The Caterpillar 908m 651 Wheel Loader (2015-2022) is characterised by low engine power at 73.2 hp (54.6 kW) and low weight at 14,021 lb (6.36 t). The listed bucket capacity is 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2015-2022
Weight: 14,021 lb (6.36 t)Engine power: 73.2 hp (54.6 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
14,021 lb (6.36 t)Weight
73.2 hp (54.6 kW)Engine power
1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Bucket capacity
1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
190 lb-ft (257 Nm)Maximum torque
6.5 ft (1.98 m)Transport width
6.76 ft (2.06 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
73.2 hp (54.6 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
14,021 lb (6.36 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
1.44 yd³ (1.1 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.
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.
Maximum torque
Low
190 lb-ft (257 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)
Maximum torque is well below the typical figure.
Transport width
Low
6.5 ft (1.98 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 loaderYES
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 908m 651 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2015-2022 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power73.2 hp (54.6 kW)
Maximum torque190 lb-ft (257 Nm)
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width6.76 ft (2.06 m)
Maximum discharge height8.6 ft (2.62 m)
Transport height8.69 ft (2.65 m)
Transport length18.5 ft (5.63 m)
Transport width6.5 ft (1.98 m)
Outside turning radius14.9 ft (4.53 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
Weight14,021 lb (6.36 t)
Swing loaderYes
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke94×120 mm
Displacement0.87 US gal (3.3 L)
Emission levelTier 4 f
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC3.3B DIT
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres405/70 R20
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Steering modeKL

