New Cat 908 Compact Wheel Loader 67960

Description

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.

Features

Maximum Gross Power

74.7 hp

Operating Weight

14,617 lb

Bucket Capacities

0.75-1.55 m³ (1.0-2.0 yd³)

Recyclability

93%

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Engine
Maximum Gross Power
74.7 hp
Engine Model
Cat C2.8*
Maximum Engine Speed
2,550 rpm
Maximum Gross Power - Rated Engine Speed
2,400 r/min
Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995
74.7 hp
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396
74.3 hp
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric)
75.3 mhp
Rated Net Power - Rated Engine Speed
2,400 r/min
Rated Net Power - SAE J1349
72.7 hp
Rated Net Power - ISO 9249
72.1 hp
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (metric)
73.1 mhp
Maximum Gross Torque - SAE J1995
222 lb/ft
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396
221 lb/ft
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349
218 lb/ft
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249
217 lb/ft
Displacement
171 in³
Bore
3.54 in
Stroke
4.33 in
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 J1,995), 0.2 kW/0.3 hp on net power (SAE J1,349)
Note (3)
#Maximum gross and net torque measured at 1,600 rpm.
Weights
Operating Weight
14,617 lb
Buckets
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 7,546.
Sustainability
Recyclability
93%
Axles
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
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction
39 °
Maximum Flow - Steering Pump
12.3 gpm
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump
3,336 psi
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
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range Creep#
6 mile/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 1*
6 mile/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - High Speed
10.5 mile/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - Standard
12 mile/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 3***
25 mile/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
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
ROPS
ISO 3,471:2,008
FOPS
ISO 3,449:2,005 Level II
Note (1)
Canopy and cab, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are available worldwide. Canopy not available in EU.
Loader Hydraulic System
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice)
3,408 psi
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - Standard Flow*
24 gpm
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - High Flow*
33 gpm
Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice)
3,408 psi
Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) - Flow
12 gpm
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#
Height: Ground to Cab**
8.75 ft
Height: Ground to Beacon**
9.33 ft
Height: Ground Axle Center**
1.67 ft
Height: Ground Clearance**
1 ft
Length: Overall*
18.17 ft
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper
4.5 ft
Length: Hitch to Front Axle
3.5 ft
Length: Wheel Base
7.08 ft
Clearance: Bucket at 45° *
8.58 ft
Clearance: Load over Height**
9.75 ft
Clearance: Level Bucket**
10.5 ft
Height: Bucket Pin**
11.17 ft
Height: Overall**
14.17 ft
Reach: Bucket at 45° *
2.33 ft
Carry Height: Bucket Pin
1.17 ft
Dig Depth**
0.33 ft
Width: Bucket
6.75 ft
Width: Tread Center
5.08 ft
Turning Radius: Over Bucket
14.75 ft
Width: Over Tires
6.67 ft
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires
13.17 ft
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires
6.5 ft
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 ^
14,633 lb
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 †
10,626 lb
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 †
8,895 lb
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^
14,252 lb
Tipping Load - Straight †
10,626 lb
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††
5,815 lb
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, 1,220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).
Note (5)
†Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1 (2,007) 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 J1,197.
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 II
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 - With SSL Coupler - Approximate
Height - Ground to Cab
8.75 ft
Height: Ground to Beacon**
9.33 ft
Height: Ground Axle Center**
1.67 ft
Height - Ground Clearance
1 ft
Length - Overall with Bucket
18.67 ft
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper
4.5 ft
Length: Hitch to Front Axle
3.5 ft
Length - Wheel Base
7.08 ft
Clearance - Bucket at 45°
8.25 ft
