988 XE Wheel Loader

Move more material in less time at a low cost per ton with the Cat® 988 XE wheel loader. The electric-drive 988 XE is faster and more efficient than the powershift 988 in applications that demand high performance and production. Get a fast return on your investment with great overall fuel efficiency and designed-in durability for multiple life cycles.

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

PURPOSE-BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS

SUSTAINABILITY

Standard Equipment

NOTE
  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
ELECTRICAL
  • Alarm, back-up
  • Alternator, single 150 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
  • Jump start receptacle
  • Starter lockout in bumper
  • 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)
  • Rimpull Control System
  • Seat, Deluxe
  • Seat belt minder
  • Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
  • STIC Control System
  • UV glass
  • Virtual gear indicator
  • Vital Information Management System (VIMS) with Graphical Information Display: External Data Port, Customizable Operator Profiles, Cycle Timer, Integrated Payload Control System
  • 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, C18 MEUI diesel, turbocharged/aftercooled
  • Ground level engine shutoff
  • Turbine precleaner, engine air intake
  • Radiator, Aluminum Modular Radiator (AMR)
  • Starting aid, ether, automatic
  • Throttle lock, electronic
  • Manual switch and automatic fuel priming
  • Cat Production Measurement ready
  • Cat switched reluctance (SR) generator/pump drive
  • Cat switched reluctance (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, 555 L (147 gal)
  • Hitch, drawbar with pin
  • 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 - Net Power - SAE J1349

401 kW ( 538 HP )

Engine Model

Cat® C18 ™

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002

432 kW ( 580 HP )

Engine - Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014

436 kW ( 588 HP )

Engine - Rated Speed

1,700 rpm

Engine - Peak Power Speed

1,500 rpm

Engine - Emissions

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

Engine - Bore

145 mm ( 5.7 in )

Engine - Stroke

183 mm ( 7.2 in )

Engine - Displacement

18.1 l ( 1105 in³ )

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

3023 N·m ( 2230 ft·lbf )

Engine - Torque Rise

58%

Operating Specifications - Operating Weight

52781 kg ( 116362 lb )

Operating Specifications - Operating Weight - Standard

52781 kg ( 116362 lb )

Operating Specifications - Operating Weight - High Lift

54258 kg ( 119618 lb )

Operating Specifications - Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face)

11.3 t ( 12.5 ton (US) )

Operating Specifications - Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard)

14.5 t ( 16 ton (US) )

Operating Specifications - Bucket Capacity Range

4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)

Transmission Type

Cat switched reluctance electric drive

Transmission - Forward 1 (virtual)

7 km/h ( 4.3 mile/h )

Transmission - Forward 2 (virtual)

11.3 km/h ( 7 mile/h )

Transmission - Forward 3 (virtual)

22.2 km/h ( 13.8 mile/h )

Transmission - Forward 4 (virtual)

32.1 km/h ( 20 mile/h )

Transmission - Reverse 1 (virtual)

7 km/h ( 4.3 mile/h )

Transmission - Reverse 2 (virtual)

11.3 km/h ( 7 mile/h )

Transmission - Reverse 3 (virtual)

28.2 km/h ( 17.5 mile/h )

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

EH-Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Lift/Tilt System - Pump

Variable displacement piston

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm

580 l/min ( 153 gal/min )

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

32800 kPa ( 4757 psi )

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Lift Cylinder - Bore

210 mm ( 8.7 in )

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Lift Cylinder - Stroke

1050 mm ( 41.3 in )

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Tilt Cylinder - Bore

269 mm ( 8.7 in )

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Tilt Cylinder - Stroke

685 mm ( 27 in )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Rack Back

4.5 s ( 4.5 s )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Raise

8 s ( 8 s )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Dump

2.2 s ( 2.2 s )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Lower Float Down

3.5 s ( 3.5 s )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Total Hydraulic Cycle Time

18.2 s ( 18.2 s )

Hydraulic System - Steering - Steering System - Circuit

Pilot, load sensing

Hydraulic System - Steering - Steering System - Pump

Piston, variable displacement

Hydraulic System - Steering - Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm

270 l/min ( 71.3 gal/min )

