Performance and Versatility
The strong weight-power ratios result in fast acceleration and quick directional changes for excellent performance
Ease of Operation
Operator comfort and easy operation are designed into every aspect of the cab.
Quick access and superior design make the 906 Compact Wheel Loader easy to service.
Caterpillar dealers offer unmatched customer support.
Work Tools
To enable maximum utilization of the compact wheel loaders, Caterpillar offers a wide range of tools for the many and varied tasks demanded by customers.
Additional Counterweight
Improved productivity, lifting capability and handling and substantially increased tipping load are delivered from the additional counterweight bolted onto the rear axle.
Antifreeze
The standard antifreeze offers protection to temperatures down to -33F, whereas the optional antifreeze offers protection down to -58F.
Rear Hitch Tow Pin
The rear hitch tow pin offers the increased versatility for Cat Compact Wheel Loaders.
Fender Extensions
Extensions to the front fenders deflect dirt away from the machine and back to the ground when used in muddy applications.
Cab Mounted Working Lights
Four lights are mounted externally to the cab roof (2 front and 2 rear), offering additional lighting for working at dusk / night.
Rotary Beacon
A roof-mounted rotating flashing beacon offering increased visual awareness of the machine.
Excellent Viewing
Excellent visibility in all directions -- 360 degrees panoramic view.
Low Effort Controls
Low effort pilot hydraulics and an ergonomically designed joystick with adjustable wrist rest minimize fatigue.
SAE criteria
The cab also meets ROPS criteria SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3741-1: 1986, and ROPS criteria SAE J231 JAN81 and ISO 3449:1992.
Design Technology
Cat Compact Wheel Loaders have been designed with the aid of virtual reality.
Sound Levels
Cat Compact Wheel Loader cabs are designed to provide users with very low interior sound levels.
Dash/Instrument Panel
The specially designed dash/instrument panel consists of 2 standard gauges, 14 action and indicator lamps, 8 rocker switch locations, a lamp test switch and a digital hour meter.
Bucket/Work Tool Controls
The Cat Compact Wheel Loaders feature pilot hydraulic controls.
Seat Belt
A 2" seat belt is standard equipment on the Cat Compact Wheel Loader, whilst the 3" belt is a legal requirement in the States of Oregon and California in the USA and in British Columbia in Canada.
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Radiator
The compact wheel loader has a unique cooling airflow path which provides optimum engine cooling while minimizing exterior noise levels.
Fuel Tank
The compact wheel loader fuel tank is not pressurized, decreasing system complexity and limiting the amount of fuel discharge if a leak occurs.
Transmission
Two-speed closed-loop hydrostatic transmission delivers smooth transition from full rimpull to runout. Precise inching control and smooth acceleration minimize operator fatigue.
Speed Control
In order to limit maximum travel speed while maintaining high engine rpm and hydraulic speed for applications such as truck loading, a rabbit/turtle (High/Low) switch is provided.
Axles
A limited slip differential (LSD) is standard for the Cat Compact Wheel Loader front axle, and a conventional differential is standard for the rear axle.
Battery
There are 2 optiona available. The 750 CCA/100Ahr battery is standard equipment. The optional 900CCA battery option offers the extra capacity needed in cold weather.
Other Machines
Users will find the visibility to the rear of the machine significantly better with the Cat Compact Wheel Loaders than most other machines in this class.
Reaction Injection Molding
The Cat Compact Wheel Loader engine enclosure is manufactured using a state-of-the-art Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) process.
Durable Material
Dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) material used in the molding process is extremely durable and tough.
Stiffness/Impact Strength
The hood molding has an excellent combination of stiffness, impact strength, and low density.
Hood Understructure
The compact wheel loader understructure is molded of the same parent material, dicyclopentadiene and permanently bonded to the inside of the hood.
Engine Enclosure Design
The engine enclosure is designed as a solid piece, without any line-of-sight openings into the engine compartment.
Paint
The paint protecting the Cat Compact Wheel Loader is of the highest quality.
Engine Enclosure
Two different levels of sound suppression are offered in the engine enclosure of the Cat Compact Wheel Loader. The standard enclosure is fitted with sound suppression material.
Exhaust System
This option is dependent on whether a cab or canopy has been selected. The first option includes a standard exhaust system and is mandatory when ordering a cab. The second option includes a standard exhaust plus a mesh guard around the exhaust pipe. This is a mandatory option when a canopy has been selected.
Eco Drain Valves
Eco drain valves can be fitted to help prevent spillage when draining oil. Bio-degradable oil can be used to reinforce this envirnomental protection if the eco drain valves have been selected.
Control Valve
The implement valve is actuated by a closed center hydraulic pilot control valve.
Flow
Implement flow originates at the implement pump and is routed first through a steering priority valve, then through the implement valve to the tank.
Hydrostatic Charge Pump
The hydrostatic charge pump supplies flow to the pilot control valve and to a piston-type accumulator.
Accumulator
The accumulator supplies short-term flow for dead-engine situations.
Pilot Valve
The pilot valve is actuated by the joystick and the auxiliary hydraulic control lever in the operator compartment.
Lift & Tilt Functions
The Cat Compact Wheel Loader has standard lift and tilt functions. The hydraulically actuated QuickLock coupler is also standard.
Hydraulic Tank
The Cat Compact Wheel Loader hydraulic tank is not pressurized.
Rotationally Molded Nylon
The hydraulic tank is made from rotationally molded nylon 12.
Advantage
This is an advantage over conventional sheet metal tanks.
Damage Protection
The hydraulic tank is securely located at the heart of the machine.