Large Wheel Loaders
988 GC Wheel Loader
Engine
- Engine Model
- Cat® C15
- Rated Speed
- 2000
- Peak Power Speed
- 1600
- Engine Power
- 449 hp
- Gross Power
- 456 hp
- Net Power
- 373 hp
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014
- Bore
- 5.4 in
- Stroke
- 6.75 in
- Displacement
- 927 in³
- Peak Torque
- 1778 ft·lbf
- Torque Rise
- 16%
Operating Specifications
- Operating Weight
- 116858 lb
- Rated Payload
- 12.5 ton (US)
- Bucket Capacity Range
- 6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3)
- Cat Truck Match
- 772/773/775
Transmission
- Transmission Type
- Cat planetary power shift
- Forward
- 5 mile/h
- Forward
- 8 mile/h
- Reverse
- 5 mile/h
- Reverse
- 8 mile/h
- Direct Drive
- Lock-up disabled
- Direct Drive
- 8 mile/h
- Direct Drive
- 14 mile/h
- Direct Drive
- 24 mile/h
- Direct Drive
- 9 mile/h
- Direct Drive
- 16 mile/h
- Direct Drive
- 25.4 mile/h
- Direct Drive
- Lock-up disabled
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
- Lift
- EH - Load Sense
- Lift
- 2X x 145 cc Variable displacement piston
- Maximum Flow at 2
- 159 gal/min
- Relief Valve Setting
- 4598 psi
- Cylinders
- 190 mm x 1216 mm (7.5 in x 48 in)
- Cylinders
- 170 mm x 722 mm (6.7 in x 28.4 in)
- Pilot System
- Variable displacement piston
- Tilt Cylinder
- 27 in
Hydraulic Cycle Times
- Rack Back
- 3.8 s
- Raise
- 7.5 s
- Dump
- 3 s
- Lower Float Down
- 4.6 s
- Total Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 18.9 s
Hydraulic System - Steering
- Steering System
- Pilot, load sensing
- Steering System
- Piston, variable displacement
- Maximum Flow
- 52 gal (US)
- Relief Valve Setting
- 4000 psi
- Total Steering Angle
- 70°
- Steering Cycle Times
- 3 s
- Steering Cycle Times
- 5.2 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
- +/-12.5°
Brakes
- Brakes
- ISO 3450:2011
Operator's Cab
- ROPS
- ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- 141 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 27 gal (US)
- Engine Crankcase
- 9 gal (US)
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
- 5.5 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 20 gal (US)
- Differential
- 49 gal (US)
- Differential
- 45 gal (US)
- Note
- Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 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 a
Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Standard
- Operator Sound Level
- 72 dB(A)
- Machine Sound Level
- 110 dB(A)
- Note
- The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
- Note
- 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.
- Note
- The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift
- Ground to Top of ROPS
- 13.5 ft
- Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
- 13.3 ft
- Ground to Top of Hood
- 10.7 ft
- Rear Axle
- 10.3 ft
- Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
- 15.7 ft
- Wheel Base
- 12.5 ft
- Maximum Overall Length
- 39.5 ft
- Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
- 1.5 ft
- Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 12 ft
- B
- 18.7 ft
- Maximum Overall Height
- 25 ft
- Reach
- 7.7 ft
- Note
- Specifications are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3 ) rock bucket equipped with Michelin XLDD1 35/65 R33 tires.
Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 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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ELECTRICAL
- Alarm, back-up
- Alternator, single 145 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
- Starter emergency start receptacle
- Transmission lockout in bumper
- Hazardous voltage lamp
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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
- CB radio-ready
- Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
- Seat, Cat Comfort Cloth, air suspension, six-way adjustable
- Seat belt minder
- Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
- STIC Control System
- UV glass
- Virtual gear indicator
- Wet-Arm wipers/washers (front and rear)
– Intermittent front and rear wipers - Lights, directional
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POWER TRAIN
- Brakes, oil-cooled, multi-disc, service/secondary
- Case drain screens
- Electro hydraulic parking brake
- Engine, C15 MEUI diesel, turbocharged/aftercooled
- Ground level engine shutoff
- Turbine precleaner, engine air intake
- Starting aid, ether, automatic
- Throttle lock, electronic
- Manual switch and automatic fuel priming
- Cat Production Measurement ready
- Cat SR Generator/Pump Drive
- Cat SR Drive Motor
- Cat Integrated Powered Electronics
- Automatic retarding controls
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ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
- 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, 535 L (141 gal)
- Hoses, Cat XT™
- Hydraulic, steering and brake filtration/screening system
- Cat Clean Emission Module
- Oil sampling valves
- Premixed 50 percent 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
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NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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POWER TRAIN
- High ambient cooling – software
- Optional Cat Production Measurement
- Optional Engine brake
- Crankcase guard
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OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Cab precleaner
- Cat Detect, object detection system
- AM/FM radio
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ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Front and rear roading fenders
- Cold Weather Starting
- Autolube
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