The Caterpillar 904 H Wheel Loader (2008-2026) brings together low engine power at 52.3 hp (39 kW) and low weight at 9,899 lb (4.49 t). It also has bucket capacity of 1.31 yd³ (1 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2008-2026
Weight: 9,899 lb (4.49 t)Engine power: 52.3 hp (39 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
9,899 lb (4.49 t)Weight
52.3 hp (39 kW)Engine power
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket capacity
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
8,003 lbf (35.6 kN)Lifting Force
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
5.38 ft (1.64 m)Transport width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
52.3 hp (39 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)
Engine power is well below the typical figure.
Weight
Low
9,899 lb (4.49 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)
Weight is well below the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Low
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)
Bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.
Lifting Force
Low
8,003 lbf (35.6 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)
Lifting Force is well below the typical figure.
Travel speed
Low
12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)
Travel speed is well below the typical figure.
Transport width
Low
5.38 ft (1.64 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)
Transport width is well below the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
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Working dimensions
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Overall size
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Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 904 H |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2008-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power52.3 hp (39 kW)
Lifting Force8,003 lbf (35.6 kN)
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width5.87 ft (1.79 m)
Maximum discharge height7.81 ft (2.38 m)
Transport height7.87 ft (2.4 m)
Transport length15.4 ft (4.69 m)
Transport width5.38 ft (1.64 m)
Outside turning radius12.6 ft (3.85 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)
Weight9,899 lb (4.49 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke88×103 mm
Emission levelTier 4
Engine manufacturerMitsubishi
Engine typeMHI S4Q2-T
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres12-16.5. 10PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
