Cat 908 Compact Wheel Loader

Maximum Gross Power74.7HP

Engine ModelCat C2.8*

Maximum Engine Speed2550 rpm

Maximum Gross Power - Rated Engine Speed2400r/min

Maximum Gross Power - SAE J199574.7HP

Maximum Gross Power - ISO 1439674.3HP

Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric)75.3mhp

Rated Net Power - Rated Engine Speed2400r/min

Rated Net Power - SAE J134972.7HP

Rated Net Power - ISO 924972.1HP

Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (metric)73.1mhp

Maximum Gross Torque - SAE J1995222lb/ft

Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396221lb/ft

Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349218lb/ft

Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249217lb/ft

Displacement171in³

Bore3.54in

Stroke4.33in

NoteAdvertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture

Note (1)Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel.

Note (2)*Two Cat C2.8 engine emission options are available: 1) Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V. 2) U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA equivalent. Tier 3 engine specs are 0.3 kW/0.4 hp more gross power (SAE J1995), 0.2 kW/0.3 hp on net power (SAE J1349)

Note (3)#Maximum gross and net torque measured at 1,600 rpm.

Operating Weight14617lb

Bucket Capacities0.75-1.55 m³ (1.0-2.0 yd³)

Bucket Capacities - General Purpose0.80-1.35 m³ (1.0-1.7 yd³)

Bucket Capacities - Light Material1.25-1.55 m³ (1.6-2.0 yd³)

Multi-Purpose0.75-1.1 m³ (1.0-1.4 yd³)

NoteBucket selection must be made with an understanding of the material density and application to ensure machine stability is maintained within the tipping loads stated per model and configuration.

Note (1)Bucket capacities stated include BOCE, in line with ISO 7546.

Recyclability93%

Height: Ground to Cab**8.75ft

Height: Ground to Beacon**9.33ft

Height: Ground Axle Center**1.67ft

Height: Ground Clearance**1ft

Length: Overall*19.67ft

Length: Rear Axle to Bumper4.5ft

Length: Hitch to Front Axle3.5ft

Length: Wheel Base7.08ft

Clearance: Bucket at 45° *10.92ft

Clearance: Load over Height**10.75ft

Clearance: Level Bucket**12.08ft

Height: Bucket Pin**12.75ft

Height: Overall**15.67ft

Reach: Bucket at 45° *3.25ft

Carry Height: Bucket Pin1.17ft

Dig Depth**0.33ft

Width: Bucket6.75ft

Width: Tread Center5.08ft

Turning Radius: Over Bucket15.83ft

Width: Over Tires6.67ft

Turning Radius: Outside of Tires13.17ft

Turning Radius: Inside of Tires6.5ft

Rack Angle at Full Lift69°

Dump Angle at Full Lift40°

Rack Angle at Carry48°

Departure Angle - Degrees30°

Articulation Angle - Degrees39°

Operating Weight: Bucket ^14848lb

Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 †9187lb

Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 †7645lb

Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^14542lb

Tipping Load - Straight †9187lb

80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††4706lb

Note (1)*Vary with bucket

Note (2)**Vary with tire

Note (3)^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.

Note (4)^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III carriage, 1220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).

Note (5)†Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.

Note (6)††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197.

Note (7)#HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.

