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.
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 | 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

