Caterpillar 904 H Wheel Loader Specs (2008-2026)

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

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius12.6 ft (3.85 m)
Maximum discharge height7.81 ft (2.38 m)
Bucket width5.87 ft (1.79 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length15.4 ft (4.69 m)
Transport height7.87 ft (2.4 m)
Transport width5.38 ft (1.64 m)
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