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Sell Your Caterpillar 906 Wheel Loader

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68 HP12,650 lbsSmall ClassEst. $61,500 – $150,000
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Representative wheel loader. Not a specific unit for sale.

What Is Your CAT 906 Worth?

HeavyDutyYard estimates a used CAT 906 at $61,500–$150,000 (our estimate, not yet checked against recent sales).

HeavyDutyYard estimate

Low

$61,500

High

$150,000

HeavyDutyYard estimate for a CAT 906 by hours on the meter
HoursEstimate
Under 2,000 hrs$120,000–$150,000
2,000–5,000 hrs$96,000–$120,000
5,000–8,000 hrs$77,000–$96,000
8,000+ hrs$61,500–$85,000

Check the full CAT 906 spec sheet.

CAT 906 Specs at a Glance

Engine
Caterpillar 68 hp
Operating weight
12,650 lb
Size class
Small
Years produced
1998-2026
Bucket Capacity
1.2 cu yd
Fuel tank
13.7 gal

Checked against 906M.

Full CAT 906specifications →

Which CAT 906 Do You Have?

The CAT 906 was built 1998-2026. Give the year from the serial plate.

What to Include With Your CAT 906

Seen most often on a CAT 906; list any that come with yours.

Common configurations

  • Standard bucket
  • High-lift mast
  • Sealed and supercharged

Popular attachments

  • Multi-bucket
  • Grain bucket
  • Pallet forks

How the CAT 906 Compares

CAT 906 vs comparable models
ModelWeightHPBucket CapacityEst. used price
CAT 90612,650 lb681.2 cu yd$61,500–$150,000
John Deere 244L12,258 lb711 cu yd$73,500–$180,000
Komatsu WA20025,350 lb1302.6 cu yd$81,500–$200,000
Volvo L2510,847 lb63.51.31 cu yd$77,500–$190,000

HeavyDutyYard estimates.

Against the John Deere 244L, the CAT 906 is 392 lb heavier, has 3 less hp and has 0.2 cu yd more bucket capacity.

Against the Komatsu WA200, the CAT 906 is 12,700 lb lighter, has 62 less hp and has 1.4 cu yd less bucket capacity.

Against the Volvo L25, the CAT 906 is 1,803 lb heavier, has 4.5 more hp and has 0.11 cu yd less bucket capacity.

In Caterpillar's wheel loaders lineup, the next size up is the CAT 950M.

Hours on a Used Wheel Loader

Working life, wheel loader (914-966 class): about 8,000–12,000 hours (Caterpillar). Check yours with the hours checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CAT 906 still made?

No. The CAT 906 was built 1998-2026, so every unit for sale is used.

What is the CAT 906 used for?

The CAT 906 is mostly put to work on loading and hauling, material handling, light landscaping.