Caterpillar 990K Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 990K ➔

The Caterpillar 990K Wheel Loader is a powerhouse of functionality and efficiency, equipped with a Cat C27 ACERT engine delivering a net power of 699 horsepower and peak torque of 2624 lb-ft. Its hydraulic system operates with precision and speed, featuring variable displacement pistons for lift/tilt functions and positive flow control for enhanced performance. With impressive operating specifications including a rated payload of 38,580.9 lbs and a tipping load of 92,990 lbs, this wheel loader is a reliable and versatile asset in heavy-duty construction and mining operations.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 990K Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Breakout Force	132,617.00 lbs ft (179,802.13 nm) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Bucket Capacity	9.7 - 19.5 (7.4 - 14.9) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m)	11.3 - 13.0 (8.6 - 9.9) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Engine	C27 — Starting 2023 Model Year
Engine Power	699 (521) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Power hp (kw)	699 (521) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Engine type	Cat C27 — Starting 2024 Model Year
Full-Turn Tip Load	97,401.00 lbs (44,180.41 kg) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Full-Turn Tipping Load	97,401.00 lbs (44,180.41 kg) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Max Dump Height	13.0 (4.0) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Max Dump Height ft.( m)	7.2 (2.2) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Net Power	814.00 hp (607.01 kw) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight	179,233 (81,299) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	178,517 (80,974) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Tip Load	108,644 (49,280) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Travel Speed	15.2 / 16.4 mph — Starting 2024 Model Year
Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev)	15.2 / 16.4 mph — Starting 2021 Model Year

Axles

Caterpillar 990K Wheel Loader Axles specifications
Front	Fixed
Oscillation Angle	8.5 degrees
Rear	Trunnion

Brakes

Caterpillar 990K Wheel Loader Brakes specifications
Brakes	SAE J1473 OCT90 ISO 3450:1992

Engine

Caterpillar 990K Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Bore	5.40 in (13.72 cm)
Displacement	1,649.50 cu in (27,030.52 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C27 ACERT
Gross - ISO 14396	752.00 hp (560.78 kw)
Make	Cat
Net Power	699.00 hp (521.25 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349	699.00 hp (521.25 kw)
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm	2,624.00 lbs ft (3,557.62 nm)
Rated Speed	1800 rpm
Stroke	6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Torque Rise	18%

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Caterpillar 990K Wheel Loader Hydraulic Cycle Times specifications
Dump	2.9 seconds
Lower	3.7 seconds
Lower Float Down	3.6 seconds

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Caterpillar 990K Wheel Loader Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt specifications
Lift/Tilt System	Variable displacement piston
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit	Positive flow control
Pilot System	Open loop and pressure reducing
Relief Valve Setting	507 psi
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt	4786 psi

Hydraulic System - Steering

Caterpillar 990K Wheel Loader Hydraulic System - Steering specifications
Relief Valve Setting - Steering	4641 psi
Steering System - Circuit	Pilot load sensing
Steering System - Pump	Piston variable displacement

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 990K Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Cat Truck Match - High Lift	775-777
Cat Truck Match - Standard	773-775
Rated Payload	38,580.90 lbs (17,500.02 kg)
Rated Payload - High Lift	35,000.00 lbs (15,875.75 kg)
Tipping Load - Straight	92,990.00 lbs (42,179.61 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 990K Wheel Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	54.90 gal (207.80 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	71.60 gal (271.01 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	68.90 gal (260.79 l)
Engine Crankcase	20.00 gal (75.70 l)
Fuel Tank	294.30 gal (1,113.93 l)
Hydraulic System Factory Fill	210.00 gal (794.85 l)
Transmission	29.10 gal (110.14 l)

Transmission

Caterpillar 990K Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Direct Drive - Forward 1	Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Forward 2	8.50 mph (13.68 kph)
Direct Drive - Forward 3	15.20 mph (24.46 kph)
Direct Drive - Reverse 1	5.40 mph (8.69 kph)
Direct Drive - Reverse 2	9.60 mph (15.45 kph)
Direct Drive - Reverse 3	16.40 mph (26.39 kph)
Forward - 1	4.50 mph (7.24 kph)
Forward - 2	8.30 mph (13.36 kph)
Forward - 3	14.20 mph (22.85 kph)
Reverse - 1	4.90 mph (7.89 kph)
Reverse - 2	9.10 mph (14.64 kph)
Reverse - 3	15.50 mph (24.94 kph)
Transmission Type	Cat planetary power shift

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