1982 Caterpillar 988B

Name: 1982 Caterpillar 988B
Brand: Caterpillar
SKU: 89493994
Availability: OutOfStock

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Machine Info:

Hours:	8279
Serial Number:	50W06077
Machine Location:	MONTREAL, QC

Description:

Located in Lane 5 Spot 6, Enclosed Cab, Manual Quick Coupler, 8 cyd 140 in Bucket, 35/65R33 Tires Closing Time: 2026-10-29 09:29:46 AM

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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.

Bucket
Breakout Force	80,100 lbs (36,333 kg)
Bucket Capacity - Heaped	7 cu yd
Bucket Capacity - Struck	6 cu yd
Dump Clearance At Max Raise	11 ft (3 m)
Dimensions
Ground Clearance	2 ft (0 m)
Height	13 ft (4 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	14 ft (4 m)
Length	38 ft (12 m)
Length With Bucket On Ground	34 ft (10 m)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	7 ft (2 m)
Weight	95,600 lbs (43,363 kg)
Width	12 ft (4 m)
Width Over Tires	12 ft (4 m)
Engine
Displacement	1,099 cu in (18,001 cu cm)
Engine Make	2,236
Engine Model	3,408
Gross Power	375 hp (280 kw)
General Specifications
Approx. Shipping Wt. (Since 1976)	95,600 lbs (43,363 kg)
Approx. Shipping Wt. (1977)	95,600 lbs (43,363 kg)
Approx. Shipping Wt. (1978)	95,600 lbs (43,363 kg)
Approx. Shipping Wt. (1979)	95,600 lbs (43,363 kg)
Approx. Shipping Wt. (1980)	95,600 lbs (43,363 kg)
Approx. Shipping Wt. (1981)	95,600 lbs (43,363 kg)
Approx. Shipping Wt. (1982)	95,600 lbs (43,363 kg)
Approx. Shipping Wt. (1983)	95,600 lbs (43,363 kg)
Approx. Shipping Wt. (1984)	95,600 lbs (43,363 kg)
Approx. Shipping Wt. (1985)	95,600 lbs (43,363 kg)
Approx. Shipping Wt. (1986)	95,600 lbs (43,363 kg)
Approx. Shipping Wt. (1987)	95,600 lbs (43,363 kg)
Approx. Shipping Wt. (1988)	95,600 lbs (43,363 kg)
Approx. Shipping Wt. (1989)	95,600 lbs (43,363 kg)
Approx. Shipping Wt. (1990)	95,600 lbs (43,363 kg)
Approx. Shipping Wt. (1991)	95,600 lbs (43,363 kg)
Approx. Shipping Wt. (1992)	95,600 lbs (43,363 kg)
Approx. Shipping Wt. (1993)	95,600 lbs (43,363 kg)
Breakout Force (Since 1976)	80,100 lbf (36,330 kgf)
Breakout Force (1977)	80,100 lbf (36,330 kgf)
Breakout Force (1978)	80,100 lbf (36,330 kgf)
Breakout Force (1979)	80,100 lbf (36,330 kgf)
Breakout Force (1980)	80,100 lbf (36,330 kgf)
Breakout Force (1981)	80,100 lbf (36,330 kgf)
Breakout Force (1982)	80,100 lbf (36,330 kgf)
Breakout Force (1983)	80,100 lbf (36,330 kgf)
Breakout Force (1984)	80,100 lbf (36,330 kgf)
Breakout Force (1985)	80,100 lbf (36,330 kgf)
Breakout Force (1986)	80,100 lbf (36,330 kgf)
Breakout Force (1987)	80,100 lbf (36,330 kgf)
Breakout Force (1988)	80,100 lbf (36,330 kgf)
Breakout Force (1989)	80,100 lbf (36,330 kgf)
Breakout Force (1990)	80,100 lbf (36,330 kgf)
Breakout Force (1991)	80,100 lbf (36,330 kgf)
Breakout Force (1992)	80,100 lbf (36,330 kgf)
Breakout Force (1993)	80,100 lbf (36,330 kgf)
Dump Clearance at max height (Since 1976)	125 in (318 cm)
Dump Clearance at max height (1977)	125 in (318 cm)
Dump Clearance at max height (1978)	125 in (318 cm)
Dump Clearance at max height (1979)	125 in (318 cm)
Dump Clearance at max height (1980)	125 in (318 cm)
Dump Clearance at max height (1981)	125 in (318 cm)
Dump Clearance at max height (1982)	125 in (318 cm)
Dump Clearance at max height (1983)	125 in (318 cm)
Dump Clearance at max height (1984)	125 in (318 cm)
Dump Clearance at max height (1985)	125 in (318 cm)
Dump Clearance at max height (1986)	125 in (318 cm)
Dump Clearance at max height (1987)	125 in (318 cm)
Dump Clearance at max height (1988)	125 in (318 cm)
Dump Clearance at max height (1989)	125 in (318 cm)
Dump Clearance at max height (1990)	125 in (318 cm)
Dump Clearance at max height (1991)	125 in (318 cm)
Dump Clearance at max height (1992)	125 in (318 cm)
Dump Clearance at max height (1993)	125 in (318 cm)
Flywheel Horse- power (Since 1976)	375 hp (280 kw)
Flywheel Horse- power (1977)	375 hp (280 kw)
Flywheel Horse- power (1978)	375 hp (280 kw)
Flywheel Horse- power (1979)	375 hp (280 kw)
Flywheel Horse- power (1980)	375 hp (280 kw)
Flywheel Horse- power (1981)	375 hp (280 kw)
Flywheel Horse- power (1982)	375 hp (280 kw)
Flywheel Horse- power (1983)	375 hp (280 kw)
Flywheel Horse- power (1984)	375 hp (280 kw)
Flywheel Horse- power (1985)	375 hp (280 kw)
Flywheel Horse- power (1986)	375 hp (280 kw)
Flywheel Horse- power (1987)	375 hp (280 kw)
Flywheel Horse- power (1988)	375 hp (280 kw)
Flywheel Horse- power (1989)	375 hp (280 kw)
Flywheel Horse- power (1990)	375 hp (280 kw)
Flywheel Horse- power (1991)	375 hp (280 kw)
Flywheel Horse- power (1992)	375 hp (280 kw)
Flywheel Horse- power (1993)	375 hp (280 kw)
Ground Clearance (Since 1976)	18 in (46 cm)
Ground Clearance (1977)	18 in (46 cm)
Ground Clearance (1978)	18 in (46 cm)
Ground Clearance (1979)	18 in (46 cm)
Ground Clearance (1980)	18 in (46 cm)
Ground Clearance (1981)	18 in (46 cm)
Ground Clearance (1982)	18 in (46 cm)
Ground Clearance (1983)	18 in (46 cm)
Ground Clearance (1984)	18 in (46 cm)
Ground Clearance (1985)	18 in (46 cm)
Ground Clearance (1986)	18 in (46 cm)
Ground Clearance (1987)	18 in (46 cm)
Ground Clearance (1988)	18 in (46 cm)
Ground Clearance (1989)	18 in (46 cm)
Ground Clearance (1990)	18 in (46 cm)
Ground Clearance (1991)	18 in (46 cm)
Ground Clearance (1992)	18 in (46 cm)
Ground Clearance (1993)	18 in (46 cm)
Max.Reach at max height (Since 1976)	85 in (216 cm)
Max.Reach at max height (1977)	85 in (216 cm)
Max.Reach at max height (1978)	85 in (216 cm)
Max.Reach at max height (1979)	85 in (216 cm)
Max.Reach at max height (1980)	85 in (216 cm)
Max.Reach at max height (1981)	85 in (216 cm)
Max.Reach at max height (1982)	85 in (216 cm)
Max.Reach at max height (1983)	85 in (216 cm)
Max.Reach at max height (1984)	85 in (216 cm)
Max.Reach at max height (1985)	85 in (216 cm)
Max.Reach at max height (1986)	85 in (216 cm)
Max.Reach at max height (1987)	85 in (216 cm)
Max.Reach at max height (1988)	85 in (216 cm)
Max.Reach at max height (1989)	85 in (216 cm)
Max.Reach at max height (1990)	85 in (216 cm)
Max.Reach at max height (1991)	85 in (216 cm)
Max.Reach at max height (1992)	85 in (216 cm)
Max.Reach at max height (1993)	85 in (216 cm)
Maximum Forward Speed (Since 1976)	23 mph (36 kph)
Maximum Forward Speed (1977)	23 mph (36 kph)
Maximum Forward Speed (1978)	23 mph (36 kph)
Maximum Forward Speed (1979)	23 mph (36 kph)
Maximum Forward Speed (1980)	23 mph (36 kph)
Maximum Forward Speed (1981)	23 mph (36 kph)
Maximum Forward Speed (1982)	23 mph (36 kph)
Maximum Forward Speed (1983)	23 mph (36 kph)
Maximum Forward Speed (1984)	23 mph (36 kph)
Maximum Forward Speed (1985)	23 mph (36 kph)
Maximum Forward Speed (1986)	23 mph (36 kph)
Maximum Forward Speed (1987)	23 mph (36 kph)
Maximum Forward Speed (1988)	23 mph (36 kph)
Maximum Forward Speed (1989)	23 mph (36 kph)
Maximum Forward Speed (1990)	23 mph (36 kph)
Maximum Forward Speed (1991)	23 mph (36 kph)
Maximum Forward Speed (1992)	23 mph (36 kph)
Maximum Forward Speed (1993)	23 mph (36 kph)
Maximum Reverse Speed (Since 1976)	26 mph (41 kph)
Maximum Reverse Speed (1977)	26 mph (41 kph)
Maximum Reverse Speed (1978)	26 mph (41 kph)
Maximum Reverse Speed (1979)	26 mph (41 kph)
Maximum Reverse Speed (1980)	26 mph (41 kph)
Maximum Reverse Speed (1981)	26 mph (41 kph)
Maximum Reverse Speed (1982)	26 mph (41 kph)
Maximum Reverse Speed (1983)	26 mph (41 kph)
Maximum Reverse Speed (1984)	26 mph (41 kph)
Maximum Reverse Speed (1985)	26 mph (41 kph)
Maximum Reverse Speed (1986)	26 mph (41 kph)
Maximum Reverse Speed (1987)	26 mph (41 kph)
Maximum Reverse Speed (1988)	26 mph (41 kph)
Maximum Reverse Speed (1989)	26 mph (41 kph)
Maximum Reverse Speed (1990)	26 mph (41 kph)
Maximum Reverse Speed (1991)	26 mph (41 kph)
Maximum Reverse Speed (1992)	26 mph (41 kph)
Maximum Reverse Speed (1993)	26 mph (41 kph)
Product Identification Prefix (Since 1976)	50W
Product Identification Prefix (1977)	50W
Product Identification Prefix (1978)	50W
Product Identification Prefix (1979)	50W
Product Identification Prefix (1980)	50W
Product Identification Prefix (1981)	50W
Product Identification Prefix (1982)	50W
Product Identification Prefix (1983)	50W
Product Identification Prefix (1984)	50W
Product Identification Prefix (1985)	50W
Product Identification Prefix (1986)	50W
Product Identification Prefix (1987)	50W
Product Identification Prefix (1988)	50W
Product Identification Prefix (1989)	50W
Product Identification Prefix (1990)	50W
Product Identification Prefix (1991)	50W
Product Identification Prefix (1992)	50W
Product Identification Prefix (1993)	50W
Rated Capacity (Since 1976)	7 - 8 cu yd (5 - 6 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1977)	7 - 8 cu yd (5 - 6 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1978)	7 - 8 cu yd (5 - 6 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1979)	7 - 8 cu yd (5 - 6 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1980)	7 - 8 cu yd (5 - 6 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1981)	7 - 8 cu yd (5 - 6 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1982)	7 - 8 cu yd (5 - 6 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1983)	7 - 8 cu yd (5 - 6 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1984)	7 - 8 cu yd (5 - 6 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1985)	7 - 8 cu yd (5 - 6 