Caterpillar 902 Wheel Loader Specs (1998-2026)

In specification terms, the Caterpillar 902 Wheel Loader (1998-2026) shows low engine power at 45.6 hp (34 kW) alongside low weight at 9,612 lb (4.36 t). Its published bucket capacity is 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1998-2026

Weight: 9,612 lb (4.36 t)Engine power: 45.6 hp (34 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Lifting Force: 7,823 lbf (34.8 kN)
9,612 lb (4.36 t)Weight
45.6 hp (34 kW)Engine power
0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Bucket capacity
7,823 lbf (34.8 kN)Lifting Force
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
5.77 ft (1.76 m)Transport width
5.81 ft (1.77 m)Bucket width
8.69 ft (2.65 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

45.6 hp (34 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

9,612 lb (4.36 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

0.78 yd³ (0.6 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

7,823 lbf (34.8 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

5.77 ft (1.76 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 radius12.5 ft (3.82 m)
Maximum discharge height9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Bucket width5.81 ft (1.77 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length16.1 ft (4.92 m)
Transport height8.69 ft (2.65 m)
Transport width5.77 ft (1.76 m)
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 902
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1998-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power45.6 hp (34 kW)
Lifting Force7,823 lbf (34.8 kN)
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width5.81 ft (1.77 m)
Maximum discharge height9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Transport height8.69 ft (2.65 m)
Transport length16.1 ft (4.92 m)
Transport width5.77 ft (1.76 m)
Outside turning radius12.5 ft (3.82 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)
Weight9,612 lb (4.36 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke84×100 mm
Displacement0.59 US gal (2.22 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3024

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres43232

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo