990 Series II Wheel Loader

Overview & Specifications

Overview & Specifications

Engine

Net Power
625 hp
466 kW
Engine Model
Cat® 3412E
Cat® 3412E
Gross Power
675 hp
503 kW
Net Power - Caterpillar
625 hp
466 kW
Net Power – ISO 9249
625 hp
466 kW
Net Power – SAE J1349
618 hp
461 kW
Net Power – DIN 70020
648 PS
648 PS
Bore
5.4 in
137 mm
Stroke
6 in
152 mm
Displacement
1649 in3
27 L
Net Power – EEC 80/1269
625 hp
466 kW

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight
170067 lb
77141 kg
Rated Payload
16.5 tons
15 tonnes
Bucket Capacity Range
8.4-9.2 m3 11-12 yd3
8.4-9.2 m3 11-12 yd3
Static Tipping Load, Full Turn
84311 lb
38243 kg
Static Tipping Load, Full Turn - HL
86085 lb
39048 kg
Dump Clearance
13 ft
3952 mm
Breakout Force
131194 lb
583.6 kN
Operating Weight - HL
183539 lb
83252 kg
Breakout Force - HL
120498 lb
536 kN
Articulation Angle
35 Degrees
35 Degrees

Transmission

Transmission Type
Powershift
Powershift
Forward 1
4.35 mph
7 km/h
Forward 2
7.95 mph
12.8 km/h
Forward 3
13.92 mph
22.4 km/h
Reverse 1
4.91 mph
7.9 km/h
Reverse 2
8.76 mph
14.1 km/h
Reverse 3
15.41 mph
24.8 km/h
Converter Drive – Forward 1
4.3 mph
7 km/h
Converter Drive – Forward 2
7.5 mph
12.1 km/h
Converter Drive – Forward 3
12.9 mph
20.8 km/h
Converter Drive – Reverse 1
4.8 mph
7.7 km/h
Converter Drive – Reverse 2
8.3 mph
13.4 km/h
Converter Drive – Reverse 3
14.2 mph
22.8 km/h
Direct Drive – Forward 1
Lock-up disabled
Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive – Forward 2
7.9 mph
12.8 km/h
Direct Drive – Forward 3
13.9 mph
22.4 km/h
Direct Drive – Reverse 1
4.9 mph
7.9 km/h
Direct Drive – Reverse 2
8.8 mph
14.1 km/h
Direct Drive – Reverse 3
15.4 mph
24.8 km/h

Hydraulic System – Lift/Tilt

Number of Lift Cylinders
2
2
Number of Tilt Cylinders
1
1

Hydraulic Cycle Time

Raise
9.2 Seconds
9.2 Seconds
Dump
2.9 Seconds
2.9 Seconds
Lower Float Down (Empty)
3.8 Seconds
3.8 Seconds
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time
15.9 Seconds
15.9 Seconds

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
284 gal
1074 L
Cooling System
50.2 gal
190 L
Crankcase
25 gal
95 L
Transmission
29 gal
110 L
Differentials and Final Drives – Front
71.6 gal
271 L
Differentials and Final Drives – Rear
68.9 gal
261 L
Hydraulic System (tank only)
45.97 gal
174 L
Hydraulic System – Lift/Tilt and Brakes
113 gal
435 L
Hydraulic System – Steering and Engine Cooling Fan
50.5 gal
194 L
Hydraulic System (including tank)
114.91 gal
435 L

Dimensions*

Height to Top of Exhaust Stacks
15.51 ft
4726 mm
Height to Top of ROPS/FOPS
16.6 ft
5070 mm
Ground Clearance
1.6 ft
478 mm
Reach at Max. Lift/Dump - Std
5.9 ft
1799 mm
Reach at Max. Lift/Dump - HL
8.3 ft
2540 mm
Clearance at Max. Lift/Dump - Std
13.7 ft
4135 mm
Clearance at Max. Lift /Dump - HL
14.8 ft
4518 mm
Wheel Base Length
15.1 ft
4600 mm
Overall Length - Std
42.1 ft
12839 mm
Overall Length - HL
44.6 ft
13578 mm
Width Over Tires
13.3 ft
4071 mm
Turning Circle - Std
68.1 ft
20740 mm
Full Turn Static Tipping Load at 35°
84311 lb
38243 kg
Turning Circle - HL
70.6 ft
21514 mm
Straight Static Tipping Load - Std
93457 lb
43392 kg
Straight Static Tipping Load - HL
97338 lb
44152 kg
Hinge Pin Height at Full Lift - Std
19.25 ft
5866 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Full Lift - HL
21.1 ft
6432 mm
Tread Width
10 ft
3050 mm

Buckets

Bucket Capacities
8.4-9.2 m3 (11-12 yd3)
8.4-9.2 m3 (11-12 yd3)

Axles

Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall
22.5 in
572 mm
Front
Fixed
Fixed
Rear
Oscillating
Oscillating
Oscillation Angle
11
11

Brakes

Brakes
Meet SAE/ISO 3450 1996.
Meet SAE/ISO 3450 1996.

Cab

Cab – ROPS/FOPS
Meets SAE and ISO standards.
Meets SAE and ISO standards.
Sound Performance
Meets ANSI, SAE and ISO standards.
Meets ANSI, SAE and ISO standards.

Steering

Minimum Turning Radius (over bucket)
407 in
10337 mm
Steering Angle, each direction
35 Degrees
35 Degrees
Hydraulic Output at 2,128 rpm and 6900 kPa (1,000 psi)
108 gal/min
410 L/min
Relief Valve Setting
4500 psi
31000 kPa
Minimum Turning Radius (over bucket) – HL
424 in
10757 mm

Tires

Tires
Choice of six tires.
Choice of six tires.
Tires
Tires used for measurement - 41.25/70-39 42 ply
Tires used for measurement - 41.25/70-39 42 ply

Loader Hydraulic System

Main Hydraulic System Output at 2,128 rpm and 6900 kPa (1,000 psi)
172 gal/min
650 L/min
Relief Valve Setting
4500 psi
31000 kPa
Cylinders, Double Acting: Lift, Bore and Stroke
234 mm x 1270 mm 9.25 in x 50 in
234 mm x 1270 mm 9.25 in x 50 in
Cylinder, Double Acting: Tilt, Bore and Stroke
292 mm x 820 mm 11.5 in x 32.3 in
292 mm x 820 mm 11.5 in x 32.3 in
Pilot System, Gear-Type Pump Output at 2,000 rpm and 6900 kPa (1,000 psi)
12 gal/min
46 L/min
Relief Valve Setting (low idle)
350 psi
2400 kPa
  
  
 

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