# 1977 Caterpillar 988B for Sale in Atkinson, NH **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Auction pricing - **Listing ID:** 89253824 - **Year:** 1977 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 988B - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Type:** Large Wheel Loaders - **Hours:** 0 - **Serial number:** 50W01362 - **Location:** Atkinson, NH - **Auction starts:** 2026-09-26 ## Description CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADER, CAB, AC, AUTO LUBE, 140", GP BUCKET, 29.5R25 TIRES, HOUR METER READS: 4991, \*\*\*MACHINE RUNS BUT HAS BLOWN HEAD GASKET\*\*\*, \*\*\*SELLING OFFSITE, LOCATED IN RAYMOND, NH\*\*\* ## 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) ### 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, articulated steering, and a high-capacity front bucket for loading aggregate, rock, coal, and other bulk materials. It is commonly used in stockpiling, truck loading, and site preparation tasks. The machine is known for its durable drivetrain, serviceable components, and compatibility with a range of attachments and bucket configurations. As a legacy Caterpillar wheel loader, the 988B remains recognized for its production capability, reliability, and role in large-scale earthmoving operations. ## Photos ![1977 Caterpillar 988B](https://jeffmartininc.s3.amazonaws.com/0/2026/5/large/89c758e1e00f9cf1a9114270517c413a?_=1789582103827) ![1977 Caterpillar 988B photo 2](https://jeffmartininc.s3.amazonaws.com/0/2026/5/large/10ef6c7e23a9ba5316e14b397ae2d295?_=1789582103827) ![1977 Caterpillar 988B photo 3](https://jeffmartininc.s3.amazonaws.com/0/2026/5/large/4dd49c789a3bb5cdf16bfbcf0c12b4bc?_=1789582103827) ![1977 Caterpillar 988B photo 4](https://jeffmartininc.s3.amazonaws.com/0/2026/5/large/169d2392a363a6ae839f2b347997ad5b?_=1789582103827) ![1977 Caterpillar 988B photo 5](https://jeffmartininc.s3.amazonaws.com/0/2026/5/large/01d1b6b24eea76fb2e7c1a4a3240fa02?_=1789582103827) ![1977 Caterpillar 988B photo 6](https://jeffmartininc.s3.amazonaws.com/0/2026/5/large/3dce666c57b1a8652f8a354ec389201e?_=1789582103827) ![1977 Caterpillar 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