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.
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.
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
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