Caterpillar 918f Wheel Loader Specs (1992-2026)

In specification terms, the Caterpillar 918f Wheel Loader (1992-2026) shows low engine power at 97.9 hp (73 kW) alongside low weight at 20,150 lb (9.14 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1992-2026

Weight: 20,150 lb (9.14 t)Engine power: 97.9 hp (73 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)
20,150 lb (9.14 t)Weight
97.9 hp (73 kW)Engine power
2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
21,267 lbf (94.6 kN)Lifting Force
23 mph (37 km/h)Travel speed
7.81 ft (2.38 m)Transport width
10.3 ft (3.14 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

97.9 hp (73 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

20,150 lb (9.14 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

2.22 yd³ (1.7 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

1.83 yd³ (1.4 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

21,267 lbf (94.6 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

23 mph (37 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.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius16.8 ft (5.11 m)
Maximum discharge height8.76 ft (2.67 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length21.6 ft (6.58 m)
Transport height10.3 ft (3.14 m)
Transport width7.81 ft (2.38 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 918f
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1992-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power97.9 hp (73 kW)
Lifting Force21,267 lbf (94.6 kN)
Travel speed23 mph (37 km/h)

Dimensions

Maximum discharge height8.76 ft (2.67 m)
Transport height10.3 ft (3.14 m)
Transport length21.6 ft (6.58 m)
Transport width7.81 ft (2.38 m)
Outside turning radius16.8 ft (5.11 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)
Weight20,150 lb (9.14 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke105×127 mm
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3114
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo