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Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
541 HP / 401 kW
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
580 HP / 432 kW
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
588 HP / 439 kW

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.

Engine
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 541 HP / 401 kW
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 580 HP / 432 kW
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 588 HP / 439 kW
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 / 145 mm
Stroke 7.2 in / 183 mm
Displacement 1105 in³ / 18.1 l
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm 2230 lb/ft / 3023 N·m
Torque Rise 58 %
Operating Specifications
Operating Weight 112574 lb / 51062 kg
Rated Payload - Quarry Face 12.5 t / 11.3 t
Rated Payload - Loose Material 16 t / 14.5 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 / 6.5 km/h
Forward - 2 7.2 mile/h / 11.6 km/h
Forward - 3 12.7 mile/h / 20.4 km/h
Forward - 4 21.6 mile/h / 34.7 km/h
Reverse - 1 4.7 mile/h / 7.5 km/h
Reverse - 2 8.3 mile/h / 13.3 km/h
Reverse - 3 14.4 mile/h / 23.2 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 1 Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Forward 2 7.8 mile/h / 12.5 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3 13.9 mile/h / 22.3 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4 24.4 mile/h / 39.3 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 1 5 mile/h / 8 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 8.9 mile/h / 14.3 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3 15.8 mile/h / 25.5 km/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 / 580 l/min
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 4757 psi / 32800 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 269 mm × 685 mm (8.7 in × 27 in)
Pilot System Variable displacement piston
Relief Valve Setting - Main 551 psi / 3800 kPa
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 / 270 l/min
Relief Valve Setting - Steering 4351 psi / 30000 kPa
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) / 712 l
Cooling System 31.7 gal (US) / 120 l
Coolant (Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities) 33 gal (US) / 125 l
Crankcase 15.9 gal (US) / 60 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 8.7 gal (US) / 33 l
Transmission 31.7 gal (US) / 120 l
Transmission - Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities 29 gal (US) / 110 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front 49.1 gal (US) / 186 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 49.1 gal (US) / 186 l
Hydraulic System Factory Fill 125.5 gal (US) / 475 l
Hydraulic System - Tank Only 63.4 gal (US) / 240 l
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 3 / Stage III - Standard
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 73 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 112 dB(A)
Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage
Ground to Top of ROPS 13.8 ft / 4202 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 14.8 ft / 4521 mm
Ground to Top of Hood 10.9 ft / 3334 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 10.5 ft / 3187 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 14 ft / 4254 mm
Wheel Base 14.9 ft / 4550 mm
Maximum Overall Length 39.3 ft / 11991 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 1.9 ft / 568 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift 11.9 ft / 3641 mm
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 18 ft / 5491 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 24.5 ft / 7455 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift 6.5 ft / 1981 mm
Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage
Ground to Top of ROPS 13.8 ft / 4202 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 14.8 ft / 4521 mm
Ground to Top of Hood 10.9 ft / 3334 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 10.5 ft / 3187 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 15.3 ft / 4661 mm
Wheel Base 14.9 ft / 4550 mm
Maximum Overall Length 40.7 ft / 12398 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 1.9 ft / 568 mm
Clearance at Maximum Lift 13.3 ft / 4043 mm
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 19.3 ft / 5887 mm
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 25.8 ft / 7849 mm
Reach - Maximum Lift 6.8 ft / 2062 mm
Buckets
Bucket Capacities 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)

Standard Equipment

  • 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

Optional Equipment

  • 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
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