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990K Wheel Loader
Large Wheel Loaders
990K
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986 Wheel Loader
Large Wheel Loaders
986
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987 Wheel Loader
Large Wheel Loaders
987
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Operating Specifications Expand Collapse
Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard)
20 ton (US) 22 t
14 ton (US) 12.7 t
Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift)
22 ton (US) 20 t
12.1 ton (US) 11 t
Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face)
17.5 ton (US) 15.9 t
11 ton (US) 10 t
Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face)
17.5 ton (US) 15.9 t
11 ton (US) 10 t
12.5 ton (US) 11.3 t
Bucket Capacity Range
8,6 m³ – 10,0 m³ (11,25 yd³ – 13,0 yd³)
5.0-10.3 m³ (6.5-13.5 yd³)
6.4-9.6 m3 (8.3-12.5 yd3)
Cat Truck Match - Standard
773-775
770/735/740/745
Cat Truck Match - High Lift
775-777
772/773
772/773/707
Operating Weight
178517 lb 80974 kg
Net Power
699 hp 521 kW
Engine Model
C27 Cat®
Cat® C15
Cat® C15
Bore
5.4 in 137.2 mm
5.4 in 137 mm
5.4 in 137 mm
Stroke
6 in 152.4 mm
6.75 in 171.5 mm
6.75 in 171.5 mm
Displacement
1649.5 in³ 27.03 l
927 in² 15.2 l
927 in³ 15.2 l
Torque Rise
18 % 18 %
16%
16%
Rated Speed
1,800/min
2000
2000 rpm
Rated Speed - Net Power - SAE J1349 - Standard Ambient
699 hp 521 kW
Rated Speed - Net Power - SAE J1349 - High Ambient
648 hp 483 kW
Rated Speed - Gross - SAE J1995
766 hp 571 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
699 hp 521 kW
373 hp 278 kW
448 hp 334 kW
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final OR Tier 2 Equivalent
Rated Speed - Gross - ISO 14396
752 hp 561 kW
Gross - ISO 14396
752 hp 561 kW
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm
2624 lb/ft 3557 N·m
Bucket Capacities
7,4-14,9 m³ (9,7-19,5 yd³)
Transmission Type
Cat-Planetenlastschaltgetriebe
Cat planetary power shift
Cat planetary power shift
Forward - 1
4.5 mile/h 7.3 km/h
5 mile/h 7.3 km/h
5 mile/h 7.3 km/h
Forward - 2
8.3 mile/h 13.3 km/h
8 mile/h 12.2 km/h
8 mile/h 12.2 km/h
Forward - 3
14.2 mile/h 22.9 km/h
Reverse - 1
4.9 mile/h 7.9 km/h
5 mile/h 7.6 km/h
5 mile/h 7.6 km/h
Reverse - 2
9.1 mile/h 14.7 km/h
8 mile/h 13.6 km/h
8 mile/h 13.6 km/h
Reverse - 3
15.5 mile/h 24.9 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 1
Lock-up disabled
Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Forward 2
8.5 mile/h 13.7 km/h
8 mile/h 12.7 km/h
8 mile/h 12.7 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3
15.2 mile/h 24.5 km/h
14 mile/h 22 km/h
14 mile/h 22 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 1
5.4 mile/h 8.7 km/h
Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Reverse 2
9.6 mile/h 15.4 km/h
9 mile/h 14.1 km/h
9 mile/h 14.1 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3
16.4 mile/h 26.4 km/h
16 mile/h 25 km/h
16 mile/h 25 km/h
Note
Travel speeds based on Michelin 45/65R39 LD D2**L5 tires.
  • All dimensions are approximate.
  • Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
Travel speeds based on 35/65-R33 tires.
Front
Fixed
Fixed
Fixed
Rear
Trunnion
Trunnion
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle
8.5°
±12.5°
+/-12.5°
Raise
8.2 s 8.2 s
9 s 9 s
7.5 s 7.5 s
Dump
2.9 s 2.9 s
3.5 s 3.5 s
3 s 3 s
Lower Float Down
3.6 s 3.6 s
4.3 s 4.3 s
4.6 s 4.6 s
Lower
3.7 s 3.7 s
5.2 s 5.2 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket
13.8 s 13.8 s
18.9 s 18.9 s
Rack Back
4.3 s 4.3 s
4.5 s 4.5 s
3.8 s 3.8 s
Fuel Tank
294.3 gal (US) 1114 l
141 gal (US) 535 l
141 gal (US) 535 l
Cooling System
54.9 gal (US) 208 l
26 gal (US) 100 l
Transmission
29.1 gal (US) 110 l
20 gal (US) 75 l
20 gal (US) 75 l
Hydraulic Tank - Implement and Hydraulic Fan
68.9 gal (US) 261 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
68.9 gal (US) 261 l
45 gal (US) 170 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front
71.6 gal (US) 271 l
49 gal (US) 186 l
Hydraulic Tank - Steering and Braking
34.9 gal (US) 132 l
Engine Crankcase
20 gal (US) 75.7 l
9 gal (US) 34 l
Hydraulic System Factory Fill
210 gal (US) 795 l
87 gal (US) 330 l
94 gal (US) 355 l
Note
Travel speeds based on Michelin 45/65R39 LD D2**L5 tires.
  • All dimensions are approximate.
  • Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
Travel speeds based on 35/65-R33 tires.
Pilot System
Open loop and pressure reducing
Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm (1)
216 gpm 817 L/min
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke
235 mm × 1287 mm (9.3 in × 50.7 in)
190 mm x 1216 mm (7.5 in x 48 in)
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
4786 psi 33000 kPa
4050 psi 27900 kPa
4598 psi 31700 kPa
Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm (2)
22.2 gpm 84 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Main
507 psi 3500 kPa
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Positive flow control
Load Sense
EH - Load Sense
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke
292.1 mm × 820 mm (11.5 in × 32.3 in)
170 mm x 722 mm (6.7 in x 28.4 in)
Lift/Tilt System
Variable displacement piston
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008)
69 dB(A) 69 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008)
113 dB(A) 113 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008)
113 dB(A) 113 dB(A)
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008)
69 dB(A) 69 dB(A)
Total Steering Angle
70°
70°
70°
Steering System - Pump
Piston, variable displacement
Piston, variable displacement
Piston, variable displacement
Steering System - Circuit
Pilot, load sensing
Load Sense
Pilot, load sensing
Steering
ISO 5010: 2007
Relief Valve Setting - Steering
4641 psi 32000 kPa
4000 psi 27600 kPa
Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm
94.5 gpm 358 L/min
52 gpm 200 L/min
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)
Rollover Protective Structure/Falling Objects Protective Structure (ROPS/FOPS) meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards
Brakes
ISO 3450: 2011
ISO 3450:2011
ISO 3450:2011