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Caterpillar 987 Wheel Loader Specs

Air Conditioning System

Caterpillar 987 Wheel Loader Air Conditioning System specifications
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134y (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.51 kg (3.3 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 0.001 metric tonnes (0.001 tons). - Starting 2026

Axles

Caterpillar 987 Wheel Loader Axles specifications
Front Fixed - Starting 2026
Oscillation Angle +/-12.5° - Starting 2026
Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement +/-8.5° - Starting 2026
Rear Trunnion - Starting 2026

Brakes

Caterpillar 987 Wheel Loader Brakes specifications
Brakes ISO 3450:2011 - Starting 2026

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

Caterpillar 987 Wheel Loader Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage specifications
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 17.60 ft (5.36 m) - Starting 2026
Clearance at Maximum Lift (45° Dump) 11.50 ft (3.51 m) - Starting 2026
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift 46 degrees - Starting 2026
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 15.60 ft (4.75 m) - Starting 2026
Ground to Center of Front Axle 3.20 ft (0.98 m) - Starting 2026
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance 2.30 ft (0.70 m) - Starting 2026
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 1.50 ft (0.46 m) - Starting 2026
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 13.30 ft (4.05 m) - Starting 2026
Ground to Top of Hood 10.70 ft (3.26 m) - Starting 2026
Ground to Top of ROPS 13.50 ft (4.11 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 24.40 ft (7.44 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Overall Length 38.20 ft (11.64 m) - Starting 2026
Rack Angle at Maximum Lift 63 degrees - Starting 2026
Rack Back Angle at Carry 50 degrees - Starting 2026
Rack Back Angle at Ground Level 40 degrees - Starting 2026
Reach at Maximum Lift (45° Dump) 7.50 ft (2.29 m) - Starting 2026
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 10.30 ft (3.14 m) - Starting 2026
Wheel Base 12.50 ft (3.81 m) - Starting 2026

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

Caterpillar 987 Wheel Loader Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage specifications
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 16.10 ft (4.91 m) - Starting 2026
Clearance at Maximum Lift (45° Dump) 10.00 ft (3.05 m) - Starting 2026
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift 46 degrees - Starting 2026
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 14.10 ft (4.30 m) - Starting 2026
Ground to Center of Front Axle 3.20 ft (0.98 m) - Starting 2026
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance 2.30 ft (0.70 m) - Starting 2026
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 1.50 ft (0.46 m) - Starting 2026
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 13.30 ft (4.05 m) - Starting 2026
Ground to Top of Hood 10.70 ft (3.26 m) - Starting 2026
Ground to Top of ROPS 13.50 ft (4.11 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 22.90 ft (6.98 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Overall Length 36.70 ft (11.19 m) - Starting 2026
Rack Angle at Maximum Lift 62 degrees - Starting 2026
Rack Back Angle at Carry 49 degrees - Starting 2026
Rack Back Angle at Ground Level 40 degrees - Starting 2026
Reach at Maximum Lift (45° Dump) 7.20 ft (2.19 m) - Starting 2026
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 10.30 ft (3.14 m) - Starting 2026
Wheel Base 12.50 ft (3.81 m) - Starting 2026

Dimensions (Approximate) – Extended High Lift

Caterpillar 987 Wheel Loader Dimensions (Approximate) – Extended High Lift specifications
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 18.90 ft (5.76 m) - Starting 2026
Clearance at Maximum Lift (45° Dump) 12.80 ft (3.90 m) - Starting 2026
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift 46 degrees - Starting 2026
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 16.70 ft (5.09 m) - Starting 2026
Ground to Center of Front Axle 3.20 ft (0.98 m) - Starting 2026
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance 2.20 ft (0.67 m) - Starting 2026
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 1.50 ft (0.46 m) - Starting 2026
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 13.30 ft (4.05 m) - Starting 2026
Ground to Top of Hood 10.70 ft (3.26 m) - Starting 2026
Ground to Top of ROPS 13.50 ft (4.11 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 25.60 ft (7.80 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Overall Length 39.30 ft (11.98 m) - Starting 2026
Rack Angle at Maximum Lift 61 degrees - Starting 2026
Rack Back Angle at Carry 53 degrees - Starting 2026
Rack Back Angle at Ground Level 43 degrees - Starting 2026
Reach at Maximum Lift (45° Dump) 7.50 ft (2.29 m) - Starting 2026
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 10.30 ft (3.14 m) - Starting 2026
Wheel Base 12.50 ft (3.81 m) - Starting 2026

Engine

Caterpillar 987 Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Bore 5.40 in (13.72 cm) - Starting 2026
Displacement 927.00 cu in (15,190.84 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Engine Model Cat® C15 - Starting 2026
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 449.00 hp (334.82 kw) - Starting 2026
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 (DIN) 455.00 hp (339.30 kw) - Starting 2026
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 456.00 hp (340.04 kw) - Starting 2026
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 448.00 hp (334.08 kw) - Starting 2026
Peak Power Speed 1600 rpm - Starting 2026
Peak Torque (1,200 rpm) - SAE J1995:2014 1,778.00 lbs ft (2,410.61 nm) - Starting 2026
Rated Speed 2000 rpm - Starting 2026
Stroke 6.75 in (17.14 cm) - Starting 2026
Torque Rise 16% - Starting 2026

