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903C2 Compact Wheel Loader

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903C2 Compact Wheel Loader
903C2 Compact Wheel Loader
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Overview

The Cat® 903C2 delivers high performance with outstanding versatility. Spacious cab with joystick control keeps you comfortable throughout the work day, allowing you to get more done. Loader design delivers strength and durability with superior control.

Engine

Engine Model
Cat C2.4*
Maximum Gross Power
42.00 hp
31.00 kW
Net Power
40.00 hp
30.00 kW
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349 Rating
40.00 HP
30.00 kW
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 Rating
40.00 HP
30.00 kW
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - EEC 80/1269 Rating
40.00 HP
30.00 kW
Bore
3.40 in
87.00 mm
Stroke
4.00 in
102.00 mm
Displacement
147.00 in2
2.40 L
Note
*Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.

Weights

Operating Weight
9060.00 lb
4110.00 kg

Buckets

Bucket Capacities
0.6-1.0 m3 (0.8-1.3 yd3)

Transmission

Travel Speed
10.00 mile/h
16.00 km/h

Hydraulic System

Main Relief
2988.00 psi
206.00 bar
3rd Auxiliary Flow
14.00 gal/min
52.00 l/min
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift
4.80 s
4.80 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump
0.80 s
0.80 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float
3.20 s
3.20 s

Cab

ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
FOPS
ISO 3449:2000 Level I

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System
3.00 gal
11.00 L
Fuel Tank
11.40 gal
43.00 L
Hydraulic System
6.30 gal
24.00 L
Engine Oil
2.40 gal
9.00 L

Dimensions (Approximate) – Standard

Cab Height
8.20 ft
2510.00 mm
Ground Clearance
1.30 ft
395.00 mm
Wheelbase
5.90 ft
1800.00 mm
Overall Length with Bucket*
15.40 ft
4695.00 mm
Reach at Maximum Dump Height*
2.90 ft
875.00 mm
Dig Depth
8.00 in
200.00 mm
Maximum Dump Height*
7.50 ft
2290.00 mm
Load Over Height
9.20 ft
2795.00 mm
Hinge Pin at Maximum Height
10.10 ft
3080.00 mm
Departure Angle (degrees)
30°
Overall Length with Forks
17.00 ft
5175.00 mm
Reach at Level Ground
3.20 ft
970.00 mm
Maximum Reach
5.00 ft
1515.00 mm
Fork Depth Above Ground
2.00 in
40.00 mm
Fork Height at Maximum Reach
4.60 ft
1415.00 mm
Maximum Fork Height
9.80 ft
3000.00 mm
Fork Reach at Maximum Height
2.50 ft
750.00 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket*
12.90 ft
3940.00 mm
Turning Radius Inside Tire**
5.40 ft
1655.00 mm
Width Over Bucket*
5.80 ft
1770.00 mm
Tire Gauge
4.30 ft
1314.00 mm
Machine Width**
5.60 ft
1708.00 mm
Articulation Angle
40°
Steering Angle – Left/Right
80°
Dump Angle at Maximum Height
40°
Note
*Vary with bucket size.
Note
**Vary with tire size.

