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.
Engine | |
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Maximum Gross Power | 74.7 hp / 55.7 kW |
Engine Model | Cat C2.8* |
Maximum Engine Speed | 2550 rpm |
Maximum Gross Power - Rated Engine Speed | 2400 r/min |
Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 74.7 hp / 55.7 kW |
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 | 74.3 hp / 55.4 kW |
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric) | 75.3 mhp |
Rated Net Power - Rated Engine Speed | 2400 r/min |
Rated Net Power - SAE J1349 | 72.7 hp / 54.2 kW |
Rated Net Power - ISO 9249 | 72.1 hp / 53.8 kW |
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (metric) | 73.1 mhp |
Maximum Gross Torque - SAE J1995 | 222 lb/ft / 300 N·m |
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 | 221 lb/ft / 300 N·m |
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 | 218 lb/ft / 296 N·m |
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 | 217 lb/ft / 295 N·m |
Displacement | 171 in³ / 2.8 l |
Bore | 3.54 in / 90 mm |
Stroke | 4.33 in / 110 mm |
Note | Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture |
Note (1) | Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel. |
Note (2) | *Two Cat C2.8 engine emission options are available: 1) Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V. 2) U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA equivalent. Tier 3 engine specs are 0.3 kW/0.4 hp more gross power (SAE J1995), 0.2 kW/0.3 hp on net power (SAE J1349) and 1 N·m/0.7 lb-ft higher on gross torque (SAE J1995). |
Note (3) | #Maximum gross and net torque measured at 1,600 rpm. |
Weights | |
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Operating Weight | 14617 lb / 6632 kg |
Buckets | |
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Bucket Capacities | 0.75-1.55 m³ (1.0-2.0 yd³) |
Bucket Capacities - General Purpose | 0.80-1.35 m³ (1.0-1.7 yd³) |
Multi-Purpose | 0.75-1.1 m³ (1.0-1.4 yd³) |
Bucket Capacities - Light Material | 1.25-1.55 m³ (1.6-2.0 yd³) |
Note | 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. |
Service Refill Capacities | |
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Fuel Tank | 24 Gal / 90 l |
Cooling System | 3.2 Gal / 12 l |
Engine Crankcase | 2.3 Gal / 8.8 l |
Axles - Front Center Differential | 2.3 Gal / 8.8 l |
Axles - Rear Center Differential | 2.3 Gal / 8.8 l |
Hydraulic System - Including Tank | 18.6 Gal / 70.5 l |
Hydraulic Tank | 11.8 Gal / 44.6 l |
Transmission | 0.6 Gal / 2.4 l |
Note | No Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid needed on this size engine. |
Axles | |
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Front | Fixed (standard), Locking Differential (optional) |
Rear | Fixed (standard), Locking Differential (optional) |
Note | Oscillation of ±11 degrees via hitch between front and rear frames. |
Steering | |
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Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction | 39 ° |
Maximum Flow - Steering Pump | 12.3 gal/min / 46.7 l/min |
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump | 3336 psi / 23000 kPa |
Steering Cycle Times – (full left to full right) – at High Idle | 2.8 s |
Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left | 3.25 turns or 4.00 turns |
Transmission | |
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Forward and Reverse - Speed Range Creep# | 6 mile/h / 10 km/h |
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 1* | 6 mile/h / 10 km/h |
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - High Speed | 10.5 mile/h / 17 km/h |
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - Standard | 12 mile/h / 20 km/h |
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 3*** | 25 mile/h / 40 km/h |
Note | #Factory default shown, can be adjusted to any speed up to 19 km/h (12 mph). |
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). |
Tires | |
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Tire Size - Standard | *405/70 R20 SPT9 |
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) | Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model. |
Cab | |
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ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level II |
Note (1) | Canopy and cab, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are available worldwide. Canopy not available in EU. |
