New 988 GC Wheel Loader for Sale

988 GC Wheel Loader

Engine Power

449 hp
Engine Model

Cat® C15
Rated Speed

2000 rpm
Peak Power Speed

1600 rpm

Engine

Engine Power: 449 hp
Engine Model: Cat® C15
Rated Speed: 2000 rpm
Peak Power Speed: 1600 rpm
Gross Power: 456 hp
Emissions: U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014
Net Power: 373 hp
Bore: 5.4 in
Stroke: 6.75 in
Displacement: 927 in³
Peak Torque: 1778 ft·lbf
Torque Rise: 16%
Note: Two engine emission options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
Note: 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: 112426 lb
Bucket Capacity Range: 6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3)
Rated Payload: 12.5 ton (US)
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: Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive: 9 mile/h
Direct Drive: 16 mile/h
Direct Drive: 25.4 mile/h
Note: Travel speeds based on 35/65-R33 tires.

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift: EH - Load Sense
Lift: 2X x 145 cc Variable displacement piston
Lift: 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 or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system co

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

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

Operator Sound Pressure Level: 73 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level: 113 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level: 72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level: 110 dB(A)
Note: * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives.”
Note: ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701.
Note: 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: 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: 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 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.

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA

Operator Sound Pressure Level: 74 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level: 113 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level: 73 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level: 110 dB(A)
Note: * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives.”
Note: ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701.
Note: 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: 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: 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: 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 diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to:  20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) *** �

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%

NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
ELECTRICAL
- Alarm, back-up
- Alternator, single 145 amp
- Batteries, maintenance free
- 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
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Cab precleaner
- Lights, LED
- AM/FM radio
- 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/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
- 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
- Steering and Transmission Integrated Control (STIC^™) system
- UV glass
- Transmission gear indicator
- Wet-Arm wipers/washers (front and rear)
  – Intermittent front and rear wipers
- Lights, directional
- Cat Production Measurement ready
POWERTRAIN
- Brakes, oil-cooled, multi-disc, service/secondary
- Case drain screens
- Electro hydraulic parking brake
- Engine, C15 MEUI^™ diesel, turbocharged/aftercooled
- Ground level engine shutdown switch
- Turbine precleaner, engine air intake
- Starting aid, ether, automatic
- Throttle lock, electronic
- Manual switch and automatic fuel priming
- Torque converter, neutralizer
- Transmission, planetary power shift, 4F/4R electronic control
- Cat Integrated Powered Electronics
- Automatic retarding controls
- Crankcase guard
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

NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
POWERTRAIN
- High ambient cooling – software
- Engine block heater 120V or 240V
- Antifreeze -50°C (-58°F)
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Cat Production Measurement
- Cat Detect, object detection system
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Front and rear roading fenders
- Cold Weather Starting
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System