988 Wheel Loader

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PROVEN RELIABILITY

LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY

PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY

PERFORMANCE WITH LESS FUEL

PRODUCTIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY

SAFETY FIRST

SAVE ON SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL

PURPOSE-BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS
 - BLOCK HANDLER

PURPOSE-BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS
 - MILLYARD

PURPOSE-BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS
 - STEEL MILL

Engine
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 432 kW (580 hp)
Engine Model Cat® C18
Rated Speed 1700/rpm
Peak Power Speed 1500/rpm
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 439 kW (588 hp)
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 401 kW (538 hp)
Bore 145 mm (5.7 in)
Stroke 183 mm (7.2 in)
Displacement 18.1 l (1105 inu00b3)
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm 2852 N·m (2104 lbf·ft)
Torque Rise 58 % (58 %)
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.
Operating Specifications
Operating Weight 51062 kg (112574 lb)
Bucket Capacity Range 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
Rated Payload - Quarry Face 11.3 t (12.5 t)
Rated Payload - Loose Material 14.5 t (16 t)
Cat Truck Match - Standard 770 - 772
Cat Truck Match - High Lift 773 - 775
Transmission
Transmission Type Cat planetary powershift
Forward - 1 6.5 km/h (4 mile/h)
Forward - 2 11.6 km/h (7.2 mile/h)
Forward - 3 20.4 km/h (12.7 mile/h)
Forward - 4 34.7 km/h (21.6 mile/h)
Reverse - 1 7.5 km/h (4.7 mile/h)
Reverse - 2 13.3 km/h (8.3 mile/h)
Reverse - 3 23.2 km/h (14.4 mile/h)
Direct Drive - Forward 1 Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Forward 2 12.5 km/h (7.8 mile/h)
Direct Drive - Forward 3 22.3 km/h (13.9 mile/h)
Direct Drive - Forward 4 39.3 km/h (24.4 mile/h)
Direct Drive - Reverse 1 8 km/h (5 mile/h)
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 14.3 km/h (8.9 mile/h)
Direct Drive - Reverse 3 25.5 km/h (15.8 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 1,400-1,860 rpm 580 L/min (153 gpm)
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 32800 kPa (4757 psi)
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke 210 mm u00d7 1050 mm (8.7 in u00d7 41.3 in)
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke 266 mm u00d7 685 mm (8.7 in u00d7 27 in)
Pilot System Variable displacement piston
Relief Valve Setting - Main 3800 kPa (551 psi)
Hydraulic Cycle Time (1,400-1,860 rpm)
Rack Back 4.5 s (4.5 s)
Raise 8 s (8 s)
Dump 2.2 s (2.2 s)
Lower Float Down 3.5 s (3.5 s)
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket 18.2 s (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 270 L/min (71.3 gpm)
Relief Valve Setting - Steering 30000 kPa (4351 psi)
Total Steering Angle 86 u00b0
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle 3.4 s (3.4 s)
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle 5.6 s (5.6 s)
Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning u2022 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. u2022 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 u00b0
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 4 Final / Stage V
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 73 dB(A) (73 dB(A))
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 111 dB(A) (111 dB(A))
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 72 dB(A) (72 dB(A))
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 109 dB(A) (109 dB(A))
Note (1) * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the u201cEU Directivesu201d and u201cUK Directives.u201d
Note (2) ** European Union Directive u201c2000/14/ECu201d as amended by u201c2005/88/ECu201d 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 3 / Stage IIIA
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 73 dB(A) (73 dB(A))
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 112 dB(A) (112 dB(A))
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 72 dB(A) (72 dB(A))
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 110 dB(A) (110 dB(A))
Note (1) * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the u201cEU Directivesu201d and u201cUK Directives.u201d
Note (2) ** European Union Directive u201c2000/14/ECu201d as amended by u201c2005/88/ECu201d 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.
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank 712 l (188 gal (US))
Cooling System 120 l (31.7 gal (US))
Coolant (Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities) 125 l (33 gal (US))
Crankcase 60 l (15.9 gal (US))
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage V Only) 33 l (8.7 gal (US))
Transmission 92 l (24.3 gal (US))
Transmission - Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities 110 l (29 gal (US))
Differential - Final Drives - Front 186 l (49.1 gal (US))
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 186 l (49.1 gal (US))
Hydraulic System Factory Fill 475 l (125.5 gal (US))
Hydraulic System - Tank Only 240 l (63.4 gal (US))
Note u2022 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: u2013 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* u2013 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 u201cCaterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendationsu201d (SEBU6250) for details. u2022 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).** u2022 For pre-Tier 4 engines: Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: u2013 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* u2013 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 u201cCaterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendationsu201d (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.
Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage
Ground to Top of ROPS 4202 mm (13.8 ft)
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 4521 mm (14.8 ft)
Ground to Top of Hood 3334 mm (10.9 ft)
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 3187 mm (10.5 ft)
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 4254 mm (14 ft)
Wheel Base 4550 mm (14.9 ft)
Maximum Overall Length 11991 mm (39.3 ft)
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 568 mm (1.9 ft)
Clearance at Maximum Lift 3641 mm (11.9 ft)
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 5485 mm (18 ft)
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 7455 mm (24.5 ft)
Reach - Maximum Lift 1981 mm (6.5 ft)
Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage
Ground to Top of ROPS 4202 mm (13.8 ft)
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 4521 mm (14.8 ft)
Ground to Top of Hood 3334 mm (10.9 ft)
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 3187 mm (10.5 ft)
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 4661 mm (15.3 ft)
Wheel Base 4550 mm (14.9 ft)
Maximum Overall Length 12398 mm (40.7 ft)
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 568 mm (1.9 ft)
Clearance at Maximum Lift 4043 mm (13.3 ft)
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 5887 mm (19.3 ft)
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 7849 mm (25.8 ft)
Reach - Maximum Lift 2062 mm (6.8 ft)

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 (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

Optional Equipment

  • 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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