Among the key figures for the Caterpillar 906 H2 Wheel Loader (2013-2026) are low engine power at 68.4 hp (51 kW) and low weight at 12,412 lb (5.63 t). Its published bucket capacity is 1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2013-2026
Weight: 12,412 lb (5.63 t)Engine power: 68.4 hp (51 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)Lifting Force: 9,442 lbf (42 kN)
12,412 lb (5.63 t)Weight
68.4 hp (51 kW)Engine power
1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)Bucket capacity
9,442 lbf (42 kN)Lifting Force
21.7 mph (35 km/h)Travel speed
6.04 ft (1.84 m)Transport width
6.17 ft (1.88 m)Bucket width
8.07 ft (2.46 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
68.4 hp (51 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
12,412 lb (5.63 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
1.18 yd³ (0.9 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
9,442 lbf (42 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
Average
21.7 mph (35 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 close to the typical figure.
Transport width
Low
6.04 ft (1.84 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
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
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 | 906 H2 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2013-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power68.4 hp (51 kW)
Lifting Force9,442 lbf (42 kN)
Travel speed21.7 mph (35 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width6.17 ft (1.88 m)
Maximum discharge height7.84 ft (2.39 m)
Transport height8.07 ft (2.46 m)
Transport length18.3 ft (5.58 m)
Transport width6.04 ft (1.84 m)
Outside turning radius14.6 ft (4.44 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)
Weight12,412 lb (5.63 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke94×120 mm
Displacement0.87 US gal (3.3 L)
Emission levelTier 4
Engine manufacturerCAT
Engine typeC3.3B DIT
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres405/70 SPT9
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

