Caterpillar 906h Wheel Loader Specs (2015)

In specification terms, the Caterpillar 906h Wheel Loader (2015) shows low engine power at 68.4 hp (51 kW) alongside low weight at 12,346 lb (5.6 t). Its published bucket capacity is 1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2015

Weight: 12,346 lb (5.6 t)Engine power: 68.4 hp (51 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)
12,346 lb (5.6 t)Weight
68.4 hp (51 kW)Engine power
1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)Bucket capacity
1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
10,229 lbf (45.5 kN)Lifting Force
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
2,600 rpmEngine speed at max torque
6.17 ft (1.88 m)Transport width
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

12,346 lb (5.6 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

10,229 lbf (45.5 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

6.17 ft (1.88 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.

Outside turning radius14.7 ft (4.48 m)
Maximum discharge height10.3 ft (3.13 m)
Bucket width6.73 ft (2.05 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length18.4 ft (5.6 m)
Transport height8.07 ft (2.46 m)
Transport width6.17 ft (1.88 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderYES
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 906h
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2015
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power68.4 hp (51 kW)
Lifting Force10,229 lbf (45.5 kN)
Engine speed at max torque2,600 rpm
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width6.73 ft (2.05 m)
Maximum discharge height10.3 ft (3.13 m)
Transport height8.07 ft (2.46 m)
Transport length18.4 ft (5.6 m)
Transport width6.17 ft (1.88 m)
Outside turning radius14.7 ft (4.48 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)
Weight12,346 lb (5.6 t)
Swing loaderYes

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement0.87 US gal (3.3 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC3.3B

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres405/70

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Steering modeKL