918M Compact Wheel Loader

Engine

Maximum Gross Power

117 hp

Net Power

113 hp

Bore

4.13 in

Stroke

5 in

Displacement

268 in³

Maximum Gross Power - DIN ISO 14396

117 hp

Rated Net Power - DIN ISO 14396

114 hp

Emissions

Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emission standards.

Rated Net Power - Rated Engine Speed

2200 r/min

Maximum Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed

2350 r/min

Engine Model

Cat® C4.4

Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396

115 hp

Maximum Gross Power - SAE J1995

117 hp

Rated Net Power - SAE J1349

112 hp

Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396

369 ft·lbf

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.

Rated Net Power - ISO 9249

113 hp

Maximum Gross Torque - SAE J1995

372 ft·lbf

Weights

Operating Weight

21082 lb

Buckets

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)

Service Refill Capacities

Transmission

0.9 gal (US)

Hydraulic Tank

14.5 gal (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.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank

5 gal (US)

Cooling System

5.7 gal (US)

Fuel Tank

40.7 gal (US)

Hydraulic System - Including Tank

25.9 gal (US)

Engine Crankcase

2.3 gal (US)

Axles - Front

4.5 gal (US)

Axles - Rear

4.5 gal (US)

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 (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.

Note (2)

The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008*, when properly installed and maintained, is 77 dB(A).

Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV

Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249

365 ft·lbf

Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349

361 ft·lbf

Steering

Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump

3190 psi

Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction

40 °

Maximum Flow - Steering Pump

21.7 gal/min

Steering Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - At 2,350 rpm: 90 rpm Steering Wheel Speed

2.3 s

Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left

3.4 turns

Tire Option - 20.5 R25 XHA2

Tipping Load - Straight

+366 kg (+807 lb)

Operating Weight

+516 kg (+1,138 lb)

Note

This chart represents the change with tire option as compared to standard XTLA tire.

Width: Over Tires

+87 mm (+4 in)

Tipping Load - Full Turn

+317 kg (+699 lb)

Reach: Bucket at 45°

–75 mm (–3 in)

Turning Radius: Outside of Tires

+18 mm (+1 in)

Vertical Heights

+50 mm (+2 in)

Tires

Note (1)

Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details.

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 (3)

Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.

Note (2)

In certain applications, the loader's productive capabilities may exceed the tire's tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.

Tire Option - 17.5-25 L2 SGL

Vertical Heights

–5 mm (–0.2 in)

Tipping Load - Full Turn

–49 kg (–108 lb)

Reach: Bucket at 45°

–7 mm (–0.3 in)

Tipping Load - Straight

–57 kg (–126 lb)

Note

This chart represents the change with tire option as compared to standard XTLA tire.

Turning Radius: Outside of Tires

+7 mm (+0.3 in)

Operating Weight

–92 kg (–203 lb)

Width: Over Tires

+13 mm (+0.5 in)

Loader Hydraulic System

Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 3rd Function, Maximum Flow, High

40 gal/min

Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder

4641 psi

Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump

4061 psi

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift

4.8 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, at Maximum Reach

1.8 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rackback

2.2 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level

2.7 s

Maximum Flow - Implement Pump

43.6 gal/min

Note

All cycle times listed are with cylinder snubbing turned off.

Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 4rd Function, Maximum Flow

25 gal/min

Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 4th Function Relief Pressure

4641 psi

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total Cycle Time

11.5 s

Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 3rd Function, Maximum Flow, Standard

25 gal/min

Tire Option - 17.5X25 SOLID

Tipping Load - Straight

+957 kg (+2,110 lb)

Vertical Heights

+37 mm (+1.5 in)

Note

This chart represents the change with tire option as compared to standard XTLA tire.

Width: Over Tires

–25 mm (–1 in)

Tipping Load - Full Turn

+827 kg (+1,823 lb)

Turning Radius: Outside of Tires

–11 mm (–0.4 in)

Reach: Bucket at 45°

–9 mm (–0.4 in)

Operating Weight

+1576 kg (+3,474 lb)

Transmission

Forward and Reverse - Low Range, Speed Range 1*

6.3 mile/h

Forward and Reverse - High Range

25 mile/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.

Forward and Reverse - Low Range, Speed Range 2

12.5 mile/h

Axles

Front

Fixed; Locking differential (standard)

Rear

Oscillating ±11 degrees; Locking differential (standard)

Operating Specifications

Rated Bucket Capacity

2.5 yd³