Clearance: Load over Height**
9.75 ft
Clearance - Level Bucket
10.5 ft
Height - Bucket Pin
11.17 ft
Height: Overall**
14.42 ft
Reach - Bucket at 45°
2.67 ft
Carry Height: Bucket Pin
1.25 ft
Dig Depth
0.45 ft
Width - Bucket
6.75 ft
Width - Tread Center
5.08 ft
Turning Radius - Over Bucket
15.08 ft
Width - Over Tires
6.67 ft
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires
13.17 ft
Turning Radius - Inside Tire
6.67 ft
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 ^
14,752 lb
Tipping Load – Straight – ISO 14397-1 †
9,581 lb
Tipping Load – Full Turn – ISO 14397-1 †
8,141 lb
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^
14,391 lb
Tipping Load - Straight †
9,753 lb
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††
5,438 lb
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, 1,220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).
Note (5)
†Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1 (2,007) 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 J1,197.
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 II
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†
6,800 lb
Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler
4.75 ft
Dimensions - High Lift - With HPL-V Coupler - Approximate#
Height: Ground to Cab**
8.75 ft
Height: Ground to Beacon**
9.33 ft
Height: Ground Axle Center**
1.67 ft
Height: Ground Clearance**
1 ft
Length: Overall*
19.67 ft
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper
4.5 ft
Length: Hitch to Front Axle
3.5 ft
Length: Wheel Base
7.08 ft
Clearance: Bucket at 45° *
10.92 ft
Clearance: Load over Height**
10.75 ft
Clearance: Level Bucket**
12.08 ft
Height: Bucket Pin**
12.75 ft
Height: Overall**
15.67 ft
Reach: Bucket at 45° *
3.25 ft
Carry Height: Bucket Pin
1.17 ft
Dig Depth**
0.33 ft
Width: Bucket
6.75 ft
Width: Tread Center
5.08 ft
Turning Radius: Over Bucket
15.83 ft
Width: Over Tires
6.67 ft
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires
13.17 ft
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires
6.5 ft
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 ^
14,848 lb
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 †
9,187 lb
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 †
7,645 lb
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^
14,542 lb
Tipping Load - Straight †
9,187 lb
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††
4,706 lb
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, 1,220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).
Note (5)
†Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1 (2,007) 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 J1,197.
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 II
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
Height: Ground to Cab**
8.75 ft
Height: Ground to Beacon**
9.33 ft
Height: Ground Axle Center**
1.67 ft
Height: Ground Clearance**
1 ft
Length: Overall*
20.17 ft
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper
4.5 ft
Length: Hitch to Front Axle
3.5 ft
Length: Wheel Base
7.08 ft
Clearance: Bucket at 45° *
10.42 ft
Clearance: Load over Height**
10.75 ft
Clearance: Level Bucket**
12.08 ft
Height: Bucket Pin**
12.75 ft
Height: Overall**
15.92 ft
Reach: Bucket at 45° *
3.42 ft
Carry Height: Bucket Pin
1.25 ft
Dig Depth**
0.42 ft
Width: Bucket
6.75 ft
Width: Tread Center
5.08 ft
Turning Radius: Over Bucket
16.17 ft
Width: Over Tires
6.67 ft
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires
13.17 ft
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires
6.5 ft
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 ^
15,070 lb
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 †
8,385 lb
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 †
6,943 lb
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^
14,714 lb
Tipping Load - Straight †
8,385 lb
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††
4,375 lb
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, 1,220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).
Note (5)
†Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1 (2,007) 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 J1,197.
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 II
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
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank
24 Gal
Cooling System
3.2 Gal
Engine Crankcase
2.3 Gal
Axles - Front Center Differential
2.3 Gal
Axles - Rear Center Differential
2.3 Gal
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
18.6 Gal
Hydraulic Tank
11.8 Gal
Transmission
0.6 Gal
Note
No Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid needed on this size engine.

