# 2021 Caterpillar 988K HL for Sale in Broadview Hts, OH **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $725,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 88724386 - **Year:** 2021 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 988K HL - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Type:** Large Wheel Loaders - **Hours:** 6915 - **Serial number:** T8E00404 - **Location:** Broadview Hts, OH ## Description 988K WHEEL LOADER, ACCUMULATORS, AXLES, STANDARD, BUCKET-ROCK, 158" 10.00YD3, CAB, BASIC PLUS, CAMERA, REAR VISION, CLEAN EMISSIONS MODULE, COOLER, AXLE OIL, COOLING, HIGH AMBIENT, CPM AYLOAD WEIGHING READY, ENGINE AR-COMPL, ENGINE, BRAKE, FENDERS, ROADING, FILM, FILMS, ANSI, FUEL TANK, NON-FAST FILL, GUARD, CRANKCASE, GUARD, STEERING CYLINDER, GUARD, TRANSMISSION BOTTOM, HEATER, ENGINE COOLANT, 120V, HYDRAULIC OIL, STD, I09, LIFT, HIGH 2V, LIGHTS, STANDARD, LOADER, STANDARD, LUBRICATION, STANDARD, MIRRORS, HEATED, MIRRORS, REARVIEW,OUTBOARD, NO SOUND SUPPRESSION, NO WHEEL CHOCKS, OIL CHANGE SYSTEM, HIGH SPEED, Online Owner's Manual , PLATE GP-WEAR, PRECLEANER, TURBINE, PREMIUM CORP RADIO (12V), PRODUCT LINK, CELLULAR PLE641, PROTECTORS, SIDEBAR, SET OF 4, Ride Control, SEGMENTS,HD, BOLT-ON, SET OF 7, STARTING, COLD WEATHER, STEERING, STANDARD, TIER 4 - FINAL, TIP, HEAVY DUTY, TIRES, 35/65R33 BS VSNT \*\* L4, TORQ DIV #, TRAN SER #, VISOR, CAB, WEATHER AR, STANDARD ## 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:** No ### SAFETY ITEMS - **Horn:** Good - **ROPS:** Good ### OPERATOR STATION - **Air Conditioner:** Good - **Dash Console:** Good - **Gauges:** Good - **Interior Lights:** Good - **Pans/Guards:** Good - **Switches:** Good - **Windows:** Good - **Windshield Wipers:** Good ### 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:** No - **Transmission - Noisy:** No ### STEERING - **Articulate P & B:** Good - **Pumps:** Good - **Steering Cylinder:** Good - **Steering Linkage:** Good - **Steering Valves / Pumps:** 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 - **High Lift:** No - **Standard Lift:** Yes ### FINAL DRIVES - **Leaks - FINAL DRIVES:** No ## Manufacturer specifications ### Axles - **Front:** Fixed - **Rear:** Trunnion ### Brakes - **Brakes:** SAE J1473 OCT90 ISO 3450:1992 ### Engine - **Bore:** 5.7 in (14.48 cm) - **Displacement:** 1105 cu in (18107.75 cu cm) - **Engine Model:** Cat C18 ACERT - **Gross - ISO 14396:** 580 hp (432.51 kw) - **Make:** Cat - **Net Power:** 541 hp (403.43 kw) - **Net Power - SAE J1349:** 541 hp (403.43 kw) - **Peak Power Speed - 1,500 rpm - Gross - ISO 14396:** 580 hp (432.51 kw) - **Peak Power Speed - 1,500 rpm - Gross - SAE J1995:** 588 hp (438.48 kw) - **Peak Power Speed - 1,500 rpm - Net Power - SAE J1349:** 541 hp (403.43 kw) - **Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm:** 2104 lbs ft (2852.6 nm) - **Rated Speed:** 1700 rpm - **Stroke:** 7.2 in (18.29 cm) - **Torque Rise:** 58% ### General Specifications - **Breakout Force (since 2021):** 87122 lbs ft (118120.01 nm) - **Breakout Force (since 2023):** 98421 lbs ft (133439.2 nm) - **Bucket Capacity (since 2017):** 8.3 - 10.0 (6.3 - 7.6) - **Bucket Capacity (since 2021):** 8.1.10 cu yd - **Bucket Capacity (since 2021):** 6.5 - 13.5 (5.0 - 10.3) - **Bucket Capacity (since 2023):** 6.2.17 cu yd - **Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m) (since 2016):** 8.3 - 10.0 (6.3 - 7.6) - **Engine (since 2021):** C18 ACERT - **Engine (since 2023):** C18 - **Engine Power (since 2017):** 541 (403) - **Engine Power hp (kw) (since 2016):** 541 (403) - **Engine type (since 2016):** Cat C18 ACERT - **Engine type (since 2020):** Cat C18 - **Full-Turn Tip Load (since 2021):** 79435 lbs (36031.15 kg) - **Full-Turn Tipping Load (since 2023):** 79435 lbs (36031.15 kg) - **Max Dump Height (since 2017):** 6.8 (2.1) - **Max Dump Height (since 2019):** 11.3 (3.4) - **Max Dump Height ft.