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This model is a more sustainable option

The electric-drive Cat 988 XE emits up to 37% less CO2 than the previous Cat 988K. Caterpillar has a goal of making 100% of new products more sustainable than the previous generations by 2030.

Watch the first 988 XE test drive

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UNITS:

Metric

Imperial

Engine

Engine Model

Cat® C15

Cat® C18

Cat® C27

Rated Speed

2000

1,700 rpm

1800 r/min

Peak Power Speed

1600

1,500 rpm

Engine Power - ISO 14396: 2002

335 kW

449 hp

Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014

340 kW

456 hp

436 kW

588 hp

597 kW

801 hp

Net Power - SAE J1349:2011

278 kW

373 hp

401 kW

538 hp

Emissions

U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014

Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V

Bore

137 mm

5.4 in

145 mm

5.7 in

137.2 mm

5.4 in

Stroke

171.5 mm

6.75 in

183 mm

7.2 in

152.4 mm

6 in

Displacement

15.2 l

927 in³

18.1 l

1105 in³

27.03 l

1649.5 in³

Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995

2411 N·m

1778 ft·lbf

Torque Rise

16%

58%

18 %

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002

432 kW

580 hp

586 kW

786 hp

Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm

3023 N·m

2230 lbf·ft

3557 N·m

2624 lb/ft

Note (1)

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 - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient

546 kW

732 hp

Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient

508 kW

681 hp

Note

Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake sytstem, exhaust system, and alternator.

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight

53006 kg

116858 lb

52781 kg

116362 lb

Rated Payload - Quarry Face

11.3 t

12.5 ton (US)

11.3 t

12.5 t

Bucket Capacity Range

6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3)

4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)

8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³)

Cat Truck Match - High Lift

772/773/775

775-777

Rated Payload - Loose Material

14.5 t

16 t

Operating Weight - Standard

80974 kg

178517 lb

Rated Payload - Standard

15.9 t

17.5 ton (US)

Rated Payload - High Lift

15.9 t

17.5 ton (US)

Cat Truck Match - Standard

773-775

Transmission

Transmission Type

Cat planetary power shift

Cat switched reluctance electric drive

Cat planetary power shift

Forward - 1

7.3 km/h

5 mile/h

7.4 km/h

4.6 mile/h

Forward - 2

12.2 km/h

8 mile/h

13.2 km/h

8.2 mile/h

Reverse - 1

7.6 km/h

5 mile/h

8.15 km/h

5.1 mile/h

Reverse - 2

13.6 km/h

8 mile/h

14.6 km/h

9.1 mile/h

Direct Drive - Forward 1

Lock-up disabled

Direct Drive - Forward 2

12.7 km/h

8 mile/h

13.2 km/h

8.2 mile/h

Direct Drive - Forward 3

22 km/h

14 mile/h

23.3 km/h

14.5 mile/h

Direct Drive - Forward 4

39 km/h

24 mile/h

Direct Drive - Reverse 2

14.1 km/h

9 mile/h

14.6 km/h

9.1 mile/h

Direct Drive - Reverse 3

25 km/h

16 mile/h

25.7 km/h

16 mile/h

Direct Drive - Reverse 4

40.8 km/h

25.4 mile/h

Direct Drive - Reverse 1

Lock-up disabled

8.15 km/h

5.1 mile/h

Forward 1 (virtual)

7 km/h

4.3 mile/h

Forward 2 (virtual)

11.3 km/h

7 mile/h

Forward 3 (virtual)

22.2 km/h

13.8 mile/h

Forward 4 (virtual)

32.1 km/h

20 mile/h

Reverse 1 (virtual)

7 km/h

4.3 mile/h

Reverse 2 (virtual)

11.3 km/h

7 mile/h

Reverse 3 (virtual)

28.2 km/h

17.5 mile/h

Forward - 3

23.3 km/h

14.5 mile/h

Reverse - 3

25.7 km/h

16 mile/h

Note

Travel speeds based on Michelin 45/65R39 LD D2**L5 tires.