Operating Specifications – Standard Lift

Tire Size
33 × 15.5-16.5, 12PR

Operating Specifications - Standard Lift

Rated Bucket Capacity
0.80 yd³
0.60 m³

Operating Specifications – Standard Lift

Breakout Force
5170.00 lbf
23.00 kN
Operating Weight
9060.00 lb
4110.00 kg
Rated Operating Load @ Full Turn, Bucket
2150.00 lb
975.00 kg
Straight Tipping Load, Bucket
5070.00 lb
2300.00 kg
Full Turn Static Tipping Load, Bucket
4300.00 lb
1950.00 kg
Rackback, Transport Position
52°
Rated Operating Load @ Full Turn, Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 500 mm (20 in) Load Center) (80% of FTSTL)
2610.00 lb
1185.00 kg
Rated Operating Load @ Full Turn, Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 mm (20 in) Load Center) (60% of FTSTL)
1960.00 lb
890.00 kg
With Additional Counterweight – Operating Weight
9435.00 lb
4280.00 kg
With Additional Counterweight – Rated Operating Load @ Full Turn, Bucket
2305.00 lb
1045.00 kg
With Additional Counterweight – Straight Tipping Load, Bucket
5445.00 lb
2470.00 kg
With Additional Counterweight – Full Turn Static Tipping Load, Bucket
4610.00 lb
2090.00 kg
With Additional Counterweight – Rackback, Transport Position
52°
With Additional Counterweight – Rated Operating Load @ Full Turn, Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 500 mm (20 in) Load Center) (80% of FTSTL)
2800.00 lb
1270.00 kg
With Additional Counterweight – Rated Operating Load @ Full Turn, Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Rough Terrain, 500 mm (20 in) Load Center) (60% of FTSTL)
2105.00 lb
955.00 kg

Maximum Material Densities – General Purpose

Note
Based on ISO 7546: 1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and standard linkage, without additional counterweight
Bucket Type
General Purpose
Rated Capacity
0.80 yd3
0.60 m3
Dump Height
90.00 in
2290.00 mm
Maximum Material Density
2545.00 lb/yd3
1540.00 kg/m3
Bucket Width
70.00 in
1770.00 mm

Maximum Material Densities – Light Material

Bucket Type
Light Material
Rated Capacity
1.30 yd3
1.00 m3
Dump Height
85.00 in
2160.00 mm
Maximum Material Density
1480.00 lb/yd3
875.00 kg/m3
Bucket Width
74.00 in
1880.00 mm

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift

Cab Height
8.20 ft
2510.00 mm
Ground Clearance
1.30 ft
395.00 mm
Wheel Base
5.90 ft
1800.00 mm
Overall Length - With Bucket*
15.90 ft
4860.00 mm
Reach at Maximum Dump Height*
2.90 ft
880.00 mm
Dig Depth
8.00 in
200.00 mm
Maximum Dump Height*
8.00 ft
2430.00 mm
Load Over Height
9.60 ft
2940.00 mm
Hinge Pin at Maximum Height
10.60 ft
3225.00 mm
Departure Angle - Degrees
30°
Overall Length - With Forks
17.50 ft
5330.00 mm
Reach - Ground Level
3.70 ft
1130.00 mm
Maximum Reach
5.40 ft
1635.00 mm
Fork Depth Above Ground
2.00 in
40.00 mm
Fork Height at Maximum Reach
4.60 ft
1415.00 mm
Maximum Fork Height
10.30 ft
3140.00 mm
Fork Reach at Maximum Height
2.50 ft
755.00 mm
Turning Radius - Over Bucket*
13.20 ft
4020.00 mm
Turning Radius - Inside Tire**
5.40 ft
1655.00 mm
Width - Over Bucket*
5.80 ft
1770.00 mm
Tire Gauge
4.30 ft
1314.00 mm
Machine Width**
5.60 ft
1708.00 mm
Articulation Angle
40°
Steering Angle - Left/Right
80°
Dump Angle at Maximum Height
40°
Note (1)
*Vary with bucket size.
Note (2)
**Vary with tire size.

Operating Specifications - High Lift

Tire Size
33 ° 15.5-16.5, 12PR
Rated Bucket Capacity
0.80 yd³
0.60 m³
Breakout Force
5170.00 lbf
23.20 kN
Operating Weight
9105.00 lb
4130.00 kg
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket
1875.00 lb
850.00 kg
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket
4500.00 lb
2040.00 kg
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket
3760.00 lb
1705.00 kg
Rack Back - Transport Position
52°
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) (80% of FTSTL)
2410.00 lb
1095.00 kg
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) (60% of FTSTL)
1805.00 lb
820.00 kg
With Additional Counterweight - Operating Weight
9480.00 lb
4300.00 kg
With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket
2030.00 lb
920.00 kg
With Additional Counterweight - Straight Tipping Load - Bucket
4840.00 lb
2195.00 kg
With Additional Counterweight - Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket
4060.00 lb
1840.00 kg
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)
2590.00 lb
1175.00 kg
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)
1940.00 lb
880.00 kg

