Cat® wheel loaders set the standard for productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort. The Cat 908 Compact Wheel Loader has a high torque C2.8 engine that works in conjunction with an intelligent hystat power train to deliver exceptional fuel efficiency. “Shift on the go” locking differentials and hydrostatic transmission provide smooth and powerful operation while increasing the efficiency of machine cycles.
Maximum Gross Power 74.7 HP
Operating Weight 14617 lb
Bucket Capacities 0.75-1.55 m³ (1.0-2.0 yd³)
Recyclability 93%
Bore 3.54in
Displacement 171in³
Engine Model Cat C2.8*
Maximum Engine Speed 2550 rpm
Maximum Gross Power 74.7HP
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 74.3HP
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric) 75.3mhp
Maximum Gross Power - Rated Engine Speed 2400r/min
Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995 74.7HP
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 221lb/ft
Maximum Gross Torque - SAE J1995 222lb/ft
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 217lb/ft
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 218lb/ft
Note Advertised 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.
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - ISO 9249 (metric) 73.1mhp
Rated Net Power - ISO 9249 72.1HP
Rated Net Power - Rated Engine Speed 2400r/min
Rated Net Power - SAE J1349 72.7HP
Stroke 4.33in
Operating Weight 14617lb
Bucket Capacities 0.75-1.55 m³ (1.0-2.0 yd³)
Bucket Capacities - General Purpose 0.80-1.35 m³ (1.0-1.7 yd³)
Bucket Capacities - Light Material 1.25-1.55 m³ (1.6-2.0 yd³)
Multi-Purpose 0.75-1.1 m³ (1.0-1.4 yd³)
Note Bucket 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.
Recyclability 93%
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† 5438lb
Articulation Angle - Degrees 39°
Carry Height: Bucket Pin 1.25ft
Clearance - Bucket at 45° 8.25ft
Clearance - Level Bucket 10.5ft
Clearance: Load over Height** 9.75ft
Departure Angle - Degrees 30°
Dig Depth 0.45ft
Dump Angle at Full Lift 48°
Height - Bucket Pin 11.17ft
Height - Ground Clearance 1ft
Height - Ground to Cab 8.75ft
Height: Ground Axle Center** 1.67ft
Height: Ground to Beacon** 9.33ft
Height: Overall** 14.42ft
Length - Overall with Bucket 18.67ft
Length - Wheel Base 7.08ft
Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler 4.75ft
Length: Hitch to Front Axle 3.5ft
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper 4.5ft
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
Operating Weight: Bucket ^ 14752lb
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ 14391lb
Rack Angle at Carry 54°
Rack Angle at Full Lift 50°
Reach - Bucket at 45° 2.67ft
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1† 6800lb
Tipping Load - Straight † 9753lb
Tipping Load – Full Turn – ISO 14397-1 † 8141lb
Tipping Load – Straight – ISO 14397-1 † 9581lb
Turning Radius - Inside Tire 6.67ft
Turning Radius - Over Bucket 15.08ft
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires 13.17ft
Width - Bucket 6.75ft
Width - Over Tires 6.67ft
Width - Tread Center 5.08ft
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† 4706lb
Articulation Angle - Degrees 39°
Carry Height: Bucket Pin 1.17ft
Clearance: Bucket at 45° * 10.92ft
Clearance: Level Bucket** 12.08ft
Clearance: Load over Height** 10.75ft
Departure Angle - Degrees 30°
Dig Depth** 0.33ft
Dump Angle at Full Lift 40°
Height: Bucket Pin** 12.75ft
Height: Ground Axle Center** 1.67ft
Height: Ground Clearance** 1ft
Height: Ground to Beacon** 9.33ft
Height: Ground to Cab** 8.75ft
Height: Overall** 15.67ft
Length: Hitch to Front Axle 3.5ft
Length: Overall* 19.67ft
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper 4.5ft
Length: Wheel Base 7.08ft
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
Operating Weight: Bucket ^ 14848lb
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ 14542lb
Rack Angle at Carry 48°
Rack Angle at Full Lift 69°
Reach: Bucket at 45° * 3.25ft
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 † 7645lb
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 † 9187lb
Tipping Load - Straight † 9187lb
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires 6.5ft
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires 13.17ft
Turning Radius: Over Bucket 15.83ft
Width: Bucket 6.75ft
Width: Over Tires 6.67ft
Width: Tread Center 5.08ft
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† 4375lb
Articulation Angle - Degrees 39°
Carry Height: Bucket Pin 1.25ft
Clearance: Bucket at 45° * 10.42ft
Clearance: Level Bucket** 12.08ft
Clearance: Load over Height** 10.75ft
Departure Angle - Degrees 30°
Dig Depth** 0.42ft
Dump Angle at Full Lift 40°
Height: Bucket Pin** 12.75ft
Height: Ground Axle Center** 1.67ft
Height: Ground Clearance** 1ft
Height: Ground to Beacon** 9.33ft
Height: Ground to Cab** 8.75ft
Height: Overall** 15.92ft
Length: Hitch to Front Axle 3.5ft
Length: Overall* 20.17ft
