Compact Wheel Loaders
Cat 903
Price from $68,990
*903D ex GST as at January 2019
Operating Weight
4,270kg
Power
31kW (42hp)
Reach
720mm

Compact yet powerful, the Cat 903 compact wheel loader delivers high performance with outstanding versatility for your landscaping or agricultural needs. With increased lift capacity and travel speeds, an ergonomic cab, multi-function joystick plus new optional features such as engine and ground speed control, and ride control. Operators will be more productive and have customisable control when running hydro-mechanical work tools.
Specifications
Operating Weight
4,270kg
Power
31kW (42hp)
Reach
720mm
Height
2,292mm
Bucket Capacity
0.6m³ - 1.0m³
Specifications
Buckets
Bucket Capacities
0.6-1.0 m3 (0.8-1.3 yd3)
Cab
FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level I
ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift
Articulation Angle
40°
Cab Height
2510mm
Departure Angle - Degrees
30°
Dig Depth
195mm
Dump Angle at Maximum Height
40°
Fork Depth Above Ground
40mm
Fork Height at Maximum Reach
1421mm
Fork Reach at Maximum Height
609mm
Ground Clearance
250mm
Hinge Pin at Maximum Height
3227mm
Load Over Height
2942mm
Machine Width**
1708mm
Maximum Dump Height*
2435mm
Maximum Fork Height
3146mm
Maximum Reach
1486mm
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.
Overall Length - With Bucket*
4936mm
Overall Length - With Forks
5363mm
Reach - Ground Level
979mm
Reach at Maximum Dump Height*
729mm
Steering Angle
80°
Tire Gauge
1314mm
Turning Radius - Inside Tire**
1816mm
Turning Radius - Over Bucket*
4086mm
Wheel Base
1950mm
Width - Over Bucket*
1770mm
Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift
Articulation Angle
40°
Cab Height
2510mm
Departure Angle - Degrees
30°
Dig Depth
163mm
Dump Angle at Maximum Height
40°
Fork Depth Above Ground
40mm
Fork Height at Maximum Reach
1421mm
Fork Reach at Maximum Height
600mm
Ground Clearance
250mm
Hinge Pin at Maximum Height
3086mm
Load Over Height
2801mm
Machine Width**
1708mm
Maximum Dump Height*
2292mm
Maximum Fork Height
3005mm
Maximum Reach
1368mm
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.
Overall Length - With Bucket*
4790mm
Overall Length - With Forks
5205mm
Reach - Ground Level
821mm
Reach at Maximum Dump Height*
720mm
Steering Angle
80°
Tire Gauge
1314mm
Turning Radius - Inside Tire**
1816mm
Turning Radius - Over Bucket*
4007mm
Wheel Base
1950mm
Width - Over Bucket*
1770mm
Engine
Bore
87mm
Displacement
2.4l
Engine Model
Cat C2.4*
Gross Power
31kW
Maximum Gross Power
31kW
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 R-ing
30kW
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349 R-ing
30kW
Note
*Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.
Stroke
102mm
Hydraulic System
3rd Auxiliary Flow
52l/min
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump
0.7s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift
4.4s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float
2.4s
Main Relief
240bar
Maximum Material Densities - General Purpose
Bucket Type
General Purpose
Bucket Width
1770mm
Dump Height
2290mm
Maximum Material Density
1880kg/m³
Note
Based on ISO 7546:1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and standard linkage.
Rated Capacity
0.6m³
Maximum Material Densities - Light Material
Bucket Type
Light Material
Bucket Width
1880mm
Dump Height
2160mm
Maximum Material Density
1180kg/m³
Note
Based on ISO 7546:1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and standard linkage.
Rated Capacity
1m³
Operating Specifications - High Lift
Breakout Force
28kN
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket (ISO 14397-1*)***
2270kg
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket (Rigid Tire**)***
2320kg
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 Weight
4292kg
Rack Back - Transport Position
51°
Rated Bucket Capacity
0.6m³
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket***
1135kg
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) (60% FTSTL)***
1250kg
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket***
2710kg
Tire Size
33 × 15.5-16.5, 12 PR
Operating Specifications - Standard Lift
Breakout Force
27kN
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket (ISO 14397-1*)***
2450kg
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket (Rigid Tire**)***
2500kg
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 Weight
4270kg
Rack Back - Transport Position
51°
Rated Bucket Capacity
0.6m³
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket***
1225kg
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) (60% FTSTL)***
1330kg
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket***
2910kg
Tire Size
33 × 15.5-16.5, 12 PR
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
11l
Engine Oil
9l
Fuel Tank
43l
Hydraulic System
24l
Transmission
Travel Speed
20km/h
Weights
Operating Weight
4270kg
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