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Cat 903C specifications

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Cat 903C: wheel loader.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
903C	Net Power 40 hp Operating Weight 9,150 lb

903C specification matrix — Bucket
Specification	903C
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	2.9 ft
Bucket Width	5.8 ft
Breakout Force	5,171 lb

Dimensions and weight
Specification	903C
Ground Clearance	1.3 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground	15.9 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	8.2 ft
Wheelbase	5.9 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	10.6 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	2.9 ft

Dimensions (Approximate)
Specification	903C
Machine Width - 12-16.5 10pr Tires	5.4 ft
Machine Width - Flexport 33 6 11 Tires	5.2 ft
Machine Width - Flotation 33-15.5 16.5 Tires	5.6 ft
Maximum Dump Height	8 ft
Maximum Fork Height	10.3 ft
Maximum Reach	5.4 ft
Overall Length - With Bucket	15.9 ft
Overall Length - With Forks	17.4 ft
Reach - Ground Level	3.7 ft
Reach At Maximum Dump Height	2.9 ft
Steering Angle - Left/Right	80
Tire Gauge	4.3 ft
Turning Radius - Inside Tire	5.4 ft
Turning Radius - Over Bucket	13.2 ft
Wheel Base	5.9 ft
Articulation Angle	40
Width - Over Bucket	5.8 ft
Cab Height	8.2 ft
Departure Angle	30
Dig Depth	8 in
Dump Angle At Maximum Height	40
Fork Depth Above Ground	2 in
Fork Height At Maximum Reach	4.7 ft
Fork Reach At Maximum Height	2.5 ft
Hinge Pin At Maximum Height	10.6 ft
Load Over Height	9.6 ft

Years Of Manufacture
Specification	903C
Approximate First Year Of Manufacture	2014 A.D

Engine
Specification	903C
Engine Model	C2.4
Net Power	40 hp
Gross Power	42 hp
Displacement	147 cu in
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Bore	3.4 in
Stroke	4 in
Note	*Engine meets US EPA Tier 4 Interim emission standards
Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - SAE J1349 Rating	40 hp
Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - ISO 9249 Rating	40 hp
Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 Rating	40 hp

Operational
Specification	903C
Operating Weight	9,150 lb
Fuel Capacity	11.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	6.3 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	2.4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3 gal
Static Tipping Weight	3,900 lb
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	70 amps
Tire Size	15.5-16.5

Transmission and speeds
Specification	903C
Travel Speed	10 mph

Cat 903C: Weights

Buckets
Specification	903C
Bucket Capacities	0.6-1.0 m3 (0.8-1.3 yd3)

Hydraulic System
Specification	903C
Relief Valve Setting	2,988 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	14 gpm
Raise Time	4.7 sec
Dump Time	0.8 sec
Lower Time	3.1 sec
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump	0.8 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift	4.7 s
Main Relief	2,988 psi
3rd Auxiliary Flow	14 gpm
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float	3.1 s

Operating Specifications
Specification	903C
Rated Bucket Capacity	0.8 yd3
Tire Size	33 15.5-16.5, 12PR
Standard - Operating Weight	9,150 lb
Standard - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket	1,950 lb
Standard - Straight Tipping Load, Bucket	4,650 lb
Standard - Full Turn Static Tipping Load, Bucket	3,900 lb
Standard - Rackback, Transport Position	52
Standard - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (80% Of Ftstl)	2,500 lb
Standard - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (60% Of Ftstl)	1,900 lb
With Additional Counterweight - Operating Weight	9,500 lb
With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket	2,100 lb
With Additional Counterweight - Straight Tipping Load - Bucket	5,000 lb
With Additional Counterweight - Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket	4,200 lb
With Additional Counterweight - Rackback - Transport Position	52
With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (80% Of Ftstl)	2,700 lb
With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (60% Of Ftstl)	2,000 lb

Service Refill Capacities
Specification	903C
Cooling System	3 gal
Fuel Tank	11.4 gal
Hydraulic System	6.3 gal
Engine Oil	2.4 gal

Cab
Specification	903C
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	ISO 3449:2000 Level I

Maximum Material Densities
Specification	903C
Note	Based on ISO 7546: 1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and without additional counterweight
General Purpose - Bucket Type	General Purpose
General Purpose - Rated Capacity	0.8 yd3
General Purpose - Dump Height	96 in
General Purpose - Maximum Material Density	2,437 lb/yd
General Purpose - Bucket Width	70 in
Light Material - Bucket Type	Light Material
Light Material - Rated Capacity	1.3 yd3
Light Material - Dump Height	91 in
Light Material - Maximum Material Density	1,423 lb/yd
Light Material - Bucket Width	74 in

Ratios
Figure	903C
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	4.4
Pump flow per engine horsepower	0.35 gpm
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.29 gal

Reference directory classification
Equipment group	wheel loader

Where the 903C ranks in Cat's list — Scope of the captured comparison
Brand	Equipment group	Compared entry	Sort order
Cat	wheel loader	903C	Descending quantity; 1 is largest

Figure	903C	Rank	Lowest in line	Highest in line
Engine power	40.0 hp	54 of 54	40.0 hp	1,870.0 hp
Listed weight	9,150 lb	53 of 53	9,150 lb	417,430 lb
Pump flow	14.0 gpm	15 of 15	14.0 gpm	4,015.0 gpm
Fuel capacity	11.4 gal	53 (tied) of 54	11.4 gal	1,505.0 gal
Horsepower per 1,000 lb	4.4 hp	40 of 50	2.8 hp	6.7 hp

