Cat Wheel Loaders:

988K Wheel Loader

Net Power
541.0 hp
Operating Weight
112574.0 lb
Bucket Capacities
4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
Engine Model
Cat® C18 ACERT™

Cat® Large Wheel Loaders are designed with durability built in, ensuring maximum availability through multiple life cycles. With optimized performance and simplified serviceability, our machines allow you to move more material efficiently and safely at a lower cost per ton. Introduced in 1963, the 988 has been the industry leader for 50 years. Focused on helping our customers succeed, we have continued to build upon each new series. The 988K continues our legacy of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency.



Product Specs

  • Engine

  • Net Power
    541.0hp
    Engine Model
    Cat® C18 ACERT™
    Net Power – SAE J1349
    541.0hp
    Bore
    5.7in
    Stroke
    7.2in
    Displacement
    1105.0in3
    Torque Rise
    58.0%
    Rated Speed
    1,700 rpm
    Emissions
    U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV OR Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent OR Tier 2/Stage II Equivalent
    Net Power
    541HP
    Engine Model
    Cat® C18 ™
    Bore
    5.7in
    Stroke
    7.2in
    Displacement
    1105in³
    Torque Rise
    58%
    Rated Speed
    1700/min
    Emissions
    U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V OR Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent OR Tier 2/Stage II Equivalent
    Net Power - SAE J1349
    541HP
    Gross - ISO 14396
    580HP
    Peak Power Speed
    1500/min
    Peak Power Speed - 1,500 rpm - Gross - ISO 14396
    580HP
    Peak Power Speed - 1,500 rpm - Gross - SAE J1995
    588HP
    Peak Power Speed - 1,500 rpm - Net Power - SAE J1349
    541HP
    Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm
    2104lb/ft
  • Operating Specifications

  • Operating Weight
    112574.0lb
    Rated Payload – Quarry Face
    12.5tons
    Rated Payload – Loose Material
    16tons
    Rated Payload - High Lift
    12.5tons
    Operating Weight
    112574lb
    Rated Payload - Loose Material
    16t
    Rated Payload - Quarry Face
    12.5t
    Bucket Capacity Range
    4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
    Cat Truck Match - Standard
    770~772
    Cat Truck Match - High Lift
    773~775
  • Buckets

  • Bucket Capacities
    4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
    Bucket Capacities
    4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
  • Transmission

  • Transmission Type
    Cat planetary power shift
    Forward 1
    4.0mph
    Forward 2
    7.2mph
    Forward 3
    12.7mph
    Forward 4
    21.6mph
    Reverse 1
    4.7mph
    Reverse 2
    8.3mph
    Reverse 3
    14.4mph
    Direct Drive Forward 2
    7.8mph
    Direct Drive Reverse 1
    5.0mph
    Direct Drive Reverse 2
    8.9mph
    Transmission Type
    Cat-Planetenlastschaltgetriebe
    Forward - 1
    4mile/h
    Forward - 2
    7.2mile/h
    Forward - 3
    12.7mile/h
    Forward - 4
    21.6mile/h
    Reverse - 1
    4.7mile/h
    Reverse - 2
    8.3mile/h
    Reverse - 3
    14.4mile/h
    Direct Drive - Forward 2
    7.8mile/h
    Direct Drive - Reverse 1
    5mile/h
    Direct Drive - Reverse 2
    8.9mile/h
    Direct Drive - Forward 1
    Lock-up disabled
    Direct Drive - Forward 3
    13.9mile/h
    Direct Drive - Forward 4
    24.4mile/h
    Direct Drive - Reverse 3
    15.8mile/h
  • Axles

  • Front
    Fixed
    Rear
    Trunnion
    Oscillation Angle
    13°
    Front
    Fixed
    Rear
    Trunnion
    Oscillation Angle
    13 °
  • Hydraulic System – Steering

