The Cat® 988 Wheel Loader helps you move more material in less time, at a low cost per ton, for a fast return on your investment. This machine offers significant fuel savings with durability to achieve multiple lifecycles.
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Benefits
BETTER FUEL EFFICIENCY
Utilizing Economy Mode helps save on fuel all while maintaining productivity
EASIER MAINTENANCE
Make regular maintenance more convenient with grouped service points
MORE PRODUCTIVITY
Deliver more productivity in most truck loading applications while using performance series buckets with increased capacities
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.
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards, Brazil MAR-1 and China Nonroad Stage IV emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA, and U.S. EPA Tier 2 and EU Stage II
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
Jump 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 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, deluxe
Seat belt minder
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, Aluminum Modular Radiator (AMR)
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
Manual switch and automatic fuel priming
Cat Production Measurement ready
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, 712 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
NOTE
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
POWER TRAIN
–50° C (–58° F) antifreeze
Engine oil change system, high speed, Wiggins
High ambient cooling – software
Cat Production Measurement
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
Cab precleaner
AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio
Satellite Sirius radio with bluetooth
LED warning strobe
CB radio ready
Window pull down visor
Handrail mounted mirrors
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
Additional counterweight
Front and rear roading fenders
Fast fill fuel system (Shaw-Aero)
Cold Weather Starting (extra starter plus two batteries), engine block heater 120V or 240V, heated fuel lines