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Large Wheel Loaders

988 Wheel Loader

Net Power

541 HP

Operating Weight

112,574 lb

Bucket Capacities

4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)

SPECIFICATIONS

Cat® Large Wheel Loaders are designed with durability built in, ensuring maximum availability through multiple life cycles. With optimized performance and simplified serviceability, our machines allow you to move more material efficiently and safely at a low cost per ton. Introduced in 1963, the 988 has been an industry leader for 60 years. Focused on helping our customers succeed, we have continued to build upon each new series. The 988 continues our legacy of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency.

    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).

    Axles

    Front

    Fixed

    Rear

    Trunnion

    Oscillation Angle

    13 °

    Brakes

    Brakes

    ISO 3450:2011

    Buckets

    Bucket Capacities

    4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)

    Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

    Ground to Top of ROPS

    13.8 ft

    Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

    14.8 ft

    Ground to Top of Hood

    10.9 ft

    Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper

    10.5 ft

    Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

    15.3 ft

    Wheel Base

    14.9 ft

    Maximum Overall Length

    40.7 ft

    Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

    1.9 ft

    Clearance at Maximum Lift

    13.3 ft

    B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift

    19.3 ft

    Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised

    25.8 ft

    Reach - Maximum Lift

    6.8 ft

    Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

    Ground to Top of ROPS

    13.8 ft

    Ground to Top of Hood

    10.9 ft

    Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

    14.8 ft

    Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper

    10.5 ft

    Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

    14 ft

    Wheel Base

    14.9 ft

    Maximum Overall Length

    39.3 ft

    Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

    1.9 ft

    Clearance at Maximum Lift

    11.9 ft

    B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift

    18 ft

    Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised

    24.5 ft

    Reach - Maximum Lift

    6.5 ft

    Engine

    Net Power

    541 HP

    Engine Model

    Cat® C18

    Bore

    5.7 in

    Stroke

    7.2 in

    Displacement

    1,105 in³

    Torque Rise

    58 %

    Rated Speed

    1700/rpm

    Peak Power Speed

    1500/rpm

    Net Power - SAE J1349

    541 HP

    Gross - ISO 14396

    580 HP

    Emissions

    U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards, Brazil MAR-1 and China Nonroad Stage IV emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA, and U.S. EPA Tier 2 and EU Stage II

    Peak Power Speed - 1,500 rpm - Gross - SAE J1995

    588 HP

    Peak Power Speed - 1,500 rpm - Net Power - SAE J1349

    541 HP

    Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm

    2,104 lbf·ft

    Peak Power Speed - 1,500 rpm - Gross - ISO 14396

    580 HP

    Engine Power - ISO 14396

    580 HP

    Gross Power - SAE J1995

    588 HP

    Net Power - SAE J1349:2011

    538 hp

    Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002

    580 hp

    Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014

    588 hp

    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.

    Hydraulic Cycle Time (1,400-1,860 rpm)

    Raise

    s

    Dump

    2.2 s

    Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket

    18.2 s

    Rack Back

    4.5 s

    Lower Float Down

    3.5 s

    Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

    Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,860 rpm

    153 gpm

    Pilot System

    Variable displacement piston

    Lift/Tilt System

    Variable displacement piston

    Maximum Flow

    13.7 gal/min

    Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke

    210 mm × 1050 mm (8.7 in × 41.3 in)

    Lift/Tilt System - Circuit

    EH- Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing

    Relief Valve Setting - Main

    551 psi

    Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke

    266 mm × 685 mm (8.7 in × 27 in)

    Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt

    4,757 psi

    Lift/Tilt System - Pump

    Variable displacement piston

    Hydraulic System - Steering

    Maximum Flow

    71.3 gal/min

    Steering Cycle Times - High Idle

    3.4 s

    Steering System - Pump

    Piston, variable displacement

    Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle

    5.6 s

    Steering System - Circuit

    Pilot, load sensing

    Relief Valve Setting - Steering

    4,351 psi

    Total Steering Angle

    86 °

    Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm

    71.3 gpm

    Operating Specifications

    Operating Weight

    112,574 lb

    Bucket Capacity Range

    4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)

    Cat Truck Match - Standard

    770 - 772

    Rated Payload - Loose Material

    16 t

    Cat Truck Match - High Lift

    773 - 775

    Rated Payload - Quarry Face

    12.5 t

    Operator's Cab

    ROPS/FOPS

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

    Service Refill Capacities

    Fuel Tank

    188 gal (US)

    Cooling System

    31.7 gal (US)

    Crankcase

    15.9 gal (US)

    Transmission

    24.3 gal (US)

    Hydraulic System - Tank Only

    63.4 gal (US)

    Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage IV Only)

    8.7 gal (US)

    Hydraulic System Factory Fill

    125.5 gal (US)

    Differential - Final Drives - Rear

    49.1 gal (US)

    Differential - Final Drives - Front

    49.1 gal (US)

    Transmission - Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities

    29 gal (US)

    Coolant (Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities)

    33 gal (US)

    Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank

    8.7 gal (US)

    Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage V Only)

    8.7 gal (US)

    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.

