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	988 GC Wheel Loader View Product	986 Wheel Loader View Product Remove	992 Wheel Loader View Product Remove
Operating Weight	112426 lb	-	233430 lb
Bucket Capacity Range	6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3)	5.0-10.3 m³ (6.5-13.5 yd³)	11.5-24.5 m³ (15-32 yd³)
Rated Payload - Quarry Face	12.5 ton (US)	-	-
Cat Truck Match - High Lift	772/773/775	772/773	785
Operating Weight - Standard	-	97785 lb	-
Operating Weight - High Lift	-	104005 lb	-
Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face)	-	11 ton (US)	-
Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard)	-	14 ton (US)	-
Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face)	-	11 ton (US)	-
Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift)	-	12.1 ton (US)	-
Cat Truck Match - Standard	-	770/735/740/745	775/777
Rated Payload - Standard	-	-	25.5 ton (US)
Rated Payload - Standard (Material Handler)	-	-	30 ton (US)
Rated Payload - High Lift	-	-	22.5 ton (US)
Rated Payload - High Lift (Material Handler)	-	-	27 ton (US)
Engine
Engine Model	Cat® C15	Cat® C15	Cat® C32B
Rated Speed	2000 rpm	2000	1750 rpm
Peak Power Speed	1600 rpm	1600	-
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	456 hp	456 hp	-
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011	448 hp	373 hp	-
Bore	5.4 in	5.4 in	5.7 in
Stroke	6.75 in	6.75 in	6.4 in
Displacement	927 in³	927 in²	1963.5 in³
Peak Torque (1,200 rpm) - SAE J1995:2014	1778 lbf·ft	1778 lb/ft	-
Torque Rise	16%	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.	Two engine emission options are available: 1. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 2. Meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.	-
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 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.	-
Note (3)	Net power at the flywheel when the fan is at maximum speed is 304 kW / 408 hp per SAE reference conditions.	-	-
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002	-	449 hp	-
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269	-	373 hp	-
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249	-	373 hp	-
Net Power	-	-	814 hp
Emissions	-	-	U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
Gross Power - SAE J1995 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 4/HRC (Highly Regulated Country) - Standard	-	-	900 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 4/HRC - High Ambient	-	-	937 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 2/LRC (Less Regulated Country) - Standard	-	-	907 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 2/LRC - High Ambient	-	-	944 hp
Gross Power - ISO 14396 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 4/HRC - Standard	-	-	884 hp
Gross Power - ISO 14396 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 4/HRC - High Ambient	-	-	921 hp
Gross Power - ISO 14396 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 2/LRC - Standard	-	-	893 hp
Gross Power - ISO 14396 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 2/LRC - High Ambient	-	-	931 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 4/HRC - Standard	-	-	814 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 4/HRC - High Ambient	-	-	814 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 2/LRC - Standard	-	-	823 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 2/LRC - High Ambient	-	-	823 hp
Peak Torque - SAE J1995 - Tier 4/HRC - Standard @ 1,200 rpm	-	-	3514 ft·lbf
Peak Torque - SAE J1995 - Tier 4/HRC - High Ambient @ 1,300 rpm	-	-	3555 ft·lbf
Peak Torque - SAE J1995 - Tier 2/LRC - Standard @ 1,200 rpm	-	-	3537 ft·lbf
Peak Torque - SAE J1995 - Tier 2/LRC - High Ambient @ 1,350 rpm	-	-	3570 ft·lbf
Transmission
Transmission Type	Cat planetary power shift	Cat planetary power shift	Cat Planetary Powershift
Forward - 1	5 mile/h	5 mile/h	4.3 mile/h
Forward - 2	8 mile/h	8 mile/h	7.4 mile/h
Reverse - 1	5 mile/h	5 mile/h	4.7 mile/h
Reverse - 2	8 mile/h	8 mile/h	8.1 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 1	Lock-up disabled	-	Disabled
Direct Drive - Forward 2	8 mile/h	8 mile/h	8 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3	14 mile/h	14 mile/h	14 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4	24 mile/h	24 mile/h	-
Direct Drive - Reverse 1	Lock-up disabled	-	5 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2	9 mile/h	9 mile/h	8.8 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3	16 mile/h	16 mile/h	15.3 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 4	25.4 mile/h	25.4 mile/h	-
Note	Travel speeds based on 35/65-R33 tires.	-	-
Forward - 3	-	-	12.7 mile/h
Reverse - 3	-	-	13.9 mile/h
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit	EH - Load Sense	Load Sense	Positive Flow Control
Lift/Tilt System - Pump	Variable displacement piston	2 × 110 cc variable displacement	Variable Displacement Piston
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm	159 gpm	123 gpm	250 gpm
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt	4598 psi	4050 psi	5000 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	-	-
