Cat Wheel Loaders:
918M Compact Wheel Loader
- Maximum Gross Power: Maximum Engine Speed
- 2350 RPM
- Operating Weight
- 20917 lb
- Rated Bucket Capacity
- 2.5 yd3
- Net Power
- 113 hp
Introducing the all new Cat 918M Compact Wheel Loader. This new model to the compact loader family features the Optimized Z-bar Loader Linkgage to handle loads with precise control, all around visibility from the comfort of the heated, air suspension seat inside the cab, as well as the standard fuel savings Eco Mode. The intuitive controls and compact size of this machine make it quick and easy to operate in tight spaces. Indispensible to any jobsite, the 918M is a powerful fuel efficient machine giving you the best value in its size class.
Product Specs
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Engine
- Maximum Gross Power: Maximum Engine Speed
- 2350RPM
- Net Power
- 113hp
- Engine Model
- Cat C4.4 ACERT™
- Maximum Gross Power: SAE J1995
- 117hp
- Maximum Gross Power: ISO 14396
- 115hp
- Maximum Gross Power: ISO 14396 (DIN)
- 117hp
- Rated Net Power: Rated Engine Speed
- 2200RPM
- Rated Net Power: SAE J1349
- 112hp
- Engine Model
- Cat® C4.4
- Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
- 117HP
- Maximum Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed
- 2350r/min
- Rated Net Power - Rated Engine Speed
- 2200r/min
- Maximum Gross Power
- 115HP
- Bore
- 4.13in
- Rated Net Power: ISO 9249
- 113hp
- Stroke
- 5in
- Rated Net Power: ISO 9249 (DIN)
- 114hp
- Displacement
- 268in³
- Maximum Gross Torque: SAE J1995
- 372lbf-ft
- Maximum Gross Torque: ISO 14396
- 369lbf-ft
- Maximum Net Torque: SAE J1349
- 361lbf-ft
- Maximum Net Torque: ISO 9249
- 365lbf-ft
- Displacement
- 268in3
- Bore
- 4.13in
- Emissions
- Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emission standards.
- Stroke
- 5.00in
- Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396
- 369ft·lbf
- Emissions
- Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emission standards.
- Note
- Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel plus front drive implement pump when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator.
- Note
- Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel plus front drive implement pump when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator.
- Net Power
- 113hp
- Engine Model
- Cat C4.4 ACERT™
- Maximum Gross Power: Maximum Engine Speed
- 2350RPM
- Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396
- 115HP
- Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995
- 117HP
- Maximum Gross Power: ISO 14396 (DIN)
- 117hp
- Rated Net Power: Rated Engine Speed
- 2200RPM
- Rated Net Power - SAE J1349
- 112HP
- Rated Net Power - ISO 9249
- 113HP
- Rated Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
- 114HP
- Maximum Gross Torque - SAE J1995
- 372ft·lbf
- Maximum Gross Torque: ISO 14396
- 369lbf-ft
- Maximum Net Torque: SAE J1349
- 361lbf-ft
- Displacement
- 268in3
- Bore
- 4.13in
- Stroke
- 5.00in
- Emissions
- Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emission standards.
- Note
- Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel plus front drive implement pump when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator.
- Maximum Gross Power
- 115hp
- Maximum Gross Power
- 115hp
- Net Power
- 113HP
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Weights
- Operating Weight
- 20917lb
- Operating Weight
- 21082lb
- Operating Weight
- 20917lb
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Operating Specifications
- Rated Bucket Capacity
- 2.5yd3
- Rated Bucket Capacity
- 2.5yd³
- Rated Bucket Capacity
- 2.5yd3
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Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System
- 5.7gal
- Fuel Tank
- 40.7gal
- Hydraulic System (including tank)
- 25.9gal
- Engine Crankcase
- 2.3gal
- Cooling System
- 5.7gal (US)
- Engine Crankcase
- 2.3gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 40.7gal (US)
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 25.9gal (US)
- Transmission
- 0.9gal (US)
- Axles - Front
- 4.5gal (US)
- Axles - Rear
- 4.5gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 5.7gal
- Hydraulic Tank
- 14.5gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 40.7gal
- Hydraulic System (including tank)
- 25.9gal
- Engine Crankcase
- 2.3gal
- Axles: Front
- 4.5gal
- Axles: Rear
- 4.5gal
- Hydraulic Tank
- 14.5gal
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
- 5.0gal
- Note
- DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1.
