Achieve even greater production with an optimized truck match to maximize the volume of material moved at the lowest operating cost per ton
Designed to reduce your service and maintenance costs with grouped service points and ground level access to the electrical service center
Enhanced operator controls deliver greater efficiency, productivity, and comfort
The 988 GC emits up to 5% less CO2 than the previous 988K.
Key Specs
The Cat® 988 GC Wheel Loader helps you move more material at a lower cost per hour for a faster return on your investment. This machine offers significant fuel savings and up to 10% lower owning and operating cost than the 988K.
Achieve even greater production with an optimized truck match to maximize the volume of material moved at the lowest operating cost per ton
Designed to reduce your service and maintenance costs with grouped service points and ground level access to the electrical service center
Enhanced operator controls deliver greater efficiency, productivity, and comfort
The 988 GC emits up to 5% less CO2 than the previous 988K.
| Engine Model | Cat® C15 Cat® C15 |
| Rated Speed | 2000 2000 |
| Peak Power Speed | 1600 1600 |
| Engine Power - ISO 14396 | 449 HP 335 kW |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 456 HP 340 kW |
| Net Power - SAE J1349 | 373 HP 278 kW |
| Emissions | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 |
| Bore | 5.4 in 137 mm |
| Stroke | 6.75 in 171.5 mm |
| Displacement | 927 in³ 15.2 l |
| Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995 | 1778 ft·lbf 2411 N·m |
| Torque Rise | 16% 16% |
| Operating Weight | 116858 lb 53006 kg |
| Rated Payload - Quarry Face | 12.5 ton (US) 11.3 t |
| Bucket Capacity Range | 6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3) 6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3) |
| Cat Truck Match - High Lift | 772/773/775 772/773/775 |
| Transmission Type | Cat planetary power shift Cat planetary power shift |
| Forward - 1 | 5 mile/h 7.3 km/h |
| Forward - 2 | 8 mile/h 12.2 km/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 5 mile/h 7.6 km/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 8 mile/h 13.6 km/h |
| Direct Drive - Forward 1 | Lock-up disabled Lock-up disabled |
| Direct Drive - Forward 2 | 8 mile/h 12.7 km/h |
| Direct Drive - Forward 3 | 14 mile/h 22 km/h |
| Direct Drive - Forward 4 | 24 mile/h 39 km/h |
| Direct Drive - Reverse 1 | Lock-up disabled Lock-up disabled |
| Direct Drive - Reverse 2 | 9 mile/h 14.1 km/h |
| Direct Drive - Reverse 3 | 16 mile/h 25 km/h |
| Direct Drive - Reverse 4 | 25.4 mile/h 40.8 km/h |
| Lift/Tilt System - Circuit | EH - Load Sense EH - Load Sense |
| Lift/Tilt System | 2X x 145 cc Variable displacement piston 2X x 145 cc Variable displacement piston |
| Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm | 159 gal/min 600 l/min |
| Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt | 4598 psi 31700 kPa |
| Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke | 190 mm x 1216 mm (7.5 in x 48 in) 190 mm x 1216 mm (7.5 in x 48 in) |
| Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke | 170 mm x 722 mm (6.7 in x 28.4 in) 170 mm x 722 mm (6.7 in x 28.4 in) |
| Pilot System | Variable displacement piston Variable displacement piston |
| Tilt Cylinder - Stroke | 27 in 685 mm |
| Rack Back | 3.8 s 3.8 s |
| Raise | 7.5 s 7.5 s |
| Dump | 3 s 3 s |
| Lower Float Down | 4.6 s 4.6 s |
| Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket | 18.9 s 18.9 s |
| Steering System - Circuit | Pilot, load sensing Pilot, load sensing |
| Steering System - Pump | Piston, variable displacement Piston, variable displacement |
| Maximum Flow | 52 gal (US) 200 l/min |
| Relief Valve Setting - Steering | 4000 psi 27600 kPa |
| Total Steering Angle | 70° 70° |
| Steering Cycle Times - High Idle | 3 s 3 s |
| Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle | 5.2 s 5.2 s |
| 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. 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. |
| Front | Fixed Fixed |
| Rear | Trunnion Trunnion |
| Oscillation Angle | +/-12.5° +/-12.5° |
| Brakes | ISO 3450:2011 ISO 3450:2011 |
| ROPS/FOPS | ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards |
| Fuel Tank | 141 gal (US) 535 l |
| Cooling System | 27 gal (US) 101 l |
| Engine Crankcase | 9 gal (US) 34 l |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank | 5.5 gal (US) 21 l |
| Transmission | 20 gal (US) 75 l |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 49 gal (US) 186 l |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 45 gal (US) 170 l |
| Note | Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: - 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* - 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel. **For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: - 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* - 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel. **For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer |
| Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) | 72 dB(A) 72 dB(A) |
| Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) | 110 dB(A) 110 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | 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. 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 (2) | 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. 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 (3) | 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. 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. |
