Caterpillar 906
Caterpillar's 906 is a compact wheel loader for yards, farms and light material handling, where a full-size loader would be oversized.
- Region
- Global
- Specs verified
- 2 of 2
- Last checked
- Oct 12, 2026
Operating weight
12,628 lb
As published: 12,628 lb (5,730 kg) with bucket
Engine power
73 hp
As published: 73 hp (54.4 kW), SAE J1349 net
The Caterpillar 906 sits in the compact wheel loader class. Buyers choose machines of this size for yards, farm work, landscaping and light site material handling, where a full-size loader would be too heavy for soft ground and too large to fit tight spaces.
Caterpillar lists the operating weight at 12,628 lb (5,730 kg) with a bucket, and the net power at 73 hp under SAE J1349. Weight matters for stability and transport logistics. The rating standard matters because net and gross figures differ, and it is worth checking which one a comparison uses.
Caterpillar has sold several related compact variants, including the 906H, 906K, 906M and 906H2, with different engines and weights. Check the exact variant and serial number before comparing figures, and confirm bucket options and the local dealer's service coverage, since those affect daily running costs more than the headline figures do.
Data
Specifications
The value is in our standard US unit. “As published” is the source’s own wording.
| Specification | Value | As published | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating weight Weight of the machine as the manufacturer equips it for work: with operator, fluids and standard equipment. It is not shipping weight. | 12,628 lb | 12,628 lb (5,730 kg) with bucket | Verified Figure with bucket as listed on the Caterpillar page. |
906 Compact Wheel Loader product page
Caterpillar · Operating weight, with bucket
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| Engine power Engine rating as stated by the manufacturer. The source names the rating standard (net or gross). | 73 hp | 73 hp (54.4 kW), SAE J1349 net | Verified SAE J1349 net rating as listed. |
906 Compact Wheel Loader product page
Caterpillar · Rated net power, SAE J1349
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