- Transmission
- 0.9gal
- Axles: Front
- 4.5gal
- Axles: Rear
- 4.5gal
- Hydraulic Tank
- 14.5gal
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
- 5gal (US)
- Note
- DEF used in Cat Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1.
- Transmission
- 0.9gal
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Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 1.3-1.9 m³ (1.7-2.5 yd³)
- Bucket Capacities
- 1.3-1.9 m3 (1.7-2.5 yd3)
- Bucket Capacities
- 1.3-1.9 m3 (1.7-2.5 yd3)
- Bucket Capacities - General Purpose
- 1.3-1.9 m³ (1.7-2.5 yd³)
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Cab
- ROPS
- SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1994
- FOPS
- SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98, Level II, ISO 3449:2005 Level II
- Note (1)
- Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
- Note (2)
- The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008*, when properly installed and maintained, is 77 dB(A).
- ROPS
- SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1994
- FOPS
- SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98, Level II, ISO 3449 1992 Level II
- Note
- Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
- Note
- The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008*, when properly installed and maintained, is 77 dB(A).
- Note
- The labelled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC is 103 dB(A).
- Note
- *The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed.
- ROPS
- SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1994
- FOPS
- SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98, Level II, ISO 3449 1992 Level II
- Note
- Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
- Note
- The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008*, when properly installed and maintained, is 77 dB(A).
- Note (3)
- The labelled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC is 103 dB(A).
- Note (4)
- *The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed.
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Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV
- Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349
- 361ft·lbf
- Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249
- 365ft·lbf
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Steering
- Steering Articulation Angle (each direction)
- 40degrees
- Maximum Flow – Steering Pump
- 21.7gal/min
- Maximum Working Pressure – Steering Pump
- 3190psi
- Steering Cycle Times (full left to full right): At 2,350 RPM: 90 RPM steering wheel speed
- 2.3seconds
- Number of Steering Wheel Turns – full left to full right or full right to full left
- 3.4turns
- Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump
- 3190psi
- Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction
- 40°
- Maximum Flow - Steering Pump
- 21.7gal/min
- Maximum Working Pressure – Steering Pump
- 3190psi
- Steering Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - At 2,350 rpm: 90 rpm Steering Wheel Speed
- 2.3s
- Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left
- 3.4turns
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Loader Hydraulic System
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time
- 11.5s
- Maximum Flow - Implement Pump
- 43.6gal/min
- Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 3rd Function, Maximum Flow, Standard
- 25gal/min
- Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 4rd Function, Maximum Flow
- 25gal/min
- Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump
- 4061psi
- Maximum Flow – Implement Pump
- 43.6gal/min
- Note
- All cycle times listed are with cylinder snubbing turned off.