Note (8)Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class II

Note (9)Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9

Height: Ground to Cab**8.75ft

Height: Ground to Beacon**9.33ft

Height: Ground Axle Center**1.67ft

Height: Ground Clearance**1ft

Length: Overall*20.17ft

Length: Rear Axle to Bumper4.5ft

Length: Hitch to Front Axle3.5ft

Length: Wheel Base7.08ft

Clearance: Bucket at 45° *10.42ft

Clearance: Load over Height**10.75ft

Clearance: Level Bucket**12.08ft

Height: Bucket Pin**12.75ft

Height: Overall**15.92ft

Reach: Bucket at 45° *3.42ft

Carry Height: Bucket Pin1.25ft

Dig Depth**0.42ft

Width: Bucket6.75ft

Width: Tread Center5.08ft

Turning Radius: Over Bucket16.17ft

Width: Over Tires6.67ft

Turning Radius: Outside of Tires13.17ft

Turning Radius: Inside of Tires6.5ft

Rack Angle at Full Lift66°

Dump Angle at Full Lift40°

Rack Angle at Carry42°

Departure Angle - Degrees30°

Articulation Angle - Degrees39°

Operating Weight: Bucket ^15070lb

Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 †8385lb

Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 †6943lb

Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^14714lb

Tipping Load - Straight †8385lb

80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††4375lb

Note (1)*Vary with bucket

Note (2)**Vary with tire

Note (3)^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.

Note (4)^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III carriage, 1220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).

Note (5)†Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.

Note (6)††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197.

Note (7)#HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.

Note (8)Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class II

Note (9)Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9

Fuel Tank24Gal

Cooling System3.2Gal

Engine Crankcase2.3Gal

Axles - Front Center Differential2.3Gal

Axles - Rear Center Differential2.3Gal

Hydraulic System - Including Tank18.6Gal

Hydraulic Tank11.8Gal

Transmission0.6Gal

NoteNo Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid needed on this size engine.

FrontFixed (standard), Locking Differential (optional)

RearFixed (standard), Locking Differential (optional)

NoteOscillation of ±11 degrees via hitch between front and rear frames.

Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction39°

Maximum Flow - Steering Pump12.3gal/min

Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump3336psi

Steering Cycle Times – (full left to full right) – at High Idle2.8s

Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left3.25 turns or 4.00 turns

Forward and Reverse - Speed Range Creep#6mile/h

Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 1*6mile/h

Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - High Speed10.5mile/h

Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - Standard12mile/h

Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 3***25mile/h

Note#Factory default shown, can be adjusted to any speed up to 19 km/h (12 mph).

Note (1)*Creep function not available in this gear or above.

Note (2)**Max speed dependent on model and configuration (standard vs. high speed transmission).

Note (3)***Reverse is 30 km/h (19 mph).

Tire Size - Standard*405/70 R20 SPT9

Tire Size - Optional405/70 R20 Powerloads

Tire Size - Optional (1)400/70 R20 XMCL/Bibload

Tire Size - Optional (2)360/80 R20 TRI 2

Tire Size - Optional (3)40X14-20 TL, SM/TR

Note*This tire has been used for all dimension, stability and performance data.

Note (1)Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details.

Note (2)Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.

ROPSISO 3471:2008

FOPSISO 3449:2005 Level II

Note (1)Canopy and cab, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are available worldwide. Canopy not available in EU.

Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice)3408psi

Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - Standard Flow*24gal/min

Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - High Flow*33gal/min

Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice)3408psi

Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) - Flow12gal/min

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback2.5s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift5.8s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump1.8s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down3.6s

Note* Maximum flow stated, actual flow delta could be 6% from data shown. Also adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through display.

Height: Ground to Cab**8.75ft

Height: Ground to Beacon**9.33ft

Height: Ground Axle Center**1.67ft

Height: Ground Clearance**1ft

Length: Overall*18.17ft

Length: Rear Axle to Bumper4.5ft

Length: Hitch to Front Axle3.5ft

Length: Wheel Base7.08ft

Clearance: Bucket at 45° *8.58ft

Clearance: Load over Height**9.75ft

Clearance: Level Bucket**10.5ft

Height: Bucket Pin**11.17ft

Height: Overall**14.17ft

Reach: Bucket at 45° *2.33ft

Carry Height: Bucket Pin1.17ft

Dig Depth**0.33ft

Width: Bucket6.75ft

Width: Tread Center5.08ft

Turning Radius: Over Bucket14.75ft

Width: Over Tires6.67ft

Turning Radius: Outside of Tires13.17ft

Turning Radius: Inside of Tires6.5ft

Rack Angle at Full Lift53°

Dump Angle at Full Lift45°

Rack Angle at Carry51°

Departure Angle - Degrees30°

Articulation Angle - Degrees39°

Operating Weight: Bucket ^14633lb

Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 †10626lb

Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 †8895lb

Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^14252lb

Tipping Load - Straight †10626lb

80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††5815lb

Note (1)*Vary with bucket

Note (2)**Vary with tire

Note (3)^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.

