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Cat 902 and 904B: wheel loaders.

Selected configuration figures
ConfigurationDocumented field and quantity
902
Net Power
46 hp
Operating Weight
9,435 lb
904B
Net Power
52 hp
Operating Weight
9,811 lb
902 and 904B specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher nameSource guideListing-entry countLabels named by the source
Cat902 and 904B2902 and 904B
Bucket
Specification902904B
Dump Clearance At Max Raise7.69 ft7.8 ft
Breakout Force8,190 lb8,003 lb
Bucket Capacity - Heaped0.66 yd30.78 yd3
Bucket Width5.84 ft5.83 ft
Dimensions and weight
Specification902904B
Ground Clearance1.27 ft10 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground16.92 ft17.43 ft
Width Over Tires5.58 ft5.84 ft
Tread Width54 in52.32 in
Specification904B
Height To Top Of Cab7.83 ft
Wheelbase2.17 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height10.25 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump2.16 ft
Engine
Specification902904B
Net Power46 hp52 hp
Gross Power48 hp55 hp
ISO 9249 Rating46 hp52 hp
Eec 80/1269 Rating46 hp52 hp
Specification902
Displacement134.3 cu in
SAE J1349 Rating46 hp
Specification904B
Engine ModelS4Q2 Turbo
AspirationTurbocharged
Operational
Specification902904B
Fuel Capacity19.6 gal22 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity17.5 gal11 gal
Static Tipping Weight6,702 lb6,568 lb
Specification904B
Operating Weight9,811 lb
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity2 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity2 gal
Turning Radius4.4 ft
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage75 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation37 degrees
Tire Size12.5-18
Transmission and speeds
Specification902904B
Number Of Forward Gears22
Number Of Reverse Gears22
Max Speed - Forward12.5 mph12 mph
Max Speed - Reverse12.5 mph12 mph
Specification904B
Transmission TypeHydrostatic single-path
Weights
Specification902904B
Operating Weight9,435 lb9,810 lb
Buckets
Specification902904B
Bucket Width5.1 ft5.9 ft
Specification904B
Capacity - Reference Bucket0.8 yd3
Type - Reference BucketGP
Breakout Force - Reference Bucket8,003 lb
Hydraulic System
Specification902904B
Raise Time4.5 sec4.5 sec
Dump Time1.5 sec0.8 sec
Lower Time3.2 sec3.2 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump1.50.8
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift4.54.5
Main Relief3,400 psi3,002 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float3.23.2
3rd Valve Flow12.4 gpm22 gpm
Specification902
Pressure Flow At 2,600 Rpm And 70 Bar (1,000 Psi)15.9 gpm
Specification904B
Relief Valve Setting3,002 psi
Pump Flow Capacity22 gpm
Operating Specifications
Specification902904B
Breakout Force8,320 lb8,003 lb
Rated Bucket Capacity0.8 yd30.8 yd3
Dump Height At Full Lift7.7 ft7.8 ft
Articulation43 degrees42 degrees
Oscillation +/-11 degrees8 degrees
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket5,700 lb5,511 lb
Rack Back - Transport Position50 degrees45 degrees
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket2,860 lb2,756 lb
Hydraulic Lift Capacity7,800 lb7,464 lb
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket6,600 lb6,568 lb
Reach - Without Teeth2.8 ft2.2 ft
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks3,520 lb3,527 lb
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Forks4,400 lb4,409 lb
Service Refill Capacities
Specification902904B
Cooling System3.7 gal2 gal
Fuel Tank19.6 gal22 gal
Hydraulic System17.5 gal11 gal
Engine Oil2.1 gal2 gal
Cab
Specification902904B
ROPSmeets the following criteria: SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1:1986meets the following criteria: SAEJ1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1:1986
FOPSmeets the following criteria: SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992meets the following criteria: SAEJ1231 JAN81, ISO3449:1992
SoundSound level is below 75 dB(A)sound level is below 85 dB(A)
Maximum Material Densities
Specification902904B
General Purpose Bucket - 0.6 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3,500 lb/yd3,531 lb/yd
Multi Purpose Bucket - 0.6 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3,200 lb/yd3,362 lb/yd
Light Material - Bucket 1.0 M3 (1.3 Yd3)2,100 lb/yd2,014 lb/yd
Specification902
High Dump Bucket - 0.7 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3,400 lb/yd
Stone Sieve Bucket - 0.6 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3,450 lb/yd
Engine Dimensions
Specification902904B
Bore3.3 in3.5 in
Stroke3.9 in4 in
Power Train, Axles And Brakes
Specification902904B
Transmission TypeClosed-loop, two-speed hydrostatic single-path transmissionClosed-loop, two-speed hydrostatic single-path transmission
Maximum Travel Speeds - With 12.5-18 Tires, Forward And Reverse, Low4 mph4 mph
Maximum Travel Speeds - Forward And Reverse, High12 mph12 mph
Axle And Final Drivesfixed front axle with limited slip differential and planetary geFixed front axle and oscillating rear axle with conventional differential and planetary gear reduction final drives
Service And Parking BrakeAre combined in a single, dry-disc driveline brakeService and Parking brake are combined in an oil immersed drop box
Brake StandardsBrake meets ISO 3450:1996Brake meets ISO 3450:1996
Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guideDiffering-field count reported
902 and 904B75
Ratios
Figure902904B
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight4.95.3
Fuel tank per engine horsepower0.43 gal0.42 gal
Figure904B
Pump flow per engine horsepower0.42 gpm
Reference directory classification
Equipment groupwheel loader
902 and 904B: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum indexEquipment class queriedNames in the searchMatching titles
Heavy Equipment Forumswheel loaderCat and the 902, 904B. That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead3
Used market for the 902 and 904B — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation dateListing sourceEquipment searchListings
2026-09-24MachineryTraderCat wheel loader4
ModelListedModel yearsLowest askingHighest askingMedian askingMedian hours
90232001 to 2005$24,900$29,500$26,9007,150
904B12008$14,900$14,900$14,900None shown
902 and 904B: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search dateDatabaseNames queriedSearch result
2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionCat together with the wheel loader 902, 904BNo matching recall in this search

