Building on the success of the Cat M-Series Compact Wheel Loaders, the new
Next Generation Cat 906, 907, and 908 wheel loaders boast a reengineered
operator’s station, leveraging exclusive Cat technologies to improve operator
experience and provide larger wheel loader model comfort on a smaller platform.
Featuring the new Cat C2.8 engine, the upgraded drive and powertrain deliver
faster roading speeds and drive train performance.
The hydraulics and structures have gone through an overhaul, making these
new models an optimal fit for many applications.
The new sealed and pressurized cab improves the operator experience, while
keeping previous design functional aspects like raised floor pedals and two
doors to make cab cleaning easier. Optimum visibility is achieved with larger
standard side mirrors, optional parabolic lens electric and heated mirrors, and
front and rear camera options. New single-piece front and rear windshields
offer 60% better wiper coverage.
Seat mounted controls improve operating ergonomics of the new loaders. A
multifunction joystick controls travel direction and speed, proportional
auxiliary flow, differential lock, and constant hydraulic flow without
operators removing their hand from the joystick, elevating operating safety.
Like larger Cat wheel loaders, companies will be able to choose from a range of
seats, including a new premium heated and ventilated seat.
A first for this class size, new in-cab-programmable kickouts with
high-definition rotary sensors mounted to the loader arms better protect
operators from unwanted shock and vibration due to buckets striking the ground
and/or hitting dump stops at max height. Proper kickout operation also saves up
to 20% of bucket cutting edge life. Rather than leaving the cab for setting,
the operator remains inside the cab while setting upper, lower and attachment
kickout positions at the touch of a button. Cylinder snubbing is also enabled
to provide the operator with added protection.
The heart of the new cab design is the Next Generation control monitor,
which offers a range of real-time machine operating information. It allows the
operator to configure hydrostatic transmission response, auto engine idle
shutdown and a utility powertrain mode that provides operators with a more
intuitive means of controlling ground and engine speed, ideal when working with
hydromechanical attachments.
Specifically designed for Cat products, the new Cat C2.8 engine delivers the
same 55.7-kW (74-hp) gross power as the previous engine with 13% more torque,
resulting in roading performance and tractive effort improvements. The Cat C2.8
meets EU Stage V and U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards with alternative
emissions packages available. Its shift-on-the-go transmission offers increased
roading speeds of 40 km/h (25 mph), and larger fuel tank capacities of 30% for
the 906 and 12% for the 907 and 908 deliver extended work cycles.
When working in dusty environments, the new reversing-fan option assists in
keeping cooling cores clean for more efficient temperature control. Through an
in-cab soft-touch button, the system can be turned off, set to operate in an
automatic mode or momentarily activated by the operator. Automatic mode uses
the factory-setting to reverse direction for 10 seconds every 10 minutes.
Frequency and duration of automatic reversing can be changed easily by the
operator via the new control monitor.
To meet demand for increased multifunctionality with lift and tilt while
powering hydromechanical tools, these Next Generation wheel loaders feature a
new standard pressure compensated valve, allowing operators to simultaneously
control implements and operate hydromechanical attachments seamlessly.
Increased working auxiliary pressures make work easier and improve steering to
reduce operator fatigue.
Modifications to the optional skid steer coupler improve visibility through
the coupler when setting fork tines. In conjunction, realignment of the compact
wheel loader fork carriage improves forward visibility. Bucket capacities have
been increased across the range adding to the already impressive operating
capacity legacy of the Cat machines.
New for this class size, an optional Cat 908 high-lift configuration is
available, perfect for customers operating in agricultural and industrial and
waste markets. When combined with the reversing fan option, the high-lift
configuration offers farmers increased operating efficiency and reliability.
Available solid tires and the high lift configuration make the new 908 loader
ideal for industrial and waste applications.
Efficient, high-illumination LED lights options are now available for both
working/roading and under-hood-service lights to better illuminate work areas
in low-light conditions. Task-focused LED under-hood lighting simplifies
servicing in poor ambient light. A unique resistor bank built into the body of
Cat LED roading lights keep the lamp assembly warm enough to melt snow and ice,
improving efficiency over conventional LED roading lights when operating in
colder climates.