Note (4)^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III carriage, 1220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).

Note (5)†Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.

Note (6)††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197.

Note (7)#HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.

Note (8)Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class II

Note (9)Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9

Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler3.92ft

Height - Ground to Cab8.75ft

Height: Ground to Beacon**9.33ft

Height: Ground Axle Center**1.67ft

Height - Ground Clearance1ft

Length - Overall with Bucket18.67ft

Length: Rear Axle to Bumper4.5ft

Length: Hitch to Front Axle3.5ft

Length - Wheel Base7.08ft

Clearance - Bucket at 45°8.25ft

Clearance: Load over Height**9.75ft

Clearance - Level Bucket10.5ft

Height - Bucket Pin11.17ft

Height: Overall**14.42ft

Reach - Bucket at 45°2.67ft

Carry Height: Bucket Pin1.25ft

Dig Depth0.45ft

Width - Bucket6.75ft

Width - Tread Center5.08ft

Turning Radius - Over Bucket15.08ft

Width - Over Tires6.67ft

Turning Radius: Outside of Tires13.17ft

Turning Radius - Inside Tire6.67ft

Rack Angle at Full Lift50°

Dump Angle at Full Lift48°

Rack Angle at Carry54°

Departure Angle - Degrees30°

Articulation Angle - Degrees39°

Operating Weight: Bucket ^14752lb

Tipping Load – Straight – ISO 14397-1 †9581lb

Tipping Load – Full Turn – ISO 14397-1 †8141lb

Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^14391lb

Tipping Load - Straight †9753lb

80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 ††5438lb

Note (1)*Vary with bucket

Note (2)**Vary with tire

Note (3)^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket.

Note (4)^^Horizontal Pin Lock Coupler (HPL-V) or Vertical Pin Coupler (SSL), class III carriage, 1220 mm (4 ft) tines (500 mm [20 in] load center).

Note (5)†Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6 (fork 500 mm [20 in] load center), which requires 2% verification between calculation and testing.

Note (6)††Full compliance to EN474-3 and SAE J1197.

Note (7)#HPL-A weight, tipping and rated loads are within 1% of the HPL-V.

Note (8)Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard cab, heater, 20 km/h (12 mph), standard guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fluids, SPT9 405/70 R20 tires and 1.15 m3 (1.5 yd3) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge or a class II

Note (9)Note: Goodyear POWERLOAD® tires can add up to approximately 140 kg (305 lb) to the full turn tip load and reduce vertical height by approximately 25 mm (1 in) compared to SPT9

Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1†6800lb

Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler4.75ft

Standard

Emissions compliant, two options (Dependent on regional regulations.)
– U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V
– U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA equivalent

Cat C2.8 engine
– Diesel particulate filter (Fit for Life) or muffler (Dependent on regional regulations.)
– Fuel, diesel, ultra low or low Sulphur (Dependent on regional regulations.)
– Hydrostatic transmission, two speed, with inching function, “shift on the go”
– Power train mode, hystat

Air cleaner, two stage filter, with in cab audio/visual indicator on display

Axles, heavy duty, frame mounted with outboard planetary reduction

Closed circuit breather

Coolant, extended life, –36° C (–33° F)

Drive shaft, sealed for life, universal joints

Engine, auto idle shutdown, hibernation mode

Engine oil, ECO drain tap and hose

Fuel pump, priming (manual)/water separator/drain

Optional

Antifreeze, extended life coolant, –50° C (–58° F)

Cold start – jacket water heater, bypass valve

Creep and throttle lock function

Fuel pump, priming, electric (Dependent on regional regulations.)