Loader Hydraulic System | |
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Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) | 3408 psi / 23500 kPa |
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - Standard Flow* | 24 gal/min / 90 l/min |
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - High Flow* | 33 gal/min / 125 l/min |
Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) | 3408 psi / 23500 kPa |
Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) - Flow | 12 gal/min / 45 l/min |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback | 2.5 s |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift | 5.8 s |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump | 1.8 s |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down | 3.6 s |
Note | * Maximum flow stated, actual flow delta could be 6% from data shown. Also adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through display. |
Dimensions - With HPL-V Coupler - Approximate# | |
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Height: Ground to Cab** | 8.75 ft / 2670 mm |
Height: Ground to Beacon** | 9.33 ft / 2849 mm |
Height: Ground Axle Center** | 1.67 ft / 519 mm |
Height: Ground Clearance** | 1 ft / 320 mm |
Length: Overall* | 18.17 ft / 5544 mm |
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper | 4.5 ft / 1391 mm |
Length: Hitch to Front Axle | 3.5 ft / 1085 mm |
Length: Wheel Base | 7.08 ft / 2170 mm |
Clearance: Bucket at 45° * | 8.58 ft / 2623 mm |
Clearance: Load over Height** | 9.75 ft / 2960 mm |
Clearance: Level Bucket** | 10.5 ft / 3206 mm |
Height: Bucket Pin** | 11.17 ft / 3412 mm |
Height: Overall** | 14.17 ft / 4313 mm |
Reach: Bucket at 45° * | 2.33 ft / 706 mm |
Carry Height: Bucket Pin | 1.17 ft / 367 mm |
Dig Depth** | 0.33 ft / 109 mm |
Width: Bucket | 6.75 ft / 2080 mm |
Width: Tread Center | 5.08 ft / 1570 mm |
Turning Radius: Over Bucket | 14.75 ft / 4493 mm |
Width: Over Tires | 6.67 ft / 2021 mm |
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires | 13.17 ft / 4005 mm |
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires | 6.5 ft / 1981 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 ^ | 14633 lb / 6637 kg |
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 † | 10626 lb / 4820 kg |
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 † | 8895 lb / 4035 kg |
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ | 14252 lb / 6467 kg |
Tipping Load - Straight † | 10626 lb / 3297 kg |
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† | 5815 lb / 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%). |
Note (9) | Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9 |
Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler | 3.92 ft / 1200 mm |
Dimensions - With SSL Coupler - Approximate | |
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Height - Ground to Cab | 8.75 ft / 2670 mm |
Height: Ground to Beacon** | 9.33 ft / 2849 mm |
Height: Ground Axle Center** | 1.67 ft / 519 mm |
Height - Ground Clearance | 1 ft / 320 mm |
Length - Overall with Bucket | 18.67 ft / 5707 mm |
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper | 4.5 ft / 1391 mm |
Length: Hitch to Front Axle | 3.5 ft / 1085 mm |
Length - Wheel Base | 7.08 ft / 2170 mm |
Clearance - Bucket at 45° | 8.25 ft / 2511 mm |
Clearance: Load over Height** | 9.75 ft / 2960 mm |
Clearance - Level Bucket | 10.5 ft / 3197 mm |
Height - Bucket Pin | 11.17 ft / 3412 mm |
Height: Overall** | 14.42 ft / 4403 mm |
Reach - Bucket at 45° | 2.67 ft / 811 mm |
Carry Height: Bucket Pin | 1.25 ft / 388 mm |
Dig Depth | 0.45 ft / 117 mm |
Width - Bucket | 6.75 ft / 2080 mm |
Width - Tread Center | 5.08 ft / 1570 mm |
Turning Radius - Over Bucket | 15.08 ft / 4607 mm |
Width - Over Tires | 6.67 ft / 2021 mm |
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires | 13.17 ft / 4005 mm |
Turning Radius - Inside Tire | 6.67 ft / 2033 mm |
Rack Angle at Full Lift | 50° |
Dump Angle at Full Lift | 48° |
Rack Angle at Carry | 54° |
Departure Angle - Degrees | 30° |
Articulation Angle - Degrees | 39° |
Operating Weight: Bucket ^ | 14752 lb / 6691 kg |
Tipping Load – Straight – ISO 14397-1 † | 9581 lb / 4347 kg |
Tipping Load – Full Turn – ISO 14397-1 † | 8141 lb / 3693 kg |
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ | 14391 lb / 6530 kg |