- Maximum Flow – Implement Pump: 3rd Function, Maximum Flow, Standard
- 25gal/min
- Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd Function Relief Pressure
- 4641psi
- Maximum Flow – Implement Pump: 3rd Function, Maximum Flow, High
- 40gal/min
- Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 4th Function Relief Pressure
- 4641psi
- Maximum Flow – Implement Pump: 4rd Function, Maximum Flow
- 25gal/min
- Maximum Working Pressure – Implement Pump
- 4061psi
- Relief Pressure – Tilt Cylinder
- 4641psi
- Relief Pressure – Tilt Cylinder: 3rd Function Relief Pressure
- 4641psi
- Relief Pressure – Tilt Cylinder: 4th Function Relief Pressure
- 4641psi
- Hydraulic Cycle Times: Raise (ground level to maximum lift)
- 4.8seconds
- Hydraulic Cycle Times: Dump (at maximum reach)
- 1.8seconds
- Hydraulic Cycle Times: Float Down (maximum lift to ground level)
- 2.7seconds
- Hydraulic Cycle Times: Total Cycle Time
- 11.5seconds
- Maximum Flow – Implement Pump
- 43.6gal/min
- Maximum Flow – Implement Pump: 3rd Function, Maximum Flow, Standard
- 25gal/min
- Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 3rd Function, Maximum Flow, High
- 40gal/min
- Maximum Flow – Implement Pump: 4rd Function, Maximum Flow
- 25gal/min
- Maximum Working Pressure – Implement Pump
- 4061psi
- Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder
- 4641psi
- Relief Pressure – Tilt Cylinder: 3rd Function Relief Pressure
- 4641psi
- Relief Pressure – Tilt Cylinder: 4th Function Relief Pressure
- 4641psi
- Hydraulic Cycle Times:: Rack Back
- 2.2seconds
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift
- 4.8s
- Note
- All cycle times listed are with cylinder snubbing turned off.
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Reach
- 1.8s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback
- 2.2s
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level
- 2.7s
- Hydraulic Cycle Times:: Rack Back
- 2.2seconds
- Note
- All cycle times listed are with cylinder snubbing turned off.
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Tires
- Note (1)
- Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details.
- Note (2)
- In certain applications, the loader's productive capabilities may exceed the tire's 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.
- Standard Size
- 17.5-25 12PR
- Other Choices Include:
- 17.5-25 12PR L2; 17.5-R25 XHA * L3; 17.5-R25 * L2/L3 PC RM; 17.5-25 16PR L3, 3PC Rim; 17.5-25 GY L2/L3; 17.5-25 12PR L2, SNOW; Flexport™
- Note
- Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details.
- Note
- In certain applications, the loader’s productive capabilities may exceed the tire’s tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.
- Note
- Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
- Standard Size
- 17.5 R25 XTLA L2
- Other Choices Include
- 17.5-25 12PR L2; 17.5-R25 XHA L3; 17.5-R25 L2/L3, 3PC Rim; 17.5-25 16PR L3, 3PC Rim; 17.5-25 GY L2/L3; 17.5-25 12PR L2, SNOW; 20.5 R25 L2 Snow, 3PC Rim; 20.5 R25 XHA-2 L3, 3PC Rim; 20.5-25 12PR; Solid Tires
- Note
- Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details.
- Note
- In certain applications, the loader’s productive capabilities may exceed the tire’s tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.
- Note
- Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
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Transmission
- Forward and Reverse - Low Range, Speed Range 2
- 12.5mile/h
- Forward and Reverse: Low Range, Speed Range 1*
- 6.3mph
- Forward and Reverse: Low Range, Speed Range 2
- 12.5mph
- Forward and Reverse: High Range
- 25mph
- Note
- *Creeper Control allows speed control from a stand still up to 10 km/h (6.3 mph). The Creeper Control will only work in Range 1.
- Forward and Reverse - Low Range, Speed Range 1*
- 6.3mile/h
- Forward and Reverse: Low Range, Speed Range 2
- 12.5mph
- Forward and Reverse - High Range
- 25mile/h
- Note
- *Creeper Control allows speed control from a stand still up to 10 km/h (6.3 mph). The Creeper Control will only work in Range 1.
