988 Wheel Loader

988 Wheel Loader

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Engine

Engine Model
Cat® C18 ™
Peak Power Speed
1500/rpm
Rated Speed
1700/min
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
Bore
5.7 in
Stroke
7.2 in
Displacement
1105 in³
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm
2230 lb/ft
Torque Rise
58 %

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight
112574 lb
Rated Payload - Quarry Face
12.5 t
Rated Payload - Loose Material
16 t
Bucket Capacity Range
4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
Cat Truck Match - Standard
770?772
Cat Truck Match - High Lift
773?775

Transmission

Transmission Type
Cat planetary powershift
Forward - 1
4 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 - Forward 1
Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Forward 2
7.8 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3
13.9 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4
24.4 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 1
5 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2
8.9 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3
15.8 mile/h

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
EH- Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing
Lift/Tilt System
Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,860 rpm
153 gal/min
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
4757 psi
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke
210 mm × 1050 mm (8.7 in × 41.3 in)
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke
269 mm × 685 mm (8.7 in × 27 in)
Pilot System
Variable displacement piston
Relief Valve Setting - Main
551 psi

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

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

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit
Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump
Piston, variable displacement
Maximum Flow
71.3 gal/min
Relief Valve Setting - Steering
4351 psi
Total Steering Angle
86 °
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle
3.4 s
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle
5.6 s

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes.

Axles

Front
Fixed
Rear
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle
13 °

Brakes

Brakes
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
188 gal (US)
Cooling System
31.7 gal (US)
Coolant (Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities)
33 gal (US)
Crankcase
15.9 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
8.7 gal (US)
Transmission
31.7 gal (US)
Transmission - Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities
29 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front
49.1 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
49.1 gal (US)
Hydraulic System Factory Fill
125.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Tank Only
63.4 gal (US)

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage III - Standard

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
112 dB(A)

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard 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
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

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

Buckets

Bucket Capacities
4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
  • 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 (halogen, work lights, access and service platform lighting)
    • Starting and charging system, 24V
    • 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
    • Air conditioner
    • Cat Vision, rear vision camera system
    • Cab, sound suppressed and pressurized, integrated rollover 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 – Power train oil temperature
    • Light, cab, dome
    • Lunchbox, beverage holders
    • Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
    • Rimpull Control System
    • Seat, deluxe
    • Seat belt minder
    • Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
    • STIC Control System
    • UV glass
    • Transmission gear indicator
    • Vital Information Management System (VIMS) with Graphical Information Display: External Data Port, Customizable Operator Profiles, Cycle Timer, Integrated Payload Control System
    • Wet-Arm wipers/washers (front and rear): – Intermittent front and rear wipers
    • Lights, directional
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Brakes, oil-cooled, multi-disc, service/secondary
    • Case drain screens
    • Crankcase guard
    • Electro hydraulic parking brake
    • Engine, C18 MEUI diesel, turbocharged/aftercooled
    • Ground level engine shutoff
    • Turbine precleaner, engine air intake
    • 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
  • OTHER
    • Automatic bucket lift kickout/positioner
    • 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
    • Oil sampling valves
    • Premixed 50% concentration of extended life coolant with freeze protection to –34° C (–29° F)
    • 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.
  • POWER TRAIN
    • –50° C (–58° F) antifreeze
    • Engine oil change system, high speed, Wiggins
    • High ambient cooling – software
    • Cat Production Measurement
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Cab precleaner
    • AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio
    • Satellite Sirius radio with bluetooth
    • LED warning strobe
    • CB radio ready
    • Window pull down visor
    • Handrail mounted mirrors
  • ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
    • Additional counterweight
    • Front and rear roading fenders
    • Fast fill fuel system (Shaw-Aero)
    • Cold Weather Starting (extra starter plus two batteries), engine block heater 120V or 240V, heated fuel lines
  • OTHER OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS
    • Aggregate Handler