Tipping Load - Straight † | 9753 lb / 4424 kg |
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† | 5438 lb / 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%). |
Note (9) | Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9 |
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1† | 6800 lb / 3085 kg |
Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler | 4.75 ft / 1436 mm |
Dimensions - High Lift - With HPL-V Coupler - Approximate# | |
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Height: Ground to Cab** | 8.75 ft / 2670 mm |
Height: Ground to Beacon** | 9.33 ft / 2849 mm |
Height: Ground Axle Center** | 1.67 ft / 519 mm |
Height: Ground Clearance** | 1 ft / 320 mm |
Length: Overall* | 19.67 ft / 6000 mm |
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper | 4.5 ft / 1391 mm |
Length: Hitch to Front Axle | 3.5 ft / 1085 mm |
Length: Wheel Base | 7.08 ft / 2170 mm |
Clearance: Bucket at 45° * | 10.92 ft / 3338 mm |
Clearance: Load over Height** | 10.75 ft / 3282 mm |
Clearance: Level Bucket** | 12.08 ft / 3693 mm |
Height: Bucket Pin** | 12.75 ft / 3898 mm |
Height: Overall** | 15.67 ft / 4769 mm |
Reach: Bucket at 45° * | 3.25 ft / 990 mm |
Carry Height: Bucket Pin | 1.17 ft / 367 mm |
Dig Depth** | 0.33 ft / 109 mm |
Width: Bucket | 6.75 ft / 2045 mm |
Width: Tread Center | 5.08 ft / 1570 mm |
Turning Radius: Over Bucket | 15.83 ft / 4825 mm |
Width: Over Tires | 6.67 ft / 2021 mm |
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires | 13.17 ft / 4005 mm |
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires | 6.5 ft / 1981 mm |
Rack Angle at Full Lift | 69° |
Dump Angle at Full Lift | 40° |
Rack Angle at Carry | 48° |
Departure Angle - Degrees | 30° |
Articulation Angle - Degrees | 39° |
Operating Weight: Bucket ^ | 14848 lb / 6735 kg |
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 † | 9187 lb / 4167 kg |
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 † | 7645 lb / 3468 kg |
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ | 14542 lb / 6596 kg |
Tipping Load - Straight † | 9187 lb / 4167 kg |
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† | 4706 lb / 2135 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%). |
Note (9) | Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9 |
Dimensions - High Lift - With SSL Coupler - Approximate | |
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Height: Ground to Cab** | 8.75 ft / 2670 mm |
Height: Ground to Beacon** | 9.33 ft / 2849 mm |
Height: Ground Axle Center** | 1.67 ft / 519 mm |
Height: Ground Clearance** | 1 ft / 320 mm |
Length: Overall* | 20.17 ft / 6157 mm |
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper | 4.5 ft / 1391 mm |
Length: Hitch to Front Axle | 3.5 ft / 1085 mm |
Length: Wheel Base | 7.08 ft / 2170 mm |
Clearance: Bucket at 45° * | 10.42 ft / 3181 mm |
Clearance: Load over Height** | 10.75 ft / 3282 mm |
Clearance: Level Bucket** | 12.08 ft / 3684 mm |
Height: Bucket Pin** | 12.75 ft / 3898 mm |
Height: Overall** | 15.92 ft / 4859 mm |
Reach: Bucket at 45° * | 3.42 ft / 1048 mm |
Carry Height: Bucket Pin | 1.25 ft / 388 mm |
Dig Depth** | 0.42 ft / 117 mm |
Width: Bucket | 6.75 ft / 2045 mm |
Width: Tread Center | 5.08 ft / 1570 mm |
Turning Radius: Over Bucket | 16.17 ft / 4919 mm |
Width: Over Tires | 6.67 ft / 2021 mm |
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires | 13.17 ft / 4005 mm |
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires | 6.5 ft / 1981 mm |
Rack Angle at Full Lift | 66° |
Dump Angle at Full Lift | 40° |
Rack Angle at Carry | 42° |
Departure Angle - Degrees | 30° |
Articulation Angle - Degrees | 39° |
Operating Weight: Bucket ^ | 15070 lb / 6836 kg |
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 † | 8385 lb / 3803 kg |
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 † | 6943 lb / 3149 kg |
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ | 14714 lb / 6674 kg |
Tipping Load - Straight † | 8385 lb / 3803 kg |
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† | 4375 lb / 1984 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%). |
Note (9) | Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9 |
Sustainability | |
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Recyclability | 93% |
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