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Caterpillar 987 Wheel Loader Hydraulic Cycle Times specifications
Dump 3 s - Starting 2026
Lower Float Down 4.6 s - Starting 2026
Rack Back 3.8 s - Starting 2026
Raise 7.5 s - Starting 2026
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket 18.9 s - Starting 2026

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Caterpillar 987 Wheel Loader Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt specifications
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke 190 mm x 1216 mm (7.5 in x 48 in) - Starting 2026
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke 170 mm x 722 mm (6.7 in x 28.4 in) - Starting 2026
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit EH - Load Sense - Starting 2026
Lift/Tilt System - Pump Variable displacement piston - Starting 2026
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm 159.00 gpm (601.82 lpm) - Starting 2026
Pilot System Variable displacement piston - Starting 2026
Relief Valve Setting 500 psi - Starting 2026
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 4598 psi - Starting 2026

Hydraulic System - Steering

Caterpillar 987 Wheel Loader Hydraulic System - Steering specifications
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm 52.00 gpm (196.82 lpm) - Starting 2026
Relief Valve Setting - Steering 4000 psi - Starting 2026
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle 3 s - Starting 2026
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle 5.2 s - Starting 2026
Steering System - Circuit Pilot, load sensing - Starting 2026
Steering System - Pump Piston, variable displacement - Starting 2026
Total Steering Angle 70 degrees - Starting 2026

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 987 Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Bucket Capacity Range 6.4-9.6 m3 (8.3-12.5 yd3) - Starting 2026
Bucket Capacity Range - Material Handler 6.9-9.6 m3 (9-12.5 yd3) - Starting 2026
Bucket Capacity Range - Quarry Face 6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3) - Starting 2026
Cat Truck Match - Extended High Lift 772/773/775 - Starting 2026
Cat Truck Match - High Lift 772/773/707 - Starting 2026
Cat Truck Match - Standard Lift 770/735/740/745 - Starting 2026
Operating Weight - Extended High Lift 113,847.00 lbs (51,640.19 kg) - Starting 2026
Operating Weight - High Lift 111,743.00 lbs (50,685.84 kg) - Starting 2026
Operating Weight - Standard Lift 106,823.00 lbs (48,454.16 kg) - Starting 2026
Rated Payload - Extended High Lift (Quarry Face) 12.50 t (12,500.00 kg) - Starting 2026
Rated Payload - High Lift (Loose Material) 14.00 t (14,000.00 kg) - Starting 2026
Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face) 12.50 t (12,500.00 kg) - Starting 2026
Rated Payload - Standard Lift (Loose Material) 14.00 t (14,000.00 kg) - Starting 2026
Rated Payload - Standard Lift (Quarry Face) 12.50 t (12,500.00 kg) - Starting 2026

Operator's Cab

Caterpillar 987 Wheel Loader Operator's Cab specifications
ROPS/FOPS Rollover Protective Structure/Falling Objects Protective Structure (ROPS/FOPS) meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards - Starting 2026

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 987 Wheel Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System 26.00 gal (98.41 l) - Starting 2026
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 6.00 gal (22.71 l) - Starting 2026
Differential - Final Drives - Front 49.00 gal (185.47 l) - Starting 2026
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 45.00 gal (170.33 l) - Starting 2026
Engine Crankcase 9.00 gal (34.07 l) - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank 141.00 gal (533.69 l) - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank - Short Lift 127.00 gal (480.70 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic System - Tank Only 34.00 gal (128.69 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic System Factory Fill 94.00 gal (355.79 l) - Starting 2026
Transmission 20.00 gal (75.70 l) - Starting 2026

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage Iiia

Caterpillar 987 Wheel Loader Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage Iiia specifications
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 113 dB(A) - Starting 2026
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 110 dB(A) - Starting 2026
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 74 dB(A) - Starting 2026
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 73 dB(A) - Starting 2026

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

Caterpillar 987 Wheel Loader Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V specifications
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 113 dB(A) - Starting 2026
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 110 dB(A) - Starting 2026
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 73 dB(A) - Starting 2026
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 72 dB(A) - Starting 2026

Transmission

Caterpillar 987 Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Direct Drive - Forward 1 Lock-up disabled - Starting 2026
Direct Drive - Forward 2 8.00 mph (12.87 kph) - Starting 2026
Direct Drive - Forward 3 14.00 mph (22.53 kph) - Starting 2026
Direct Drive - Forward 4 24.00 mph (38.62 kph) - Starting 2026
Direct Drive - Reverse 1 Lock-up disabled - Starting 2026
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 9.00 mph (14.48 kph) - Starting 2026
Direct Drive - Reverse 3 16.00 mph (25.75 kph) - Starting 2026
Direct Drive - Reverse 4 25.40 mph (40.88 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 1 5.00 mph (8.05 kph) - Starting 2026
Forward - 2 8.00 mph (12.87 kph) - Starting 2026
Reverse - 1 5.00 mph (8.05 kph) - Starting 2026
Reverse - 2 8.00 mph (12.87 kph) - Starting 2026
Transmission Type Cat planetary power shift - Starting 2026
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