Caterpillar 206 wheel excavator Specs (1984-2021)

Among the key figures for the Caterpillar 206 wheel excavator (1984-2021) are low engine power at 67.1 hp (50 kW) and low weight at 25,893 lb (11.7 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 0.95 yd³ (0.73 m³).
Specification profile

1984-2021

Weight: 25,893 lb (11.7 t)Engine power: 67.1 hp (50 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 0.95 yd³ (0.73 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 0.33 yd³ (0.25 m³)
25,893 lb (11.7 t)Weight
67.1 hp (50 kW)Engine power
0.95 yd³ (0.73 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
0.33 yd³ (0.25 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
8.17 ft (2.49 m)Transport width
3.94 ft (1.2 m)Bucket width
11.7 ft (3.57 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

67.1 hp (50 kW)
Low 54.6 hp (40.7 kW)Typical 138 hp (103 kW)High 208 hp (155 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

25,893 lb (11.7 t)
Low 14,308 lb (6.49 t)Typical 38,764 lb (17.6 t)High 66,139 lb (30 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Maximum bucket capacity

Low

0.95 yd³ (0.73 m³)
Low 0.37 yd³ (0.28 m³)Typical 1.28 yd³ (0.98 m³)High 2.42 yd³ (1.85 m³)

Maximum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

Low

0.33 yd³ (0.25 m³)
Low 0.14 yd³ (0.11 m³)Typical 0.55 yd³ (0.42 m³)High 1.12 yd³ (0.86 m³)

Minimum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Low

12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Low 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Typical 19.9 mph (32 km/h)High 24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Travel speed is well below the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Low 6.33 ft (1.93 m)Typical 8.48 ft (2.58 m)High 11.8 ft (3.6 m)

Transport width is close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity0.95 yd³ (0.73 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.33 yd³ (0.25 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal23 ft (7 m)
Bucket width3.94 ft (1.2 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length24.3 ft (7.4 m)
Transport height11.7 ft (3.57 m)
Transport width8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Material Handling ExcavatorNO
Track GuidanceNO
Air conditioningNO
BladeYES
Cabin AdjustmentNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Overload AlertNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 206 wheel excavator
Model year / production 1984-2021
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power67.1 hp (50 kW)
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width3.94 ft (1.2 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal23 ft (7 m)
Transport height11.7 ft (3.57 m)
Transport length24.3 ft (7.4 m)
Transport width8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Outside turning radius38.7 ft (11.8 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity0.95 yd³ (0.73 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.33 yd³ (0.25 m³)
Weight25,893 lb (11.7 t)
Overload AlertNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke100×120 mm
Displacement1 US gal (3.77 L)
Engine manufacturerDeutz
Engine typeF4L 912
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres9.00-20/10.00-20

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Track GuidanceNo
BladeYes
BoomMB
Cabin AdjustmentNo