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The Cat® 988 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 with durability to achieve multiple lifecycles.
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Specification | Value |
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 | 432 kW |
Engine Model | Cat® C18 |
Rated Speed | 1700/rpm |
Peak Power Speed | 1500/rpm |
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 439 kW |
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 | 401 kW |
Bore | 145 mm |
Stroke | 183 mm |
Displacement | 18.1 l |
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm | 2.852 N·m |
Torque Rise | 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. |
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. |
Specification | Value |
Operating Weight | 51.062 kg |
Bucket Capacity Range | 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3) |
Rated Payload - Quarry Face | 11.3 t |
Rated Payload - Loose Material | 14.5 t |
Cat Truck Match - Standard | 770 - 772 |
Cat Truck Match - High Lift | 773 - 775 |
Specification | Value |
Transmission Type | Cat planetary powershift |
Forward - 1 | 6.5 km/h |
Forward - 2 | 11.6 km/h |
Forward - 3 | 20.4 km/h |
Forward - 4 | 34.7 km/h |
Reverse - 1 | 7.5 km/h |
Reverse - 2 | 13.3 km/h |
Reverse - 3 | 23.2 km/h |
Direct Drive - Forward 1 | Lock-up disabled |
Direct Drive - Forward 2 | 12.5 km/h |
Direct Drive - Forward 3 | 22.3 km/h |
Direct Drive - Forward 4 | 39.3 km/h |
Direct Drive - Reverse 1 | 8 km/h |
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 | 14.3 km/h |
Direct Drive - Reverse 3 | 25.5 km/h |
Specification | Value |
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit | EH- Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing |
Lift/Tilt System - Pump | Variable displacement piston |
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,860 rpm | 580 l/min |
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt | 32.800 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 | 3.800 kPa |
Specification | Value |
Rack Back | 4.5 s |
Raise | 8 s |
Dump | 2.2 s |
Lower Float Down | 3.5 s |
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket | 18.2 s |
Specification | Value |
Steering System - Circuit | Pilot, load sensing |
Steering System - Pump | Piston, variable displacement |
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm | 270 l/min |
Relief Valve Setting - Steering | 30.000 kPa |
Total Steering Angle | 86 ° |
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle | 3.4 s |
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle | 5.6 s |
Specification | Value |
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). |
Specification | Value |
Front | Fixed |
Rear | Trunnion |
Oscillation Angle | 13 ° |
Specification | Value |
Brakes | ISO 3450:2011 |
Specification | Value |
ROPS/FOPS | ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards |
Specification | Value |
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 73 dB(A) |
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 111 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.” |
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. |
Specification | Value |
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 73 dB(A) |
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 112 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. |
Specification | Value |
Fuel Tank | 712 l |
Cooling System | 120 l |
Coolant (Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities) | 125 l |
Crankcase | 60 l |
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage V Only) | 33 l |
Transmission | 92 l |
Transmission - Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities | 110 l |
Differential - Final Drives - Front | 186 l |
Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 186 l |
Hydraulic System Factory Fill | 475 l |
Hydraulic System - Tank Only | 240 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. |
Specification | Value |
Ground to Top of ROPS | 4.202 mm |
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks | 4.521 mm |
Ground to Top of Hood | 3.334 mm |
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper | 3.187 mm |
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip | 4.254 mm |
Wheel Base | 4.550 mm |
Maximum Overall Length | 11.991 mm |
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance | 568 mm |
Clearance at Maximum Lift | 3.641 mm |
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 5.485 mm |
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised | 7.455 mm |
Reach - Maximum Lift | 1.981 mm |
Specification | Value |
Ground to Top of ROPS | 4.202 mm |
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks | 4.521 mm |
Ground to Top of Hood | 3.334 mm |
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper | 3.187 mm |
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip | 4.661 mm |
Wheel Base | 4.550 mm |
Maximum Overall Length | 12.398 mm |
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance | 568 mm |
Clearance at Maximum Lift | 4.043 mm |
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 5.887 mm |
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised | 7.849 mm |
Reach - Maximum Lift | 2.062 mm |
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