903D Compact Wheel Loader
The Cat® 903D is compact, yet powerful, delivering high performance with outstanding versatility. A 25% increase in lift capacity and travel speed will allow the operator to be more productive, while new optional features such as engine and ground speed control, provides customizable control when running hydro-mechanical work tools. With a more ergonomic cab, new multi-function joystick, and optional ride control, the 903D allows the operator to enjoy all day comfort.
Specifications
Equipment
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Attachments
Units:
Buckets
Bucket Capacities
0.6-1.0 m3 (0.8-1.3 yd3)
Bucket Capacities - General Purpose
0.6 m3 (0.8 yd3)
Bucket Capacities - Light Material
1.0 m3 (1.3 yd3)
Engine
Maximum Gross Power
42 hp
31 kW
Weights
Operating Weight
9414 lb
4270 kg
Engine
Engine Model
Cat C2.4*
Gross Power
42 hp
31 kW
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349 R-ing
40 hp
30 kW
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 R-ing
40 hp
30 kW
Bore
3.4 in
87 mm
Stroke
4 in
102 mm
Displacement
147 in²
2.4 l
Note
*Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.
Transmission
Travel Speed
12.4 mile/h
20 km/h
Hydraulic System
Main Relief
3481 psi
240 bar
3rd Auxiliary Flow
14 gal/min
52 l/min
Loader Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift
4.4 s
4.4 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump
0.7 s
0.7 s
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float
2.4 s
2.4 s
Cab
ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
3 gal (US)
11 l
Fuel Tank
11.4 gal (US)
43 l
Hydraulic System
6.3 gal (US)
24 l
Engine Oil
2.4 gal (US)
9 l
Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift
Cab Height
8.25 ft
2510 mm
Ground Clearance
10 in
250 mm
Wheel Base
6.42 ft
1950 mm
Overall Length - With Bucket*
15.75 ft
4790 mm
Reach at Maximum Dump Height*
2.33 ft
720 mm
Dig Depth
6 in
163 mm
Maximum Dump Height*
7.5 ft
2292 mm
Load Over Height
9.17 ft
2801 mm
Hinge Pin at Maximum Height
10.08 ft
3086 mm
Departure Angle - Degrees
30°
Overall Length - With Forks
17.08 ft
5205 mm
Reach - Ground Level
2.67 ft
821 mm
Maximum Reach
4.5 ft
1368 mm
Fork Depth Above Ground
2 in
40 mm
Fork Height at Maximum Reach
4.67 ft
1421 mm
Maximum Fork Height
9.83 ft
3005 mm
Fork Reach at Maximum Height
2 ft
600 mm
Turning Radius - Over Bucket*
13.17 ft
4007 mm
Turning Radius - Inside Tire**
5.92 ft
1816 mm
Width - Over Bucket*
5.83 ft
1770 mm
Tire Gauge
4.33 ft
1314 mm
Machine Width**
5.58 ft
1708 mm
Articulation Angle
40°
Steering Angle
80°
Dump Angle at Maximum Height
40°
Note (1)
*Vary with bucket size.
Note (2)
**Vary with tire size.
Note (3)
Dimensions listed are based on the machine configured with cab with air conditioning, remote quick coupler, general purpose bucket or 1067 mm (42 in) forks, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, 33 × 15.5-16.5, 12 PR tires, without ride control, without precleaner.
Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift
Cab Height
8.25 ft
2510 mm
Ground Clearance
10 in
250 mm
Wheel Base
6.42 ft
1950 mm
Overall Length - With Bucket*
16.17 ft
4936 mm
Reach at Maximum Dump Height*
2.42 ft
729 mm
Dig Depth
8 in
195 mm
Maximum Dump Height*
8 ft
2435 mm
Load Over Height
9.67 ft
2942 mm
Hinge Pin at Maximum Height
10.58 ft
3227 mm
Departure Angle - Degrees
30°
Overall Length - With Forks
17.58 ft
5363 mm
Reach - Ground Level
3.25 ft
979 mm
Maximum Reach
4.92 ft
1486 mm
Fork Depth Above Ground
2 in
40 mm
Fork Height at Maximum Reach
4.67 ft
1421 mm
Maximum Fork Height
10.33 ft
3146 mm
Fork Reach at Maximum Height
2 ft
609 mm
Turning Radius - Over Bucket*
13.42 ft
4086 mm
Turning Radius - Inside Tire**
5.92 ft
1816 mm
Width - Over Bucket*
5.83 ft
1770 mm
Tire Gauge
4.33 ft
1314 mm
Machine Width**
5.58 ft
1708 mm
Articulation Angle
40°
Steering Angle
80°
Dump Angle at Maximum Height
40°
Note (1)
*Vary with bucket size.
Note (2)
**Vary with tire size.
Note (3)
Dimensions listed are based on the machine configured with cab with air conditioning, remote quick coupler, general purpose bucket or 1067 mm (42 in) forks, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, 33 × 15.5-16.5, 12 PR tires, without ride control, without precleaner.
Operating Specifications - Standard Lift
Tire Size
33 × 15.5-16.5, 12 PR
Rated Bucket Capacity
0.8 yd³
0.6 m³
Breakout Force
6160 lbf
27 kN
Operating Weight
9414 lb
4270 kg
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket***
2701 lb
1225 kg
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket***
6415 lb
2910 kg
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket (ISO 14397-1*)***
5401 lb
2450 kg
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket (Rigid Tire**)***
5512 lb
2500 kg
Rack Back - Transport Position
51°
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) (80% FTSTL)***
3366 lb
1527 kg
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) (60% FTSTL)***
2524 lb
1145 kg
Note (1)
*Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification be-tween calculation and testing.
Note (2)
**Compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 5.
Note (3)
***Manual quick coupler, precleaner hood.
Note (4)
Operating specifications shown are based on machine equipped with enclosed ROPS cab with air conditioning, remote quick coupler, 75 kg (165 lb) operator and general purpose bucket (GP), without ride control, without precleaner unless otherwise noted.
Operating Specifications - High Lift
Tire Size
33 × 15.5-16.5, 12 PR
Rated Bucket Capacity
0.8 yd³
0.6 m³
Breakout Force
6204 lbf
28 kN
Operating Weight
9462 lb
4292 kg
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket***
2502 lb
1135 kg
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket***
5975 lb
2710 kg
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket (ISO 14397-1*)***
5004 lb
2270 kg
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket (Rigid Tire**)***
5115 lb
2320 kg
Rack Back - Transport Position
51°
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) (80% FTSTL)***
3148 lb
1428 kg
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) (60% FTSTL)***
2361 lb
1071 kg
Note (1)
*Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification be-tween calculation and testing.
Note (2)
**Compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 5.
Note (3)
***Manual quick coupler, precleaner hood.
Note (4)
Operating specifications shown are based on machine equipped with enclosed ROPS cab with air conditioning, remote quick coupler, 75 kg (165 lb) operator and general purpose bucket (GP), without ride control, without precleaner unless otherwise noted.
Maximum Material Densities - General Purpose
Bucket Type
General Purpose
Rated Capacity
0.8 yd³
0.6 m³
Dump Height
90 in
2290 mm
Maximum Material Density
3169 lb/yd³
1880 kg/m³
Bucket Width
70 in
1770 mm
Note
Based on ISO 7546:1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and standard linkage.
Maximum Material Densities - Light Material
Bucket Type
Light Material
Rated Capacity
1.3 yd³
1 m³
Dump Height
85 in
2160 mm
Maximum Material Density
1989 lb/yd³
1180 kg/m³
Bucket Width
74 in
1880 mm
Note
Based on ISO 7546:1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and standard linkage.
Sustainability
Recyclability
97%
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