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988 Wheel Loader
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988
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986
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988 XE
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Engine Expand Collapse
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
580 hp 432 kW
449 hp 335 kW
580 hp 432 kW
Engine Model
Cat® C18
Cat® C15
Cat® C18
Rated Speed
1700/rpm
2000
1,700 rpm
Peak Power Speed
1500/rpm
1600
1,500 rpm
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
588 hp 439 kW
456 hp 340 kW
588 hp 439 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
538 hp 401 kW
373 hp 278 kW
538 hp 401 kW
Bore
5.7 in 145 mm
5.4 in 137 mm
5.7 in 145 mm
Stroke
7.2 in 183 mm
6.75 in 171.5 mm
7.2 in 183 mm
Displacement
1105 in³ 18.1 l
927 in² 15.2 l
1105 in³ 18.1 l
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm
2104 lbf·ft 2852 N·m
2230 lbf·ft 3023 N·m
Torque Rise
58 % 58 %
16%
58%
Note (1)
Three engine emission options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. 3. Meets China Nonroad Stage IV emission standards.
Two engine emission options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Two engine emissions options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Note (2)
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
Operating Weight
112574 lb 51062 kg
116362 lb 52781 kg
Bucket Capacity Range
4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
5.0-10.3 m³ (6.5-13.5 yd³)
4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
Rated Payload - Quarry Face
12.5 t 11.3 t
12.5 t 11.3 t
Rated Payload - Loose Material
16 t 14.5 t
16 t 14.5 t
Cat Truck Match - Standard
770 - 772
770/735/740/745
Cat Truck Match - High Lift
773 - 775
772/773
Transmission Type
Cat planetary powershift
Cat planetary power shift
Cat switched reluctance electric drive
Forward - 1
4.0 mile/h 6.5 km/h
5 mile/h 7.3 km/h
Forward - 2
7.2 mile/h 11.6 km/h
8 mile/h 12.2 km/h
Forward - 3
12.7 mile/h 20.4 km/h
Forward - 4
21.6 mile/h 34.7 km/h
Reverse - 1
4.7 mile/h 7.5 km/h
5 mile/h 7.6 km/h
Reverse - 2
8.3 mile/h 13.3 km/h
8 mile/h 13.6 km/h
Reverse - 3
14.4 mile/h 23.2 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 1
Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Forward 2
7.8 mile/h 12.5 km/h
8 mile/h 12.7 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3
13.9 mile/h 22.3 km/h
14 mile/h 22 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4
24.4 mile/h 39.3 km/h
24 mile/h 39 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 1
5.0 mile/h 8.0 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2
8.9 mile/h 14.3 km/h
9 mile/h 14.1 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3
15.8 mile/h 25.5 km/h
16 mile/h 25 km/h
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
EH- Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing
Load Sense
EH-Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing
Lift/Tilt System - Pump
Variable displacement piston
2 × 110 cc variable displacement
Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,860 rpm
153 gpm 580 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
4757 psi 32800 kPa
4050 psi 27900 kPa
4757 psi 32800 kPa
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke
210 mm × 1050 mm (8.7 in × 41.3 in)
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke
266 mm × 685 mm (8.7 in × 27 in)
Pilot System
Variable displacement piston
Relief Valve Setting - Main
551 psi 3800 kPa
Rack Back
4.5 s 4.5 s
4.5 s 4.5 s
4.5 s 4.5 s
Raise
8.0 s 8.0 s
9 s 9 s
8 s 8 s
Dump
2.2 s 2.2 s
3.5 s 3.5 s
2.2 s 2.2 s
Lower Float Down
3.5 s 3.5 s
4.3 s 4.3 s
3.5 s 3.5 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket
18.2 s 18.2 s
Steering System - Circuit
Pilot, load sensing
Load Sense
Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump
Piston, variable displacement
Piston, variable displacement
Piston, variable displacement
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm
71.3 gpm 270 L/min
153 gpm 580 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Steering
4351 psi 30000 kPa
Total Steering Angle
86 °
70°
86°
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle
3.4 s 3.4 s
3.4 s 3.4 s
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle
5.6 s 5.6 s
5.6 s 5.6 s
Air Conditioning
• The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. • If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.8 kg (3.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes (2.837 tons).
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.8 kg (3.9 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes (2.837 tons).
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. • If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.8 kg (3.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes (2.837 tons).
