# Caterpillar 988A for Sale in Madera, CA **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $19,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 82973653 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 988A - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Type:** Large Wheel Loaders - **Serial number:** 87A3212 - **Stock number:** 0800 - **Location:** Madera, CA ## Description Enclosed Cab,, 10' 8" Bucket,, 29.5-29 Tires,, CAT D343T,, 325 HP, ## Machine details ### General Specifications - **ropstype:** Enclosed - **hydraux:** No - **quickattach:** No - **bucket:** Yes ## Manufacturer specifications ### Air Conditioning System - **Air Conditioning (since 2026):** • 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 (since 2026):** Fixed - **Oscillation Angle (since 2026):** 13 degrees - **Rear (since 2026):** Trunnion ### Brakes - **Brakes (since 2026):** ISO 3450:2011 ### Dimensions - **Height:** 13.6667 ft (4.17 m) - **Height:** 11 ft (3.35 m) - **Length:** 39.25 ft (11.96 m) - **Length:** 34.1667 ft (10.41 m) - **Weight:** 112574 lbs (51062.77 kg) - **Weight:** 76020 lbs (34482.13 kg) - **Width:** 11.5833 ft (3.53 m) - **Width:** 10.5 ft (3.2 m) ### Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage - **B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 19.3 ft (5.88 m) - **Clearance at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 13.3 ft (4.05 m) - **Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip (since 2026):** 15.3 ft (4.66 m) - **Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance (since 2026):** 1.9 ft (0.58 m) - **Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks (since 2026):** 14.8 ft (4.51 m) - **Ground to Top of Hood (since 2026):** 10.9 ft (3.32 m) - **Ground to Top of ROPS (since 2026):** 13.8 ft (4.21 m) - **Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised (since 2026):** 25.8 ft (7.86 m) - **Maximum Overall Length (since 2026):** 40.7 ft (12.41 m) - **Reach - Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 6.8 ft (2.07 m) - **Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper (since 2026):** 10.5 ft (3.2 m) - **Wheel Base (since 2026):** 14.9 ft (4.54 m) ### Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage - **B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 18 ft (5.49 m) - **Clearance at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 11.9 ft (3.63 m) - **Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip (since 2026):** 14 ft (4.27 m) - **Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance (since 2026):** 1.9 ft (0.58 m) - **Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks (since 2026):** 14.8 ft (4.51 m) - **Ground to Top of Hood (since 2026):** 10.9 ft (3.32 m) - **Ground to Top of ROPS (since 2026):** 13.8 ft (4.21 m) - **Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised (since 2026):** 24.5 ft (7.47 m) - **Maximum Overall Length (since 2026):** 39.3 ft (11.98 m) - **Reach - Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 6.5 ft (1.98 m) - **Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper (since 2026):** 10.5 ft (3.2 m) - **Wheel Base (since 2026):** 14.9 ft (4.54 m) ### Engine - **Bore (since 2026):** 5.7 in (14.48 cm) - **Displacement (since 2026):** 1105 cu in (18107.75 cu cm) - **Engine Model (since 2026):** Cat® C18 - **Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 (since 2026):** 580 hp (432.51 kw) - **Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 (since 2026):** 588 hp (438.48 kw) - **Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 (since 2026):** 538 hp (401.19 kw) - **Peak Power Speed (since 2026):** 1500/rpm - **Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm (since 2026):** 2104 lbs ft (2852.6 nm) - **Rated Speed (since 2026):** 1700/rpm - **Stroke (since 2026):** 7.2 in (18.29 cm) - **Torque Rise (since 2026):** 58 % ### General Specifications - **Bucket Capacity (since 2025):** 6.2 - 17 - **Engine Power Net (since 2025):** 580 hp (432.51 kw) - **Engine type (since 2025):** Cat C18 - **Operating Weight (since 2025):** 112,574 lbs (51062.77 kg) - **OperatingWeight (since 2026):** 112,574 lbs (51062.77 kg) - **Tip Load (since 2025):** 63,404 lbs (28759.61 kg) - **Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev) (since 2025):** 24 / 25.4 mph ### Hydraulic Cycle Time (1,400-1,860 Rpm) - **Dump (since 2026):** 2.2 s - **Lower Float Down (since 2026):** 3.5 s - **Rack Back (since 2026):** 4.5 s - **Raise (since 2026):** 8 s - **Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket (since 2026):** 18.2 s ### Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - **Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke (since 2026):** 210 mm × 1050 mm (8.7 in × 41.3 in) - **Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke (since 2026):** 266 mm × 685 mm (8.7 in × 27 in) - **Lift/Tilt System - Circuit (since 2026):** EH- Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing - **Lift/Tilt System - Pump (since 2026):** Variable displacement piston - **Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,860 rpm (since 2026):** 153 gpm (579.11 lpm) - **Pilot System (since 2026):** Variable displacement piston - **Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt (since 2026):** 4757 psi - **Relief Valve Setting - Main (since 2026):** 551 psi ### Hydraulic System - Steering - **Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm (since 2026):** 71.3 gpm (269.87 lpm) - **Relief Valve Setting - Steering (since 2026):** 4351 psi - **Steering Cycle Times - High Idle (since 2026):** 3.4 s - **Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle (since 2026):** 5.6 s - **Steering System - Circuit (since 2026):** Pilot, load sensing - **Steering System - Pump (since 2026):** Piston, variable displacement - **Total Steering Angle (since 2026):** 86 degrees ### Operating Specifications - **Bucket Capacity Range (since 2026):** 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3) - **Cat Truck Match - High Lift (since 2026):** 773 - 775 - **Cat Truck Match - Standard (since 2026):** 770 - 772 - **Operating Weight (since 2026):** 112574 lbs (51062.77 kg) - **Rated Payload - Loose Material (since 2026):** 16 t (16000 kg) - **Rated Payload - Quarry Face (since 2026):** 12.5 t (12500 kg) ### Operator's Cab - **ROPS/FOPS (since 2026):** ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards ### Service Refill Capacities - **Coolant (Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities) (since 2026):** 33 gal (124.91 l) - **Cooling System (since 2026):** 31.7 gal (119.98 l) - **Crankcase (since 2026):** 15.9 gal (60.18 l) - **Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage V Only) (since 2026):** 8.7 gal (32.93 l) - **Differential - Final Drives - Front (since 2026):** 49.1 gal (185.84 l) - **Differential - Final Drives - Rear (since 2026):** 49.1 gal (185.84 l) - **Fuel Tank (since 2026):** 188 gal (711.58 l) - **Hydraulic System - Tank Only (since 2026):** 63.4 gal (239.97 l) - **Hydraulic System Factory Fill (since 2026):** 125.5 gal (475.02 l) - **Transmission (since 2026):** 24.3 gal (91.98 l) - **Transmission - Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities (since 2026):** 29 gal (109.77 l) ### Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage Iiia - **Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) (since 2026):** 112 dB(A) - **Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)\*\* (since 2026):** 110 dB(A) - **Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) (since 2026):** 73 dB(A) - **Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)\* (since 2026):** 72 dB(A) ### Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V - **Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) (since 2026):** 111 dB(A) - **Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)\*\* (since 2026):** 109 dB(A) - **Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) (since 2026):** 73 dB(A) - **Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)\* (since 2026):** 72 dB(A) ### Transmission - **Direct Drive - Forward 1 (since 2026):** Lock-up disabled - **Direct Drive - Forward 2 (since 2026):** 7.8 mph (12.55 kph) - **Direct Drive - Forward 3 (since 2026):** 13.9 mph (22.37 kph) - **Direct Drive - Forward 4 (since 2026):** 24.4 mph (39.27 kph) - **Direct Drive - Reverse 1 (since 2026):** 5 mph (8.05 kph) - **Direct Drive - Reverse 2 (since 2026):** 8.9 mph (14.32 kph) - **Direct Drive - Reverse 3 (since 2026):** 15.8 mph (25.43 kph) - **Forward - 1 (since 2026):** 4 mph (6.44 kph) - **Forward - 2 (since 2026):** 7.2 mph (11.59 kph) - **Forward - 3 (since 2026):** 12.7 mph (20.44 kph) - **Forward - 4 (since 2026):** 21.6 mph (34.76 kph) - **Reverse - 1 (since 2026):** 4.7 mph (7.56 kph) - **Reverse - 2 (since 2026):** 8.3 mph (13.36 kph) - **Reverse - 3 (since 2026):** 14.4 mph (23.17 kph) - **Transmission Type (since 2026):** Cat planetary powershift ## About this model The Caterpillar 988 is a large wheel loader used in mining, quarrying, aggregate handling, and heavy material loading applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 988 series is known for high-capacity buckets, strong breakout force, and durable drivetrain and hydraulic systems designed for continuous production work. Common uses include truck loading, stockpile management, face loading, and bulk material transfer. Depending on the model variant, the Caterpillar 988 may feature advanced operator controls, fuel-efficient power management, and service access designed to support uptime. It is part of Caterpillar's wheel loader lineup for demanding earthmoving and material handling operations. ## Photos ![Caterpillar 988A](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=10021312772&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=0c%2bl0XA3n%2fpkKeDh%2fGrETTZpXRFOh6yA) ![Caterpillar 988A photo 2](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=10021312799&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=0c%2bl0XA3n%2fpwB06JHmJ2sycDD5H2p6R0) ![Caterpillar 988A photo 3](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=10021312721&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=0c%2bl0XA3n%2frKaLHwUa8dCwD8eCOqnLor) ![Caterpillar 988A photo 4](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=10021312744&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=0c%2bl0XA3n%2froTaQs7ygATNFfnBd7m9Ql) ![Caterpillar 988A photo 5](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=10021312764&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=0c%2bl0XA3n%2frn9V8Ogcj8UmtCH76aznG%2f) ![Caterpillar 988A photo 6](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=10021312789&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=0c%2bl0XA3n%2fpG7enhKUxbxL8xiq2VycIq) ![Caterpillar 988A photo 7](https://media.sandhills.com/img.axd?id=10021312813&wid=0&rwl=False&p=&ext=&w=600&h=400&t=&lp=&c=True&wt=False&sz=Max&rt=0&checksum=0c%2bl0XA3n%2fp7v3jcmkPnGVC8T503zDiO)