988K Block Handler Arrangement

988K Block Handler Arrangement

Introduced in 1963, the 988 has been the industry leader for 50 years. Focused on helping our customers succeed, we have continued to build upon each new series. The 988K continues our legacy of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency. The Cat 988K Block Handler was designed to withstand the demanding and harsh environment of block handling applications. The features of the 988K Block Handler work together to provide a durable and reliable machine to meet your block handling needs.

POWERFUL EFFICIENCY

PURPOSE BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS

PROVEN RELIABILITY

PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY

OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL

PRODUCTIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY

SAVE ON SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

TOP-TIER SERVICE AND SUPPORT

SAFETY FIRST

OPTIONS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS

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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 (halogen, work lights, access and service platform lighting)
  • Starting and charging system, 24V
  • Starter emergency start receptacle
  • Starter lockout in bumper
  • Transmission lockout in bumper
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
  • Graphical Information Display, displays real time operating information, performs calibrations and customizes operator settings
  • Air conditioner
  • Cat Detect 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
  • Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
  • Rimpull Control System
  • Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth), air suspension, six-way adjustable
  • Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
  • STIC Control System
  • UV glass
  • Transmission 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
  • Crankcase guard
  • Electro hydraulic parking brake
  • Engine, C18 MEUI diesel, turbocharged/aftercooled
  • Ground level engine shutoff
  • Turbine precleaner, engine air intake
  • Radiator, Next Generation Modular (NGMR)
  • Starting aid, ether, automatic
  • Throttle lock, electronic
  • Torque converter, Impeller Clutch (ICTC) with Lock up clutch (LUC), Rimpull Control System
  • Transmission, planetary powershift, 4F/3R electronic control
OTHER
  • 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, 731 L (188 gal)
  • Hitch, drawbar with pin
  • Hoses, Cat XT™
  • Hydraulic, steering and brake filtration/screening system
  • Cat Clean Emission Module
  • Oil sampling valves
  • Premixed 50% 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

403.0 kW ( 541.0 HP )

Engine Model

C18 Cat®

Engine - Net Power - SAE J1349

403.0 kW ( 541.0 HP )

Engine - Bore

145.0 mm ( 5.7 in )

Engine - Stroke

183.0 mm ( 7.2 in )

Engine - Displacement

18.1 l ( 1105.0 in³ )

Engine - Torque Rise

58.0 % ( 58.0 % )

Engine - Peak Power Speed - Gross - SAE J1995

439.0 kW ( 588.0 HP )

Engine - Peak Power Speed

1500.0 r/min ( 1500.0 r/min )

Engine - Peak Power Speed - Gross - ISO 14396

432.0 kW ( 580.0 HP )

Engine - Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm

2852.0 N·m ( 2104.0 lb/ft )

Engine - Peak Power Speed - Net Power - SAE J1349

403.0 kW ( 541.0 HP )

Engine - Rated Speed

1700.0 r/min ( 1700.0 r/min )

Engine - Gross - ISO 14396

432.0 kW ( 580.0 HP )

Engine - Emissions

Einhaltung von EPA Tier 4 Final (USA)/Stufe V (EU), Tier-2-konform

Operating Specifications - Operating Weight

61508.0 kg ( 135602.0 lb )

Transmission Type

Cat-Planetenlastschaltgetriebe

Transmission - Forward - 1

5.8 km/h ( 3.6 mile/h )

Transmission - Forward - 2

10.3 km/h ( 4.5 mile/h )

Transmission - Forward - 3

18.3 km/h ( 11.4 mile/h )

Transmission - Forward - 4

30.5 km/h ( 19.0 mile/h )

Transmission - Reverse - 1

6.6 km/h ( 4.1 mile/h )

Transmission - Reverse - 2

11.8 km/h ( 7.3 mile/h )

Transmission - Reverse - 3

20.8 km/h ( 13.0 mile/h )

Transmission - Direct Drive - Forward 4

34.0 km/h ( 21.0 mile/h )

Transmission - Direct Drive - Reverse 2

12.4 km/h ( 7.7 mile/h )

Transmission - Direct Drive - Reverse 1

6.9 km/h ( 4.3 mile/h )

Transmission - Direct Drive - Forward 2

10.8 km/h ( 6.7 mile/h )

Transmission - Direct Drive - Forward 3

19.2 km/h ( 11.9 mile/h )

Transmission - Direct Drive - Forward 1

Lock-up disabled

Transmission - Direct Drive - Reverse 3

22.0 km/h ( 13.7 mile/h )

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,860 rpm

580.0 l/min ( 153.0 gal/min )

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

235 mm × 976 mm (9.3 in × 38.4 in)

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

291 mm × 671 mm (11.5 in × 26.4 in)

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

3800.0 kPa ( 551.0 psi )

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Maximum Flow at 1,700 rpm

52.0 l/min ( 13.7 gal/min )

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Pilot System

Variable displacement piston

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

32800.0 kPa ( 4757.0 psi )

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - Lift/Tilt System

Variable displacement piston

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

Pilot operated – EH control, flow sharing

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Lower Float Down

3.5 s ( 3.5 s )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Rack Back

4.5 s ( 4.5 s )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket

18.2 s ( 18.2 s )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Dump

2.2 s ( 2.2 s )

Hydraulic Cycle Times - Raise

8.0 s ( 8.0 s )

Hydraulic System - Steering - Maximum Flow

280.0 l/min ( 74.0 gal/min )

Hydraulic System - Steering - Steering Cycle Times - High Idle

3.4 s ( 3.4 s )

Hydraulic System - Steering - Total Steering Angle

86.0 ° ( 86.0 ° )

Hydraulic System - Steering - Steering System - Circuit

Pilot, load sensing

Hydraulic System - Steering - Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle

5.6 s ( 5.6 s )

Hydraulic System - Steering - Relief Valve Setting - Steering

32000.0 kPa ( 4641.0 psi )

Hydraulic System - Steering - Steering System - Pump

Piston, variable displacement

Service Refill Capacities - Cooling System

120.0 l ( 31.7 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Transmission

120.0 l ( 31.7 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Differential - Final Drives - Rear

186.0 l ( 49.1 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Fuel Tank

712.0 l ( 188.1 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Crankcase

60.0 l ( 15.9 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank

33.0 l ( 8.7 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Differential - Final Drives - Front

186.0 l ( 49.1 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Hydraulic System Factory Fill

475.0 l ( 125.5 gal (US) )

Service Refill Capacities - Hydraulic System - Tank Only

240.0 l ( 63.4 gal (US) )

Axles - Front

Fixed

Axles - Rear

Trunnion

Axles - Oscillation Angle

13.0 ° ( 13.0 ° )

Brakes

SAE J1473 OKT90, ISO 3450:1992

Sound Performance - Standard - Interior Sound Level

71.0 dB(A) ( 71.0 dB(A) )

Sound Performance - Standard - Exterior Sound Level

111.0 dB(A) ( 111.0 dB(A) )

Sound Performance - Suppression - Interior Sound Level

70.0 dB(A) ( 70.0 dB(A) )

Sound Performance - Suppression - Exterior Sound Level

109.0 dB(A) ( 109.0 dB(A) )

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