Front
Fixed
Fixed
Fixed
Rear
Trunnion
Trunnion
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle
13 °
±12.5°
13°
Brakes
ISO 3450:2011
ISO 3450:2011
ISO 3450:2011
ROPS/FOPS
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 (ROPS) and ISO 3449:2005 Level II (FOPS)
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
73 dB(A) 73 dB(A)
73 dB(A) 73 dB(A)
72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
111 dB(A) 111 dB(A)
113 dB(A) 113 dB(A)
109 dB(A) 109 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*
72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
109 dB(A) 109 dB(A)
110 dB(A) 110 dB(A)
109 dB(A) 109 dB(A)
Note (1)
Three engine emission options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. 3. Meets China Nonroad Stage IV emission standards.
Two engine emission options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Two engine emissions options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Note (2)
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
Note (3)
The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (4)
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (5)
Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
73 dB(A) 73 dB(A)
73 dB(A) 73 dB(A)
72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
111 dB(A) 111 dB(A)
113 dB(A) 113 dB(A)
109 dB(A) 109 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*
72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
109 dB(A) 109 dB(A)
110 dB(A) 110 dB(A)
109 dB(A) 109 dB(A)
Note (1)
Three engine emission options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. 3. Meets China Nonroad Stage IV emission standards.
Two engine emission options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Two engine emissions options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Note (2)
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
Note (3)
The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (4)
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Note (5)
Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Fuel Tank
188 gal (US) 712 l
141 gal (US) 535 l
147 gal (US) 555 l
Cooling System
31.7 gal (US) 120 l
Coolant (Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities)
33 gal (US) 125 l
Crankcase
15.9 gal (US) 60 l
9 gal (US) 34 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage V Only)
8.7 gal (US) 33 l
Transmission
24.3 gal (US) 92 l
20 gal (US) 75 l
16 gal (US) 60 l
Transmission - Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities
29 gal (US) 110 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front
49.1 gal (US) 186 l
49 gal (US) 186 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
49.1 gal (US) 186 l
49 gal (US) 186 l
Hydraulic System Factory Fill
125.5 gal (US) 475 l
87 gal (US) 330 l
Hydraulic System - Tank Only
63.4 gal (US) 240 l
34 gal (US) 130 l
Note
• All non-road Tier 4 Final/Stage V diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: – 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* – 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. • Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).** • For pre-Tier 4 engines: Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: – 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* – 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
  • All dimensions are approximate.
  • Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*** • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels • Cat engines meeting Brazil MAR-1 emissions standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA, are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: • 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*** • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. *** Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).
Ground to Top of ROPS
13.8 ft 4202 mm
13.5 ft 4100 mm
13.8 ft 4202 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
14.8 ft 4521 mm
13.3 ft 4060 mm
14.8 ft 4521 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
10.9 ft 3334 mm
10.7 ft 3270 mm
10.9 ft 3334 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
10.5 ft 3187 mm
10.3 ft 3132 mm
10.5 ft 3187 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
14 ft 4254 mm
13.8 ft 4201 mm
14.0 ft 4254 mm
Wheel Base
14.9 ft 4550 mm
12.5 ft 3810 mm
14.9 ft 4550 mm
Maximum Overall Length
39.3 ft 11991 mm
36.6 ft 11143 mm
39.3 ft 11991 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
1.9 ft 568 mm
1.5 ft 459 mm
1.9 ft 568 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
11.9 ft 3641 mm
10.1 ft 3079 mm
11.9 ft 3641 mm
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
18.0 ft 5485 mm
16.1 ft 4912 mm
18.0 ft 5491 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
24.5 ft 7455 mm
22.4 ft 6817 mm
24.5 ft 7455 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift
6.5 ft 1981 mm
7.1 ft 2175 mm
6.5 ft 1981 mm
Ground to Top of ROPS
13.8 ft 4202 mm
13.5 ft 4100 mm
13.8 ft 4202 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
14.8 ft 4521 mm
13.3 ft 4060 mm
14.8 ft 4521 mm
Ground to Top of Hood
10.9 ft 3334 mm
10.7 ft 3270 mm
10.9 ft 3334 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
10.5 ft 3187 mm
10.3 ft 3132 mm
10.5 ft 3187 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
14 ft 4254 mm
13.8 ft 4201 mm
14.0 ft 4254 mm
Wheel Base
14.9 ft 4550 mm
12.5 ft 3810 mm
14.9 ft 4550 mm
Maximum Overall Length
39.3 ft 11991 mm
36.6 ft 11143 mm
39.3 ft 11991 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
1.9 ft 568 mm
1.5 ft 459 mm
1.9 ft 568 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift
11.9 ft 3641 mm
10.1 ft 3079 mm
11.9 ft 3641 mm
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
18.0 ft 5485 mm
16.1 ft 4912 mm
18.0 ft 5491 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
24.5 ft 7455 mm
22.4 ft 6817 mm
24.5 ft 7455 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift
6.5 ft 1981 mm
7.1 ft 2175 mm
6.5 ft 1981 mm
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