988 XE
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
Videos
- Introduction Video – 988 XE Large Wheel Loader (YouTube)
- Walkaround Video – 988 XE Large Wheel Loader (YouTube)
- Cat 988 XE Large Wheel Loader | Dynamic Braking Go Pedal
- Cat® 988K & 988 XE Large Wheel Loader | Tire Slip Prevention - YouTube
- Cat® 988K & 988 XE Large Wheel Loader | Lift Stall Prevention - YouTube
- Cat® 988K & 988 XE Large Wheel Loader | Operator Coaching - YouTube
- Cat® 988K & 988 XE Large Wheel Loader | Auto Set Tires - YouTube
Virtual Tours
Documents & Brochures
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 ) |
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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% |