Lift Cylinder - Bore	-	7.5 in	9.3 in
Lift Cylinder - Stroke	-	45 in	63.5 in
Tilt Cylinder - Bore	-	6.7 in	11.5 in
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke	-	28.4 in	41.5 in
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Rack Back	3.8 s	4.5 s	2.3 s
Raise	7.5 s	9 s	9 s
Dump	3 s	3.5 s	2.6 s
Lower Float Down	4.6 s	4.3 s	-
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket	18.9 s	-	-
Lower	-	5.2 s	-
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time	-	21.3 s	17.1 s
Rack Back - High Lift	-	-	2.3 s
Raise - High Lift	-	-	9 s
Dump - High Lift	-	-	2.6 s
Float Down	-	-	3.2 s
Float Down - High Lift	-	-	3.2 s
Hydraulic System - Steering
Steering System - Circuit	Pilot, load sensing	Load Sense	Pilot, Load Sensing
Steering System - Pump	Piston, variable displacement	Piston, variable displacement	Piston, Variable Displacement
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm	52 gpm	-	-
Relief Valve Setting - Steering	4000 psi	-	-
Total Steering Angle	70°	70°	80°
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle	3 s	-	3.1 s
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle	5.2 s	-	4.9 s
Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm	-	52 gpm	-
Steering Cut Off Pressure	-	4000 psi	4500 psi
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,850 rpm	-	-	70 gpm
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 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	-
Axles
Front	Fixed	Fixed	Fixed
Rear	Trunnion	Trunnion	Trunnion
Oscillation Angle	+/-12.5°	±12.5°	±9°
Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement	-	±8.5°	-
Brakes
Brakes	ISO 3450:2011	ISO 3450:2011	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	ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 (ROPS) and ISO 3449:2005 Level II (FOPS)	-
Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)	73 dB(A)	73 dB(A)	-
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)	113 dB(A)	113 dB(A)	-
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*	72 dB(A)	72 dB(A)	-
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**	110 dB(A)	110 dB(A)	-
Note (1)	* For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives.”	* 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.	** 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.	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.	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.	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)	74 dB(A)	-
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)	113 dB(A)	113 dB(A)	-
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*	73 dB(A)	73 dB(A)	-
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**	110 dB(A)	110 dB(A)	-
Note (1)	* For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the “EU Directives” and “UK Directives.”	* 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.	** 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.	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.	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.	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)	141 gal (US)	385.7 gal (US)
Cooling System	27 gal (US)	-	-
Engine Crankcase	9 gal (US)	-	-
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank	5.5 gal (US)	6 gal (US)	-
Transmission	20 gal (US)	20 gal (US)	51.5 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	49 gal (US)	-	96.4 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	45 gal (US)	-	96.4 gal (US)
Hydraulic System Factory Fill	94 gal (US)	87 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	-	-
Fuel Tank - Short Lift	-	127 gal (US)	-
Cooling Systems	-	26 gal (US)	59.4 gal (US)
Crankcase	-	9 gal (US)	31.7 gal (US)
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Front	-	49 gal (US)	-
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Rear	-	45 gal (US)	-
Hydraulic System - Tank Only	-	34 gal (US)	-
Hydraulic System Factory Fill (Implement)	-	-	104.1 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank - Implement	-	-	60.2 gal (US)
Hydraulic Factory Fill (Steering)	-	-	32.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank (Steering Tank Only)	-	-	26.3 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.	-	-
Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage
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 Center of Front Axle	-	3.2 ft	-
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance	-	2.3 ft	-
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance	-	1.5 ft	-
Reach - Maximum Lift	-	7.1 ft	-
Clearance at Maximum Lift	-	10.1 ft	-
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift	-	16.1 ft	-
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised	-	22.4 ft	-
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper	-	10.3 ft	-
Wheel Base	-	12.5 ft	-
Maximum Overall Length	-	36.6 ft	-
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip	-	13.8 ft	-
Note	-	All dimensions are approximate. Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.	-
Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage
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 Center of Front Axle	-	3.2 ft	-
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance	-	2.3 ft	-
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance	-	1.5 ft	-
Reach - Maximum Lift	-	7.4 ft	-
Clearance at Maximum Lift	-	11.6 ft	-
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift	-	17.6 ft	-
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised	-	23.9 ft	-
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper	-	10.3 ft	-
Wheel Base	-	12.5 ft	-
Maximum Overall Length	-	38 ft	-
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip	-	15.3 ft	-
Note	-	All dimensions are approximate. Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.	-
Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket
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 Center of Rear Axle	-	3.2 ft	-
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance	-	2.3 ft	-
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance	-	1.5 ft	-
Reach at Maximum Lift	-	8 ft	-
Clearance at Maximum Lift	-	10.7 ft	-
B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift	-	15 ft	-
Maximum Overall Height, Bucket Raised	-	20.9 ft	-
Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper	-	10.3 ft	-
Wheel Base	-	12.5 ft	-
Maximum Overall Length	-	35 ft	-
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip	-	12.2 ft	-
Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork
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 Center of Rear Axle	-	3.2 ft	-
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance	-	2.3 ft	-
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance	-	1.5 ft	-
B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift	-	15 ft	-
Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper	-	10.3 ft	-
Wheel Base	-	12.5 ft	-
Maximum Overall Length	-	35.4 ft	-
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip	-	12.6 ft	-
Buckets
Bucket Capacities	-	-	11.5-24.5 m³ (15-32 yd³)
Cooling System
Ambient Capability Hydraulically Driven Demand Fan - Standard	-	-	109.4 °F
Ambient Capability, Hydraulically Driven Demand Fan - High	-	-	131 °F
Sound Performance - Standard
Note	-	-	Machine Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008) - 116 dB(A)
Sound Performance - Suppression
Note	-	-	Machine Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008) - 113 dB(A)
Dimensions - Standard Lift - Approximate
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks	-	-	17 ft
Ground to Top of ROPS	-	-	18.3 ft
Ground to Top of Hood	-	-	13.1 ft
Ground to Center of Front Axle	-	-	4.3 ft
Ground to Bumper Clearance	-	-	3.8 ft
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance	-	-	2.2 ft
Reach - Maximum Lift	-	-	8.2 ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift	-	-	15.2 ft
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift	-	-	22.8 ft
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised	-	-	30.8 ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper	-	-	13.5 ft
Tread Width	-	-	10.83 ft
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Lift	-	-	56.9 degrees
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift	-	-	-49.5 degrees
Rack Back Angle - Ground Level	-	-	40.2 degrees
Width - Over Tires - With Bulge	-	-	14.74 ft
Rack Back Angle - Carry	-	-	48.9 degrees
Wheel Base	-	-	19.3 ft
Maximum Overall Length	-	-	50.8 ft
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip	-	-	18 ft
Dimensions - High Lift - Approximate
Tread Width	-	-	10.83 ft
Rack Back Angle - Ground Level	-	-	42.5 degrees
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift	-	-	-48.1 degrees
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Lift	-	-	56.2 degrees
Width - Over Tires - With Bulge	-	-	14.75 ft
Rack Back Angle - Carry	-	-	51.6 degrees
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks	-	-	17 ft
Ground to Top of ROPS	-	-	18.3 ft
Ground to Top of Hood	-	-	13.1 ft
Ground to Center of Front Axle	-	-	4.3 ft
Ground to Bumper Clearance	-	-	3.8 ft
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance	-	-	2.2 ft
Reach - Maximum Lift	-	-	7.6 ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift	-	-	17.2 ft
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift	-	-	24.5 ft
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised	-	-	32 ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper	-	-	13.5 ft
Wheel Base	-	-	19.3 ft
Maximum Overall Length	-	-	51.6 ft
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip	-	-	18.8 ft

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Operating Specifications

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Hydraulic Cycle Times

Hydraulic System - Steering

Air Conditioning System

Axles

Brakes

Operator's Cab

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage IIIA

Service Refill Capacities

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork

Buckets

Cooling System

Sound Performance - Standard

Sound Performance - Suppression

Dimensions - Standard Lift - Approximate

Dimensions - High Lift - Approximate

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