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Caterpillar 988K Wheel Loader

Axles

FrontFixed
RearTrunnion

Brakes

BrakesSAE J1473 OCT90, ISO 3450:1992

Engine

Bore6 in (14 cm)
Displacement1,105 cu in (18,108 cu cm)
Engine ModelCat C18 ACERT
Gross - ISO 14396580 hp (433 kw)
MakeCat
ModelC18 ACERT
Net Power541 hp (403 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349541 hp (403 kw)
Peak Power Speed - 1,500 rpm - Gross - ISO 14396580 hp (433 kw)
Peak Power Speed - 1,500 rpm - Gross - SAE J1995588 hp (438 kw)
Peak Power Speed - 1,500 rpm - Net Power - SAE J1349541 hp (403 kw)
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm2,104 lbs ft (2,853 nm)
Rated Speed1700 rpm
Stroke7 in (18 cm)
Torque Rise58%

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Dump2.2 seconds
Lower Float Down3.5 seconds
Rack Back4.5 seconds
Raise8 seconds
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket18.2 seconds

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt SystemVariable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,860 rpm153 gpm (579 lpm)
Pilot SystemVariable displacement piston

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering Cycle Times - High Idle3.4 seconds
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle5.6 seconds
Steering System - CircuitPilot, load sensing
Steering System - PumpPiston, variable displacement

Operating Specifications

Cat Truck Match - High Lift773-775
Cat Truck Match - Standard770-772
Rated Bucket Capacity8-10 cu yd (6-8 cu m)
Rated Payload27,558 lbs (12,500 kg)
Rated Payload - High Lift27,558 lbs (12,500 kg)
Rated Payload - Standard27,558 lbs (12,500 kg)
Tipping Load - Articulated 37 degrees68,005 lbs (30,847 kg)
Tipping Load - Straight78,115 lbs (35,432 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System32 gal (120 l)
Crankcase16 gal (60 l)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank9 gal (33 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front49 gal (186 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear49 gal (186 l)
Hydraulic System - Tank Only63 gal (240 l)
Hydraulic System Factory Fill126 gal (475 l)
Transmission32 gal (120 l)

Sound Performance - Standard

Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)111 dB(A)
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)71 dB(A)

Sound Performance - Suppression

Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)109 dB(A)
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)70 dB(A)

Transmission

Direct Drive - Forward 1Lock-up disabled
Transmission TypeCat planetary power shift

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