  • Steering System – Circuit
    Pilot, load sensing
    Steering System – Pump
    Piston, variable displacement
    Maximum Flow
    71.3gal/min
    Steering Cycle Time (high idle)
    3.4sec
    Steering Cycle Time (low idle)
    5.6sec
    Total Steering Angle
    86°
  • Service Refill Capacities

  • Fuel Tank
    188.0gal
    Cooling System
    31.7gal
    Crankcase
    15.9gal
    Transmission
    31.7gal
    Differentials and Final Drives – Front
    49.1gal
    Differentials and Final Drives – Rear
    49.1gal
    Hydraulic System (tank only)
    63.4gal
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (for Tier 4 Final/Stage IV only)
    8.7gal
    Coolant (Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities)
    33gal (US)
    Transmission - Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities
    29gal (US)
    Fuel Tank
    188gal (US)
    Cooling System
    31.7gal (US)
    Crankcase
    15.9gal (US)
    Transmission
    31.7gal (US)
    Hydraulic System - Tank Only
    63.4gal (US)
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage IV Only)
    8.7gal (US)
    Differential - Final Drives - Front
    49.1gal (US)
    Differential - Final Drives - Rear
    49.1gal (US)
    Hydraulic System Factory Fill
    125.5gal (US)
  • Sound Performance – Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Standard

  • Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
    111dB(A)
    Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
    72dB(A)
  • Hydraulic System – Lift/Tilt

  • 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)
    Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,860 rpm
    153.0gal/min
    Pilot System
    Variable displacement piston
    Relief Valve Setting – Lift/Tilt
    4757psi
  • Sound Performance – Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Suppression

  • Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
    109dB(A)
    Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
    72dB(A)
  • Brakes

  • Brakes
    SAE J1473 OCT90, ISO 3450:1992
    Brakes
    SAE J1473 OKT90, ISO 3450:1992
  • Sound Performance – Tier 2 Equivalent/Stage II: Standard

  • Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
    73dB(A)
  • Sound Performance - Tier 2 Equivalent/Stage II: Standard

  • Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
    112dB(A)
    Operator Sound Level ( ISO 6396)
    73dB(A)
  • Sound Performance - Tier 2 Equivalent/Stage II: Suppression

  • Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
    72dB(A)
    Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
    110dB(A)
  • Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

  • Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke
    269 mm × 685 mm (8.7 in × 27 in)
    Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
    EH- Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing
    Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,860 rpm
    153gal/min
    Pilot System
    Variable displacement piston
    Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
    4757psi
    Lift/Tilt System
    Variable displacement piston
    Maximum Flow
    13.7gal/min
    Relief Valve Setting - Main
    551psi
    Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke
    210 mm × 1050 mm (8.7 in × 41.3 in)
  • Hydraulic System - Steering

  • Maximum Flow
    71.3gal/min
    Steering Cycle Times - High Idle
    3.4s
    Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle
    5.6s
    Steering System - Circuit
    Pilot, load sensing
    Steering System - Pump
    Piston, variable displacement
    Total Steering Angle
    86 °
    Relief Valve Setting - Steering
    4351psi
  • Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV - Standard

  • Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
    111dB(A)
    Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
    72dB(A)
  • Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Suppression

  • Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
    109dB(A)
    Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
    72dB(A)
  • Hydraulic Cycle Time (1,400-1,860 rpm)

  • Dump
    2.2s
    Lower Float Down
    3.5s
    Rack Back
    4.5s
    Raise
    8s
    Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket
    18.2s

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
    • Starter emergency 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 Detect 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, Cat Comfort (cloth), air suspension, six-way adjustable
    • 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, 731 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
  • 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
    • Engine block heater 120V or 240V
    • 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
  • Miscellaneous Attachments
    • Front and rear roading fenders
    • Fast fill fuel system (Shaw-Aero)
    • Cold Weather Starting (extra starter plus two batteries)
    • Aggregate Handler

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