    Sound Performance - Tier 2 Equivalent/Stage II: Standard

    Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)

    73 dB(A)

    Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)

    112 dB(A)

    Sound Performance - Tier 2 Equivalent/Stage II: Suppression

    Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)

    110 dB(A)

    Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)

    72 dB(A)

    Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage III - Standard

    Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)

    73 dB(A)

    Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)

    112 dB(A)

    Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA

    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.

    Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

    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.

    Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V - Standard

    Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)

    73 dB(A)

    Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)

    111 dB(A)

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

    Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)

    72 dB(A)

    Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)

    111 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.

    Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV - Standard

    Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)

    111 dB(A)

    Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)

    72 dB(A)

    Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Suppression

    Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)

    72 dB(A)

    Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)

    109 dB(A)

    Transmission

    Transmission Type

    Cat planetary powershift

    Forward - 1

    mile/h

    Forward - 2

    7.2 mile/h

    Forward - 3

    12.7 mile/h

    Forward - 4

    21.6 mile/h

    Reverse - 1

    4.7 mile/h

    Reverse - 2

    8.3 mile/h

    Reverse - 3

    14.4 mile/h

    Direct Drive - Reverse 3

    15.8 mile/h

    Direct Drive - Reverse 2

    8.9 mile/h

    Direct Drive - Forward 4

    24.4 mile/h

    Direct Drive - Forward 2

    7.8 mile/h

    Direct Drive - Reverse 1

    mile/h

    Direct Drive - Forward 3

    13.9 mile/h

    Direct Drive - Forward 1

    Lock-up disabled

    • NOTE
      • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
    • ELECTRICAL
      • Alarm, back-up
      • Alternator, single 150 amp
      • Batteries, dry
      • Converter, 10/15 amp, 24V to 12V
      • Lighting system (LED, work lights, access and service platform lighting)
      • Starting and charging system, 24V
      • Auxiliary jump start receptacle
      • Starter lockout in bumper
      • Transmission lockout in bumper
    • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
      • Graphical Information Display, displays real time operating information, performs calibrations and customizes operator settings
      • CB radio ready
      • Air conditioner
      • Cat Vision, rear vision camera system
      • Cab, sound suppressed and pressurized, integrated rollover protective structure/falling objects protective structure (ROPS/FOPS) radio ready for entertainment, includes antenna, speakers and converter (12-volt 5-amp) and power port
      • Controls, lift and tilt function
      • Heater, defroster
      • Horn, electric
      • Instrumentation, gauges: – Coolant temperature – Engine hour meter – Hydraulic oil temperature – Powertrain oil temperature
      • Light, cab, dome
      • Lunchbox, beverage holders
      • Radio, AM/FM/CD/MP3 Bluetooth®
      • Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
      • Rimpull Control System (RCS)
      • Seat, deluxe
      • Seat belt minder
      • Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
      • Steering and Transmission Integrated Control (STIC™) System
      • UV glass
      • Vital Information Management System (VIMS™) with Graphical Information Display: External Data Port
      • Wet-arm wipers/washers (front and rear): – Intermittent front and rear wipers
      • Lights, directional
    • POWERTRAIN
      • Brakes, oil-cooled, multi-disc, service/secondary
      • Case drain screens
      • Electro hydraulic parking brake
      • Engine, C18 Mechanically Actuated Electronic Unit Injection (MEUI™) diesel, turbocharged/aftercooled
      • Ground level engine shutdown switch
      • Turbine precleaner, engine air intake
      • Premixed 50% concentration of extended life coolant with freeze protection to –34° C (–29° F)
      • Radiator, Aluminum Modular Radiator (AMR)
      • Starting aid, ether, automatic
      • Throttle lock, electronic
      • Torque converter, Impeller Clutch (ICTC) with Lock up clutch (LUC), Rimpull Control System
      • Transmission, planetary powershift, 4F/3R electronic control
      • Manual switch and automatic fuel priming
      • Cat Production Measurement ready
    • ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
      • Base machine price includes a rim allowance
      • Hydraulically driven demand fan
      • Couplings, Cat O-ring face seals
      • Doors, service access (locking)
      • Ecology drains for engine, radiator, hydraulic tank
      • Fuel tank, 712 L (188 gal)
      • Hitch, drawbar with pin
      • Hoses, Cat XT™
      • Hydraulic, steering and brake filtration/screening system
      • Cat Clean Emission Module (CEM)
      • Oil sampling valves
      • Rear access to cab and service platform
      • Steering, load sensing
      • Toe kicks
      • Vandalism protection caplocks

    • NOTE
      • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
    • POWERTRAIN
      • –50° C (–58° F) antifreeze
      • Crankcase guard
      • Engine oil change system, high speed, Wiggins
      • High ambient cooling – software
      • Cat Production Measurement
    • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
      • Cab precleaner
      • LED warning strobe
      • Window pull down visor
      • Handrail mounted mirrors
    • ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
      • Additional counterweight
      • Front and rear roading fenders
      • Fast fill fuel system (Shaw-Aero)
      • Cold weather package: additional starter and 2 batteries, engine block heater 120V or 240V, heated fuel lines
    • OTHER OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS
      • Aggregate Handler
      • Block Handler
      • Millyard
      • Steel Mill

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