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Axles
- Front
- Fixed; Locking differential (standard)
- Rear
- Oscillating ±11 degrees; Locking differential (standard)
- Front
- Fixed; Locking differential (standard)
- Rear
- Oscillating ±11 degrees; Locking differential (standard)
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Tire Option - 17.5X25 SOLID
- Tipping Load - Full Turn
- +827 kg (+1,823 lb)
Equipment
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- Power Train
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- Cat® C4.4 engine:
- Common rail fuel injection
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV
- Secondary steering
- Caterpillar NOx reduction system
- Sound Suppression, EU Prep Package
- Fuel: Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel @ <15 ppm EPA/<10 ppm EU
- Extreme temperature engine coolant
- High Speed Option 40 km/h (25 mph)
- Engine oil: CJ-4
- Electric fuel pump with 4 micron filtration
- 918M tire options:
- 17.5-25 12PR L2
- 17.5-R25 XHA * L3
- 17.5-R25 * L2/L3 PC RM
- 17.5-25 16PR L3, 3PC Rim
- 17.5-25 GY L2/L3
- 17.5-25 12PR L2, SNOW
- Flexport™
- S·O·SSM port, transmission oil
- Hydrostatic transmission, 20 km/h (12.5 mph)
- Lube for life universal joints
- Forward – Neutral – Reverse on joystick
- 100% locking differentials
- Air cleaner, radial seal, dual filters
- Cooling fan, on demand
- Tires 17.5-25 12PR
- Integrated cyclone precleaner
- Cat® C4.4 engine:
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- Regional Standards (as Required)
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- Back-up alarm
- Chocks, bucket tooth or edge
- Decals, roading speed
- Beacon
- Reflectors, roading
- Camera, rearview
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- Hydraulics
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- Three valve, single lever joystick
- Four valve, single lever joystick
- High flow, third valve
- Two valve, single lever joystick
- Diagnostic pressure taps
- S·O·S port, hydraulic oil
- Variable displacement piston pump
- Cylinder damping at kickout and end stops
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- Electrical
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- Halogen lights, front and rear
- LED work lights, front and rear
- Heavy duty battery package
- Work tool wiring harness
- 150 amp alternator
- Single 850 CCA maintenance free battery
- Roading lights
- Battery disconnect switch
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- Fluids
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- Biodegradable hydraulic oil
- Extended life coolant antifreeze, protected to –36° C (–33° F)
- Cat Advanced HYDO 10 Hydraulic Oil
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- Operator Environment
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- ROPS/FOPS Canopy or Cab
- Premium Heated, Air Suspension Seat
- Heater and Air Conditioner
- Feature Package: Road/Load/Road & Load. Dependent on package selection, features included are:
- Ride Control
- Adjustable Ground Speed Control
- Implement Modulation
- Hystat Aggressiveness
- Throttle Lock and Adjust
- Adjustable Rimpull
- Automatic Loader lift and bucket kickouts adjustable in cab
- Cat radio (Bluetooth)
- Rear blind
- Security system
- Retractable seat belt 75 mm (3")
- Rearview camera and screen (standard in EU)
- Product Link™
- ROPS/FOPS cab, pressurised and sound suppressed
- Implement Lockout
- Electro-hydraulic implement controls
- Gauges:
- Engine coolant temperature
- Hydraulic oil temperature
- Fuel level
- Speedometer
- Digital hour meter
- DEF Level Indicator
- Warning system indicators:
- Brake charge pressure low
- Engine malfunction
- Park brake applied
- Electrical system voltage flow
- Hydraulic oil filter bypass
- Action indicator
- Emission Malfunction
- Air Filter Restriction
- Seat:
- Fabric or vinyl
- Adjustable height, backrest, armrest
- Heater/defroster
- Tinted front glass, laminated
- Adjustable steering column
- Rear window defrost
- Lockable storage box
- Internal 12V power source
- External 12V power source
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- Loader End
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- Integrated tool carrier coupler
- Wide (ISO) coupler
- Parallel lift, optimized Z-bar loader
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- Chassis
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- Lockable toolbox
- Fenders, mud flaps
- Front and rear fenders
- Lockable engine enclosure
- Recovery hitch
- Vandalism protection – locked service points