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Compact Wheel Loaders
908M Compact Wheel Loader
Operating Weight
14,032 lb
Bucket Capacities
93.0 hp
0.75-1.5 m3 (1.0-2.0 yd3)
Rated Bucket Capacity
1.4 yd³
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backhoe loader
908M Compact Wheel Loader
Operating Weight
14,032 lb
Bucket Capacities
93.0 hp
0.75-1.5 m3 (1.0-2.0 yd3)
Rated Bucket Capacity
1.4 yd³
Specifications
The Cat® 908M Compact Wheel Loader delivers high performance with outstanding versatility. On-the-go operator tuned hydraulics and drive train adjust the machine's response to the task at hand. Low sound levels, large spacious cab and intuitive controls keep you working comfortably all day long.
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Rated Bucket Capacity
1.4 yd³
1.1 m³
Clearance - Full Lift and 45° Dump
8 ft
2,463 mm
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction
93.0 in
93.0 mm
39°
Full Turn Tipping Load
8,311 lb
3,770 kg
Reach - Full Lift and 45° Dump
3 ft
931 mm
Tipping Load - Full Turn - ISO 14397-1
7,947 lb
3,606 kg
Tipping Load - Straight - ISO 14397-1
9,757 lb
4,427 kg
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Note (3)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with general purpose buckets, bolt-on cutting edges, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, no air conditioner and Dunlop 405/70 SPT9 tires.
Departure Angle
93.0 in
93.0 mm
33°
Height - Ground to Cab**
8.67 ft
2,650 mm
Reach - Bucket at 45°*
2.5 ft
770 mm
Clearance - Level Bucket**
10.5 ft
3,215 mm
Length - Overall*
18.42 ft
5,630 mm
Machine Width
6.5 ft
1,985 mm
Turning Radius - Inside of Tires
6.75 ft
2,080 mm
Clearance - Bucket at 45° *
8.58 ft
2,620 mm
Width - Bucket
6.75 ft
2,080 mm
Dig Depth**
3.9 in
101 mm
Height - Ground Clearance**
1.08 ft
340 mm
Note (1)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
*Vary with bucket.
Dump Angle at Full Lift
93.0 in
93.0 mm
45°
Height - Bucket Pin**
11.17 ft
3,410 mm
Note (2)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
**Vary with tire.
Articulation Angle
93.0 in
93.0 mm
39°
Width - Tread Center
5.08 ft
1,570 mm
Turning Radius - Over Bucket
14.83 ft
4,530 mm
Length - Wheel Base
7.08 ft
2,170 mm
Operating Weight
14,323 lb
6,499 kg
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Height - Ground to Cab**
8.67 ft
2,650 mm
Turning Radius - Over Bucket
14.83 ft
4,534 mm
Width - Tread Center
5.08 ft
1,570 mm
Machine Width
6.5 ft
1,985 mm
Articulation Angle
93.0 in
93.0 mm
39°
Turning Radius - Inside of Tires
6.75 ft
2,080 mm
Length - Wheel Base
7.08 ft
2,170 mm
Departure Angle
93.0 in
93.0 mm
33°
Note (1)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
*Vary with bucket.
Clearance - Bucket at 45° *
8.17 ft
2,505 mm
Length - Overall*
18.92 ft
5,780 mm
Reach - Bucket at 45°*
2.83 ft
866 mm
Note (2)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
**Vary with tire.
Height - Ground Clearance**
1.08 ft
340 mm
Dig Depth**
4.2 in
109 mm
Dump Angle at Full Lift
93.0 in
93.0 mm
45°
Note (3)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with general purpose buckets, bolt-on cutting edges, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, no air conditioner and Dunlop 405/70 SPT9 tires.
Height - Bucket Pin**
11.17 ft
3,410 mm
Width - Bucket
6.75 ft
2,080 mm
Operating Weight
14,319 lb
6,497 kg
Clearance - Level Bucket**
10.5 ft
3,215 mm
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Operating Weight
14,032 lb
6,365 kg
Note
93.0 in
93.0 mm
Specifications shown are for a machine configured with general purpose buckets, bolt-on cutting edges, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, Dunlop 405/70 SPT9 tires, full fuel, comfort ROPS cab, standard flow hydraulics and skid-steer coupler. The 908M is configured with a 1.1 m³ (1.44 yd³) bucket with bolt-on cutting edge.