The 903C beside its neighbours

Base version	903C	903
Engine power	40 hp	48 hp
Weight	9,150 lb	9,200 lb
Pump flow	903C: 14 gpm
Fuel capacity	11.4 gal	11.4 gal (US)
Wheelbase	5.9 ft	6.42 ft

903C: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums	wheel loader	Cat and the 903 line that the 903C belongs to (no title names the exact model). That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead	1

Opinions Or Insight CAT 903 (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2022-10-31)

Used market for the 903C — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	Cat wheel loader	1

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
903C	1	2015	$57,950	$57,950	$57,950	None shown

903C: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	Cat together with the wheel loader 903C	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: Cat 903C — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for Cat 903C — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for Cat 903C — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for Cat — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

Cat 903C: Configuration records

903C

Specification	Source figure
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	2.9 ft
Dimensions and weight
Length With Bucket On Ground	15.9 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	8.2 ft
Wheelbase	5.9 ft
Hinge Pin - Max Height	10.6 ft
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	2.9 ft
Engine
Engine Model	C2.4
Net Power	40 hp
Gross Power	42 hp
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - SAE J1349 Rating	40 hp
Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - ISO 9249 Rating	40 hp
Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 Rating	40 hp
Operational
Fuel Capacity	11.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	6.3 gal
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	2.4 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3 gal
Static Tipping Weight	3,900 lb
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	70 amps
Transmission and speeds
Travel Speed	10 mph
Buckets
Bucket Capacities	0.6-1.0 m3 (0.8-1.3 yd3)
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	2,988 psi
Pump Flow Capacity	14 gpm
Raise Time	4.7 sec
Dump Time	0.8 sec
Lower Time	3.1 sec
Main Relief	2,988 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float	3.1 s
Operating Specifications
Standard - Operating Weight	9,150 lb
Standard - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket	1,950 lb
Standard - Straight Tipping Load, Bucket	4,650 lb
Standard - Full Turn Static Tipping Load, Bucket	3,900 lb
Standard - Rackback, Transport Position	52
Standard - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (80% Of Ftstl)	2,500 lb
Standard - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (60% Of Ftstl)	1,900 lb
With Additional Counterweight - Operating Weight	9,500 lb
With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Bucket	2,100 lb
With Additional Counterweight - Straight Tipping Load - Bucket	5,000 lb
With Additional Counterweight - Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket	4,200 lb
With Additional Counterweight - Rackback - Transport Position	52
With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Firm And Level Ground, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (80% Of Ftstl)	2,700 lb
With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load At Full Turn - Forks (En 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 Mm (20 In) Load Center) (60% Of Ftstl)	2,000 lb
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System	3 gal
Fuel Tank	11.4 gal
Engine Oil	2.4 gal
Cab
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	ISO 3449:2000 Level I
Maximum Material Densities
General Purpose - Bucket Type	General Purpose
General Purpose - Rated Capacity	0.8 yd3
General Purpose - Dump Height	96 in
General Purpose - Maximum Material Density	2,437 lb/yd
General Purpose - Bucket Width	70 in
Light Material - Bucket Type	Light Material
Light Material - Rated Capacity	1.3 yd3
Light Material - Dump Height	91 in
Light Material - Maximum Material Density	1,423 lb/yd
Light Material - Bucket Width	74 in
Dimensions (Approximate)
Machine Width - 12-16.5 10pr Tires	5.4 ft
Machine Width - Flexport 33 6 11 Tires	5.2 ft
Machine Width - Flotation 33-15.5 16.5 Tires	5.6 ft
Steering Angle - Left/Right	80
Departure Angle	30
Years Of Manufacture
Approximate First Year Of Manufacture	2014 A.D
Additional specifications
Bucket Width	5.8 ft
Breakout Force	5,171 lb
Ground Clearance	1.3 ft
Maximum Dump Height	8 ft
Maximum Fork Height	10.3 ft
Maximum Reach	5.4 ft
Overall Length - With Bucket	15.9 ft
Overall Length - With Forks	17.4 ft
Reach - Ground Level	3.7 ft
Reach At Maximum Dump Height	2.9 ft
Tire Gauge	4.3 ft
Turning Radius - Inside Tire	5.4 ft
Turning Radius - Over Bucket	13.2 ft
Wheel Base	5.9 ft
Articulation Angle	40
Width - Over Bucket	5.8 ft
Cab Height	8.2 ft
Dig Depth	8 in
Dump Angle At Maximum Height	40
Fork Depth Above Ground	2 in
Fork Height At Maximum Reach	4.7 ft
Fork Reach At Maximum Height	2.5 ft
Hinge Pin At Maximum Height	10.6 ft
Load Over Height	9.6 ft
Displacement	147 cu in
Bore	3.4 in
Stroke	4 in
Note	*Engine meets US EPA Tier 4 Interim emission standards
Operating Weight	9,150 lb
Tire Size	15.5-16.5
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump	0.8 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift	4.7 s
Rated Bucket Capacity	0.8 yd3
Hydraulic System	6.3 gal

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Cat 903C specifications

Cat 903C: Weights

The 903C beside its neighbours

Sources for this page

Cat 903C: Configuration records