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Caterpillar 908 Compact Wheel Loader

The Caterpillar 908 Compact Wheel Loader is built to the same high standards as larger Caterpillar wheel loaders. This machine delivers Cat reliability, durability and efficient operation, even in the toughest working conditions.

Overview &
Specifications

Features
& Benefits

Standard
Equipment

Optional
Equipment

Work Tools &
Attachments

Engine

Net power	76 hp / 57 kW

Gross Power	84 hp / 63 kW

ISO 9249 Rating	80 hp / 60 kW

EEC 80/1269 Rating	80 hp / 60 kW

SAE J1349 Rating	80 hp / 60 kW

Model	3044C

Weights

Operating Weight	13288 lb / 6040 kg

Operating Specifications

Bucket Capacities	1.3 yd3 / 1 m3

Rated operating load @ full turn, forks	5291 lb / 2405 kg

Breakout force	13710 lb / 61 kN

Full turn static tipping load, bucket	8270 lb / 3760 kg

Full turn static tipping load, forks	6860 lb / 3120 kg

Straight tipping load, bucket	9636 lb / 4380 kg

Hydraulic Lift Capacity	9900 lb / 44 kg

Rackback, transport position	56 Degrees / 56 Degrees

Rated operating load @ full turn, bucket	4136 lb / 1880 kg

Dump height @ Full Lift	10.4 ft / 2637 mm

Reach w/o teeth	2.75 ft / 830 mm

Articulation	40 Degrees / 40 Degrees

Oscillation +/-	11 Degrees / 11 Degrees

Engine Dimensions

Bore	3.7 in / 94 mm

Stroke	4.72 in / 120 mm

Dimensions

Hinge pin height	11.1 ft / 3385 mm

Machine Width	6.5 ft / 1960 mm

Tread width	5.2 ft / 1575 mm

Machine height	9.1 ft / 2770 mm

Wheel base	7.3 ft / 2200 mm

Buckets

Bucket Width	6.9 ft / 2050 mm

Power Train, Axles and Brakes

Transmission type	Closed-loop, two-speed hydrostatic single-path transmission.

Max travel speeds with 12.5-18 tires, forward and reverse, low	4 mph / 7 km/h

Max travel speeds, forward and reverse, high	12 mph / 20 km/h

Axle and final drives	fixed front axle with limited slip differential and planetary ge

Service and parking brake	Are combined in a single, dry-disc driveline brake

Brake standards	Brake meets ISO 3450:1996

Hydraulic System

Pressure Flow @2600 rpm and 70 bar (1000 psi)	15.9 gal/min / 60 L/min

3rd valve flow	21.6 gal/min / 83 L/min

Main relief	3400 psi / 235 bar

Hydraulic cycle time - lift	4.5

Hydraulic cycle time - dump	2.4

Hydraulic cycle time - lower, float	3.2

Max Material Densities

General Purpose bucket - 0.6 m3 (0.8 yd3)	3760 lb/yd3 / 1880 kg/m3

Multi Purpose bucket - 0.6 m3 (0.8 y3)	3300 lb/yd3 / 2000 kg/m3

Light Material bucket 1.0 m3 (1.3 yd)	1675 lb/yd3 / 1195 kg/m3

High Dump bucket - 0.7 m3 (0.8 yd3)	3230 lb/yd3 / 1960 kg/m3

Stone Sieve Bucket - 0.6 m3 (0.8 yd3)	3380 lb/yd3 / 2050 kg/m3

Side Dump Bucket	3105 lb/yd3 / 1880 kg/m3

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	5.8 gal / 22 L

Fuel tank	21 gal / 80 L

Hydraulic system	17 gal / 66 L

Engine Oil	2.6 gal / 10 L