988G
Revolutionary design, Caterpillar quality. Electro-hydraulic controls, increased power and torque rise, an all-new front linkage, and unmatched operator comfort work together for increased performance and added durability to make the 988G an innovative, 21st Century large wheel loader geared for maximum production in the toughest conditions.
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988G Wheel Loader
Overview & Specifications
Engine
Net Power
475 hp
354 kW
Engine Model
Cat 3456 EUI
Cat 3456 EUI
Gross Power
520 hp
388 kW
Displacement
964.18 in3
15.8 L
Operating Specifications
Operating Weight
110428 lb
50090 kg
Travel Speed
24.8 mph
39.9 km/h
Static Tipping Load, Full Turn
60386 lb
27391 kg
Dump Clearance
13.9 ft
4199 mm
Breakout Force
123300 lb
548 kN
Articulation Angle
43 Degrees
43 Degrees
Transmission
Transmission Type
Powershift - Planetary
Powershift - Planetary
Forward 1
4.23 mph
6.8 km/h
Forward 2
7.64 mph
12.3 km/h
Forward 3
13.61 mph
21.9 km/h
Forward 4
23.98 mph
38.6 km/h
Reverse 1
4.91 mph
7.9 km/h
Reverse 2
8.76 mph
14.1 km/h
Reverse 3
15.6 mph
25.1 km/h
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
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank
179.4 gal
679 L
Cooling System
27.21 gal
103 L
Crankcase
15.85 gal
60 L
Transmission
18.49 gal
70 L
Differentials and Final Drives – Front
49.14 gal
186 L
Differentials and Final Drives – Rear
49.14 gal
186 L
Hydraulic System (tank only)
70.53 gal
267 L
Hydraulic System (including tank)
124.16 gal
470 L
Dimensions*
Height to Top of ROPS/FOPS
13.54 ft
4128 mm
Reach at Max. Lift/Dump - Std
7.03 ft
2144 mm
Wheel Base Length
14.93 ft
4550 mm
Overall Length - Std
41.52 ft
12656 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Full Lift - Std
19.2 ft
5853 mm
Buckets
Max. Bucket Capacity
9.2 yd3
7 m3
Axles
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall
22.36 in
568 mm
Front
Fixed
Fixed
Rear
Trunnion
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle
13
13
Steering
Minimum Turning Radius (over bucket)
341.26 in
8668 mm