( m) (since 2016):** 6.8 (2.1) - **Net Power (since 2021):** 541 hp (403.43 kw) - **Net Power (since 2023):** 538 hp (401.19 kw) - **Operating Weight (since 2017):** 112,574 (51,063) - **Operating Weight (since 2021):** 112574 lbs (51062.77 kg) - **Operating Weight lbs. (kg) (since 2016):** 112,574 (51,063) - **Tip Load (since 2021):** 63,404 (28,760) - **Travel Speed (since 2024):** 24 / 25.4 mph - **Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev) (since 2021):** 24 / 25.4 mph ### Hydraulic Cycle Times - **Dump:** 2.2 seconds - **Lower Float Down:** 3.5 seconds - **Rack Back:** 4.5 seconds - **Raise:** 8 seconds - **Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket:** 18.2 seconds ### Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt - **Lift/Tilt System:** Variable displacement piston - **Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,860 rpm:** 153 gpm (579.11 lpm) - **Pilot System:** Variable displacement piston ### Hydraulic System - Steering - **Steering Cycle Times - High Idle:** 3.4 seconds - **Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle:** 5.6 seconds - **Steering System - Circuit:** Pilot load sensing - **Steering System - Pump:** Piston variable displacement ### Operating Specifications - **Cat Truck Match - High Lift:** 773-775 - **Cat Truck Match - Standard:** 770-772 - **Rated Bucket Capacity:** 8 - 10 cu yd (6 - 8 cu m) - **Rated Payload:** 27557.8 lbs (12500.02 kg) - **Rated Payload - High Lift:** 27557.8 lbs (12500.02 kg) - **Rated Payload - Standard:** 27557.8 lbs (12500.02 kg) - **Tipping Load - Articulated 37 degrees:** 68005 lbs (30846.59 kg) - **Tipping Load - Straight:** 78115 lbs (35432.41 kg) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Cooling System:** 31.7 gal (119.98 l) - **Crankcase:** 15.9 gal (60.18 l) - **Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank:** 8.7 gal (32.93 l) - **Differential - Final Drives - Front:** 49.1 gal (185.84 l) - **Differential - Final Drives - Rear:** 49.1 gal (185.84 l) - **Hydraulic System - Tank Only:** 63.4 gal (239.97 l) - **Hydraulic System Factory Fill:** 125.5 gal (475.02 l) - **Transmission:** 31.7 gal (119.98 l) ### Sound Performance - Standard - **Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395):** 111 dB(A) - **Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396):** 71 dB(A) ### Sound Performance - Suppression - **Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395):** 109 dB(A) - **Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396):** 70 dB(A) ### Transmission - **Direct Drive - Forward 1:** Lock-up disabled - **Transmission Type:** Cat planetary power shift ## About this model The Caterpillar 988K is a large wheel loader designed for high-production material handling in mining, quarry, and heavy construction applications. It is part of Caterpillar's 988 series and is built for loading haul trucks, stockpiling aggregate, and moving bulk materials. The 988K features a powerful diesel engine, articulated steering, and a reinforced frame for demanding duty cycles. Operator comfort, visibility, and service access are integrated into the design. Common attachments include general-purpose and rock buckets. The 988K is used in operations requiring high breakout force, efficient cycle times, and durable performance in abrasive environments. ## Photos ![2021 Caterpillar 988K HL](https://s3.amazonaws.com/equipment.ceg/noimage.jpg)