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Caterpillar 988H For Sale in Princeton, WV

Name: Caterpillar 988H
Brand: Caterpillar
SKU: 88724412
Price: 854000 USD
Availability: InStock

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Machine Info:

Hours:	30713
Serial Number:	BXY02250
Machine Location:	PRINCETON, WV
More Information:	https://catused.com/cu/10284512

Description:

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Machine Details:

GENERAL CONDITION
Machine Starts and is Operable	Yes
S.O.S. (All Compartments)	Yes
Tires are Aired Up and Drivable	Yes
GENERAL APPEARANCE
Cleaning Required	No
SAFETY ITEMS
ROPS Certification Plate	Yes
Safety Decals In Place	Yes
Safety Decals Legible	Yes
OPERATOR STATION
Current O&MM	Yes
Current Parts Manual	Yes
Current Safety Manual	Yes
Sound Proofing	Yes
ENGINE
Apparent Other Engine Damage	No
Blow By	No
Fuel Leaks	No
Knocking	No
Oil Leaks	No
Water in Oil	No
COOLING SYSTEM
Compression in Radiator	No
Oil in Anti-Freeze	No
ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM
Ether Aid	Yes
TRANSMISSION
Mag Screens Checked	Yes
Transmission - Noisy	No
STEERING
Articulate P & B	Good
Hand Metering Unit	Good
Lines / Fittings - STEERING	Good
Pumps	Good
Steering Cylinder	Good
Steering Linkage	Good
Steering Valves / Pumps	Good
Steering Wheel Tilt / Extend	Good
Supplemental Steer	Good
Valves	Good
BRAKE
Holds In Park	Yes
Leaks - BRAKE	No
HYDRAULICS
Leaks - HYDRAULICS	No
ATTACHMENTS / WORK TOOLS
Angle Broom	No
Asphalt Cutter	No
Blade	No
Forks	No
Grapple	No
Hydraulic Sweeper	No
Lift Boom	No
Material Handling Arm	No
Vibratory Compactor Plate	No
BUCKET
Standard Lift	Yes
FINAL DRIVES
Leaks - FINAL DRIVES	No
TIRES
Spare	No

From the manufacturer:

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The Caterpillar 988H is a large wheel loader designed for high-production material handling in mining, quarry, aggregate, and heavy construction applications. It is part of Caterpillar's 988 series and is commonly used for loading haul trucks, stockpiling, and moving bulk materials. The 988H features a powerful diesel engine, articulated steering, a heavy-duty frame, and a large-capacity bucket option. It is built for durability, operator comfort, and efficient cycle times in demanding environments. The Caterpillar 988H wheel loader is widely recognized for its serviceability, traction, and performance in continuous loading operations.

Axles
Front	Fixed
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall	22 in (57 cm)
Rear	Oscillating 13 degrees
Bucket
Breakout Force	85,068 lbs (38,586 kg)
Bucket Capacities	10 cu yd (8 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	8 cu yd (6 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	7 cu yd (5 cu m)
Bucket Width	13 ft (4 m)
Maximum Bucket Capacity	10 cu yd (8 cu m)
Cab
Cab - ROPS/FOPS	Meets SAE and ISO standards
Sound Performance	Meets ANSI SAE and ISO standards
Dimensions
Height - Top of Cab	14 ft (4 m)
Height - Top of Exhaust	14 ft (4 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	19 ft (6 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	40 ft (12 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	7 ft (2 m)
Wheel Base Length	15 ft (5 m)
Wheelbase	15 ft (5 m)
Width Over Tires	12 ft (4 m)
Engine
Bore	6 in (14 cm)
Displacement	1,105 cu in (18,100 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C18 ACERT
Flywheel Power	501 hp (374 kw)
Gross Power	555 hp (414 kw)
Gross Power - ISO 3046-2	520 hp (388 kw)
Make	Cat
Net Power - EEC 80/1269	501 hp (374 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249	501 hp (374 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Stroke	7 in (18 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
Pump Flow Capacity	130 gpm (492 lpm)
Raise Time	9 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	4,500 psi
Loader Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting	5,075 psi
Relief Valve Setting - Low Idle	348 psi
Operating Specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	100 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	27 gal (103 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	16 gal (60 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	49 gal (185 l)
Fuel Capacity	188 gal (712 l)
Hinge Pin Height, Unloaded	16 ft (5 m)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	71 gal (267 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Rated Payload	27,558 lbs (12,500 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation	26 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	49 gal (185 l)
Static Tipping Weight	76,776 lbs (34,825 kg)
Tire Size	35/65
Transmission Fluid Capacity	19 gal (70 l)
Turning Radius	28 ft (9 m)
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System	27 gal (103 l)
Crankcase	16 gal (60 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	49 gal (185 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	49 gal (185 l)
Fuel Tank	188 gal (712 l)
Hydraulic System - Tank Only	71 gal (267 l)
Hydraulic System Factory Fill	124 gal (470 l)
Transmission	19 gal (70 l)
Steering System
Steering	Meets SAE and ISO standards
Transmission
Converter Drive - Forward 1	4 mph (7 kph)
Converter Drive - Forward 2	7 mph (12 kph)
Converter Drive - Forward 3	13 mph (21 kph)
Converter Drive - Reverse 1	5 mph (8 kph)
Converter Drive - Reverse 2	8 mph (14 kph)
Converter Drive - Reverse 3	15 mph (24 kph)
Direct Drive - Forward 2	8 mph (12 kph)
Direct Drive - Forward 3	14 mph (22 kph)
Direct Drive - Forward 4	24 mph (39 kph)
Direct Drive - Reverse 1	5 mph (8 kph)
Direct Drive - Reverse 2	9 mph (14 kph)
Direct Drive - Reverse 3	16 mph (25 kph)
Max Speed - Forward	24 mph (39 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	16 mph (25 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Weights
Operating Weight	128,328 lbs (58,209 kg)

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Caterpillar 988H For Sale in Princeton, WV

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