988 XE Wheel Loader
Engine
- Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
- 538 hp
- Engine Model
- Cat® C18 ™
- Rated Speed
- 1,700 rpm
- Peak Power Speed
- 1,500 rpm
- 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
- Torque Rise
- 58%
Operating Specifications
- Operating Weight
- 116362 lb
- Operating Weight - Standard
- 116362 lb
- Operating Weight - High Lift
- 119618 lb
- Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face)
- 12.5 ton (US)
- Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard)
- 16 ton (US)
- Bucket Capacity Range
- 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
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 (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
- 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 nonroad Tier 4 Final/Stage V diesel engines are required to use: – The machine has the flexibility to run on either ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD with 15 ppm of sulfur or less). – Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternati
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)
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- 96%
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NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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POWER TRAIN
- –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)
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Other Optional Configurations
- Load and Carry
- Millyard
- Aggregate Handler
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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
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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