Caterpillar 906 H2 Wheel Loader Specs (2013-2026)

Among the key figures for the Caterpillar 906 H2 Wheel Loader (2013-2026) are low engine power at 68.4 hp (51 kW) and low weight at 12,412 lb (5.63 t). Its published bucket capacity is 1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2013-2026

Weight: 12,412 lb (5.63 t)Engine power: 68.4 hp (51 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)Lifting Force: 9,442 lbf (42 kN)
12,412 lb (5.63 t)Weight
68.4 hp (51 kW)Engine power
1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)Bucket capacity
9,442 lbf (42 kN)Lifting Force
21.7 mph (35 km/h)Travel speed
6.04 ft (1.84 m)Transport width
6.17 ft (1.88 m)Bucket width
8.07 ft (2.46 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

68.4 hp (51 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

12,412 lb (5.63 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

1.18 yd³ (0.9 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

9,442 lbf (42 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

Average

21.7 mph (35 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 close to the typical figure.

Transport width

Low

6.04 ft (1.84 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 radius14.6 ft (4.44 m)
Maximum discharge height7.84 ft (2.39 m)
Bucket width6.17 ft (1.88 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length18.3 ft (5.58 m)
Transport height8.07 ft (2.46 m)
Transport width6.04 ft (1.84 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 906 H2
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2013-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power68.4 hp (51 kW)
Lifting Force9,442 lbf (42 kN)
Travel speed21.7 mph (35 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width6.17 ft (1.88 m)
Maximum discharge height7.84 ft (2.39 m)
Transport height8.07 ft (2.46 m)
Transport length18.3 ft (5.58 m)
Transport width6.04 ft (1.84 m)
Outside turning radius14.6 ft (4.44 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)
Weight12,412 lb (5.63 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke94×120 mm
Displacement0.87 US gal (3.3 L)
Emission levelTier 4
Engine manufacturerCAT
Engine typeC3.3B DIT

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres405/70 SPT9

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo