# 1982 Caterpillar 988B for Sale in Kansas City, KS

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## Listing details

- **Price:** $229,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 48386765
- **Year:** 1982
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 988B
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Large Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 1100
- **Stock number:** EQ0013725
- **Location:** Kansas City, KS

## Description

Description: 1982 Cat 988B, extremely low hours 2 STG 157 SSFP 96 FORKS CAB WITH HEAT NEAR NEW MICHELIEN TIRES UNIT WILL COME WITHOUT NEW BACKREST AND FORKS INSTALLED BEING SOLD AS IS WHERE IS. PLEASE NOTE THE PHOTOS DO NOT REPRESENT UNIT BEING SOLD JUST AN EXAMPLE OF THE FORKS AND BACKREST THAT WILL BE INCLUDED. ROPSType: Enclosed

## 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 (43356.01 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)

### 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 construction applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 988B features a robust frame, high-capacity bucket options, and articulated steering for efficient loading and transport of bulk materials. It is commonly used for stockpiling, truck loading, and aggregate handling. The machine is known for its durable drivetrain, serviceable components, and compatibility with a range of attachments and worksite configurations. As a wheel loader, the Caterpillar 988B is suited to high-production environments where strong breakout force, stability, and reliable cycle times are important.

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