Standard Equipment
Power Train
- Emissions compliant, two options (Dependent on regional regulations.)
  – U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V
  – U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA equivalent
- Cat C2.8 engine
  – Diesel particulate filter (Fit for Life) or muffler (Dependent on regional regulations.)
  – Fuel, diesel, ultra low or low Sulphur (Dependent on regional regulations.)
  – Hydrostatic transmission, two speed, with inching function, “shift on the go”
  – Power train mode, hystat
- Air cleaner, two stage filter, with in cab audio/visual indicator on display
- Axles, heavy duty, frame mounted with outboard planetary reduction
- Closed circuit breather
- Coolant, extended life, –36° C (–33° F)
- Drive shaft, sealed for life, universal joints
- Engine, auto idle shutdown, hibernation mode
- Engine oil, ECO drain tap and hose
- Fuel pump, priming (manual)/water separator/drain
Hydraulics
- Hydraulic pilot shut off switch, in cab
- Electro-hydraulic, fully proportional controls
- Dead engine lower, lift valve, manual
- Demand cooling fan, hydraulically drive
- Coupler/pin on attachment ready
- Caterpillar HYDO^™ Advanced 10 hydraulic oil
- Hystat displacement pump, infinitely variable
- Implement valve, pressure compensated
- Joystick, single lever, single auxiliary roller
- Multi-function lift and tilt with loader arm float
- Motor, single drive with dedicated implement and steering pumps
Electrical
- Alternator, 100 amp sealed
- Battery, heavy duty, 12V, 90Ah and 1,000 CCA
- Battery disconnect switch
- Cab mounted fuse panel
- Lights, rear stop and turn, LED
- Lights, roading, front halogen
- Service (Electronic Technician^™)
- Product Link^™
Operator Environment
- ROPS/FOPS certified canopy/cab
  – 12V power outlets, interior/exterior
  – Pedals, raised, foot, brake/inching, accelerator
  – Lever, parking brake
  – Cup holders (2)
  – CB radio clip, phone holder
  – Door release, internal (left and right)
  – Hook, large, coat and hard hat
  – Floormat, heavy duty, easy clean
  – Mirrors, (2) external breakaway, (1) internal
  – Operator station on isolation mounts
  – Steering wheel, spinner knob, horn in center
  – Seat belt, orange, retractable, 51 mm (2 in)
  – Storage, personal (trays [3], seat pocket)
  – Steering column, tilt adjusted
  – Column mounted multi function control: lights, roading, wipers, self cancelling turn signals
  – Quick coupler switch, in cab
- Display, analog and digital
  – Gauges (2), hydraulic oil, engine coolant
  – Digital with soft touch buttons – fuel level, speed range, speedometer, service hour meter, service/maintenance information, hydraulic and power train performance and aggressiveness settings, security passcode (multiple languages)
- Joystick, seat mounted, standard multifunction
  – FNR, auxiliary roller, speed range select, continuous flow, differential lock, horn
  – Arm rest, padded right, multiple position vertical height
- Seat, manual height adjustment, (cab) fabric with adjustable left arm rest, (canopy) vinyl
- Cab
  – Doors (2), fixed glass
  – Wipers, front and rear, full front coverage
  – Windshield, front single piece
  – Window, rear heated
  – Radio ready, speakers and wiring
  – Air vents, (4) screen, (7) directional
  – Heating, mechanical control unit
  – Sun visor, solid, front full width
  – Interior light (incandescent)
Other
- Fenders, front and rear
- Ground level easy access daily service points
- Loader arm safety brace
- Lockable main and side engine enclosures
- Lockable, fuel cap, HVAC filters, nose cone
- Machine lifting/tie down points
- Paint, Electro-Coat primer, gloss topcoat
- Recovery hitch with pin
- Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports, engine oil and hydraulic oil
Optional Equipment
Power Train
- Antifreeze, extended life coolant, –50° C (–58° F)
- Cold start – jacket water heater, bypass valve
- Creep and throttle lock function
- Fuel pump, priming, electric (Dependent on regional regulations.)
- 40 km/h (25 mph) hydrostatic transmission, 3-speed, “shift on the go”, secondary steering and boosted brakes
- Power train mode, utility (includes keypad)
Electrical
- Lighting packages, multiple; front, rear, engine bay (LED or HAL)
- Push to start
- Work tool wiring harness, (3) in cab switches
Hydraulics
- Auxiliary flow, single standard (3) valve, single high flow (3) valve, dual high flow (4) valve
- Caterpillar Bio HYDO Advanced hydraulic oil
- Connect under pressure and case drain
- Ride Control or load check valves*
- Reversing fan
- Quick disconnect auxiliary hydraulics
Operator Station
- Air Conditioning, automatic temperature control (ATC)
- Doors, sliding windows (left and right)
- Interior light, door activated
- Joystick, FNR, twin auxiliary roller, differential lock, horn
- Joystick, seat mounted, multifunction
- Mirrors (2) electronically adjustable, heated external, plus lower parabolic mirror
- Phone holder, spring loaded
- Radio, FM or digital audio broadcast
- Seat belt options, multiple
- Seat packages; deluxe or premium
- Secondary display, front or rear view camera
- Soft touch keypad options, 8 or 16 button
- Storage, lockable box or lockable cooled box
- Sun visor, rear perforated
- USB ports (2), interior
Other
- Couplers, vertical (SSL), horizontal (HPL-V, HPL-A)
- Rotary sensors (snubbing, kickouts, parallel)
- High lift option

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