The Cat® 988 GC Wheel Loader helps you move more material at a lower cost per hour for a faster return on your investment. This machine offers significant fuel savings and up to 10% lower owning and operating cost than the 988K.
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988 GC Wheel Loader
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988 GC Large Wheel Loader
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Specifications
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Engine
Spec Value Engine Model Cat® C15 Rated Speed 2000 Peak Power Speed 1600 Engine Power - ISO 14396: 2002 449 hp Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 456 hp Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 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 - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995 1778 ft·lbf Torque Rise 16% -
Operating Specifications
Spec Value Operating Weight 116858 lb Rated Payload - Quarry Face 12.5 ton (US) Bucket Capacity Range 6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3) Cat Truck Match - High Lift 772/773/775 -
Transmission
Spec Value Transmission Type Cat planetary power shift Forward - 1 5 mile/h Forward - 2 8 mile/h Reverse - 1 5 mile/h Reverse - 2 8 mile/h Direct Drive - Forward 1 Lock-up disabled Direct Drive - Forward 2 8 mile/h Direct Drive - Forward 3 14 mile/h Direct Drive - Forward 4 24 mile/h Direct Drive - Reverse 2 9 mile/h Direct Drive - Reverse 3 16 mile/h Direct Drive - Reverse 4 25.4 mile/h Direct Drive - Reverse 1 Lock-up disabled -
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
Spec Value Lift/Tilt System - Circuit EH - Load Sense Lift/Tilt System 2X x 145 cc Variable displacement piston Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm 159 gal/min Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 4598 psi Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke 190 mm x 1216 mm (7.5 in x 48 in) Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke 170 mm x 722 mm (6.7 in x 28.4 in) Pilot System Variable displacement piston Tilt Cylinder - Stroke 27 in -
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Spec Value Rack Back 3.8 s Raise 7.5 s Dump 3 s Lower Float Down 4.6 s Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket 18.9 s -
Hydraulic System - Steering
Spec Value Steering System - Circuit Pilot, load sensing Steering System - Pump Piston, variable displacement Maximum Flow 52 gal (US) Relief Valve Setting - Steering 4000 psi Total Steering Angle 70° Steering Cycle Times - High Idle 3 s Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle 5.2 s -
Air Conditioning System
Spec Value Air Conditioning 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. - 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
Spec Value Front Fixed Rear Trunnion Oscillation Angle +/-12.5° -
Brakes
Spec Value Brakes ISO 3450:2011 -
Operator's Cab
Spec Value ROPS/FOPS ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards -
Service Refill Capacities
Spec Value 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 - Final Drives - Front 49 gal (US) Differential - Final Drives - Rear 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 acid methyl ester)* - 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 “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *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 -
Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Standard
Spec Value Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) 72 dB(A) Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) 110 dB(A) Note (1) 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 (2) 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 (3) 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
Spec Value 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 - Centerline to Bumper 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-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 18.7 ft Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 25 ft Reach - Maximum Lift 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
Spec Value Bucket Capacities 6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3) -
Sustainability
Spec Value Recyclability 96%
Standard Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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
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
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
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
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
POWER TRAIN
- High ambient cooling – software
- Optional Cat Production Measurement
- Optional Engine brake
- Crankcase guard
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Cab precleaner
- Cat Detect, object detection system
- AM/FM radio
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Front and rear roading fenders
- Cold Weather Starting
- Autolube