Compact Wheel Loaders
Cat 908 Compact Wheel Loader
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Maximum Gross Power74.7 hp
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Engine ModelCat C2.8*
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Maximum Engine Speed2550 rpm
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Maximum Gross Power2400 r/min
Engine
- Maximum Gross Power
- 74.7 hp
- Engine Model
- Cat C2.8*
- Maximum Engine Speed
- 2550 rpm
- Maximum Gross Power
- 2400 r/min
- Maximum Gross Power
- 74.7 hp
- Maximum Gross Power
- 74.3 hp
- Maximum Gross Power
- 75.3 mhp
- Rated Net Power
- 2400 r/min
- Rated Net Power
- 72.7 hp
- Rated Net Power
- 72.1 hp
- Rated Net Power
- 73.1 mhp
- Maximum Gross Torque
- 222 lb/ft
- Maximum Gross Torque
- 221 lb/ft
- Maximum Net Torque
- 218 lb/ft
- Maximum Net Torque
- 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
- Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel.
- Note
- *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)
- Note
- #Maximum gross and net torque measured at 1,600 rpm.
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 14617 lb
Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 0.75-1.55 m³ (1.0-2.0 yd³)
- Bucket Capacities
- 0.80-1.35 m³ (1.0-1.7 yd³)
- Bucket Capacities
- 1.25-1.55 m³ (1.6-2.0 yd³)
- Multi
- 0.75-1.1 m³ (1.0-1.4 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
- Bucket capacities stated include BOCE, in line with ISO 7546.
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- 24 Gal
- Cooling System
- 3.2 Gal
- Engine Crankcase
- 2.3 Gal
- Axles
- 2.3 Gal
- Axles
- 2.3 Gal
- Hydraulic System
- 18.6 Gal
- Hydraulic Tank
- 11.8 Gal
- Transmission
- 0.6 Gal
- Note
- No Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid needed on this size engine.
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
- 39 °
- Maximum Flow
- 12.3 gal/min
- Maximum Working Pressure
- 3336 psi
- Steering Cycle Times
- 2.8 s
- Number of Steering Wheel Turns
- 3.25 turns or 4.00 turns
Transmission
- Forward and Reverse
- 6 mile/h
- Forward and Reverse
- 6 mile/h
- Forward and Reverse
- 10.5 mile/h
- Forward and Reverse
- 12 mile/h
- Forward and Reverse
- 25 mile/h
- Note
- #Factory default shown, can be adjusted to any speed up to 19 km/h (12 mph).
- Note
- *Creep function not available in this gear or above.
- Note
- **Max speed dependent on model and configuration (standard vs. high speed transmission).
- Note
- ***Reverse is 30 km/h (19 mph).
Tires
- Tire Size
- *405/70 R20 SPT9
- Tire Size
- 405/70 R20 Powerloads
- Tire Size
- 400/70 R20 XMCL/Bibload
- Tire Size
- 360/80 R20 TRI 2
- Tire Size
- 40X14-20 TL, SM/TR
- Note
- *This tire has been used for all dimension, stability and performance data.
- Note
- Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details.
- Note
- Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
- Note
- Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
Cab
- ROPS
- ISO 3471:2008
- FOPS
- ISO 3449:2005 Level II
- Note
- Canopy and cab, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are available worldwide. Canopy not available in EU.
- Note
- The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008*, when properly installed and maintained, is 71 dB(A).
- Note
- *Measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed.
- Note
- The labelled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC is 101 dB(A). 99 dB(A) Low Sound – Option available.
Loader Hydraulic System
- Main Relief
- 3408 psi
- Main Relief
- 24 gal/min
- Main Relief
- 33 gal/min
- Main Relief
- 3408 psi
- Main Relief
- 12 gal/min
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 2.5 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 5.8 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 1.8 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 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
- 8.75 ft
- Height
- 9.33 ft
- Height
- 1.67 ft
- Height
- 1 ft
- Length
- 18.17 ft
- Length
- 4.5 ft
- Length
- 3.5 ft
- Length
- 7.08 ft
- Clearance
- 8.58 ft
- Clearance
- 9.75 ft
- Clearance
- 10.5 ft
- Height
- 11.17 ft
- Height
- 14.17 ft
- Reach
- 2.33 ft
- Carry Height
- 1.17 ft
- Dig Depth
- 0.33 ft
- Width
- 6.75 ft
- Width
- 5.08 ft
- Turning Radius
- 14.75 ft
- Width
- 6.67 ft
- Turning Radius
- 13.17 ft
- Turning Radius
- 6.5 ft
- Rack Angle at Full Lift
- 53°
- Dump Angle at Full Lift
- 45°
- Rack Angle at Carry
- 51°
- Departure Angle
- 30°
- Articulation Angle
- 39°
- Operating Weight
- 14633 lb
- Tipping Load
- 10626 lb
- Tipping Load
- 8895 lb
- Operating Weight
- 14252 lb
- Tipping Load
- 10626 lb
- 80
- 5815 lb
- Note
- *Vary with bucket
- Note
- **Vary with tire
- Note
- ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.
