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988 GC Wheel Loader
938M Waste Handler Small Wheel Loader

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight 112426 lb - -
Bucket Capacity Range 6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3) - -
Rated Payload - Quarry Face 12.5 ton (US) - -
Cat Truck Match - High Lift 772/773/775 - -
Note (1) - **Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with optional counterweights, waste guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, and Michelin 20.5 R25 XMINE D2 tires. -
Full Turn Tip Load (1) - 9795 kg (21,594 lb)** -
Note (2) - ^Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard counterweights, waste guarding, rear waste gate, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, and new solid tires. -
Full Turn Tip Load (2) - 10 741 kg (23,679 lb)^ -

Engine

Engine Model Cat® C15 Cat® C7.1 -
Rated Speed 2000 rpm - -
Peak Power Speed 1600 rpm - -
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 456 hp - -
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 448 hp - -
Bore 5.4 in 4 in -
Stroke 6.75 in 5 in -
Displacement 927 in³ 427 in³ -
Peak Torque (1,200 rpm) - SAE J1995:2014 1778 lbf·ft - -
Torque Rise 16% - -
Note (1) Two engine emission options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. *Range 4 power and torque is equal to Performance Mode with Caterpillar Power by Range technology. -
Note (2) Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator. Net power ratings are tested at the reference conditions for the specified standard and denote power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, emission components and fan at specified speed. -
Note (3) Net power at the flywheel when the fan is at maximum speed is 304 kW / 408 hp per SAE reference conditions. No derating required up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems. -
Maximum Gross Power - 188 hp -
Maximum Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) - 1800 r/min -
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Performance [HP+] Power Mode: Range 1-4) - 649 ft·lbf -
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) - 664 ft·lbf -
Maximum Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) - 1600 r/min -
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) - 173 hp -
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) - 642 ft·lbf -
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) - 627 ft·lbf -
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) - 188 hp -
Emissions - The Cat C7.1 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V and Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards. -
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249:2007 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) - 650 ft·lbf -
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249:2007 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) - 628 ft·lbf -
Net Power - ISO 9249 (metric) at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) - 186 hp -
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 - 188 hp -
Engine Power - ISO 14396 - Metric - 190 hp -
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric) (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) - 190 hp -
Net Power - ISO 9249 at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) - 184 hp -
Net Power - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) - 183 hp -
Net Power (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) - 1600 r/min -
Net Power (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) - 1800 r/min -
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric) (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) - 176 hp -
Net Power - ISO 9249 at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) - 170 hp -
Net Power - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) - 170 hp -
Net Power - ISO 9249 (metric) at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) - 172 hp -

Transmission

Transmission Type Cat planetary power shift - -
Forward - 1 5 mile/h - -
Forward - 2 8 mile/h - -
Reverse - 1 5 mile/h - -
Reverse - 2 8 mile/h - -
Direct Drive - Forward 1 Lock-up disabled - -
Direct Drive - Forward 2 8 mile/h - -
Direct Drive - Forward 3 14 mile/h - -
Direct Drive - Forward 4 24 mile/h - -
Direct Drive - Reverse 1 Lock-up disabled - -
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 9 mile/h - -
Direct Drive - Reverse 3 16 mile/h - -
Direct Drive - Reverse 4 25.4 mile/h - -
Note Travel speeds based on 35/65-R33 tires. *Creeper control allows maximum speed range adjustability from 1 km/h (0.6 mph) to 13 km/h (8 mph) in Range 1 through the touch screen display when equipped. Factory default is 7 km/h (4.4 mph). -
Forward and Reverse - Range 2 - 8 mile/h -
Forward and Reverse - Range 4 - 25 mile/h -
Forward and Reverse - Range 3 - 17 mile/h -
Forward and Reverse - Range 1* - 1-13 km/h (0.6-8 mph) -

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit EH - Load Sense - -
Lift/Tilt System - Pump Variable displacement piston - -
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm 159 gal/min - -
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 4598 psi - -
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke 190 mm x 1216 mm (7.5 in x 48 in) - -
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke 170 mm x 722 mm (6.7 in x 28.4 in) - -
Pilot System Variable displacement piston - -
Relief Valve Setting 500 psi - -

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back 3.8 s - -
Raise 7.5 s - -
Dump 3 s - -
Lower Float Down 4.6 s - -
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket 18.9 s - -

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit Pilot, load sensing - -
Steering System - Pump Piston, variable displacement - -
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm 52 gal/min - -
Relief Valve Setting - Steering 4000 psi - -
Total Steering Angle 70° - -
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle 3 s - -
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle 5.2 s - -

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning 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 co The air conditioning system on this machine contains the flourinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.9 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.717 metric tonnes. -

Axles

Front Fixed - -
Rear Trunnion - -
Oscillation Angle +/-12.5° - -

Brakes

Brakes ISO 3450:2011 - -

Operator's Cab

ROPS/FOPS Rollover Protective Structure/Falling Objects Protective Structure (ROPS/FOPS) meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards - -

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 73 dB(A) - -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 113 dB(A) - -
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 72 dB(A) - -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 110 dB(A) - -
Note (1) * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives.” - -
Note (2) ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701. - -
Note (3) The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. - -
Note (4) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. - -
Note (5) Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. - -

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 74 dB(A) - -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 113 dB(A) - -
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 73 dB(A) - -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 110 dB(A) - -
Note (1) * For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives.” - -
Note (2) ** European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC” and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701. - -
Note (3) The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. - -
Note (4) The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. - -
Note (5) Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. - -

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank 141 gal (US) 51.5 gal (US) -
Cooling System 27 gal (US) 8.5 gal (US) -
Engine Crankcase 9 gal (US) 5.3 gal (US) -
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 5.5 gal (US) - -
Transmission 20 gal (US) - -
Differential - Final Drives - Front 49 gal (US) - -
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 45 gal (US) - -
Hydraulic System Factory Fill 94 gal (US) - -
Note Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: - 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) *** - 10 - -
Axles - Rear - 9.2 gal (US) -
Axles - Front - 9.2 gal (US) -
Transmission - Gear Box - 2.9 gal (US) -
Hydraulic System - Including Tank - 44.9 gal (US) -
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank - 5 gal (US) -
Hydraulic Tank - 23.8 gal (US) -

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift

Ground to Top of ROPS 13.5 ft - -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 13.3 ft - -
Ground to Top of Hood 10.7 ft - -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance 2.2 ft - -
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 10.3 ft - -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 16.7 ft - -
Wheel Base 12.5 ft - -
Maximum Overall Length 39.5 ft - -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 1.5 ft - -
Ground to Center of Front Axle 3.2 ft - -
Clearance at Maximum Lift (45° Dump) 12 ft - -
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 18.7 ft - -
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 25 ft - -
Reach at Maximum Lift (45° Dump) 7.7 ft - -
Note Specifications are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3 ) rock bucket equipped with Michelin XLDD1 35/65 R33 tires. - -

Weights

Operating Weight - 41794 lb -
Operating Weight (1) - 17 258 kg (38,046 lb)** -
Operating Weight (2) - 18 958 kg (41,794 lb)^ -
Note (2) - ^Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard counterweights, waste guarding, rear waste gate, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, and new solid tires. -
Note (1) - **Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with optional counterweights, waste guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, and Michelin 20.5 R25 XMINE D2 tires. -

Buckets

Bucket Capacities - 3.0-5.0 m3 (3.9-6.5 yd3) -

Cab

ROPS - ISO 3471:2008 -
FOPS - ISO 3449:2005 LEVEL II -
Declared Sound Levels - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)* - 101 dB(A) -
Note (1) - * Measurements were conducted at 70% of maximum engine cooling fan speed. Sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. The cab was properly installed and maintained. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and the cab windows cl -
Declared Sound Levels - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* - 68 dB(A) -

Loader Hydraulic System

Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 4th Function Maximum Flow* - 42 gal/min -
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Relief Pressure - 4351 psi -
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 4351 psi -
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Maximum Working Pressure - 4061 psi -
Note (1) - Implement system uses a dedicated load sensing variable displacement pump with dual double acting lift cylinders and a single double acting tilt cylinder. -
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 50 gal/min -
Cycle Times - Performance (HP+) at 1,800 rpm/Standard Power Mode at 1,600 rpm - Raise (Ground Level to Maximum Lift) - 5.5/6.2 seconds -
Note (2) - Flow values listed are for a machine running in Performance Power Mode (1,800 rpm). -
Cycle Times - Performance (HP+) at 1,800 rpm/Standard Power Mode at 1,600 rpm - Total Cycle Time - 9.7/10.6 seconds -
Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump - 4061 psi -
Note (3) - * 3rd and 4th function flow is fully adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through the touch screen display when equipped. -
Cycle Times - Performance (HP+) at 1,800 rpm/Standard Power Mode at 1,600 rpm - Float Down (Maximum Lift to Ground Level) - 2.7/2.7 seconds -
Cycle Times - Performance (HP+) at 1,800 rpm/Standard Power Mode at 1,600 rpm - Dump (at Maximum Lift Height) - 1.5/1.7 seconds -
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 3rd Function Maximum Flow* - 50 gal/min -
Lift Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Stroke - 31.1 in -
Tilt Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Rod Diameter - 3.5 in -
Lift Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Rod Diameter - 2.6 in -
Tilt Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Bore Diameter - 5.9 in -
Lift Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Bore Diameter - 4.7 in -
Tilt Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Stroke - 21.9 in -

Steering

Maximum Steering Torque - 0° (Straight Machine) - 42506 ft·lbf -
Maximum Steering Torque - 40° (Full Turn) - 31398 ft·lbf -
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump - 3500 psi -
Steering Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - Maximum RPM: 90 rpm Steering Wheel Speed - 2.3 s -
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter - 3.1 in -
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke - 15.7 in -
Steering Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - Minimum RPM: Pump Flow Limited - 3.1 s -
Note (1) - Steering system uses a dedicated load sensing variable displacement pump with dual double acting cylinders. -
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter - 2 in -
Maximum Flow - Steering Pump - 34 gal/min -
Note (2) - Flow values listed are for a machine running in Performance Power Mode (1,800 rpm). -

Power Train

Front Axle - Traction Aid - Locking differential -
Note (1) - Power train is governed by the Caterpillar exclusive Intelligent Power Management system to deliver peak performance and efficiency. -
Rear Axle - Oscillating -
Note (3) - Differential front locking axle can be engaged on the go at full torque up to 20 km/h (12.4 mph) on the 938M. -
Rear Axle - Oscillation Angle by Tire Size - 20.5 R25, 550/65, 600/65, 650/65 - ± 10.5 degrees -
Rear Axle - Traction Aid - Optional - Limited slip differential -
Rear Axle - Oscillation Angle by Tire Size - 23.5 R25 - ± 7 degrees -
Brakes - Service - Inboard wet disc -
Note (2) - Offset rims available to meet European roading requirements. -
Brakes - Parking - Spring applied hydraulically released -
Front Axle - Fixed -
Rear Axle - Oscillation Angle by Tire Size - Solid Tires, 750/65, 620/65, Skidder - ± 7 degrees -

Sustainability

Recyclability - 94% -
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