Maximum Material Densities - Light Material

Note
Based on ISO 7546: 1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and standard linkage, without additional counterweight

Engine

Net Power
40.00 HP
30.00 kW
Engine Model
Cat C2.4*
Maximum Gross Power
42.00 HP
31.00 kW

Weights

Operating Weight
9060.00 lb
4110.00 kg

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System
3.00 gal (US)
11.00 B
Fuel Tank
11.40 gal (US)
43.00 B
Hydraulic System
6.30 gal (US)
24.00 B
Engine Oil
2.40 gal (US)
9.00 B

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift

Articulation Angle
40°
Cab Height
8.20 ft
2510.00 mm
Departure Angle - Degrees
30°
Dig Depth
8.00 in
200.00 mm
Dump Angle at Maximum Height
40°
Fork Depth Above Ground
2.00 in
40.00 mm
Fork Height at Maximum Reach
4.60 ft
1415.00 mm
Fork Reach at Maximum Height
2.50 ft
750.00 mm
Ground Clearance
1.30 ft
395.00 mm
Hinge Pin at Maximum Height
10.10 ft
3080.00 mm
Load Over Height
9.20 ft
2795.00 mm
Machine Width**
5.60 ft
1708.00 mm
Maximum Dump Height*
7.50 ft
2290.00 mm
Maximum Fork Height
9.80 ft
3000.00 mm
Maximum Reach
5.00 ft
1515.00 mm
Note (1)
*Vary with bucket size.
Note (2)
**Vary with tire size.
Overall Length - With Bucket*
15.40 ft
4695.00 mm
Overall Length - With Forks
17.00 ft
5175.00 mm
Reach - Ground Level
3.20 ft
970.00 mm
Reach at Maximum Dump Height*
2.90 ft
875.00 mm
Steering Angle - Left/Right
80°
Tire Gauge
4.30 ft
1314.00 mm
Turning Radius - Inside Tire**
5.40 ft
1655.00 mm
Turning Radius - Over Bucket*
12.90 ft
3940.00 mm
Wheel Base
5.90 ft
1800.00 mm
Width - Over Bucket*
5.80 ft
1770.00 mm

Engine

Bore
3.40 in
87.00 mm
Displacement
147.00 in²
2.40 B
Note
*Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.
Stroke
4.00 in
102.00 mm

Maximum Material Densities - General Purpose

Bucket Type
General Purpose
Bucket Width
70.00 in
1770.00 mm
Dump Height
90.00 in
2290.00 mm
Maximum Material Density
2545.00 lb/yd³
1540.00 kg/m³
Note
Based on ISO 7546: 1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and standard linkage, without additional counterweight
Rated Capacity
0.80 yd³
0.60 m³

Maximum Material Densities - Light Material

Bucket Type
Light Material
Bucket Width
74.00 in
1880.00 mm
Dump Height
85.00 in
2160.00 mm
Maximum Material Density
1480.00 lb/yd³
875.00 kg/m³
Rated Capacity
1.30 yd³
1.00 m³

Operating Specifications - Standard Lift

Breakout Force
5170.00 lbf
23.00 kN
Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket
4300.00 lb
1950.00 kg
Operating Weight
9060.00 lb
4110.00 kg
Rack Back - Transport Position
52°
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket
2150.00 lb
975.00 kg
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) (60% of FTSTL)
1960.00 lb
890.00 kg
Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) (80% of FTSTL)
2610.00 lb
1185.00 kg
Straight Tipping Load - Bucket
5070.00 lb
2300.00 kg
Tire Size
33 ° 15.5-16.5, 12PR
With Additional Counterweight - Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket
4610.00 lb
2090.00 kg
With Additional Counterweight - Operating Weight
9435.00 lb
4280.00 kg
With Additional Counterweight - Rackback - Transport Position
52°
With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket
2305.00 lb
1045.00 kg
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)
2800.00 lb
1270.00 kg
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)
2105.00 lb
955.00 kg
With Additional Counterweight - Straight Tipping Load - Bucket
5445.00 lb
2470.00 kg
Features

Key Features

Performance

Well balanced weight and power make the 903C2 suitable for tasks in agriculture, landscaping, snow, construction, and industrial segments. Optional external counterweights increase lift capacity for demanding jobs. Two loader linkage options, standard and high lift, provide either improved capacity or improved lift height based on the application.

