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Large Wheel Loaders

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Large Wheel Loaders

The Cat® 990 Wheel Loader helps you move more material in less time, at a low cost per ton, for a fast return on your investment. This machine offers significant fuel savings, low maintenance costs, and great productivity and durability to acheive multiple life cycles.

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002

786 hp/586 kW

Engine Model

Cat® C27

Emissions

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

Rated Speed

1800 r/min/1800 r/min

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Key Features

PROVEN RELIABILITY

PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY

POWERFUL EFFICIENCY

PRODUCTIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY

SAVE ON SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

SAFETY FIRST

OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL

PURPOSE BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS - MILLYARD

PURPOSE BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS - STEEL MILL

LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY

Specifications

Metric | Imperial

Engine

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002

786 hp 586 kW

Engine Model

Cat® C27

Emissions

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

Rated Speed

1800 r/min 1800 r/min

Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014

801 hp 597 kW

Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient

732 hp 546 kW

Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient

681 hp 508 kW

Emissions

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

Rated Speed

1800 r/min 1800 r/min

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002

786 hp 586 kW

Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014

801 hp 597 kW

Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient

732 hp 546 kW

Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient

681 hp 508 kW

Bore

5.4 in 137.2 mm

Stroke

6 in 152.4 mm

Displacement

1649.5 in³ 27.03 l

Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm

2624 lb/ft 3557 N·m

Torque Rise

18 % 18 %

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.

Transmission

Transmission Type

Cat planetary power shift

Forward - 1

4.6 mile/h 7.4 km/h

Forward - 2

8.2 mile/h 13.2 km/h

Forward - 3

14.5 mile/h 23.3 km/h

Reverse - 1

5.1 mile/h 8.15 km/h

Reverse - 2

9.1 mile/h 14.6 km/h

Reverse - 3

16 mile/h 25.7 km/h

Direct Drive - Forward 1

Lock-up disabled

Direct Drive - Forward 2

8.2 mile/h 13.2 km/h

Direct Drive - Forward 3

14.5 mile/h 23.3 km/h

Direct Drive - Reverse 1

5.1 mile/h 8.15 km/h

Direct Drive - Reverse 2

9.1 mile/h 14.6 km/h

Direct Drive - Reverse 3

16 mile/h 25.7 km/h

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 - Standard

178517 lb 80974 kg

Bucket Capacity Range

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

Rated Payload - Standard

17.5 ton (US) 15.9 t

Rated Payload - High Lift

17.5 ton (US) 15.9 t

Cat Truck Match - Standard

773-775

Cat Truck Match - High Lift

775-777

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit

Positive flow control

Lift/Tilt System

Variable displacement piston

Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm

240 gpm 910 L/min

Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt

4786 psi 33000 kPa

Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke

235 mm × 1287 mm (9.3 in × 50.7 in)

Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke

292.1 mm × 820 mm (11.5 in × 32.3 in)

Pilot System

Open loop and pressure reducing

Pilot Relief Setting

507 psi 3500 kPa

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back

4.3 s 4.3 s

Raise

8.6 s 8.6 s

Dump

2.9 s 2.9 s

Lower

3.7 s 3.7 s

Lower Float Down

3.7 s 3.7 s

Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket

13.8 s 13.8 s

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit

Pilot, load sensing

Steering System - Pump

Piston, variable displacement

Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm

96.2 gpm 364 L/min

Relief Valve Setting - Steering

5004 psi 34500 kPa

Total Steering Angle

70°

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 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

8.5°

Brakes

ISO 3450: 2011

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank

281 gal (US) 1064 l

Cooling System

54.9 gal (US) 208 l

Engine Crankcase

20 gal (US) 75.7 l

Transmission

29.1 gal (US) 110 l

Differential - Final Drives - Front

71.6 gal (US) 271 l

Differential - Final Drives - Rear

68.9 gal (US) 261 l

Hydraulic System Factory Fill

210 gal (US) 795 l

Hydraulic Tank - Implement and Hydraulic Fan

68.9 gal (US) 261 l

Hydraulic Tank - Steering and Braking

34.9 gal (US) 132 l

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.

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)

72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)

116 dB(A) 116 dB(A)

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*

72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*

114 dB(A) 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.

Sound Performance - Tier 2

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)

72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)

116 dB(A) 116 dB(A)

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*

72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*

114 dB(A) 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

17.2 ft 5240 mm

Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

16.6 ft 5049 mm

Ground to Top of Hood

12.7 ft 3862 mm

Ground to Bumper Clearance

3.5 ft 1079 mm

Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper

12.5 ft 3795 mm

Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

15.4 ft 4689 mm

Wheel Base

15.1 ft 4600 mm

Maximum Overall Length

42.9 ft 13084 mm

Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

2.0 ft 596 mm

Ground to Center of Front Axle

4.2 ft 1290 mm

Clearance at Maximum Lift

7.2 ft 4044 mm

Rack Back Angle at Ground Level

40.4°

Rack Back Angle at Carry

48.8°

B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift

19.7 ft 6009 mm

Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised

27.2 ft 8281 mm

Rack Angle at Maximum Lift

63.7°

Dump Angle at Maximum Lift

45°

Reach - Maximum Lift

7.2 ft 2194 mm

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.