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Cat 902 and 904B: Configuration records

902
SpecificationSource figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise7.69 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped0.66 yd3
Dimensions and weight
Length With Bucket On Ground16.92 ft
Width Over Tires5.58 ft
Engine
Net Power46 hp
Gross Power48 hp
ISO 9249 Rating46 hp
Eec 80/1269 Rating46 hp
SAE J1349 Rating46 hp
Operational
Fuel Capacity19.6 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity17.5 gal
Static Tipping Weight6,702 lb
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears2
Number Of Reverse Gears2
Max Speed - Forward12.5 mph
Max Speed - Reverse12.5 mph
Hydraulic System
Raise Time4.5 sec
Dump Time1.5 sec
Lower Time3.2 sec
Main Relief3,400 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float3.2
Operating Specifications
Dump Height At Full Lift7.7 ft
Articulation43 degrees
Oscillation +/-11 degrees
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket5,700 lb
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket2,860 lb
Hydraulic Lift Capacity7,800 lb
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket6,600 lb
Reach - Without Teeth2.8 ft
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks3,520 lb
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Forks4,400 lb
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System3.7 gal
Fuel Tank19.6 gal
Engine Oil2.1 gal
Cab
ROPSmeets the following criteria: SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1:1986
FOPSmeets the following criteria: SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992
SoundSound level is below 75 dB(A)
Maximum Material Densities
General Purpose Bucket - 0.6 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3,500 lb/yd
Multi Purpose Bucket - 0.6 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3,200 lb/yd
Light Material - Bucket 1.0 M3 (1.3 Yd3)2,100 lb/yd
High Dump Bucket - 0.7 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3,400 lb/yd
Stone Sieve Bucket - 0.6 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3,450 lb/yd
Power Train, Axles And Brakes
Maximum Travel Speeds - With 12.5-18 Tires, Forward And Reverse, Low4 mph
Maximum Travel Speeds - Forward And Reverse, High12 mph
Axle And Final Drivesfixed front axle with limited slip differential and planetary ge
Service And Parking BrakeAre combined in a single, dry-disc driveline brake
Brake StandardsBrake meets ISO 3450:1996
Additional specifications
Bucket Width5.84 ft
Breakout Force8,190 lb
Ground Clearance1.27 ft
Tread Width54 in
Displacement134.3 cu in
Operating Weight9,435 lb
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump1.5
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift4.5
Pressure Flow At 2,600 Rpm And 70 Bar (1,000 Psi)15.9 gpm
Rated Bucket Capacity0.8 yd3
Rack Back - Transport Position50 degrees
Hydraulic System17.5 gal
Bore3.3 in
Stroke3.9 in
Transmission TypeClosed-loop, two-speed hydrostatic single-path transmission

