The Caterpillar it 18 B Wheel Loader (1987-2026) combines low weight at 22,862 lb (10.4 t) with low minimum bucket capacity at 1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³). It also has bucket capacity of 2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1987-2026
Weight: 22,862 lb (10.4 t)Bucket capacity: 2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
22,862 lb (10.4 t)Weight
2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)Bucket capacity
4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
19,334 lbf (86 kN)Lifting Force
15.2 mph (24.4 km/h)Travel speed
7.81 ft (2.38 m)Transport width
7.81 ft (2.38 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Weight
Low
22,862 lb (10.4 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
2.22 yd³ (1.7 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
19,334 lbf (86 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
15.2 mph (24.4 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
Below average
7.81 ft (2.38 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 below the typical figure.
Transport height
Average
10.5 ft (3.19 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)
Transport height is close to the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.
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 | it 18 B |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1987-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Lifting Force19,334 lbf (86 kN)
Travel speed15.2 mph (24.4 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width7.81 ft (2.38 m)
Maximum discharge height9.09 ft (2.77 m)
Transport height10.5 ft (3.19 m)
Transport length21.9 ft (6.66 m)
Transport width7.81 ft (2.38 m)
Outside turning radius16.8 ft (5.11 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
Weight22,862 lb (10.4 t)
Swing loaderNo
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres17.5-25. 12PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesIT
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