# 1997 Caterpillar 990 for Sale in Richmond, VA

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/990/id/88498195>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $249,900.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 88498195
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 990
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Large Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 39769
- **Serial number:** 4FR00233
- **Location:** Richmond, VA

## Description

45/65-39, 75% WEAR, 990 LWL, Online Owner's Manual

## Machine details

### GENERAL CONDITION

- **ET Download Available:** Yes
- **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes
- **S.O.S. (All Compartments):** No
- **Tires are Aired Up and Drivable:** Yes
- **VIDS/VIMS Download Available:** Yes

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Cleaning Required:** Yes
- **S.O.S. Taken:** No

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **Back Up Alarm Functioning:** No
- **Brakes Functioning:** Yes
- **ROPS:** Yes
- **Safety Decals In Place:** No

### GAUGES, OPERATOR STATION, CONSOLE

- **Back Up Alarm:** No
- **Current O&MM:** No
- **Current Parts Manual:** No
- **Current Safety Manual:** No
- **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes
- **Sound Proofing:** No

### ENGINE

- **Apparent Other Engine Damage:** No
- **Blow By:** No
- **Compression in Radiator:** No
- **Engine Oil Level Full:** Yes
- **Fluid Levels OK?:** Yes
- **Fuel Leaks:** No
- **Knocking:** No
- **Oil Leaks:** Yes
- **Water in Oil:** No

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Leaks - COOLING SYSTEM:** No
- **Leaks - COOLING SYSTEM 1:** No
- **Oil in Anti-Freeze:** No

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Block Heater:** Yes
- **Ether Aid:** Yes

### TORQUE CONVERTER

- **Controls - TORQUE CONVERTER:** Good
- **Leaks - TORQUE CONVERTER:** Good

### TRANSMISSION

- **Leaks - TRANSMISSION:** Yes
- **Mag Screens Checked:** No
- **Transmission - Noisy:** No

### STEERING

- **Articulate P & B:** Good
- **Lines / Fittings - STEERING:** 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

### AXLE ASSEMBLIES

- **Front Differential Mag Plug Checked:** No
- **Left Front Final Mag Plug Checked:** No
- **Left Rear Final Mag Plug Checked:** No
- **Rear Differential Mag Plug Checked:** No
- **Right Front Final Mag Plug Checked:** No
- **Right Rear Final Mag Plug Checked:** No

### HYDRAULICS

- **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** Yes

### BUCKET

- **Bucket Capacity:** 11.2 CYD
- **Bucket Size:** 11.2 CYD Rock bucket

### FINAL DRIVES

- **Leaks - FINAL DRIVES:** No

### TIRES

- **Spare:** No

## Manufacturer specifications

### Air Conditioning System

- **Air Conditioning (since 2026):** • The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. • If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 2.7 kg (5.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.861 metric tonnes (4.256 tons).

### Axles

- **Front (since 2026):** Fixed
- **Oscillation Angle (since 2026):** 8.5 degrees
- **Rear (since 2026):** Trunnion

### Brakes

- **Brakes (since 2026):** ISO 3450: 2011

### Dimensions

- **Height:** 17.5 ft (5.33 m)
- **Length:** 40.5833 ft (12.37 m)
- **Weight:** 160600 lbs (72847.03 kg)
- **Width:** 16 ft (4.88 m)

### Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

- **B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 21.2 ft (6.46 m)
- **Clearance at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 14.8 ft (4.51 m)
- **Dump Angle at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 51 degrees
- **Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip (since 2026):** 17.8 ft (5.43 m)
- **Ground to Bumper Clearance (since 2026):** 3.5 ft (1.07 m)
- **Ground to Center of Front Axle (since 2026):** 4.2 ft (1.28 m)
- **Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance (since 2026):** 2 ft (0.61 m)
- **Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks (since 2026):** 16.6 ft (5.06 m)
- **Ground to Top of Hood (since 2026):** 12.7 ft (3.87 m)
- **Ground to Top of ROPS (since 2026):** 17.2 ft (5.24 m)
- **Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised (since 2026):** 28.7 ft (8.75 m)
- **Maximum Overall Length (since 2026):** 45.3 ft (13.81 m)
- **Rack Angle at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 60.6 degrees
- **Rack Back Angle at Carry (since 2026):** 49.3 degrees
- **Rack Back Angle at Ground Level (since 2026):** 39.9 degrees
- **Reach - Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 8.5 ft (2.59 m)
- **Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper (since 2026):** 12.5 ft (3.81 m)
- **Wheel Base (since 2026):** 15.1 ft (4.6 m)

### Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

- **B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 19.7 ft (6 m)
- **Clearance at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 7.2 ft (2.19 m)
- **Dump Angle at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 45 degrees
- **Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip (since 2026):** 15.4 ft (4.69 m)
- **Ground to Bumper Clearance (since 2026):** 3.5 ft (1.07 m)
- **Ground to Center of Front Axle (since 2026):** 4.2 ft (1.28 m)
- **Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance (since 2026):** 2 ft (0.61 m)
- **Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks (since 2026):** 16.6 ft (5.06 m)
- **Ground to Top of Hood (since 2026):** 12.7 ft (3.87 m)
- **Ground to Top of ROPS (since 2026):** 17.2 ft (5.24 m)
- **Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised (since 2026):** 27.2 ft (8.29 m)
- **Maximum Overall Length (since 2026):** 42.9 ft (13.08 m)
- **Rack Angle at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 63.7 degrees
- **Rack Back Angle at Carry (since 2026):** 48.8 degrees
- **Rack Back Angle at Ground Level (since 2026):** 40.4 degrees
- **Reach - Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 7.2 ft (2.19 m)
- **Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper (since 2026):** 12.5 ft (3.81 m)
- **Wheel Base (since 2026):** 15.1 ft (4.6 m)

### Engine

- **Bore (since 2026):** 5.4 in (13.72 cm)
- **Displacement (since 2026):** 1649.5 cu in (27030.52 cu cm)
- **Emissions (since 2026):** Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
- **Emissions (since 2026):** Option 2 - Emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2
- **Engine Model (since 2026):** Cat® C27
- **Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 (since 2026):** 786 hp (586.13 kw)
- **Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 (since 2026):** 752 hp (560.78 kw)
- **Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 (since 2026):** 801 hp (597.32 kw)
- **Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 (since 2026):** 766 hp (571.22 kw)
- **Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient (since 2026):** 681 hp (507.83 kw)
- **Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient (since 2026):** 648 hp (483.22 kw)
- **Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient (since 2026):** 732 hp (545.86 kw)
- **Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient (since 2026):** 699 hp (521.25 kw)
- **Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm (since 2026):** 2624 lbs ft (3557.62 nm)
- **Rated Speed (since 2026):** 1800 r/min
- **Stroke (since 2026):** 6 in (15.24 cm)
- **Torque Rise (since 2026):** 18 %

### General Specifications

- **Bucket Capacity (since 2025):** 11.25 - 13.0
- **Engine Power Net (since 2025):** 786 hp (586.13 kw)
- **Engine type (since 2025):** Cat C27
- **Operating Weight (since 2025):** 178,517 lbs (80974.05 kg)
- **OperatingWeight (since 2026):** 178,517 lbs (80974.05 kg)
- **Tip Load (since 2025):** 108,644 lbs (49280.15 kg)
- **Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev) (since 2025):** 15.2 / 16.4 mph

### Hydraulic Cycle Times

- **Dump (since 2026):** 2.9 s
- **Lower (since 2026):** 3.7 s
- **Lower Float Down (since 2026):** 3.7 s
- **Rack Back (since 2026):** 4.3 s
- **Raise (since 2026):** 8.6 s
- **Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket (since 2026):** 13.8 s

### Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

- **Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke (since 2026):** 235 mm × 1287 mm (9.3 in × 50.7 in)
- **Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke (since 2026):** 292.1 mm × 820 mm (11.5 in × 32.3 in)
- **Lift/Tilt System (since 2026):** Variable displacement piston
- **Lift/Tilt System - Circuit (since 2026):** Positive flow control
- **Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm (since 2026):** 240 gpm (908.4 lpm)
- **Pilot Relief Setting (since 2026):** 507 psi
- **Pilot System (since 2026):** Open loop and pressure reducing
- **Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt (since 2026):** 4786 psi

### Hydraulic System - Steering

- **Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm (since 2026):** 96.2 gpm (364.12 lpm)
- **Relief Valve Setting - Steering (since 2026):** 5004 psi
- **Steering System - Circuit (since 2026):** Pilot, load sensing
- **Steering System - Pump (since 2026):** Piston, variable displacement
- **Total Steering Angle (since 2026):** 70 degrees

### Operating Specifications

- **Bucket Capacity Range (since 2026):** 8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³)
- **Cat Truck Match - High Lift (since 2026):** 775-777
- **Cat Truck Match - Standard (since 2026):** 773-775
- **Operating Weight - Standard (since 2026):** 178517 lbs (80974.05 kg)
- **Rated Payload - High Lift (since 2026):** 17.5 t (17500 kg)
- **Rated Payload - Standard (since 2026):** 17.5 t (17500 kg)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System (since 2026):** 54.9 gal (207.8 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Front (since 2026):** 71.6 gal (271.01 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Rear (since 2026):** 68.9 gal (260.79 l)
- **Engine Crankcase (since 2026):** 20 gal (75.7 l)
- **Fuel Tank (since 2026):** 281 gal (1063.59 l)
- **Hydraulic System Factory Fill (since 2026):** 210 gal (794.85 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank - Implement and Hydraulic Fan (since 2026):** 68.9 gal (260.79 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank - Steering and Braking (since 2026):** 34.9 gal (132.1 l)
- **Transmission (since 2026):** 29.1 gal (110.14 l)

### Sound Performance - Tier 2

- **Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) (since 2026):** 116 dB(A)
- **Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)\* (since 2026):** 114 dB(A)
- **Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) (since 2026):** 72 dB(A)
- **Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)\* (since 2026):** 72 dB(A)

### Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

- **Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) (since 2026):** 116 dB(A)
- **Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)\* (since 2026):** 114 dB(A)
- **Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) (since 2026):** 72 dB(A)
- **Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)\* (since 2026):** 72 dB(A)

### Transmission

- **Direct Drive - Forward 1 (since 2026):** Lock-up disabled
- **Direct Drive - Forward 2 (since 2026):** 8.2 mph (13.2 kph)
- **Direct Drive - Forward 3 (since 2026):** 14.5 mph (23.34 kph)
- **Direct Drive - Reverse 1 (since 2026):** 5.1 mph (8.21 kph)
- **Direct Drive - Reverse 2 (since 2026):** 9.1 mph (14.64 kph)
- **Direct Drive - Reverse 3 (since 2026):** 16 mph (25.75 kph)
- **Forward - 1 (since 2026):** 4.6 mph (7.4 kph)
- **Forward - 2 (since 2026):** 8.2 mph (13.2 kph)
- **Forward - 3 (since 2026):** 14.5 mph (23.34 kph)
- **Reverse - 1 (since 2026):** 5.1 mph (8.21 kph)
- **Reverse - 2 (since 2026):** 9.1 mph (14.64 kph)
- **Reverse - 3 (since 2026):** 16 mph (25.75 kph)
- **Transmission Type (since 2026):** Cat planetary power shift

## About this model

The Caterpillar 990 is a large wheel loader designed for high-production material handling in mining, quarry, and heavy construction applications. Built for loading trucks, stockpiling, and moving bulk materials, the 990 features a robust frame, high breakout force, and a large-capacity bucket configuration. Caterpillar has produced multiple 990 variants over time, including the 990K and 990H, with updates to engine performance, operator comfort, and fuel efficiency. As a wheel loader, the Caterpillar 990 is used in demanding environments where durability, cycle times, and payload capability are important. It remains a recognized model in Caterpillar's large wheel loader lineup.

## Photos

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