# Caterpillar 988B for Sale in Birmingham, AL

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/988b/id/47391661>

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## Listing details

- **Price:** Call for price
- **Listing ID:** 47391661
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 988B
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Large Wheel Loaders
- **Serial number:** 50W7327
- **Location:** Birmingham, AL

## Manufacturer specifications

### Bucket

- **Breakout Force:** 80100 lbs (36332.79 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 7.07 cu yd
- **Bucket Capacity - Struck:** 5.89 cu yd
- **Dump Clearance At Max Raise:** 11.32 ft (3.45 m)

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.56 ft (0.48 m)
- **Height:** 13.4167 ft (4.09 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 13.51 ft (4.12 m)
- **Length:** 38 ft (11.58 m)
- **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 34.09 ft (10.39 m)
- **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 7.06 ft (2.15 m)
- **Weight:** 95600 lbs (43363.48 kg)
- **Width:** 12 ft (3.66 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 11.55 ft (3.52 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 1098.5 cu in (18001.23 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** 3408
- **Gross Power:** 375 hp (279.64 kw)

### General Specifications

- **Approx. Shipping Wt. (since 1976):** 95600 lbs (43363.48 kg)
- **Breakout Force (since 1976):** 80100 lbf (36330 kgf)
- **Dump Clearance at max height (since 1976):** 125 in (317.5 cm)
- **Flywheel Horse- power (since 1976):** 375 hp (279.64 kw)
- **Ground Clearance (since 1976):** 18 in (45.72 cm)
- **Max.Reach at max height (since 1976):** 85 in (215.9 cm)
- **Maximum Forward Speed (since 1976):** 22.5 mph (36.21 kph)
- **Maximum Reverse Speed (since 1976):** 25.7 mph (41.36 kph)
- **Product Identification Prefix (since 1976):** 50W
- **Rated Capacity (since 1976):** 7 - 8 cu yd (5 - 6 cu m)
- **Remarks (since 1976):** 3408 Engine Z Bar Linkage
- **Width Over Tires (since 1976):** 139 in (353.06 cm)
- **Years Built (since 1976):** 1,976 - 1,993

### Hydraulic System

- **Dump Time:** 3 sec
- **Lower Time:** 4.5 sec
- **Raise Time:** 9.4 sec

### Operational

- **Fuel Capacity:** 165.2 gal (625.28 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 65 gal (246.03 l)
- **Operating Weight:** 95603.5 lbs (43365.07 kg)
- **Static Tipping Weight:** 49493.8 lbs (22450.04 kg)

### Transmission

- **Max Speed - Forward:** 22.5 mph (36.21 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 25.8 mph (41.52 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 4

## About this model

The Caterpillar 988B is a large wheel loader designed for heavy-duty material handling in mining, quarry, and bulk earthmoving applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 988B features a robust frame, articulated steering, and a high-capacity front bucket for loading trucks, stockpiles, and aggregate materials. It is commonly used in demanding production environments where durability, traction, and cycle efficiency are important. The 988B is part of Caterpillar's 988 series of wheel loaders and is recognized for its serviceability and long operating life. This model is typically powered by a diesel engine and configured for high-volume loading tasks.

## Photos

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