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.
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 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
