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2005 Caterpillar 988G For Sale in Novi, MI

Name: 2005 Caterpillar 988G
Brand: Caterpillar
SKU: 88441196
Price: 169900 USD
Availability: InStock

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MacAllister Machinery – North

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Machine Info:

Hours:	37793
Serial Number:	BNH01498
Machine Location:	NOVI, MI
More Information:	https://catused.com/cu/10254525

Description:

CAB, AC, BKT, RC, 35/65-R33, CONDITION HOURS AND ATTACH SUBJECT TO CHANGE, Online Owner's Manual , PLEASE CALL FOR MACHINE LOCATION

Machine Details:

GENERAL CONDITION
Machine Starts and is Operable	Yes
S.O.S. (All Compartments)	No
Tires are Aired Up and Drivable	Yes
VIDS/VIMS Download Available	No
GENERAL APPEARANCE
Cleaning Required	Yes
SAFETY ITEMS
Safety Decals In Place	Yes
Safety Decals Legible	Yes
OPERATOR STATION
Current O&MM	No
Current Parts Manual	No
Current Safety Manual	No
Sound Proofing	Yes
ENGINE
Blow By	Yes
Fuel Leaks	No
Knocking	No
Oil Leaks	Yes
Water in Oil	No
COOLING SYSTEM
Compression in Radiator	No
Oil in Anti-Freeze	No
ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
Alternator	Good
Wiring	Good
TRANSMISSION
Case	Good
Drive Shaft	Good
Lines / Fittings - TRANSMISSION	Good
Operating Condition - TRANSMISSION	Fair
Temp / Pressure Gauges	Good
Transmission	Good
Transmission - Forward Shifts	Fair
Transmission - Reverse Shifts	Fair
STEERING
Oil in Anti-Freeze	Stick steering
BRAKE
Holds In Park	Yes
HYDRAULICS
Leaks - HYDRAULICS	No
BUCKET
Standard Lift	Yes
FINAL DRIVES
Leaks - FINAL DRIVES	No
TIRES
Leaks - FINAL DRIVES	35/65-R33

From the manufacturer:

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The Caterpillar 988G is a large wheel loader designed for high-production material handling in mining, quarry, and heavy construction applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 988G features a robust frame, articulated steering, and a high-capacity bucket configuration suited to loading trucks, stockpiling aggregate, and moving bulk materials. It is commonly equipped with a diesel engine, powershift transmission, and hydraulic lift and tilt systems for efficient cycle times. The 988G is part of Caterpillar's 988 series and is recognized for durability, serviceability, and compatibility with demanding earthmoving operations.

Axles
Front	Fixed
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall	22 in (57 cm)
Oscillation Angle	13 degrees
Rear	Trunnion
Bucket
Breakout Force	115,867 lbs (52,556 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	8 cu yd (6 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	11 cu yd (8 cu m)
Bucket Width	13 ft (4 m)
Digging depth	1 ft (0 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	14 ft (4 m)
Maximum Bucket Capacity	9 cu yd (7 cu m)
Dimensions
Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Height - Top of Cab	14 ft (4 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	19 ft (6 m)
Hinge Pin Height at Full Lift	19 ft (6 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	40 ft (12 m)
Overall Length	42 ft (13 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	6 ft (2 m)
Reach at Maximum Lift/Dump	7 ft (2 m)
Wheel Base Length	15 ft (5 m)
Wheelbase	15 ft (5 m)
Engine
Bore	6 in (14 cm)
Displacement	964 cu in (15,800 cu cm)
Engine Make	Caterpillar
Engine Model	Cat 3456 EUI
Gross Power	520 hp (388 kw)
Net Power	475 hp (354 kw)
Stroke	7 in (17 cm)
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Dump	2 seconds
Raise	9 seconds
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time	16 seconds
Hydraulic System
Dump Time	2 seconds
Lower Time	4 seconds
Raise Time	9 seconds
Operating Specifications
Articulation Angle	43 degrees
Breakout Force	123,300 lbs (55,928 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	27 gal (103 l)
Dump Clearance	14 ft (4 m)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	49 gal (186 l)
Fuel Capacity	179 gal (679 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	124 gal (470 l)
Operating Weight	110,635 lbs (50,183 kg)
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	49 gal (186 l)
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn	60,386 lbs (27,391 kg)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	19 gal (70 l)
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System	27 gal (103 l)
Crankcase	16 gal (60 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	49 gal (186 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	49 gal (186 l)
Fuel Tank	179 gal (679 l)
Hydraulic System - Tank Only	71 gal (267 l)
Transmission	19 gal (70 l)
Steering System
Minimum Turning Radius - Over Bucket	341 in (867 cm)
Transmission
Forward - 1	4 mph (7 kph)
Forward - 2	8 mph (12 kph)
Forward - 3	14 mph (22 kph)
Forward - 4	24 mph (39 kph)
Max Speed - Forward	35 mph (57 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	24 mph (38 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Reverse - 1	5 mph (8 kph)
Reverse - 2	9 mph (14 kph)
Reverse - 3	16 mph (25 kph)
Transmission Type	Powershift - Planetary

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2005 Caterpillar 988G For Sale in Novi, MI

MacAllister Machinery – North

Contact: Nikki Paschall

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