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988 XE Wheel Loader

MOVE MORE MATERIAL EFFICIENTLY AND AT A LOWER COST

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.

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    Benefits

    LESS FUEL CONSUMPTION

    Cycle time improvements in load & carry applications, along with improved stability and faster maneuvering with an optional counterweight result in increased productivity.

    LESS POWERTRAIN MAINTENANCE

    Reduce your powertrain maintenance by 50% with 2,000-hour service intervals and no component rebuild until 17,500 hours.

    MORE EFFICIENT DIG CYCLES

    Designed for easier operation with single pedal with dynamic braking and operator assist features, for faster training of new operators.

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    • Air Conditioning System
      Air Conditioning
      The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. • If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.8 kg (3.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes (2.837 tons).
    • Axles
      Front
      Fixed
      Oscillation Angle
      13°
      Rear
      Trunnion
    • Brakes
      Brakes
      ISO 3450:2011
    • Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift
      B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
      19.3 ft
      Clearance at Maximum Lift
      13.3 ft
      Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
      15.3 ft
      Ground to Bumper Clearance
      3.1 ft
      Ground to Center of Axles
      3.2 ft
      Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
      1.9 ft
      Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
      14.8 ft
      Ground to Top of Hood
      10.9 ft
      Ground to Top of ROPS
      13.8 ft
      Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
      25.8 ft
      Maximum Overall Length
      40.7 ft
      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.
      Reach - Maximum Lift
      6.8 ft
      Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
      10.5 ft
      Wheel Base
      14.9 ft
    • Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift
      B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
      18 ft
      Clearance at Maximum Lift
      11.9 ft
      Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
      14 ft
      Ground to Bumper Clearance
      3.1 ft
      Ground to Center of Axles
      3.2 ft
      Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
      1.9 ft
      Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
      14.8 ft
      Ground to Top of Hood
      10.9 ft
      Ground to Top of ROPS
      13.8 ft
      Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
      24.5 ft
      Maximum Overall Length
      39.3 ft
      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.
      Reach - Maximum Lift
      6.5 ft
      Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
      10.5 ft
      Wheel Base
      14.9 ft
    • Dimensions - Millyard Linkage
      Dump Angle at Maximum Lift
      -39.4 °
      Fork Height at Maximum Lift
      17.2 ft
      Fork Height with Level Arms
      8.1 ft
      Fork Top Clamp Opening
      13.1 ft
      Front Axle Centerline to Fork Tip
      16.5 ft
      Ground to Bumper Clearance
      3.1 ft
      Ground to Center of Front Axle
      3.2 ft
      Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
      1.9 ft
      Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
      13.8 ft
      Ground to Top of Hood
      10.9 ft
      Ground to Top of ROPS
      13.8 ft
      Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
      16.1 ft
      Maximum Overall Length
      41.9 ft
      Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
      10.5 ft
      Wheel Base
      14.9 ft
    • Engine
      Bore
      5.7 in
      Displacement
      1105 in³
      Engine Model
      Cat® C18
      Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
      580 hp
      Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
      588 hp
      Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
      538 hp
      Note (1)
      Two engine emissions options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
      Note (2)
      Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator.
      Peak Power Speed
      1,500 rpm
      Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm
      2230 lbf·ft
      Rated Speed
      1,700 rpm
      Stroke
      7.2 in
      Torque Rise
      58%
    • Hydraulic Cycle Times
      Dump
      2.2 s
      Lower Float Down
      3.5 s
      Rack Back
      4.5 s
      Raise
      8 s
      Total Hydraulic Cycle Time
      18.2 s
    • Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
      Lift Cylinder - Bore
      8.7 in
      Lift Cylinder - Stroke
      41.3 in
      Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
      EH-Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing
      Lift/Tilt System - Pump
      Variable displacement piston
      Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm
      153 gal/min
      Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
      4757 psi
      Tilt Cylinder - Bore
      8.7 in
      Tilt Cylinder - Stroke
      27 in
    • Hydraulic System - Steering
      Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm
      71.3 gal/min
      Steering Cut Off Pressure
      4351 psi
      Steering Cycle Times - High Idle
      3.4 s
      Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle
      5.6 s
      Steering System - Circuit
      Pilot, load sensing
      Steering System - Pump
      Piston, variable displacement