Hydraulic System - Steering - Steering Cut Off Pressure

30000 kPa ( 4351 psi )

Hydraulic System - Steering - Total Steering Angle

86°

Hydraulic System - Steering - Steering Cycle Times - High Idle

3.4 s ( 3.4 s )

Hydraulic System - Steering - Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle

5.6 s ( 5.6 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

13°

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

555 l ( 147 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Cooling System - Jacket Water

112 l ( 30 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Cooling Systems - Power Train

30 l ( 8 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Engine Crankcase

60 l ( 16 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank

33 l ( 8.7 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Transmission

60 l ( 16 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Differential - Final Drives - Front

186 l ( 49 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Differential - Final Drives - Rear

186 l ( 49 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Hydraulic System - Implement/Steering

475 l ( 126 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Note

All nonroad Tier 4 Final/Stage V diesel engines are required to use: – The machine has the flexibility to run on either ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD with 15 ppm of sulfur or less). – Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternative, and biodiesel* fuels that reduce greenhouse gases: Up to B20 biodiesel (FAME) ** Up to 100% HVO and GTL renewable fuels * Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Only use DEF that meets ISO 22241-1 standards.

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V - Standard - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)

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

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V - Standard - Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)

109 dB(A) ( 109 dB(A) )

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage III - Standard - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)

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

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage III - Standard - Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)

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

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

4202 mm ( 13.8 ft )

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

4498 mm ( 14.8 ft )

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

3334 mm ( 10.9 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift - Ground to Bumper Clearance

933 mm ( 3.1 ft )

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

3187 mm ( 10.5 ft )

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

14.0 mm ( 14.0 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift - Wheel Base

4550 mm ( 14.9 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift - Maximum Overall Length

11991 mm ( 39.3 ft )

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

568 mm ( 1.9 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift - Ground to Center of Axles

978 mm ( 3.2 ft )

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

3641 mm ( 11.9 ft )

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

5479 mm ( 18.0 ft )

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

7455 mm ( 24.5 ft )

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

1981 mm ( 6.5 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift - Note

Specs are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3) rock bucket and Michelin XLDD2 with 978 mm (3.2 ft) centerline of rear axle height.

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

4202 mm ( 13.8 ft )

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

4498 mm ( 14.8 ft )

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

3334 mm ( 10.9 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift - Ground to Bumper Clearance

933 mm ( 3.1 ft )

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

3187 mm ( 10.5 ft )

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

4661 mm ( 15.3 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift - Wheel Base

4550 mm ( 14.9 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift - Maximum Overall Length

12398 mm ( 40.7 ft )

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

568 mm ( 1.9 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift - Ground to Center of Axles

978 mm ( 3.2 ft )

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

4043 mm ( 13.3 ft )

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

5881 mm ( 19.3 ft )

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

7849 mm ( 25.8 ft )

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

2062 mm ( 6.8 ft )

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift - Note

Specs are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3) rock bucket and Michelin XLDD2 with 978 mm (3.2 ft) centerline of rear axle height.

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage - Ground to Top of ROPS

4221 mm ( 13.8 ft )

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage - Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

4214 mm ( 13.8 ft )

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage - Ground to Top of Hood

3334 mm ( 10.9 ft )

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage - Ground to Bumper Clearance

933 mm ( 3.1 ft )

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage - Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper

3187 mm ( 10.5 ft )

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage - Front Axle Centerline to Fork Tip

5023 mm ( 16.5 ft )

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage - Wheel Base

4550 mm ( 14.9 ft )

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage - Maximum Overall Length

12761 mm ( 41.9 ft )

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage - Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

568 mm ( 1.9 ft )

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage - Ground to Center of Front Axle

978 mm ( 3.2 ft )

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage - Fork Height with Level Arms

2474 mm ( 8.1 ft )

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage - Fork Top Clamp Opening

4006 mm ( 13.1 ft )

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage - Fork Height at Maximum Lift

5242 mm ( 17.2 ft )

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage - Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift

4918 mm ( 16.1 ft )

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage - Dump Angle at Maximum Lift

-39.4 ° ( -39.4 ° )

Buckets - Bucket Capacities

4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)

Sustainability - Recyclability

96%

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