# 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 (50201.82 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, aggregate, and heavy construction applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 988G features a robust frame, articulated steering, and a high-capacity front bucket for loading trucks, stockpiles, and bulk materials. It is commonly equipped with a diesel engine, power shift transmission, and hydraulic lift and tilt systems for efficient cycle times. The 988G is known for durability, serviceability, and compatibility with demanding jobsite conditions. As a wheel loader, it is used for earthmoving, material transfer, and load-and-carry operations in industrial environments.

## Photos

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