988 GC Wheel Loader

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.

PROVEN RELIABILITY

LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY

ACHIEVE GREATER PRODUCTIVITY

POWERFUL EFFICIENCY

PRODUCTIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY

SAFETY FIRST

SAVE ON SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL

SUSTAINABILITY

Standard Equipment

NOTE
  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
ELECTRICAL
  • Alarm, back-up
  • Alternator, single 145 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
  • Starter emergency start receptacle
  • Transmission lockout in bumper
  • Hazardous voltage lamp
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)
  • Seat, Cat Comfort Cloth, air suspension, six-way adjustable
  • Seat belt minder
  • Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
  • STIC Control System
  • UV glass
  • Virtual gear indicator
  • Wet-Arm wipers/washers (front and rear)
    – Intermittent front and rear wipers
  • Lights, directional
POWER TRAIN
  • Brakes, oil-cooled, multi-disc, service/secondary
  • Case drain screens
  • Electro hydraulic parking brake
  • Engine, C15 MEUI diesel, turbocharged/aftercooled
  • Ground level engine shutoff
  • Turbine precleaner, engine air intake
  • Starting aid, ether, automatic
  • Throttle lock, electronic
  • Manual switch and automatic fuel priming
  • Cat Production Measurement ready
  • Cat SR Generator/Pump Drive
  • Cat SR Drive Motor
  • Cat Integrated Powered Electronics
  • Automatic retarding controls
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, 535 L (141 gal)
  • 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

Additional information

Engine Model

Cat® C15

Engine - Rated Speed

2000

Engine - Peak Power Speed

1600

Engine Power - ISO 14396

335 kW ( 449 HP )

Engine - Gross Power - SAE J1995

340 kW ( 456 HP )

Engine - Net Power - SAE J1349

278 kW ( 373 HP )

Engine - Emissions

U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014

Engine - Bore

137 mm ( 5.4 in )

Engine - Stroke

171.5 mm ( 6.75 in )

Engine - Displacement

15.2 l ( 927 in³ )

Engine - Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995

2411 N·m ( 1778 ft·lbf )

Engine - Torque Rise

16%

Operating Specifications - Operating Weight

53006 kg ( 116858 lb )

Operating Specifications - Rated Payload - Quarry Face

11.3 t ( 12.5 ton (US) )

Operating Specifications - Bucket Capacity Range

6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3)

Operating Specifications - Cat Truck Match - High Lift

772/773/775

Transmission Type

Cat planetary power shift

Transmission - Forward - 1

7.3 km/h ( 5 mile/h )

Transmission - Forward - 2

12.2 km/h ( 8 mile/h )

Transmission - Reverse - 1

7.6 km/h ( 5 mile/h )

Transmission - Reverse - 2

13.6 km/h ( 8 mile/h )

Transmission - Direct Drive - Forward 1

Lock-up disabled

Transmission - Direct Drive - Forward 2

12.7 km/h ( 8 mile/h )

Transmission - Direct Drive - Forward 3

22 km/h ( 14 mile/h )

Transmission - Direct Drive - Forward 4

39 km/h ( 24 mile/h )

Transmission - Direct Drive - Reverse 2

14.1 km/h ( 9 mile/h )

Transmission - Direct Drive - Reverse 3

25 km/h ( 16 mile/h )

Transmission - Direct Drive - Reverse 4

40.8 km/h ( 25.4 mile/h )

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Lift/Tilt System - Circuit

EH – Load Sense

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Lift/Tilt System

2X x 145 cc Variable displacement piston

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm

600 l/min ( 159 gal/min )

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt

31700 kPa ( 4598 psi )

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke

190 mm x 1216 mm (7.5 in x 48 in)

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke

170 mm x 722 mm (6.7 in x 28.4 in)

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Pilot System

Variable displacement piston

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Tilt Cylinder - Stroke

685 mm ( 27 in )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Rack Back

3.8 s ( 3.8 s )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Raise

7.5 s ( 7.5 s )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Dump

3.0 s ( 3.0 s )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Lower Float Down

4.6 s ( 4.6 s )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket

18.9 s ( 18.9 s )

Hydraulic System - Steering - Steering System - Circuit

Pilot, load sensing

Hydraulic System - Steering - Steering System - Pump

Piston, variable displacement

Hydraulic System - Steering - Maximum Flow

200 l/min ( 52 gal (US) )

Hydraulic System - Steering - Relief Valve Setting - Steering

27600 kPa ( 4000 psi )

Hydraulic System - Steering - Total Steering Angle

70°

Hydraulic System - Steering - Steering Cycle Times - High Idle

3 s ( 3 s )

Hydraulic System - Steering - Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle

5.2 s ( 5.2 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

Axles - Rear

Trunnion

Axles - Oscillation Angle

+/-12.5°

Brakes

ISO 3450:2011

Operator's Cab - ROPS/FOPS

ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards

Service Refill Capacities - Fuel Tank

535 l ( 141 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Cooling System

101 l ( 27 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Engine Crankcase

34 l ( 9 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank

21 l ( 5.5 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Transmission

75 l ( 20 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Differential - Final Drives - Front

186 l ( 49 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Differential - Final Drives - Rear

170 l ( 45 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - 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

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Standard - Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)

72 dB(A) ( 72 dB(A) )

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Standard - Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)

110 dB(A) ( 110 dB(A) )

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Standard - 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.

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Standard - 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.

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Standard - 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.

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift - Ground to Top of ROPS

4100 mm ( 13.5 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift - Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

4060 mm ( 13.3 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift - Ground to Top of Hood

3270 mm ( 10.7 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift - Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper

3132 mm ( 10.3 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift - Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

4773 mm ( 15.7 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift - Wheel Base

3810 mm ( 12.5 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift - Maximum Overall Length

12042 mm ( 39.5 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift - Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

459 mm ( 1.5 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift - Clearance at Maximum Lift

3732 mm ( 12 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift - B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift

5755 mm ( 18.7 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift - Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised

7582 mm ( 25 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift - Reach - Maximum Lift

2342 mm ( 7.7 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift - Note

Specifications are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3 ) rock bucket equipped with Michelin XLDD1 35/65 R33 tires.

Buckets - Bucket Capacities

6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3)

Sustainability - Recyclability

96%

Transmission - Direct Drive - Reverse 1

Lock-up disabled

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