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Fuel Tank
20.6 gal (US)
78 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
19 gal (US)
72 l
Axles - Front
93.0 in
93.0 mm
N/A
Axles - Rear
93.0 in
93.0 mm
N/A
Hydraulic Tank
12.2 gal (US)
46 l
Transmission - Gear Box
2.9 gal (US)
11 l
Cooling System
4.4 gal (US)
16.5 l
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Emissions
93.0 in
93.0 mm
*The Cat C3.3B DIT engine meets EU Stage V/U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.
Note (2)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
Net power shown is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, diesel exhaust filter, and fan at minimum speed.
Note (4)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
Flywheel per the SAE reference conditions with the fan at maximum speed.
Note (1)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
Net power ratings are tested at the reference conditions for the specified standard.
Note (5)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
The Cat C3.3B DIT Tier 4 Final/Stage V uses an active regeneration system which requires no operator interaction under normal conditions.
Engine Model
93.0 in
93.0 mm
Cat® C3.3B DIT*
Bore
3.7 in
94 mm
Rated Net Power - 2,400 rpm - SAE J1349
71.9 HP
53.6 kW
Note (3)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
No derating required up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems.
Note (6)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
Stage V engine available for Europe only.
Stroke
4.7 in
120 mm
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396
73.2 HP
54.6 kW
Rated Net Power - ISO 9249
72.9 HP
53.6 kW
Displacement
201 in³
3.3 l
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric)
74.2 HP
74.2 HP
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ROPS
93.0 in
93.0 mm
ROPS: ISO 3471:2008
FOPS
93.0 in
93.0 mm
FOPS: ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Note (3)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
*The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed.
Note (2)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
The declared dynamic operator Sound Pressure level per ISO 6396:2008*, when the cab is properly installed and maintained, is 75 dB(A). The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC is 101 dB(A). Optional Low Sound or Blue Angel selection will reduce this to 99 dB(A).
Note (1)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
Cat cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
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Bucket Capacities
93.0 in
93.0 mm
0.75-1.5 m3 (1.0-2.0 yd3)
Note
93.0 in
93.0 mm
All capacities are applicable for each model. Bucket selection must be made with an understanding of the material density and application to ensure machine stability is maintained within the tipping loads stated per model and configuration.
Light Material
93.0 in
93.0 mm
1.2 m³ (1.6 yd³), 1.5 m³ (2.0 yd³)
Multi-Purpose
93.0 in
93.0 mm
0.75 m³ (1.0 yd³), 0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³), 1.05 m³ (1.37 yd³)
Grapple
93.0 in
93.0 mm
0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³) heaped
Bucket Capacities - ISO Coupler
93.0 in
93.0 mm
0.75-1.5 m³
General Purpose
93.0 in
93.0 mm
0.8 m³ (1 yd³), 0.9 m³ (1.2 yd³), 1.0 m³ (1.3 yd³), 1.1 m³ (1.4 yd³), 1.3 m³ (1.7 yd³)
Bucket Capacities - SSL Style Coupler
93.0 in
93.0 mm
1.0-2.0 yd³
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Forward - Range 2
12 mile/h
20 km/h
Reverse - High Range
22 mile/h
35 km/h
Reverse - Range 2
12 mile/h
20 km/h
Forward - Range 1
6 mile/h
10 km/h
Forward - High Range
22 mile/h
35 km/h
Reverse - Range 1
6 mile/h
10 km/h
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Maximum Steering Torque - 0° (Straight Machine)
42,506 ft·lbf
57,630 N·m
Maximum Steering Torque - 39° (Full Turn)
31,398 ft·lbf
42,570 N·m
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter
3.1 in
80 mm
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction
93.0 in
93.0 mm
39°
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump
3,191 psi
22,000 kPa
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter
1.4 in
35 mm
Steering AC Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - 2,620 rpm
3 s
3 s
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke
11.8 in
300 mm
Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left
93.0 in
93.0 mm
<6 turns
Nominal Flow - Steering Pump
12 gal/min
43.9 l/min
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Note (2)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
In certain applications, the loader's productive capabilities may exceed the tires' tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.
Option (1)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
360/80 R20 TRI2 Nokian
Option (5)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
405/70 R20 SPT9 Dunlop
Note (3)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.
Option (6)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
12.5-20 ATU Firestone
Option (3)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
400/70 R20 XMCL Michelin
Note (1)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
Other tire choices available, contact your Cat dealer for details.
Option (2)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
375/75 R20 XZSL Michelin
Option (4)
93.0 in
93.0 mm
400/70 R20 Bibload Michelin
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Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function Standard Flow
22 gal/min
82 l/min
Boost Flow Maximum Pressure
3,191 psi
22,000 kPa
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift
5.5 s
5.5 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift
9.6 s
9.6 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Total Cycle Time
9.6 s
9.6 s
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump
22 gal/min
82 l/min
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter
3.9 in
100 mm
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder Rod
2,756 psi
19,000 kPa
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level
2.6 s
2.6 s
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter
2 in
50 mm
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter
3.3 in
85 mm
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder Head
4,496 psi
31,000 kPa
3rd Function Maximum Working Pressure
3,408 psi
23,500 kPa
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - Auxiliary Function High Flow
33 gal/min
126 l/min
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke
16.4 in
416 mm
Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump
3,408 psi
23,500 kPa
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,000 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height
3 s
3 s
Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter
2.2 in
55 mm
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height
1.5 s
1.5 s
Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke
27.5 in
699 mm
Hydraulic Cycle Time - 1,800 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level
2.6 s
2.6 s
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TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULICS
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18° frame oscillation, 78° articulation
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Demand based cooling fan
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Hydrostatic drive
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Loader arm float function
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Parallel lift Z-bar loader
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Proportional auxiliary hydraulic circuit
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Transmission, 20 km/h (12.4 mph) with heavy duty axles
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Transmission inching function
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ENGINE
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Cat C3.3B DIT EU Stage V/U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final engine.
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Cat extended life coolant
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Closed circuit breather
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Easy quick release fuel filter/water separator
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ECO mode
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Engine oil drain valve (non-spill ECO drain)
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Lockable engine compartments
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Two stage air cleaner with visual indicator
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ELECTRICAL
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Alternator 90 amp
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Battery disconnect switch
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Cab mounted fuse panel
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Engine cold starter aid
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Heavy duty battery, 12V
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Service point connector for electronic diagnosis (Cat Electronic Technician™)
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Reversing alarm
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GENERAL
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E-coat paint primer
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Pressure test points
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Recovery hitch and pin
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Scheduled Oil Sampling S·O·SSM ports
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OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
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Adjustable internal mirror
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Adjustable wrist rest
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Auxiliary power sockets
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Coat hook
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Cup holder
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Digital service hour meter
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Easy clean cab floor
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Gauges: fuel hydraulic temperature, coolant temperature, speedometer
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Multifunction joystick with direction control
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On board digital display cluster
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Operator station on isolation mounts
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Retractable seat belt
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ROPS and FOPS certified canopy/cab
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Sound suppression
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Sun visor
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Suspended brake/accelerator pedals
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Suspension seat
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Two doors (enclosed cab)
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Two external knock back mirrors
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Warning indicators for major systems
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Wiper/washer front and rear (enclosed cab)
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Warnings: master, park brake, hydraulic oil pressure, engine oil pressure, coolant temp, electrical system, hydraulic filter bypass
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TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULICS
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100% differential lock on both axles, selectable on the move
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Adjustable speed control (creeper control)
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Adjustable high stat response settings
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Electronic throttle lock
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Ride control
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Rimpull control
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Speeder, 35 km/h (21.7 mph) with secondary steering
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ENGINE
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Engine block heater 120V
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Precleaner for engine air filter
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ELECTRICAL
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Machine Security System (MSS)
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Magnetic rotating beacon
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Halogen working lights, two front and two rear
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LED working lights, two front and two rear
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Work tool wiring harness
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GENERAL
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Custom color
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Rear light guards
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Tire options including heavy duty tires
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FLUIDS
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LOADER
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Adjustable implement modulation
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High flow auxiliary hydraulics with pressure relieving quick disconnect manifold
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Load check valves
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Return To Dig tool positioner
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WORK TOOLS
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OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
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Air conditioning
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Cabin light
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Cat Radio/FM/DAB+/Bluetooth/Aux/Mic/Phone/USB
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Comfort cab includes: cloth suspension seat, heated rear window, sliding left window and radio ready
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Open canopy: fixed steering column, coat hook, sun visor (North America only)
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Deluxe cab includes: Comfort cab options plus heated cloth air suspension seat with lumbar support and right sliding window
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Heated rear window (enclosed cab)
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Heater with window side and feet vents (enclosed cab)
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Radio ready kit including speakers (enclosed cab)
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Rear blind
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