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904B
SpecificationSource figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise7.8 ft
Bucket Capacity - Heaped0.78 yd3
Dimensions and weight
Length With Bucket On Ground17.43 ft
Height To Top Of Cab7.83 ft
Wheelbase2.17 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height10.25 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump2.16 ft
Width Over Tires5.84 ft
Engine
Engine ModelS4Q2 Turbo
Net Power52 hp
Gross Power55 hp
AspirationTurbocharged
ISO 9249 Rating52 hp
Eec 80/1269 Rating52 hp
Operational
Fuel Capacity22 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity11 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity2 gal
Static Tipping Weight6,568 lb
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage75 amps
Transmission Fluid Capacity2 gal
Turning Radius4.4 ft
Rear Axle Oscillation37 degrees
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears2
Number Of Reverse Gears2
Max Speed - Forward12 mph
Max Speed - Reverse12 mph
Buckets
Capacity - Reference Bucket0.8 yd3
Type - Reference BucketGP
Breakout Force - Reference Bucket8,003 lb
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting3,002 psi
Pump Flow Capacity22 gpm
Raise Time4.5 sec
Dump Time0.8 sec
Lower Time3.2 sec
Main Relief3,002 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float3.2
Operating Specifications
Dump Height At Full Lift7.8 ft
Articulation42 degrees
Oscillation +/-8 degrees
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket5,511 lb
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket2,756 lb
Hydraulic Lift Capacity7,464 lb
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket6,568 lb
Reach - Without Teeth2.2 ft
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks3,527 lb
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Forks4,409 lb
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System2 gal
Fuel Tank22 gal
Engine Oil2 gal
Cab
ROPSmeets the following criteria: SAEJ1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1:1986
FOPSmeets the following criteria: SAEJ1231 JAN81, ISO3449:1992
Soundsound level is below 85 dB(A)
Maximum Material Densities
General Purpose Bucket - 0.6 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3,531 lb/yd
Multi Purpose Bucket - 0.6 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3,362 lb/yd
Light Material - Bucket 1.0 M3 (1.3 Yd3)2,014 lb/yd
Power Train, Axles And Brakes
Maximum Travel Speeds - With 12.5-18 Tires, Forward And Reverse, Low4 mph
Maximum Travel Speeds - Forward And Reverse, High12 mph
Axle And Final DrivesFixed front axle and oscillating rear axle with conventional differential and planetary gear reduction final drives
Service And Parking BrakeService and Parking brake are combined in an oil immersed drop box
Brake StandardsBrake meets ISO 3450:1996
Additional specifications
Bucket Width5.83 ft
Breakout Force8,003 lb
Tread Width52.32 in
Operating Weight9,811 lb
Tire Size12.5-18
Transmission TypeHydrostatic single-path
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump0.8
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift4.5
Rated Bucket Capacity0.8 yd3
Rack Back - Transport Position45 degrees
Hydraulic System11 gal
Bore3.5 in
Stroke4 in

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Compare Cat 902, 904B
Bucket
Specification902904B
Dump Clearance At Max Raise7.69 ft7.8 ft
Breakout Force8,190 lb8,003 lb
Bucket Capacity - Heaped0.66 yd30.78 yd3
Bucket Width5.84 ft5.83 ft
Dimensions and weight
Specification902904B
Length With Bucket On Ground16.92 ft17.43 ft
Width Over Tires5.58 ft5.84 ft
Tread Width54 in52.32 in
Engine
Specification902904B
Net Power46 hp52 hp
Gross Power48 hp55 hp
ISO 9249 Rating46 hp52 hp
Eec 80/1269 Rating46 hp52 hp
Operational
Specification902904B
Fuel Capacity19.6 gal22 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity17.5 gal11 gal
Static Tipping Weight6,702 lb6,568 lb
Transmission and speeds
Specification902904B
Number Of Forward Gears22
Number Of Reverse Gears22
Max Speed - Forward12.5 mph12 mph
Max Speed - Reverse12.5 mph12 mph
Hydraulic System
Specification902904B
Raise Time4.5 sec4.5 sec
Dump Time1.5 sec0.8 sec
Lower Time3.2 sec3.2 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump1.50.8
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift4.54.5
Main Relief3,400 psi3,002 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float3.23.2
Operating Specifications
Specification902904B
Rated Bucket Capacity0.8 yd30.8 yd3
Dump Height At Full Lift7.7 ft7.8 ft
Articulation43 degrees42 degrees
Oscillation +/-11 degrees8 degrees
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket5,700 lb5,511 lb
Rack Back - Transport Position50 degrees45 degrees
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket2,860 lb2,756 lb
Hydraulic Lift Capacity7,800 lb7,464 lb
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket6,600 lb6,568 lb
Reach - Without Teeth2.8 ft2.2 ft
Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks3,520 lb3,527 lb
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Forks4,400 lb4,409 lb
Service Refill Capacities
Specification902904B
Cooling System3.7 gal2 gal
Fuel Tank19.6 gal22 gal
Hydraulic System17.5 gal11 gal
Engine Oil2.1 gal2 gal
Cab
Specification902904B
ROPSmeets the following criteria: SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1:1986meets the following criteria: SAEJ1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1:1986
FOPSmeets the following criteria: SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992meets the following criteria: SAEJ1231 JAN81, ISO3449:1992
SoundSound level is below 75 dB(A)sound level is below 85 dB(A)
Maximum Material Densities
Specification902904B
General Purpose Bucket - 0.6 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3,500 lb/yd3,531 lb/yd
Multi Purpose Bucket - 0.6 M3 (0.8 Yd3)3,200 lb/yd3,362 lb/yd
Light Material - Bucket 1.0 M3 (1.3 Yd3)2,100 lb/yd2,014 lb/yd
Engine Dimensions
Specification902904B
Bore3.3 in3.5 in
Stroke3.9 in4 in
Power Train, Axles And Brakes
Specification902904B
Maximum Travel Speeds - With 12.5-18 Tires, Forward And Reverse, Low4 mph4 mph
Maximum Travel Speeds - Forward And Reverse, High12 mph12 mph
Axle And Final Drivesfixed front axle with limited slip differential and planetary geFixed front axle and oscillating rear axle with conventional differential and planetary gear reduction final drives
Service And Parking BrakeAre combined in a single, dry-disc driveline brakeService and Parking brake are combined in an oil immersed drop box
Brake StandardsBrake meets ISO 3450:1996Brake meets ISO 3450:1996

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