| Ground to Top of ROPS | 13.5 ft 4100 mm |
| Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks | 13.3 ft 4060 mm |
| Ground to Top of Hood | 10.7 ft 3270 mm |
| Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper | 10.3 ft 3132 mm |
| Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip | 15.7 ft 4773 mm |
| Wheel Base | 12.5 ft 3810 mm |
| Maximum Overall Length | 39.5 ft 12042 mm |
| Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance | 1.5 ft 459 mm |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift | 12 ft 3732 mm |
| B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 18.7 ft 5755 mm |
| Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised | 25 ft 7582 mm |
| Reach - Maximum Lift | 7.7 ft 2342 mm |
| Note | Specifications are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9 yd3 ) rock bucket equipped with Michelin XLDD1 35/65 R33 tires. Specifications are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9 yd3 ) rock bucket equipped with Michelin XLDD1 35/65 R33 tires. |
| Bucket Capacities | 6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3) 6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3) |
| Recyclability | 96% 96% |
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Rear Object Detection for wheel loaders is a two-part system providing enhanced blind spot awareness. Radar provides visual and audible alerts when objects enter a safety proximity zone, while a camera allows the operator to see what's behind the machine when reversing.
Rear Object Detection for wheel loaders is a two-part system providing enhanced blind spot awareness. Radar provides visual and audible alerts when objects enter a safety proximity zone, while a camera allows the operator to see what's behind the machine when reversing.
Cat® Inspect allows you to access your equipment data on your mobile device. This easy-to-use app lets you capture inspection data and integrates with your other Cat data systems, so you can keep a close eye on your fleet. More than one million inspections are completed each year, providing convenience and accountability to equipment owners.
Cat® Product Link™ wirelessly connects you to your equipment giving you valuable insight into how your machine or fleet is performing. Information such as location, hours, fuel usage, productivity, idle time, and diagnostic codes are made available through online web applications so that you can make timely, fact-based decisions to maximize efficiency, improve productivity, and lower the cost of owning and operating your fleet. Available with satellite or cellular connectivity.
Remote Flash sends an alert from your Cat dealer, prompting you to update the software on your machine. To minimize downtime, updates can be deployed while on the jobsite without having to wait for a dealer technician to arrive. Remote flash decreases maintenance time and keeps your asset running with maximum efficiency.
VisionLink® is a cloud-based software application that takes the guesswork out of fleet management with key insights to maximize performance - regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer. Receive equipment data seamlessly to your desktop or mobile device, all from a convenient centralized solution to make informed decisions at every turn.
Cat® Inspect allows you to access your equipment data on your mobile device. This easy-to-use app lets you capture inspection data and integrates with your other Cat data systems, so you can keep a close eye on your fleet. More than one million inspections are completed each year, providing convenience and accountability to equipment owners.
Cat® Product Link™ wirelessly connects you to your equipment giving you valuable insight into how your machine or fleet is performing. Information such as location, hours, fuel usage, productivity, idle time, and diagnostic codes are made available through online web applications so that you can make timely, fact-based decisions to maximize efficiency, improve productivity, and lower the cost of owning and operating your fleet. Available with satellite or cellular connectivity.
Remote Flash sends an alert from your Cat dealer, prompting you to update the software on your machine. To minimize downtime, updates can be deployed while on the jobsite without having to wait for a dealer technician to arrive. Remote flash decreases maintenance time and keeps your asset running with maximum efficiency.
VisionLink® is a cloud-based software application that takes the guesswork out of fleet management with key insights to maximize performance - regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer. Receive equipment data seamlessly to your desktop or mobile device, all from a convenient centralized solution to make informed decisions at every turn.
VisionLink® Productivity is an easy-to-use cloud-based platform that gathers and summarizes machine telematics and jobsite data from all your equipment. Actionable performance data is transmitted to the web platform for users to access anywhere, anytime via a mobile, tablet, or desktop device - on or off the jobsite.
VisionLink® Productivity is an easy-to-use cloud-based platform that gathers and summarizes machine telematics and jobsite data from all your equipment. Actionable performance data is transmitted to the web platform for users to access anywhere, anytime via a mobile, tablet, or desktop device - on or off the jobsite.