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit

EH - Load Sense

EH-Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing

Positive flow control

Lift/Tilt System

2X x 145 cc Variable displacement piston

Variable displacement piston

Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm

600 l/min

159 gal/min

Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt

31700 kPa

4598 psi

32800 kPa

4757 psi

33000 kPa

4786 psi

Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke

190 mm x 1216 mm (7.5 in x 48 in)

235 mm × 1287 mm (9.3 in × 50.7 in)

Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke

170 mm x 722 mm (6.7 in x 28.4 in)

292.1 mm × 820 mm (11.5 in × 32.3 in)

Pilot System

Variable displacement piston

Open loop and pressure reducing

Tilt Cylinder - Stroke

685 mm

27 in

685 mm

27 in

Lift/Tilt System - Pump

Variable displacement piston

Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm

580 l/min

153 gal/min

Lift Cylinder - Bore

210 mm

8.7 in

Lift Cylinder - Stroke

1050 mm

41.3 in

Tilt Cylinder - Bore

269 mm

8.7 in

Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm

910 l/min

240 gal/min

Pilot Relief Setting

3500 kPa

507 psi

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back

3.8 s

4.5 s

4.3 s

Raise

7.5 s

8 s

8.6 s

Dump

3.0 s

2.2 s

2.9 s

Lower Float Down

4.6 s

3.5 s

3.7 s

Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket

18.9 s

13.8 s

Total Hydraulic Cycle Time

18.2 s

Lower

3.7 s

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit

Pilot, load sensing

Steering System - Pump

Piston, variable displacement

Maximum Flow

200 l/min

52 gal (US)

Relief Valve Setting - Steering

27600 kPa

4000 psi

34500 kPa

5004 psi

Total Steering Angle

70°

86°

70°

Steering Cycle Times - High Idle

3 s

3.4 s

Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle

5.2 s

5.6 s

Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm

270 l/min

71.3 gal/min

Steering Cut Off Pressure

30000 kPa

4351 psi

Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm

364 l/min

96.2 gal/min

Air Conditioning System

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 2.7 kg (5.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.861 metric tonnes (4.256 tons).

Axles

Front

Fixed

Rear

Trunnion

Oscillation Angle

+/-12.5°

13°

8.5°

Brakes

ISO 3450:2011

ISO 3450: 2011

Operator's Cab

ROPS/FOPS

ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank

535 l

141 gal (US)

555 l

147 gal (US)

1064 l

281 gal (US)

Cooling System

101 l

27 gal (US)

208 l

54.9 gal (US)

Engine Crankcase

34 l

9 gal (US)

60 l

16 gal (US)

75.7 l

20 gal (US)

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank

21 l

5.5 gal (US)

33 l

8.7 gal (US)

Transmission

75 l

20 gal (US)

60 l

16 gal (US)

110 l

29.1 gal (US)

Differential - Final Drives - Front

186 l

49 gal (US)

186 l

49 gal (US)

271 l

71.6 gal (US)

Differential - Final Drives - Rear

170 l

45 gal (US)

186 l

49 gal (US)

261 l

68.9 gal (US)

Note

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) 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

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.

Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU 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). ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, API CK-4, and/or ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1:2006.

Cooling System - Jacket Water

112 l

30 gal (US)

Cooling Systems - Power Train

30 l

8 gal (US)

Hydraulic System - Implement/Steering

475 l

126 gal (US)

Hydraulic System Factory Fill

795 l

210 gal (US)

Hydraulic Tank - Implement and Hydraulic Fan

261 l

68.9 gal (US)

Hydraulic Tank - Steering and Braking

132 l

34.9 gal (US)

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Standard

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)

72 dB(A)

Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)

110 dB(A)

Note (1)

The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.

Note (2)

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.

Note (3)

The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift

Ground to Top of ROPS

4100 mm

13.5 ft

4202 mm

13.8 ft

Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

4060 mm

13.3 ft

4498 mm

14.8 ft

Ground to Top of Hood

3270 mm

10.7 ft

3334 mm

10.9 ft

Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper

3132 mm

10.3 ft

3187 mm

10.5 ft

Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

4773 mm

15.7 ft

4661 mm

15.3 ft

Wheel Base

3810 mm

12.5 ft

4550 mm

14.9 ft

Maximum Overall Length

12042 mm

39.5 ft

12398 mm

40.7 ft

Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

459 mm

1.5 ft

568 mm

1.9 ft

Clearance at Maximum Lift

3732 mm

12 ft

4043 mm

13.3 ft

B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift

5755 mm

18.7 ft

5881 mm

19.3 ft

Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised

7582 mm

25 ft

7849 mm

25.8 ft

Reach - Maximum Lift

2342 mm

7.7 ft

2062 mm

6.8 ft

Note

Specifications are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3 ) rock bucket equipped with Michelin XLDD1 35/65 R33 tires.

Specs are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3) rock bucket and Michelin XLDD2 with 978 mm (3.2 ft) centerline of rear axle height.

Ground to Bumper Clearance

933 mm

3.1 ft

Ground to Center of Axles

978 mm

3.2 ft

Buckets

Bucket Capacities

6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3)

Sustainability

Recyclability

96%

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)

72 dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)

109 dB(A)

116 dB(A)

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*

72 dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**

109 dB(A)

Note (1)

* For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives”

*Sound suppression equipped

Note (2)

** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701

The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.

