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The Caterpillar 908M measures 18 ft 5 in long, 6 ft 6 in wide and 8 ft 8 in high at 14,032 lbs (5.61 m × 1.98 m × 2.64 m, 6,365 kg). It rides legal on a lowboy or RGN with no permits expected. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

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Machine dimensions

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L 18 ft 5 in · 5.61 mW 6 ft 6 in · 1.98 mH 8 ft 8 in · 2.64 mAtt. 6 ft 10 inWt 14,032 lbs · 6,365 kg

Pre-filled from verified specs (2026-10-31). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

✓ Good news for your budget: ships legal on a lowboy or RGN. No permits, no escorts, no oversize surcharges expected.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a Caterpillar 908M need?

Step deck or a lowboy or RGN. At 8 ft 8 in tall the machine sits at 10 ft 2 in on an RGN deck and 13 ft 8 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a Caterpillar 908M need oversize permits?

No. At 6 ft 10 in travel width and 14,032 lbs it rides legal on the right deck; no permits, escorts or oversize surcharges are expected.

Can a Caterpillar 908M be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a Caterpillar 908M for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a Caterpillar 908M?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

How this wheel loader ships

1. Equipment match: Step deck · Lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: none expected
4. Season: no seasonal weight sensitivity at this weight

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (LoadLoom equipment library, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Engine

Net Power: 74 hp
Displacement: 201 cu in
Bore: 3.7 in
Stroke: 4.7 in
Emissions: *The Cat C3.3B DIT engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IIIB emission standards or Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards.
Engine Model: Cat C3.3B DIT*
Note (1): Net power ratings are tested at the reference conditions for the specified standard.
Note (3): No derating required up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems.

Drive Train

Forward - Range 1: 6 mph
Forward - Range 2: 12 mph
Forward - High Range: 22 mph
Reverse - Range 1: 6 mph
Reverse - Range 2: 12 mph
Reverse - High Range: 22 mph

Operational

Operating Weight: 14032 lb

Steering

Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump: 3191 psi
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction: 39 degrees
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter: 3.1 in
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter: 1.4 in
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke: 11.8 in
Nominal Flow - Steering Pump: 12 gal/min
Maximum Steering Torque - 0 Degrees (Straight Machine): 42506 lb ft
Maximum Steering Torque - 39 Degrees (Full Turn): 31398 lb ft

Weights

Operating Weight: 14032 lb

Tires

Note (1): Other tire choices available, contact your Cat dealer for details.
Note (2): In certain applications, the loader's productive capabilities may exceed the tires' tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.
Note (3): Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
Option (1): 360/80 R20 TRI2 Nokian
Option (2): 375/75 R20 XZSL Michelin
Option (3): 400/70 R20 XMCL Michelin
Option (4): 400/70 R20 Bibload Michelin
Option (5): 405/70 R20 SPT9 Dunlop

Buckets

Bucket Capacities: 0.9 m3-1.5 m3 (1.2 yd3-2.0 yd3)
Bucket Capacities - Iso Coupler: 0.9-1.5 m3
Bucket Capacities - Ssl Style Coupler: 1.2-2.0 yd3
General Purpose: 1.1-1.3 m3 (1.44-1.7 yd3)
Light Material: 2 yd3

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump: 1.3 s
Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow: Standard: 22 gal/min
Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow: 3400 psi
Main Relief - 3rd Aux Flow: High Flow: 34 gal/min
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift: 5.2 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback: 2.1 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower: 3.2 s

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