      Total Steering Angle
      86°
    • Operating Specifications
      Bucket Capacity Range
      4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
      Operating Weight
      116362 lb
      Rated Payload - Loose Material
      16 t
      Rated Payload - Quarry Face
      12.5 t
    • Operator's Cab
      ROPS/FOPS
      ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards
    • Service Refill Capacities
      Cooling System - Jacket Water
      30 gal (US)
      Cooling Systems - Power Train
      8 gal (US)
      Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
      8.7 gal (US)
      Differential - Final Drives - Front
      49 gal (US)
      Differential - Final Drives - Rear
      49 gal (US)
      Engine Crankcase
      16 gal (US)
      Fuel Tank
      147 gal (US)
      Hydraulic System - Implement/Steering
      126 gal (US)
      Note
      All non-road Tier 4 Final/Stage V 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).** • For pre-Tier 4 engines: Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: – 100% 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. * For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
      Transmission
      16 gal (US)
    • Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA
      Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
      110 dB(A)
      Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
      110 dB(A)
      Note (1)
      * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives”
      Note (2)
      ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701
      Note (3)
      The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
      Note (4)
      The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
      Note (5)
      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.
      Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
      72 dB(A)
      Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*
      72 dB(A)
    • Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V
      Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
      109 dB(A)
      Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
      109 dB(A)
      Note (1)
      * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives”
      Note (2)
      ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701
      Note (3)
      The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
      Note (4)
      The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
      Note (5)
      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.
      Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
      72 dB(A)
      Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*
      72 dB(A)
    • Transmission
      Forward 1 (virtual)
      4.3 mile/h
      Forward 2 (virtual)
      7 mile/h
      Forward 3 (virtual)
      13.8 mile/h
      Forward 4 (virtual)
      20 mile/h
      Reverse 1 (virtual)
      4.3 mile/h
      Reverse 2 (virtual)
      7 mile/h
      Reverse 3 (virtual)
      17.5 mile/h
      Transmission Type
      Cat switched reluctance electric drive
    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
    • Auxiliary 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 / falling objects 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
      – Powertrain oil temperature
    • Light, cab, dome
    • Lunchbox, beverage holders
    • CB radio-ready
    • Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
    • Rimpull Control System (RCS)
    • Seat, Deluxe
    • Seat belt minder
    • Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
    • Steering and Transmission Integrated Control (STIC™) system
    • UV glass
    • Virtual gear indicator
    • Vital Information Management System (VIMS™) with Graphical Information Display: External Data Port
    • Wet-arm wipers/washers (front and rear)
      – Intermittent front and rear wipers
    • Lights, directional
    POWERTRAIN
    • Brakes, oil-cooled, multi-disc, service/secondary
    • Case drain screens
    • Electro hydraulic parking brake
    • Engine, C18 Mechanically Actuated Electronic Unit Injection (MEUI™) diesel, turbocharged/aftercooled
    • Ground level engine shutdown switch
    • 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 (CEM)
    • 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
    NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
    POWERTRAIN
    • –50° C (–58° F) antifreeze
    • Engine oil change system, high speed, Wiggins
    • Engine block heater 120V or 240V
    • High ambient cooling – software
    • Cat Production Measurement
    • Crankcase guard
    • Engine brake, software enabled attachment (SEA)
    OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Cab precleaner
    • Cat Detect, object detection system
    • Cat Production Measurement
    • Radio, AM/FM/CD/MP3 Bluetooth® with Satellite SiriusXM
    • LED warning strobe
    • Window pull down visor
    • Handrail mounted mirrors
    ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
    • Front and rear roading fenders
    • Fast fill fuel system (Shaw-Aero)
    • Cold Weather Package: Additional Starter and 2 Batteries, Engine Block Heater 120V or 240V, Heated Fuel Lines
    • Engine Compartment Lights
    • Autolube with Auto shutoff
    • High Performance LED Lighting
    • Wheel Chocks
    • Operator Coaching
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    • Autodig, Tire Slip Prevention, Auto Set Tires, and Lift Stall Prevention
    • Additional Counterweight
    OTHER OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS
    • Aggregate Handler
    • Load and Carry
    • Millyard

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