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper 4.5ft
Length: Wheel Base 7.08ft
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
Operating Weight: Bucket ^ 15070lb
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ 14714lb
Rack Angle at Carry 42°
Rack Angle at Full Lift 66°
Reach: Bucket at 45° * 3.42ft
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 † 6943lb
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 † 8385lb
Tipping Load - Straight † 8385lb
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires 6.5ft
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires 13.17ft
Turning Radius: Over Bucket 16.17ft
Width: Bucket 6.75ft
Width: Over Tires 6.67ft
Width: Tread Center 5.08ft
Axles - Front Center Differential 2.3Gal
Axles - Rear Center Differential 2.3Gal
Cooling System 3.2Gal
Engine Crankcase 2.3Gal
Fuel Tank 24Gal
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 18.6Gal
Hydraulic Tank 11.8Gal
Note No Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fluid needed on this size engine.
Transmission 0.6Gal
Front Fixed (standard), Locking Differential (optional)
Note Oscillation of ±11 degrees via hitch between front and rear frames.
Rear Fixed (standard), Locking Differential (optional)
Maximum Flow - Steering Pump 12.3gal/min
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump 3336psi
Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left 3.25 turns or 4.00 turns
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction 39°
Steering Cycle Times – (full left to full right) – at High Idle 2.8s
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 1* 6mile/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - High Speed 10.5mile/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 2** - Standard 12mile/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range 3*** 25mile/h
Forward and Reverse - Speed Range Creep# 6mile/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).
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.
Tire Size - Optional 405/70 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
Tire Size - Standard *405/70 R20 SPT9
FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Note (1) Canopy and cab, Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are available worldwide. Canopy not available in EU.
ROPS ISO 3471:2008
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump 1.8s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down 3.6s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift 5.8s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback 2.5s
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) 3408psi
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - High Flow* 33gal/min
Main Relief - 1st Auxiliary (3rd slice) - Standard Flow* 24gal/min
Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) 3408psi
Main Relief - 2nd Auxiliary (4th slice) - Flow 12gal/min
Note * Maximum flow stated, actual flow delta could be 6% from data shown. Also adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through display.
80% of Tip: Firm and Level EN474-3 †† 5815lb
Articulation Angle - Degrees 39°
Carry Height: Bucket Pin 1.17ft
Clearance: Bucket at 45° * 8.58ft
Clearance: Level Bucket** 10.5ft
Clearance: Load over Height** 9.75ft
Departure Angle - Degrees 30°
Dig Depth** 0.33ft
Dump Angle at Full Lift 45°
Height: Bucket Pin** 11.17ft
Height: Ground Axle Center** 1.67ft
Height: Ground Clearance** 1ft
Height: Ground to Beacon** 9.33ft
Height: Ground to Cab** 8.75ft
Height: Overall** 14.17ft
Length: Front Axle to Front of Coupler 3.92ft
Length: Hitch to Front Axle 3.5ft
Length: Overall* 18.17ft
Length: Rear Axle to Bumper 4.5ft
Length: Wheel Base 7.08ft
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
Operating Weight: Bucket ^ 14633lb
Operating Weight: Carriage and Tines ^^ 14252lb
Rack Angle at Carry 51°
Rack Angle at Full Lift 53°
Reach: Bucket at 45° * 2.33ft
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1 † 8895lb
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1 † 10626lb
Tipping Load - Straight † 10626lb
Turning Radius: Inside of Tires 6.5ft
Turning Radius: Outside of Tires 13.17ft
Turning Radius: Over Bucket 14.75ft
Width: Bucket 6.75ft
Width: Over Tires 6.67ft
Width: Tread Center 5.08ft
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
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
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™
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)
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
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)
Lighting packages, multiple; front, rear, engine bay (LED or HAL)
Push to start
Work tool wiring harness, (3) in cab switches
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
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
Couplers, vertical (SSL), horizontal (HPL-V, HPL-A)
Rotary sensors (snubbing, kickouts, parallel)
High lift option