40 km/h (25 mph) hydrostatic transmission, 3-speed, “shift on the go”, secondary steering and boosted brakes

Power train mode, utility (includes keypad)

Standard

Hydraulic pilot shut off switch, in cab

Electro-hydraulic, fully proportional controls

Dead engine lower, lift valve, manual

Demand cooling fan, hydraulically drive

Coupler/pin on attachment ready

Caterpillar HYDO^™ Advanced 10 hydraulic oil

Hystat displacement pump, infinitely variable

Implement valve, pressure compensated

Joystick, single lever, single auxiliary roller

Multi-function lift and tilt with loader arm float

Motor, single drive with dedicated implement and steering pumps

Optional

Auxiliary flow, single standard (3) valve, single high flow (3) valve, dual high flow (4) valve

Caterpillar Bio HYDO Advanced hydraulic oil

Connect under pressure and case drain

Ride Control or load check valves*

Reversing fan

Quick disconnect auxiliary hydraulics

Standard

Alternator, 100 amp sealed

Battery, heavy duty, 12V, 90Ah and 1,000 CCA

Battery disconnect switch

Cab mounted fuse panel

Lights, rear stop and turn, LED

Lights, roading, front halogen

Service (Electronic Technician^™)

Product Link^™

Optional

Lighting packages, multiple; front, rear, engine bay (LED or HAL)

Push to start

Work tool wiring harness, (3) in cab switches

Standard

ROPS/FOPS certified canopy/cab
– 12V power outlets, interior/exterior
– Pedals, raised, foot, brake/inching, accelerator
– Lever, parking brake
– Cup holders (2)
– CB radio clip, phone holder
– Door release, internal (left and right)
– Hook, large, coat and hard hat
– Floormat, heavy duty, easy clean
– Mirrors, (2) external breakaway, (1) internal
– Operator station on isolation mounts
– Steering wheel, spinner knob, horn in center
– Seat belt, orange, retractable, 51 mm (2 in)
– Storage, personal (trays [3], seat pocket)
– Steering column, tilt adjusted
– Column mounted multi function control: lights, roading, wipers, self cancelling turn signals
– Quick coupler switch, in cab

Display, analog and digital
– Gauges (2), hydraulic oil, engine coolant
– Digital with soft touch buttons – fuel level, speed range, speedometer, service hour meter, service/maintenance information, hydraulic and power train performance and aggressiveness settings, security passcode (multiple languages)

Joystick, seat mounted, standard multifunction
– FNR, auxiliary roller, speed range select, continuous flow, differential lock, horn
– Arm rest, padded right, multiple position vertical height

Seat, manual height adjustment, (cab) fabric with adjustable left arm rest, (canopy) vinyl

Cab
– Doors (2), fixed glass
– Wipers, front and rear, full front coverage
– Windshield, front single piece
– Window, rear heated
– Radio ready, speakers and wiring
– Air vents, (4) screen, (7) directional
– Heating, mechanical control unit
– Sun visor, solid, front full width
– Interior light (incandescent)

Standard

Fenders, front and rear

Ground level easy access daily service points

Loader arm safety brace

Lockable main and side engine enclosures

Lockable, fuel cap, HVAC filters, nose cone

Machine lifting/tie down points

Paint, Electro-Coat primer, gloss topcoat

Recovery hitch with pin

Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports, engine oil and hydraulic oil

Optional

Couplers, vertical (SSL), horizontal (HPL-V, HPL-A)

Rotary sensors (snubbing, kickouts, parallel)

High lift option

Optional

Air Conditioning, automatic temperature control (ATC)

Doors, sliding windows (left and right)

Interior light, door activated

Joystick, FNR, twin auxiliary roller, differential lock, horn

Joystick, seat mounted, multifunction

Mirrors (2) electronically adjustable, heated external, plus lower parabolic mirror

Phone holder, spring loaded

Radio, FM or digital audio broadcast

Seat belt options, multiple

Seat packages; deluxe or premium

Secondary display, front or rear view camera

Soft touch keypad options, 8 or 16 button

Storage, lockable box or lockable cooled box

Sun visor, rear perforated

USB ports (2), interior