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Caterpillar 988H Wheel Loader

Revolutionary design, Caterpillar quality. Electro-hydraulic controls, increased power and torque rise, front linkage and unmatched operator comfort work together for increased performance and added durability to make the 988H an innovative, 21st Century large wheel loader geared for maximum production in the toughest conditions.

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Engine

Net Power	501 hp / 373 kW

Engine Model	Cat® C18 ACERT™

Gross Power	555 hp / 414 kW

Net Power - EEC 80/1269	501 hp / 373 kW

Net Power - ISO 9249	501 hp / 373 kW

Gross Power - ISO 3046-2	520 hp / 388 kW

Bore	5.7 in / 145 mm

Stroke	7.2 in / 183 mm

Displacement	1104.5 in3 / 18.1 L

Rated Speed	1800rpm

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight	109249 lb / 49546 kg

Rated Payload	12.5 tons / 11.4 tonnes

Rated Payload - Standard	12.5 tons / 11.4 tonnes

Static Tipping Load, Full Turn	64745.28 lb / 29368 kg

Static Tipping Load, Full Turn - HL	59945.82 lb / 27191 kg

Dump Clearance	12.28 ft / 3742 mm

Breakout Force	85067.69 lb / 378.4 kN

Cat Truck Match - Standard	769D

Operating Weight - HL	111176.78 lb / 50429 kg

Bucket Capacity - HL	9.16 yd3 / 7 m3

Breakout Force - HL	105278.01 lb / 468.3 kN

Articulation Angle	43 Degrees / 43 Degrees

Buckets

Bucket Capacities	6.3 m3 - 7.0 m3 (8.2 yd3 - 9.2 yd3)

Max. Bucket Capacity	9.2 yd3 / 7 m3

Bucket Width	12.12 ft / 3695 mm

Transmission

Converter Drive - Forward 1	4.2 mph / 6.7 km/h

Converter Drive - Forward 2	7.3 mph / 11.8 km/h

Converter Drive - Forward 3	12.9 mph / 20.8 km/h

Converter Drive - Forward 4	22.3 mph / 36 km/h

Converter Drive - Reverse 1	4.7 mph / 7.6 km/h

Converter Drive - Reverse 2	8.4 mph / 13.5 km/h

Converter Drive - Reverse 3	14.7 mph / 23.7 km/h

Direct Drive - Forward 1	Lock-up disabled

Direct Drive - Forward 2	7.7 mph / 12.3 km/h

Direct Drive - Forward 3	13.6 mph / 21.9 km/h

Direct Drive - Forward 4	24 mph / 38.6 km/h

Direct Drive - Reverse 1	4.9 mph / 7.9 km/h

Direct Drive - Reverse 2	8.8 mph / 14.1 km/h

Direct Drive - Reverse 3	15.6 mph / 25.1 km/h

Axles

Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall	22.4 in / 568 mm

Front	Fixed

Rear	Oscillating

Oscillation Angle	13

Hydraulic Cycle Time

Raise	9.4 Seconds / 9.4 Seconds

Dump	2.4 Seconds / 2.4 Seconds

Lower Float Down (Empty)	3.8 Seconds / 3.8 Seconds

Total Hydraulic Cycle Time	15.6 Seconds / 15.6 Seconds

Loader Hydraulic System

Main Hydraulic System Output at 2010 rpm and 6900 kPa (1000 psi)	130 gal/min / 492 L/min

Relief Valve Setting	4500 psi / 31000 kPa

Cylinders, Double Acting: Lift, Bore and Stroke	220 x 911 mm 8.7 x 35.9 in

Cylinder, Double Acting: Tilt, Bore and Stroke	220 x 1770 mm 8.7 x 69.7 in

Pilot System, Gear-Type Pump Output at 2010 rpm and 2500 kPa (363 psi)	20.1 gal/min / 76 L/min

Relief Valve Setting (low idle)	348.1 psi / 2400 kPa

Steering

Steering	Meets SAE and ISO standards

Total Steering Angle	86 Degrees / 86 Degrees

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank	188 gal / 712 L

Cooling System	27.2 gal / 103 L

Crankcase	15.9 gal / 60 L

Transmission	18.5 gal / 70 L

Differentials and Final Drives - Front	49 gal / 186 L

Differentials and Final Drives - rear	49 gal / 186 L

Hydraulic System (factory fill)	124.2 gal / 470 L

Hydraulic System (tank only)	70.5 gal / 267 L

Dimensions*

Height to Top of Exhaust Stacks	13.54 ft / 4128 mm

Height to Top of ROPS/FOPS	13.54 ft / 4128 mm

Height to Top of Hood	10.35 ft / 3156 mm

Ground Clearance	1.8 ft / 549 mm

Reach at Max. Lift/Dump - Std	5.64 ft / 1720 mm

Reach at Max. Lift/Dump - HL	5.96 ft / 1818 mm

Clearance at Max. Lift/Dump - Std	12.43 ft / 3790 mm

Clearance at Max. Lift /Dump - HL	13.79 ft / 4203 mm

Bucket Pivot at Max. Lift - Std	17.85 ft / 5440 mm

Bucket Pivot at Max. Lift - HL	19.2 ft / 5853 mm

Overall Height Bucket Raised - Std	25.26 ft / 7699 mm

Overall Height Bucket Raised - HL	26.61 ft / 8111 mm

Length - Rear Axle to Bumper	10.28 ft / 3132 mm

Wheel Base Length	14.93 ft / 4550 mm

Overall Length - Std	38.6 ft / 11765 mm

Overall Length - HL	40.06 ft / 12209 mm

Full Turn Static Tipping Load at 43°	65186.2 lb / 29568 kg

Dump Clearance at Full Lift and 45° Dump - Std	12.43 ft / 3790 mm

Reach at Full Lift and 45° Dump - Std	5.64 ft / 1720 mm

Dump Clearance at Full Lift and 45° Dump - HL	13.79 ft / 4203 mm

Reach at Full Lift and 45° Dump - HL	5.96 ft / 1818 mm

Straight Static Tipping Load - Std	77219.02 lb / 35026 kg

Straight Static Tipping Load - HL	71980.84 lb / 32650 kg

Hinge Pin Height at Full Lift - Std	17.85 ft / 5440 mm

Hinge Pin Height at Full Lift - HL	19.2 ft / 5853 mm

Height to Top of Cab	13.54 ft / 4128 mm

Height to Top of Air Cleaner	11.1 ft / 3382 mm

Center Line of Rear Axle to Edge of Rear Bumper	10.28 ft / 3132 mm

Center Line of Front Axle to Hitch	7.46 ft / 2275 mm

Length with Bucket on Ground	38.6 in / 11765 mm

Height to Center of Wheel	3.21 ft / 978 mm

C-Pin Height	3.31 ft / 1009 mm

Rack Back Angle at Ground	47.8 Degrees / 47.8 Degrees

Rack Back Angle at Carry	56.5 ft / 56.5 mm

Height to Spillguard	17.82 ft / 5432 mm

B-Pin Height	19.2 ft / 5853 mm

Dump Angle at Maximum Lift	45 Degrees / 45 Degrees

Rack Back Angle at Maximum Lift	65 Degrees / 65 Degrees