Caterpillar 906m 649 Wheel Loader Specs (2015-2022)

For the Caterpillar 906m 649 Wheel Loader (2015-2022), low engine power at 73.2 hp (54.6 kW) is paired with low weight at 12,324 lb (5.59 t). It also has bucket capacity of 1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2015-2022

Weight: 12,324 lb (5.59 t)Engine power: 73.2 hp (54.6 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)
12,324 lb (5.59 t)Weight
73.2 hp (54.6 kW)Engine power
1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)Bucket capacity
1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
190 lb-ft (257 Nm)Maximum torque
6.04 ft (1.84 m)Transport width
6.17 ft (1.88 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

73.2 hp (54.6 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

12,324 lb (5.59 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.

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.

Maximum torque

Low

190 lb-ft (257 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is well below 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.

Outside turning radius14.5 ft (4.42 m)
Maximum discharge height8.14 ft (2.48 m)
Bucket width6.17 ft (1.88 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length17.9 ft (5.47 m)
Transport height8.07 ft (2.46 m)
Transport width6.04 ft (1.84 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 906m 649
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2015-2022
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power73.2 hp (54.6 kW)
Maximum torque190 lb-ft (257 Nm)
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width6.17 ft (1.88 m)
Maximum discharge height8.14 ft (2.48 m)
Transport height8.07 ft (2.46 m)
Transport length17.9 ft (5.47 m)
Transport width6.04 ft (1.84 m)
Outside turning radius14.5 ft (4.42 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)
Weight12,324 lb (5.59 t)
Swing loaderYes

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke94×120 mm
Displacement0.87 US gal (3.3 L)
Emission levelTier 4 f
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC3.3B DIT

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres405/70 R18

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Steering modeKL