Ease of Operation

Two independent control levers for lift/tilt and auxiliary functions provide excellent bucket feel and implement modulation.

Power Train

Hydrostatic drive line features a 16 km/h (10 mph) travel speed. Axles are available with front and rear diff-lock.

Safety

Reduced engine overhang lends itself to excellent rear and corner visibility, keeping the operator safe and productive to the task at hand. Improved entry/exit step and addition of grab handle to ease getting in and out of the machine.

Serviceability

Fully opening rear hood allows easy access to engine compartment featuring side-by-side coolers and transparent fuel/water separator. Optional engine air pre-cleaner and radiator screen for high debris applications.

Work Tools

Standard Skid Steer Loader coupler and continuous auxiliary hydraulic flow enables the 903C2 to use a large range of Cat Skid Steer Loader hydro mechanical work tools. Change tools multiple times during the day? The optional electric Skid Steer Loader style coupler makes the task easier and quicker!

Standard Equipment
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Air cleaner, two stage with visual indicator
    • Cat C2.4 engine: – Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards
    • Closed circuit breather
    • Cold start plugs
    • Electrical fuel priming pump
    • Extended life coolant protects to –37° C (–34° F)
    • Frame mounted heavy duty axles with outboard planetary reduction
    • Maintenance free, sealed for life, prop shaft and universal joints
    • Transmission, 16 km/h (10 mph)
  • ELECTRICAL
    • 12 volt direct electric starting
    • Alternator, 70A
    • Battery disconnect switch
    • Cab mounted fuse panel
    • Ignition key start/stop switch
    • Maintenance free, sealed for life, 650 CCA heavy duty battery
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Cup holder
    • Digital service hour meter
    • Engine coolant temperature gauge
    • Fuel level gauge
    • Heavy duty, easy clean floor mat
    • Operator warning system indicators: – DPF monitor – Parking brake applied – Hydraulic oil temperature – Engine oil pressure – Service brake pressure – Hydraulic filter bypass
    • Seat: – Static, vinyl with 51 mm (2 in) retractable seat belt
    • Two external mirrors – knock back
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
    • 3rd valve auxiliary hydraulics with continuous flow detent, standard flow
    • Engine enclosure – lockable
    • Guarded front headlight
    • Hydraulic oil level sight gauge
    • Lift arm safety brace
    • Loader arm float function
    • Lockable fuel filler cap
    • Manual quick coupler, skid steer loader compatible
    • Parking brake (secondary brake)
    • Quick release fuel filter/water separator
    • Reversing light
    • Self-canceling direction indicators
    • Work tool return to dig
    • Z-bar linkage
Optional Equipment
  • Cab
    • Open
    • Enclosed
  • Fenders
    • Standard for use with 304 mm (12 in) tires
    • Wide for use with 393 mm (15.5 in) tires
  • Linkage
    • Standard lift
    • High lift
  • Seats
    • Mechanical suspension, vinyl with 51 mm (2 in) seat belt
    • Mechanical suspension, vinyl with 75 mm (3 in) seat belt
    • Mechanical suspension, fabric with 51 mm (2 in) seat belt
    • Mechanical suspension, fabric with 75 mm (3 in) seat belt
  • Tires
    • 12-16.5 10PR
    • Flotation 33-15.5 × 16.5
    • Flexport™ 33 × 6 × 11
  • WORK TOOLS
    • For all work tool options, consult your Cat dealer.