs (1705 kg) and tipping load of 7518 lbs (3410 kg). The max lift height is 134.2 inches (3410 mm) to hinge pin, and boom breakout force is 10570 lbs (4805 kg).

Engine Specs

Engine Model .................... Caterpillar C3.4
Engine Type .................... 4-Cycle vertical liquid-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders .................... 4, in-line
Displacement, cu.in (L) .................... 201 (3.3)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) .................... 3.71 (94.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) .................... 4.72 (120.0)
Aspiration Type .................... Naturally aspirated
Rated Engine Power, Hp (kW) .................... 79.0 (59.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 2500
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) .................... 226 (167)
Torque Speed, rpm .................... 1600
Compression Ratio .................... 22:1
Firing Order .................... 1-3-4-2
Combustion System .................... Indirect injection
Fuel System .................... Electronic shut-off solenoid
Air Cleaner Type .................... Dry dual element
Lubrication System .................... Full pressure
Cooling System .................... Liquid-cooled
Emission Level .................... Tier 3 Interim
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 20.6 (78.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 10.5 (10.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) .................... 25.2 (24.0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................... 12
Charging System .................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps .................... 90

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) .................... 21.7 (35.0)
Maximum Reverse Speed (Opt), mph (kph) .................... 21.7 (35.0)

Wheels and Tires

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

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type .................... Open center
Hydraulic Pump Type .................... Gear
Pump Flow (Std-Flow), gpm (Lpm) .................... 22.0 (83.0)
Pump Flow (High-Flow), gpm (Lpm) .................... 33.0 (125.0)
System Pressure, psi (Bar) .................... 3400 (235)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) .................... 22.2 (84.0)
Number of Valves .................... 3

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity (Straight), lbs (kg) .................... 5265 (2390)
Rated Operating Capacity (Full Turn), lbs (kg) .................... 3759 (1705)
Tipping Load (Straight), lbs (kg) .................... 10530 (4780)
Tipping Load (Full Turn), lbs (kg) .................... 7518 (3410)
Lift Capacity, lbs (kg) .................... 7870 (3570)
Breakout Force, lbs (kg) .................... 10570 (4805)

Dimensions and Weight

Maximum Lift Height (Bucket Hinge Pin), in (mm) .................... 134.2 (3410)
Maximum Lift Height (Forks), in (mm) .................... 129.9 (3300)
Height To Top Of Cab, in (mm) .................... 104.3 (2650)
Length With Bucket On Ground, in (mm) .................... 226.8 (5760)
Length With Forks On Ground, in (mm) .................... 242.1 (6150)
Width (Tread Center), in (mm) .................... 61.8 (1570)
Width (Over Tires), in (mm) .................... 78.1 (1985)
Wheel Base, in (mm) .................... 85.4 (2170)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................... 13.4 (340)
Departure Angle, deg .................... 34
Articulation Angle, deg .................... 39
Working Width (Bucket), in (mm) .................... 100 (2540)
Heaped Capacity (Bucket), cu.ft (m3) .................... 38.8 (1.10)
Digging Depth (Bucket), in (mm) .................... 3.7 (95)
Dump Angle At Full Height (Bucket), deg .................... 45
Dumping Height (Bucket), in (mm) .................... 100 (2540)
Reach At Full Height (Bucket Dumped), in (mm) .................... 33.7 (855)
Working Length (Forks), in (mm) .................... 39.4 (1000)
Digging Depth (Forks), in (mm) .................... 1.2 (30)
Clearance At Max Reach (Forks), in (mm) .................... 60 (1525)
Maximum Reach (Forks), in (mm) .................... 56.9 (1445)
Reach At Full Height (Forks), in (mm) .................... 23.4 (595)
Reach At Ground Level (Forks), in (mm) .................... 36.4 (925)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket), in (mm) .................... 179.5 (4560)
Turning Radius (Inside Tires), in (mm) .................... 81.9 (2080)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 14250 (6465)

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