# 2004 Caterpillar 988G for Sale in Tuscaloosa, AL

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## Listing details

- **Price:** Call for price
- **Listing ID:** 47394848
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 988G
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Large Wheel Loaders
- **Serial number:** BNH01294
- **Location:** Tuscaloosa, AL

## Machine details

### General Specifications

- **ropstype:** Enclosed

## Manufacturer specifications

### Axles

- **Front:** Fixed
- **Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall:** 22.4 in (56.9 cm)
- **Oscillation Angle:** 13 degrees
- **Rear:** Trunnion

### Bucket

- **Breakout Force:** 115866.52 lbs (52556.23 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 8.25 cu yd
- **Bucket Capacity - Struck:** 10.73 cu yd
- **Bucket Width:** 12.47 ft (3.8 m)
- **Digging Depth:** 0.57 ft (0.17 m)
- **Dump Clearance At Max Raise:** 13.78 ft (4.2 m)

### Buckets

- **Maximum Bucket Capacity:** 9.2 cu yd

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.81 ft (0.55 m)
- **Height:** 13.5 ft (4.11 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 13.54 ft (4.13 m)
- **Hinge Pin - Max Height:** 19.21 ft (5.86 m)
- **Length:** 41.0833 ft (12.52 m)
- **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 40.16 ft (12.24 m)
- **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 6.19 ft (1.89 m)
- **Weight:** 110695 lbs (50210.47 kg)
- **Wheelbase:** 14.93 ft (4.55 m)
- **Width:** 11.5833 ft (3.53 m)

### Dimensions\*

- **Height - Top Of Rops/Fops:** 13.54 ft (4.13 m)
- **Hinge Pin Height At Full Lift - Std:** 19.2 ft (5.85 m)
- **Overall Length - Std:** 41.52 ft (12.66 m)
- **Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump - Std:** 7.03 ft (2.14 m)
- **Wheel Base Length:** 14.93 ft (4.55 m)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 5.6 in (14.22 cm)
- **Displacement:** 964.2 cu in (15800.44 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** Caterpillar
- **Engine Model:** Cat 3456 EUI
- **Engine Model:** 3456 EUI
- **Gross Power:** 520 hp (387.77 kw)
- **Net Power:** 475 hp (354.21 kw)
- **Stroke:** 6.8 in (17.27 cm)

### Hydraulic Cycle Times

- **Dump:** 2.4 s
- **Lower Float Down - Empty:** 3.8 s
- **Raise:** 9.4 s
- **Total Hydraulic Cycle Time:** 15.6 s

### Hydraulic System

- **Dump Time:** 2.4 sec
- **Lower Time:** 3.8 sec
- **Raise Time:** 9.4 sec

### Operating Specifications

- **Articulation Angle:** 43 degrees
- **Breakout Force:** 123300 lbs (55928.01 kg)
- **Dump Clearance:** 13.9 ft (4.24 m)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full Turn:** 60386 lbs (27390.66 kg)
- **Travel Speed:** 24.8 mph (39.91 kph)

### Operational

- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 27.3 gal (103.33 l)
- **Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 49.2 gal (186.22 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 179.4 gal (679.03 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 124.2 gal (470.1 l)
- **Operating Weight:** 110634.6 lbs (50183.07 kg)
- **Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 49.2 gal (186.22 l)
- **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 18.5 gal (70.02 l)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 27.3 gal (103.33 l)
- **Crankcase:** 15.9 gal (60.18 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Front:** 49.2 gal (186.22 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Rear:** 49.2 gal (186.22 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 179.4 gal (679.03 l)
- **Hydraulic System - Including Tank:** 124.2 gal (470.1 l)
- **Hydraulic System - Tank Only:** 70.6 gal (267.22 l)
- **Transmission:** 18.5 gal (70.02 l)

### Steering

- **Minimum Turning Radius - Over Bucket:** 341.3 in (866.9 cm)

### Transmission

- **Forward - 1:** 4.3 mph (6.92 kph)
- **Forward - 2:** 7.7 mph (12.39 kph)
- **Forward - 3:** 13.7 mph (22.05 kph)
- **Forward - 4:** 24 mph (38.62 kph)
- **Max Speed - Forward:** 35.4 mph (56.97 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 23.5 mph (37.82 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 3
- **Reverse - 1:** 5 mph (8.05 kph)
- **Reverse - 2:** 8.8 mph (14.16 kph)
- **Reverse - 3:** 15.6 mph (25.11 kph)
- **Transmission Type:** Powershift - Planetary

## About this model

The Caterpillar 988G is a large wheel loader designed for high-production material handling in mining, quarry, and heavy construction applications. Powered by a Caterpillar diesel engine, the 988G features a robust powertrain, articulated steering, and a heavy-duty frame built for demanding loading cycles. It is commonly used for stockpiling, truck loading, aggregate handling, and bulk material movement. The machine is known for its large bucket capacity, strong breakout force, and durable components. As part of Caterpillar's wheel loader lineup, the 988G is valued for productivity, serviceability, and long-term performance in severe-duty operating environments.

## Photos

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