Among the key figures for the Caterpillar 916 Wheel Loader (1986-2026) are low engine power at 84.5 hp (63 kW) and low weight at 18,739 lb (8.5 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1986-2026
Weight: 18,739 lb (8.5 t)Engine power: 84.5 hp (63 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
18,739 lb (8.5 t)Weight
84.5 hp (63 kW)Engine power
1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
22,121 lbf (98.4 kN)Lifting Force
15.4 mph (24.8 km/h)Travel speed
7.81 ft (2.38 m)Transport width
7.81 ft (2.38 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
84.5 hp (63 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
18,739 lb (8.5 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.
Maximum bucket capacity
Low
1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.
Minimum bucket capacity
Low
1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.
Lifting Force
Low
22,121 lbf (98.4 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
15.4 mph (24.8 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.
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.
Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 916 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1986-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power84.5 hp (63 kW)
Lifting Force22,121 lbf (98.4 kN)
Travel speed15.4 mph (24.8 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width7.81 ft (2.38 m)
Maximum discharge height11.4 ft (3.46 m)
Transport height10.3 ft (3.15 m)
Transport length20.5 ft (6.26 m)
Transport width7.81 ft (2.38 m)
Outside turning radius16.8 ft (5.11 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity1.96 yd³ (1.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
Weight18,739 lb (8.5 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke114×127 mm
Displacement1.37 US gal (5.2 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3204
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres15.5-25. 8PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
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