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS

17.2 ft 5240 mm

Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

16.6 ft 5049 mm

Ground to Top of Hood

12.7 ft 3862 mm

Ground to Bumper Clearance

3.5 ft 1079 mm

Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper

12.5 ft 3795 mm

Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

15.4 ft 4689 mm

Wheel Base

15.1 ft 4600 mm

Maximum Overall Length

42.9 ft 13084 mm

Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

2.0 ft 596 mm

Ground to Center of Front Axle

4.2 ft 1290 mm

Clearance at Maximum Lift

7.2 ft 4044 mm

Rack Back Angle at Ground Level

40.4°

Rack Back Angle at Carry

48.8°

B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift

19.7 ft 6009 mm

Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised

27.2 ft 8281 mm

Rack Angle at Maximum Lift

63.7°

Dump Angle at Maximum Lift

45°

Reach - Maximum Lift

7.2 ft 2194 mm

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.

Equipment

Standard Equipment

NOTE

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Air conditioner and heater with automatic temperature control
Cab, sound-suppressed and pressurized, rollover protective structure/falling objects protective structure (ROPS/FOPS)
Cat Vision, rear vision camera system
12-volt power port
Coat hook
Cab precleaner, powered
Electro-hydraulic tilt and lift controls (seat mounted)
Flip-up armrest
Heater and defroster
CB radio ready
Horn, electric
Implement hydraulic lockout
Instrumentation, gauges:
– Engine coolant temperature
– Fuel level
– Ground speed
– Gear
– Hydraulic oil temperature
– Speedometer/tachometer
– Torque converter temperature
Instrumentation, warning indicators:
– Action alert system, three category
– Automatic transmission model enable status
– Brake malfunction
– Bucket float status
– Delayed engine shutdown status
– Engine idle shutdown status
– Engine malfunction
– Fuel economy mode enable status
– Hydraulic lockout
– Lockup clutch enable status
– Low fuel level
– Parking brake status
– Rimpull control enable status
– Seatbelt warning
– Secondary steering (if equipped)
– Throttle lock status
– Transmission gear
Keypad, control with indicator lights:
– Auto trans mode speed range
– Auto/manual transmission mode
– Fuel economy mode
– Implement kickout
– Lockup clutch
– Reduced rimpull
– Throttle lock
Light, dome (cab)
Lunchbox and beverage holders
Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
Premium seat with heated and actively cooled leather, adjustable lumbar support, air adjustable bolsters on the seat and backrest, seat cushion tilt adjustment, and adjustable-length seat cushion
Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
Steering and Transmission Integrated Control (STIC™) system with steering lock
Tinted glass
Trainer seat with lap belt
Vital Information Management System (VIMS™) with graphical information display: external data port, customizable operator profiles, cycle timer, and integral Cat Production Measurement
– Wet-arm wipers/washers (front, rear and corner) intermittent front wiper

POWERTRAIN

Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, oil-disc
Axle-shaft oil-disc service brake
Electro hydraulic parking brake
Case drain screens
Cat clean emission module (CEM) – (Tier 4 only)
Demand fan
Engine Cat C27
Fuel priming pump (electric)
Ground level shutdown switch
Mufflers (under hood) (Tier 2 equivalent only)
Precleaner, engine air intake
Radiator, Aluminum Modular (AMR)
Separated cooling system
Starting aid, (ether) manual override
Throttle Lock
Torque Converter, Impeller Clutch (ICTC) with lock-up clutch (LUC), and rimpull control system
Transmission, 534 mm (21 in) planetary power shift (electronic) (3F/3R)

ELECTRICAL

Alarm, back-up
Alternator, 150 amp
Batteries, maintenance free (2 – 1,400 CCA)
Converter, 10/15 amp, 24V to 12V
Deutsch component connectors
Electrical system, 24V
Electronic transmission control
Lighting system, halogen (front and rear) lighting, access stairway, engine compartment
Starter, electric
Auxiliary start receptacle

OTHER

Automatic bucket lift kickout/positioner
Axle temperature sensor
Battery disconnect and jump start receptacle, bumper
Coupling, Caterpillar O-ring face seals
Economy mode with on demand throttle
Emergency platform exit
Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CH4
Engine idle management features:
– Auto idle kickdown
– Delayed engine shutdown
– Engine idle shutdown
Fenders, steel (front)
Guards, crankcase and powertrain
Ground level lockable battery disconnect switch
Grouped/labeled lube points
Hitch, drawbar with pin
Hoses, Cat XT™
Oil sampling valves
Positive flow control hydraulic system
Product Link™
Sight Gauges: hydraulic tanks, steering/fan and implement/brake, and transmission
Stairway, left and right rear access
Steering, load sensing
Toe kicks
Vandalism protection caplocks
Venturi stack
Premixed 50% concentration of extended life coolant with freeze protection to –34° C (–29° F)