[VIDEO] Caterpillar 903 Compact Wheel Loader Offers a Simple, Intuitive Design

The 903 has a simplified, user- and maintenance-friendly design that makes it easy to operate and service in a variety of applications

December 20, 2018
The 903 has a simplified, user- and maintenance-friendly design that makes it easy to operate and service in a variety of applications. It also features a multi-function joystick with integrated auxiliary flow control, higher ground speed and a boost in payload.
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