- Note
- ^^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
- †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
- ††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197.
- Note
- #HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.
- Note
- 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
- 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
- 3.92 ft
Dimensions - With SSL Coupler - Approximate
- Height
- 8.75 ft
- Height
- 9.33 ft
- Height
- 1.67 ft
- Height
- 1 ft
- Length
- 18.67 ft
- Length
- 4.5 ft
- Length
- 3.5 ft
- Length
- 7.08 ft
- Clearance
- 8.25 ft
- Clearance
- 9.75 ft
- Clearance
- 10.5 ft
- Height
- 11.17 ft
- Height
- 14.42 ft
- Reach
- 2.67 ft
- Carry Height
- 1.25 ft
- Dig Depth
- 0.45 ft
- Width
- 6.75 ft
- Width
- 5.08 ft
- Turning Radius
- 15.08 ft
- Width
- 6.67 ft
- Turning Radius
- 13.17 ft
- Turning Radius
- 6.67 ft
- Rack Angle at Full Lift
- 50°
- Dump Angle at Full Lift
- 48°
- Rack Angle at Carry
- 54°
- Departure Angle
- 30°
- Articulation Angle
- 39°
- Operating Weight
- 14752 lb
- Tipping Load
- 9581 lb
- Tipping Load
- 8141 lb
- Operating Weight
- 14391 lb
- Tipping Load
- 9753 lb
- 80
- 5438 lb
- Note
- *Vary with bucket
- Note
- **Vary with tire
- Note
- ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.
- Note
- ^^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
- †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
- ††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197.
- Note
- #HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.
- Note
- 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
- 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
- 6800 lb
- Length
- 4.75 ft
Dimensions - High Lift - With HPL-V Coupler - Approximate#
- Height
- 8.75 ft
- Height
- 9.33 ft
- Height
- 1.67 ft
- Height
- 1 ft
- Length
- 19.67 ft
- Length
- 4.5 ft
- Length
- 3.5 ft
- Length
- 7.08 ft
- Clearance
- 10.92 ft
- Clearance
- 10.75 ft
- Clearance
- 12.08 ft
- Height
- 12.75 ft
- Height
- 15.67 ft
- Reach
- 3.25 ft
- Carry Height
- 1.17 ft
- Dig Depth
- 0.33 ft
- Width
- 6.75 ft
- Width
- 5.08 ft
- Turning Radius
- 15.83 ft
- Width
- 6.67 ft
- Turning Radius
- 13.17 ft
- Turning Radius
- 6.5 ft
- Rack Angle at Full Lift
- 69°
- Dump Angle at Full Lift
- 40°
- Rack Angle at Carry
- 48°
- Departure Angle
- 30°
- Articulation Angle
- 39°
- Operating Weight
- 14848 lb
- Tipping Load
- 9187 lb
- Tipping Load
- 7645 lb
- Operating Weight
- 14542 lb
- Tipping Load
- 9187 lb
- 80
- 4706 lb
- Note
- *Vary with bucket
- Note
- **Vary with tire
- Note
- ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.
- Note
- ^^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
- †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
- ††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197.
- Note
- #HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.
- Note
- 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
- 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
- 8.75 ft
- Height
- 9.33 ft
- Height
- 1.67 ft
- Height
- 1 ft
- Length
- 20.17 ft
- Length
- 4.5 ft
- Length
- 3.5 ft
- Length
- 7.08 ft
- Clearance
- 10.42 ft
- Clearance
- 10.75 ft
- Clearance
- 12.08 ft
- Height
- 12.75 ft
- Height
- 15.92 ft
- Reach
- 3.42 ft
- Carry Height
- 1.25 ft
- Dig Depth
- 0.42 ft
- Width
- 6.75 ft
- Width
- 5.08 ft
- Turning Radius
- 16.17 ft
- Width
- 6.67 ft
- Turning Radius
- 13.17 ft
- Turning Radius
- 6.5 ft
- Rack Angle at Full Lift
- 66°
- Dump Angle at Full Lift
- 40°
- Rack Angle at Carry
- 42°
- Departure Angle
- 30°
- Articulation Angle
- 39°
- Operating Weight
- 15070 lb
- Tipping Load
- 8385 lb
- Tipping Load
- 6943 lb
- Operating Weight
- 14714 lb
- Tipping Load
- 8385 lb
- 80
- 4375 lb
- Note
- *Vary with bucket
- Note
- **Vary with tire
- Note
- ^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.
- Note
- ^^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
- †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
- ††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197.
- Note
- #HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.
- Note
- 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
- 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
- Recyclability
- 93%
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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
- Emissions compliant, two options (Dependent on regional regulations.)
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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
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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™
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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)
- ROPS/FOPS certified canopy/cab
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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
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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)
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ELECTRICAL
- Lighting packages, multiple; front, rear, engine bay (LED or HAL)
- Push to start
- Work tool wiring harness, (3) in cab switches
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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
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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
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OTHER
- Couplers, vertical (SSL), horizontal (HPL-V, HPL-A)
- Rotary sensors (snubbing, kickouts, parallel)
- High lift option
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