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 operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent 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.

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.

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.

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*

114 dB(A)

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)

72 dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)

110 dB(A)

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*

72 dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**

110 dB(A)

Note (1)

* For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives”

Note (2)

** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701

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.

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.

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.

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift

Ground to Top of ROPS

4202 mm

13.8 ft

Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

4498 mm

14.8 ft

Ground to Top of Hood

3334 mm

10.9 ft

Ground to Bumper Clearance

933 mm

3.1 ft

Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper

3187 mm

10.5 ft

Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

14.0 mm

14.0 ft

Wheel Base

4550 mm

14.9 ft

Maximum Overall Length

11991 mm

39.3 ft

Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

568 mm

1.9 ft

Ground to Center of Axles

978 mm

3.2 ft

Clearance at Maximum Lift

3641 mm

11.9 ft

B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift

5479 mm

18.0 ft

Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised

7455 mm

24.5 ft

Reach - Maximum Lift

1981 mm

6.5 ft

Note

Specs are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3) rock bucket and Michelin XLDD2 with 978 mm (3.2 ft) centerline of rear axle height.

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS

4221 mm

13.8 ft

Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

4214 mm

13.8 ft

Ground to Top of Hood

3334 mm

10.9 ft

Ground to Bumper Clearance

933 mm

3.1 ft

Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper

3187 mm

10.5 ft

Front Axle Centerline to Fork Tip

5023 mm

16.5 ft

Wheel Base

4550 mm

14.9 ft

Maximum Overall Length

12761 mm

41.9 ft

Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

568 mm

1.9 ft

Ground to Center of Front Axle

978 mm

3.2 ft

Fork Height with Level Arms

2474 mm

8.1 ft

Fork Top Clamp Opening

4006 mm

13.1 ft

Fork Height at Maximum Lift

5242 mm

17.2 ft

Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift

4918 mm

16.1 ft

Dump Angle at Maximum Lift

-39.4 °

Sound Performance - Tier 2

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)

72 dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)

116 dB(A)

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*

72 dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*

114 dB(A)

Note (1)

*Sound suppression equipped

Note (2)

The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.

Note (3)

The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.

Note (4)

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.

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS

5240 mm

17.2 ft

Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

5049 mm

16.6 ft

Ground to Top of Hood

3862 mm

12.7 ft

Ground to Bumper Clearance

1079 mm

3.5 ft

Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper

3795 mm

12.5 ft

Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

4689 mm

15.4 ft

Wheel Base

4600 mm

15.1 ft

Maximum Overall Length

13084 mm

42.9 ft

Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

596 mm

2.0 ft

Ground to Center of Front Axle

1290 mm

4.2 ft

Clearance at Maximum Lift

4044 mm

7.2 ft

Rack Back Angle at Ground Level

40.4°

Rack Back Angle at Carry

48.8°

B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift

6009 mm

19.7 ft

Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised

8281 mm

27.2 ft

Rack Angle at Maximum Lift

63.7°

Dump Angle at Maximum Lift

45°

Reach - Maximum Lift

2194 mm

7.2 ft

Note

Specifications are calculated with 9.0 m3 (11.8 yd3) rock bucket and Bridgestone 45/65R39 VSDL One Star tires.

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS

5240 mm

17.2 ft

Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

5049 mm

16.6 ft

Ground to Top of Hood

3862 mm

12.7 ft

Ground to Bumper Clearance

1079 mm

3.5 ft

Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper

3795 mm

12.5 ft

Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

5425 mm

17.8 ft

Wheel Base

4600 mm

15.1 ft

Maximum Overall Length

13820 mm

45.3 ft

Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

596 mm

2.0 ft

Ground to Center of Front Axle

1290 mm

4.2 ft

Clearance at Maximum Lift

4521 mm

14.8 ft

Rack Back Angle at Ground Level

39.9°

Rack Back Angle at Carry

49.3°

B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift

6470 mm

21.2 ft

Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised

8742 mm

28.7 ft

Rack Angle at Maximum Lift

60.6°

Dump Angle at Maximum Lift

51°

Reach - Maximum Lift

2583 mm

8.5 ft

Note

Specifications are calculated with 9.0 m3 (11.8 yd3) rock bucket and Bridgestone 45/65R39 VSDL One Star tires.

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Engine

Operating Specifications

Transmission

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Hydraulic System - Steering

Air Conditioning System

Axles

Brakes

Operator's Cab

Service Refill Capacities

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Standard

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift

Buckets

Sustainability

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage

Sound Performance - Tier 2

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage