Large Wheel Loaders
988 XE Wheel Loader
Engine
- Net Power
- 538 hp
- Engine Power
- 580 HP
- Engine Model
- Cat® C18 ™
- Engine Power
- 580 hp
- Gross Power
- 588 HP
- Gross Power
- 588 hp
- Rated Speed
- 1,700 rpm
- Peak Power Speed
- 1,500 rpm
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014
- Bore
- 5.7 in
- Stroke
- 7.2 in
- Displacement
- 1105 in³
- Peak Torque
- 2230 ft·lbf
- Torque Rise
- 58%
Operating Specifications
- Operating Weight
- 116362 lb
- Operating Weight
- 116362 lb
- Operating Weight
- 119618 lb
- Rated Payload
- 12.5 ton (US)
- Rated Payload
- 16 ton (US)
- Bucket Capacity Range
- 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
Transmission
- Transmission Type
- Cat switched reluctance electric drive
- Forward 1
- 4.3 mile/h
- Forward 2
- 7 mile/h
- Forward 3
- 13.8 mile/h
- Forward 4
- 20 mile/h
- Reverse 1
- 4.3 mile/h
- Reverse 2
- 7 mile/h
- Reverse 3
- 17.5 mile/h
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
- Lift
- EH-Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing
- Lift
- Variable displacement piston
- Maximum Flow at 1
- 153 gal/min
- Relief Valve Setting
- 4757 psi
- Lift Cylinder
- 8.7 in
- Lift Cylinder
- 41.3 in
- Tilt Cylinder
- 8.7 in
- Tilt Cylinder
- 27 in
Hydraulic Cycle Times
- Rack Back
- 4.5 s
- Raise
- 8 s
- Dump
- 2.2 s
- Lower Float Down
- 3.5 s
- Total Hydraulic Cycle Time
- 18.2 s
Hydraulic System - Steering
- Steering System
- Pilot, load sensing
- Steering System
- Piston, variable displacement
- Maximum Flow at 1
- 71.3 gal/min
- Steering Cut Off Pressure
- 4351 psi
- Total Steering Angle
- 86°
- Steering Cycle Times
- 3.4 s
- Steering Cycle Times
- 5.6 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
- 13°
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
- 147 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 30 gal (US)
- Cooling Systems
- 8 gal (US)
- Engine Crankcase
- 16 gal (US)
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
- 8.7 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 16 gal (US)
- Differential
- 49 gal (US)
- Differential
- 49 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System
- 126 gal (US)
- Note
- All nonroad Tier 4 Final/Stage V diesel engines are required to use: – The machine has the flexibility to run on either ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD with 15 ppm of sulfur or less). – Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alter
Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Standard
- Operator Sound Level
- 72 dB(A)
- Machine Sound Level
- 109 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 4 Final / Stage V - Standard
- Operator Sound Pressure Level
- 72 dB(A)
- Machine Sound Power Level
- 109 dB(A)
Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage III - Standard
- Operator Sound Pressure Level
- 72 dB(A)
- Machine Sound Power Level
- 110 dB(A)
Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift
- Ground to Top of ROPS
- 13.8 ft
- Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
- 14.8 ft
- Ground to Top of Hood
- 10.9 ft
- Ground to Bumper Clearance
- 3.1 ft
- Rear Axle
- 10.5 ft
- Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
- 14 ft
- Wheel Base
- 14.9 ft
- Maximum Overall Length
- 39.3 ft
- Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
- 1.9 ft
- Ground to Center of Axles
- 3.2 ft
- Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 11.9 ft
- B
- 18 ft
- Maximum Overall Height
- 24.5 ft
- Reach
- 6.5 ft
- Note
- Specs are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3) rock bucket and Michelin XLDD2 with 978 mm (3.2 ft) centerline of rear axle height.
Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift
- Ground to Top of ROPS
- 13.8 ft
- Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
- 14.8 ft
- Ground to Top of Hood
- 10.9 ft
- Ground to Bumper Clearance
- 3.1 ft
- Rear Axle
- 10.5 ft
- Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
- 15.3 ft
- Wheel Base
- 14.9 ft
- Maximum Overall Length
- 40.7 ft
- Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
- 1.9 ft
- Ground to Center of Axles
- 3.2 ft
- Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 13.3 ft
- B
- 19.3 ft
- Maximum Overall Height
- 25.8 ft
- Reach
- 6.8 ft
- Note
- Specs are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3) rock bucket and Michelin XLDD2 with 978 mm (3.2 ft) centerline of rear axle height.
Dimensions - Millyard Linkage
- Ground to Top of ROPS
- 13.8 ft
- Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
- 13.8 ft
- Ground to Top of Hood
- 10.9 ft
- Ground to Bumper Clearance
- 3.1 ft
- Rear Axle
- 10.5 ft
- Front Axle Centerline to Fork Tip
- 16.5 ft
- Wheel Base
- 14.9 ft
- Maximum Overall Length
- 41.9 ft
- Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
- 1.9 ft
- Ground to Center of Front Axle
- 3.2 ft
- Fork Height with Level Arms
- 8.1 ft
- Fork Top Clamp Opening
- 13.1 ft
- Fork Height at Maximum Lift
- 17.2 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 16.1 ft
- Dump Angle at Maximum Lift
- -39.4 °
Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 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 150 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
- Jump start receptacle
- Starter lockout in bumper
- 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)
- Rimpull Control System
- Seat, Deluxe
- Seat belt minder
- Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
- STIC Control System
- UV glass
- Virtual 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
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POWER TRAIN
- Brakes, oil-cooled, multi-disc, service/secondary
- Case drain screens
- 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
- Manual switch and automatic fuel priming
- Cat Production Measurement ready
- Cat switched reluctance (SR) generator/pump drive
- Cat switched reluctance (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, 555 L (147 gal)
- Hitch, drawbar with pin
- 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
- –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
- Crankcase guard
- Engine brake, software enabled attachment (SEA)
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Other Optional Configurations
- Load and Carry
- Millyard
- Aggregate Handler
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OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Cab precleaner
- Cat Detect, object detection system
- Cat Production Measurement
- Radio, AM/FM/CD/MP3 Bluetooth® with Satellite SiriusXM
- LED warning strobe
- Window pull down visor
- Handrail mounted mirrors
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ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Front and rear roading fenders
- Fast fill fuel system (Shaw-Aero)
- Cold Weather Package: Additional Starter and 2 Batteries, Engine Block Heater 120V or 240V, Heated Fuel Lines
- Engine Compartment Lights
- Autolube with Auto shutoff
- High Performance LED Lighting
- Wheel Chocks
- Operator Coaching
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Autodig, Tire Slip Prevention, Auto Set Tires, and Lift Stall Prevention
- Additional Counterweight
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