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
- Maximum Gross Power
- 42 HP
- Net Power
- 40 HP
- Stroke
- 4 in
- Note
- *Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.
- Net Power - 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349 Rating
- 40 HP
- Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 Rating
- 40 HP
- Net Power - 2,200 rpm - EEC 80/1269 Rating
- 40 HP
- Displacement
- 147 in²
- Bore
- 3.4 in
- Engine Model
- Cat C2.4*
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 9060 lb
Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 0.6-1.0 m3 (0.8-1.3 yd3)
Cab
- ROPS
- ISO 3471:2008
- FOPS
- ISO 3449:2000 Level I
Hydraulic System
- Main Relief
- 2988 psi
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Float
- 3.2 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lift
- 4.8 s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump
- 0.8 s
- 3rd Auxiliary Flow
- 14 gal/min
Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System
- 3 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 11.4 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System
- 6.3 gal (US)
- Engine Oil
- 2.4 gal (US)
Transmission
- Travel Speed
- 10 mile/h
Operating Specifications - Standard Lift
- With Additional Counterweight - Straight Tipping Load - Bucket
- 5445 lb
- 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 lb
- 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 lb
- With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket
- 2305 lb
- With Additional Counterweight - Operating Weight
- 9435 lb
- With Additional Counterweight - Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket
- 4610 lb
- Tire Size
- 33 ° 15.5-16.5, 12PR
- With Additional Counterweight - Rackback - Transport Position
- 52°
- Straight Tipping Load - Bucket
- 5070 lb
- 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 lb
- 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 lb
- Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket
- 2150 lb
- Rated Bucket Capacity
- 0.8 yd³
- Rack Back - Transport Position
- 52°
- Operating Weight
- 9060 lb
- Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket
- 4300 lb
- Breakout Force
- 5170 lbf
Operating Specifications - High Lift
- With Additional Counterweight - Straight Tipping Load - Bucket
- 4840 lb
- 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 lb
- 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 lb
- With Additional Counterweight - Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket
- 2030 lb
- With Additional Counterweight - Rackback - Transport Position
- 52°
- With Additional Counterweight - Operating Weight
- 9480 lb
- With Additional Counterweight - Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket
- 4060 lb
- Straight Tipping Load - Bucket
- 4500 lb
- 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 lb
- Tire Size
- 33 ° 15.5-16.5, 12PR
- 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 lb
- Rated Operating Load at Full Turn - Bucket
- 1875 lb
- Rated Bucket Capacity
- 0.8 yd³
- Rack Back - Transport Position
- 52°
- Operating Weight
- 9105 lb
- Full Turn Static Tipping Load - Bucket
- 3760 lb
- Breakout Force
- 5170 lbf
Maximum Material Densities - Light Material
- Rated Capacity
- 1.3 yd³
- Note
- Based on ISO 7546: 1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and standard linkage, without additional counterweight
- Maximum Material Density
- 1480 lb/yd³
- Dump Height
- 85 in
- Bucket Width
- 74 in
- Bucket Type
- Light Material
Maximum Material Densities - General Purpose
- Rated Capacity
- 0.8 yd³
- Note
- Based on ISO 7546: 1983 and rated operating loads at full turn and standard linkage, without additional counterweight
- Maximum Material Density
- 2545 lb/yd³
- Dump Height
- 90 in
- Bucket Width
- 70 in
- Bucket Type
- General Purpose
Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift
- Width - Over Bucket*
- 5.8 ft
- Wheel Base
- 5.9 ft
- Turning Radius - Over Bucket*
- 12.9 ft
- Turning Radius - Inside Tire**
- 5.4 ft
- Tire Gauge
- 4.3 ft
- Steering Angle - Left/Right
- 80°
- Reach at Maximum Dump Height*
- 2.9 ft
- Reach - Ground Level
- 3.2 ft
- Overall Length - With Forks
- 17 ft
- Note (1)
- *Vary with bucket size.
- Maximum Reach
- 5 ft
- Maximum Fork Height
- 9.8 ft
- Maximum Dump Height*
- 7.5 ft
- Overall Length - With Bucket*
- 15.4 ft
- Note (2)
- **Vary with tire size.
- Machine Width**
- 5.6 ft
- Load Over Height
- 9.2 ft
- Hinge Pin at Maximum Height
- 10.1 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.3 ft
- Fork Reach at Maximum Height
- 2.5 ft
- Fork Height at Maximum Reach
- 4.6 ft
- Fork Depth Above Ground
- 2 in
- Dump Angle at Maximum Height
- 40°
- Dig Depth
- 8 in
- Departure Angle - Degrees
- 30°
- Cab Height
- 8.2 ft
- Articulation Angle
- 40°
Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift
- Width - Over Bucket*
- 5.8 ft
- Wheel Base
- 5.9 ft
- Turning Radius - Over Bucket*
- 13.2 ft
- Turning Radius - Inside Tire**
- 5.4 ft
- Tire Gauge
- 4.3 ft
- Steering Angle - Left/Right
- 80°
- Reach at Maximum Dump Height*
- 2.9 ft
- Reach - Ground Level
- 3.7 ft
- Overall Length - With Forks
- 17.5 ft
- Overall Length - With Bucket*
- 15.9 ft
- Note (2)
- **Vary with tire size.
- Note (1)
- *Vary with bucket size.
- Maximum Reach
- 5.4 ft
- Maximum Fork Height
- 10.3 ft
- Maximum Dump Height*
- 8 ft
- Machine Width**
- 5.6 ft
- Load Over Height
- 9.6 ft
- Hinge Pin at Maximum Height
- 10.6 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.3 ft
- Fork Reach at Maximum Height
- 2.5 ft
- Fork Height at Maximum Reach
- 4.6 ft
- Fork Depth Above Ground
- 2 in
- Dump Angle at Maximum Height
- 40°
- Dig Depth
- 8 in
- Departure Angle - Degrees
- 30°
- Articulation Angle
- 40°
- Cab Height
- 8.2 ft