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1986)	7 - 8 cu yd (5 - 6 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1987)	7 - 8 cu yd (5 - 6 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1988)	7 - 8 cu yd (5 - 6 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1989)	7 - 8 cu yd (5 - 6 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1990)	7 - 8 cu yd (5 - 6 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1991)	7 - 8 cu yd (5 - 6 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1992)	7 - 8 cu yd (5 - 6 cu m)
Rated Capacity (1993)	7 - 8 cu yd (5 - 6 cu m)
Remarks (Since 1976)	3408 Engine Z Bar Linkage
Remarks (1977)	3408 Engine Z Bar Linkage
Remarks (1978)	3408 Engine Z Bar Linkage
Remarks (1979)	3408 Engine Z Bar Linkage
Remarks (1980)	3408 Engine Z Bar Linkage
Remarks (1981)	3408 Engine Z Bar Linkage
Remarks (1982)	3408 Engine Z Bar Linkage
Remarks (1983)	3408 Engine Z Bar Linkage
Remarks (1984)	3408 Engine Z Bar Linkage
Remarks (1985)	3408 Engine Z Bar Linkage
Remarks (1986)	3408 Engine Z Bar Linkage
Remarks (1987)	3408 Engine Z Bar Linkage
Remarks (1988)	3408 Engine Z Bar Linkage
Remarks (1989)	3408 Engine Z Bar Linkage
Remarks (1990)	3408 Engine Z Bar Linkage
Remarks (1991)	3408 Engine Z Bar Linkage
Remarks (1992)	3408 Engine Z Bar Linkage
Remarks (1993)	3408 Engine Z Bar Linkage
Width Over Tires (Since 1976)	139 in (353 cm)
Width Over Tires (1977)	139 in (353 cm)
Width Over Tires (1978)	139 in (353 cm)
Width Over Tires (1979)	139 in (353 cm)
Width Over Tires (1980)	139 in (353 cm)
Width Over Tires (1981)	139 in (353 cm)
Width Over Tires (1982)	139 in (353 cm)
Width Over Tires (1983)	139 in (353 cm)
Width Over Tires (1984)	139 in (353 cm)
Width Over Tires (1985)	139 in (353 cm)
Width Over Tires (1986)	139 in (353 cm)
Width Over Tires (1987)	139 in (353 cm)
Width Over Tires (1988)	139 in (353 cm)
Width Over Tires (1989)	139 in (353 cm)
Width Over Tires (1990)	139 in (353 cm)
Width Over Tires (1991)	139 in (353 cm)
Width Over Tires (1992)	139 in (353 cm)
Width Over Tires (1993)	139 in (353 cm)
Years Built (Since 1976)	1,976 - 1,993
Years Built (1977)	1,976 - 1,993
Years Built (1978)	1,976 - 1,993
Years Built (1979)	1,976 - 1,993
Years Built (1980)	1,976 - 1,993
Years Built (1981)	1,976 - 1,993
Years Built (1982)	1,976 - 1,993
Years Built (1983)	1,976 - 1,993
Years Built (1984)	1,976 - 1,993
Years Built (1985)	1,976 - 1,993
Years Built (1986)	1,976 - 1,993
Years Built (1987)	1,976 - 1,993
Years Built (1988)	1,976 - 1,993
Years Built (1989)	1,976 - 1,993
Years Built (1990)	1,976 - 1,993
Years Built (1991)	1,976 - 1,993
Years Built (1992)	1,976 - 1,993
Years Built (1993)	1,976 - 1,993
Hydraulic System
Dump Time	3 sec
Lower Time	5 sec
Raise Time	9 sec
Operational
Fuel Capacity	165 gal (625 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	65 gal (246 l)
Operating Weight	95,604 lbs (43,365 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	49,494 lbs (22,450 kg)
Transmission
Max Speed - Forward	23 mph (36 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	26 mph (42 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4