# 1985 Caterpillar 988B for Sale in Woodburn, OR **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $30,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 60404380 - **Year:** 1985 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 988B - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Type:** Large Wheel Loaders - **Location:** Woodburn, OR ## Description 1985 CAT 988B Wheel Loader, AC, spade bucket, runs great, has some rust in the cab window jamb, MSHA ready ## Machine details ### General Specifications - **ropstype:** Enclosed ## Manufacturer specifications ### Bucket - **Breakout Force:** 80100 lbs (36326.53 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) ### 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 (43357.6 kg) - **Static Tipping Weight:** 49493.8 lbs (22446.17 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. 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