988 XE Wheel Loader

988 XE Wheel Loader

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Engine

Engine Model
Cat® C18
Rated Speed
1,700 rpm
Peak Power Speed
1,500 rpm
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
538 hp
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014
Bore
5.7 in
Stroke
7.2 in
Displacement
1105 in³
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995
2230 ft·lbf
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm
2230 lbf·ft
Torque Rise
58%
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.

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight
116362 lb
Bucket Capacity Range
4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
Rated Payload - Quarry Face
12.5 t
Operating Weight - Standard
116362 lb
Rated Payload - Loose Material
16 t
Operating Weight - High Lift
119618 lb
Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face)
12.5 ton (US)
Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard)
16 ton (US)

Transmission

Transmission Type
Cat switched reluctance electric drive
Forward 1 (virtual)
4.3 mile/h
Forward 2 (virtual)
7 mile/h
Forward 3 (virtual)
13.8 mile/h
Forward 4 (virtual)
20 mile/h
Reverse 1 (virtual)
4.3 mile/h
Reverse 2 (virtual)
7 mile/h
Reverse 3 (virtual)
17.5 mile/h

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
EH-Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing
Lift/Tilt System - Pump
Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm
153 gal/min
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
4757 psi
Lift Cylinder - Bore
8.7 in
Lift Cylinder - Stroke
41.3 in
Tilt Cylinder - Bore
8.7 in
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke
27 in

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back
4.5 s
Raise
8 s
Dump
2.2 s
Lower Float Down
3.5 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time
18.2 s

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit
Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump
Piston, variable displacement
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm
71.3 gal/min
Steering Cut Off Pressure
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 or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. • If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system con

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

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA

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.

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
147 gal (US)
Cooling System - Jacket Water
30 gal (US)
Cooling Systems - Power Train
8 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase
16 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
8.7 gal (US)
Transmission
16 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front
49 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
49 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Implement/Steering
126 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)*

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift

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
Ground to Bumper Clearance
3.1 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
Ground to Center of Axles
3.2 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
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 (Approximate) - High Lift

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
Ground to Bumper Clearance
3.1 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
Ground to Center of Axles
3.2 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
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
13.8 ft
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
13.8 ft
Ground to Top of Hood
10.9 ft
Ground to Bumper Clearance
3.1 ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
10.5 ft
Front Axle Centerline to Fork Tip
16.5 ft
Wheel Base
14.9 ft
Maximum Overall Length
41.9 ft
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
1.9 ft
Ground to Center of Front Axle
3.2 ft
Fork Height with Level Arms
8.1 ft
Fork Top Clamp Opening
13.1 ft
Fork Height at Maximum Lift
17.2 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
16.1 ft
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift
-39.4 °

Buckets

Bucket Capacities
4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
  • NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • POWERTRAIN
    • –50° C (–58° F) antifreeze
    • Engine oil change system, high speed, Wiggins
    • Engine block heater 120V or 240V
    • High ambient cooling – software
    • Cat Production Measurement
    • Crankcase guard
    • Engine brake, software enabled attachment (SEA)
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Cab precleaner
    • Cat Detect, object detection system
    • Cat Production Measurement
    • Radio, AM/FM/CD/MP3 Bluetooth® with Satellite SiriusXM
    • LED warning strobe
    • Window pull down visor
    • Handrail mounted mirrors
  • ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
    • 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
    • Engine Compartment Lights
    • Autolube with Auto shutoff
    • High Performance LED Lighting
    • Wheel Chocks
    • Operator Coaching
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    • Autodig, Tire Slip Prevention, Auto Set Tires, and Lift Stall Prevention
    • Additional Counterweight
  • OTHER OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS
    • Aggregate Handler
    • Load and Carry
    • Millyard