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Caterpillar

988K XE

Wheel Loader

Operating Weight
116,362 lb
Net Power
541.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight116,362 lb
Bucket Capacity Range6.2 - 17 yd

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C18 ACERT
Displacement1,105 in³
Net Power541.0 hp
Bore6 in
Stroke7 in
Torque Rise58.0 %
Net Power - SAE J1349541.0 hp
Rated Speed1,700 rpm
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV
Gross Power - ISO 14396580.0 hp
Peak Power Speed - 1,500 rpm - Net Power - SAE J1349541.0 hp
Peak Power Speed - 1,500 rpm - Gross - SAE J1995588.0 hp
Peak Power Speed - 1,500 rpm - Gross - ISO 14396580.0 hp

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Transmission TypeCat switched reluctance electric drive

Brakes & Steering

Brakes & Steering specifications
BrakesISO 3450:2011

Bucket

Bucket specifications
Bucket Capacities17.00 yd³

General Specifications

General Specifications specifications
Net Power538.00 hp (401.19 kw) Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight116,362.00 lbs (52,780.98 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year
Bucket Capacity6.2 - 17 (4.7 - 13) Starting 2024 Model Year
Engine typeCat C18 Starting 2024 Model Year
Engine Power541 (403) Starting 2019 Model Year
Max Dump Height11.3 (3.4) Starting 2019 Model Year
Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev)21.6 / 14.4 mph Starting 2021 Model Year
Tip Load86,941 39,436) Starting 2024 Model Year
EngineC18 Starting 2023 Model Year
Breakout Force98,421.00 lbs ft (133,439.20 nm) Starting 2023 Model Year
Full-Turn Tipping Load79,435.00 lbs (36,031.15 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year
Travel Speed21.6 / 14.4 mph Starting 2024 Model Year
Full-Turn Tip Load79,435.00 lbs (36,031.15 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Transmission16.0 gal
Fuel Tank147.0 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Front49.0 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Rear49.0 gal
Engine Crankcase16.0 gal
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank8.7 gal

Axles

Axles specifications
FrontFixed
RearTrunnion
Oscillation Angle13 °

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Hydraulic Cycle Times specifications
Raise8.0 s
Dump2.2 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time18.2 s
Rack Back4.5 s
Lower Float Down3.5 s

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt specifications
Lift Cylinder - Bore9 in
Lift Cylinder - Stroke41 in
Lift/Tilt System - CircuitEH-Positive Flow Control Flow Sharing
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt4,757 psi
Lift/Tilt System - PumpVariable displacement piston
Tilt Cylinder - Bore9 in
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke27 in

Hydraulic System - Steering

Hydraulic System - Steering specifications
Steering System - CircuitPilot load sensing
Steering System - PumpPiston variable displacement
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle3.4 s
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle5.6 s
Steering Cut Off Pressure4,351 psi

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