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.
Specifications
| Maximum Gross Power | — |
| Operating Weight | — |
| Bucket Capacities | 0.6-1.0 m3 (0.8-1.3 yd3) |
Benefits & 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.
Specifications
| Maximum Gross Power | — |
| Net Power | — |
| Engine Model | Cat C2.4* |
| Bore | — |
| Net Power - 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349 R-ing | — |
| Net Power - 2,200 rpm - EEC 80/1269 R-ing | — |
| Displacement | — |
| Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 R-ing | — |
| Stroke | — |
| Note | *Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards. |
| Operating Weight | — |
| Bucket Capacities | 0.6-1.0 m3 (0.8-1.3 yd3) |
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2000 Level I |
| Main Relief | — |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float | — |
| 3rd Auxiliary Flow | — |
| Cooling System | — |
| Fuel Tank | — |
| Hydraulic System | — |
| Engine Oil | — |
| Fork Depth Above Ground | — |
| Reach at Maximum Dump Height* | — |
| Machine Width** | — |
| Tire Gauge | — |
| Overall Length - With Forks | — |
| Width - Over Bucket* | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Maximum Reach | — |
| Dig Depth | — |
| Overall Length - With Bucket* | — |
| Load Over Height | — |
| Fork Reach at Maximum Height | — |
| Maximum Dump Height* | — |
| Turning Radius - Over Bucket* | — |
| Note (1) | *Vary with bucket size. |
| Turning Radius - Inside Tire** | — |
| Fork Height at Maximum Reach | — |
| Articulation Angle | 40° |
| Wheel Base | — |
| Maximum Fork Height | — |
| Cab Height | — |
| Departure Angle - Degrees | 30° |
| Steering Angle - Left/Right | 80° |
| Hinge Pin at Maximum Height | — |
| Dump Angle at Maximum Height | 40° |
| Reach - Ground Level | — |
| Note (2) | **Vary with tire size. |
| Maximum Fork Height | — |
| Reach - Ground Level | — |
| Dig Depth | — |
| Fork Depth Above Ground | — |
| Maximum Reach | — |
| Overall Length - With Bucket* | — |
| Maximum Dump Height* | — |
| Hinge Pin at Maximum Height | — |
| Turning Radius - Inside Tire** | — |
| Overall Length - With Forks | — |
| Departure Angle - Degrees | 30° |
| Tire Gauge | — |
| Dump Angle at Maximum Height | 40° |
| Wheel Base | — |
| Machine Width** | — |
| Cab Height | — |
| Fork Reach at Maximum Height | — |
| Articulation Angle | 40° |
| Turning Radius - Over Bucket* | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Fork Height at Maximum Reach | — |
| Note (1) | *Vary with bucket size. |
| Load Over Height | — |
| Note (2) | **Vary with tire size. |
| Steering Angle - Left/Right | 80° |
| Reach at Maximum Dump Height* | — |
| Width - Over Bucket* | — |
| Operating Weight | — |
| With Additional Counterweight - Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket | — |
| Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket | — |
| Straight Tipping Load - Bucket | — |
| 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) | — |
| With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket | — |
| Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) (60% of FTSTL) | — |
| Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) (80% of FTSTL) | — |
| Breakout Force | — |
| Rated Bucket Capacity | — |
| With Additional Counterweight - Rackback - Transport Position | 52° |
| Rack Back - Transport Position | 52° |
| Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket | — |
| With Additional Counterweight - Straight Tipping Load - Bucket | — |
| With Additional Counterweight - Operating Weight | — |
| 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) | — |
| Tire Size | 33 ° 15.5-16.5, 12PR |
| Operating Weight | — |
| Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket | — |
| With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket | — |
| Breakout Force | — |
| With Additional Counterweight - Straight Tipping Load - Bucket | — |
| 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) | — |
| With Additional Counterweight - Operating Weight | — |
| Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) (80% of FTSTL) | — |
| Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket | — |
| Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Forks (EN 474-3:2006, Firm and Level Ground, 500 mm [20 in] Load Center) (60% of FTSTL) | — |
| With Additional Counterweight - Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket | — |
| Rated Bucket Capacity | — |
| Rack Back - Transport Position | 52° |
| Tire Size | 33 ° 15.5-16.5, 12PR |
| 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) | — |
| Straight Tipping Load - Bucket | — |
| With Additional Counterweight - Rackback - Transport Position | 52° |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift | — |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump | — |
| Note | Based on ISO 7546: 1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and standard linkage, without additional counterweight |
| Rated Capacity | — |
| Dump Height | — |
| Maximum Material Density | — |
| Bucket Width | — |
| Bucket Type | Light Material |
| Rated Capacity | — |
| Dump Height | — |
| Maximum Material Density | — |
| Note | Based on ISO 7546: 1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and standard linkage, without additional counterweight |
| Bucket Width | — |
| Bucket Type | General Purpose |
| Travel Speed | — |
Benefits & 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!
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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.
Related Products
General Purpose Buckets
Used for loading, carrying, leveling, grading and dumping in a wide variety of applications and materials.
| Model | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 m3 (0.8 yd3), Skid Steer Coupler | — | — | — |
General Purpose Buckets
Used to dig, load, carry, level, dump and grade in a variety of applications.
| Model | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 mm (74 in) | — | — | — |
| 2188 mm (86 in) | — | — | — |
| 1576 mm (62 in) | — | — | — |
| 1730 mm (68 in) | — | — | — |
| 2036 mm (80 in) | — | — | — |
Light Material Buckets
High volume bucket designed for handling light material like snow, grain, fertilizer, or mulch.
| Model | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 mm (74 in) | — | — | — |
| 2036 mm (80 in) | — | — | — |
