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	988 Wheel Loader View Product	988 GC Wheel Loader View Product Remove	986 Wheel Loader View Product Remove
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002	580 hp	-	449 hp
Engine Model	Cat® C18	Cat® C15	Cat® C15
Rated Speed	1700/rpm	2000 rpm	2000
Peak Power Speed	1500/rpm	1600 rpm	1600
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014	588 hp	456 hp	456 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011	538 hp	448 hp	373 hp
Bore	5.7 in	5.4 in	5.4 in
Stroke	7.2 in	6.75 in	6.75 in
Displacement	1105 in³	927 in³	927 in²
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm	2104 lbf·ft	-	-
Torque Rise	58 %	16%	16%
Note (1)	Three 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. 3. Meets China Nonroad Stage IV emissio	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.	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.
Peak Torque (1,200 rpm) - SAE J1995:2014	-	1778 lbf·ft	1778 lb/ft
Note (3)	-	Net power at the flywheel when the fan is at maximum speed is 304 kW / 408 hp per SAE reference conditions.	-
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269	-	-	373 hp
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249	-	-	373 hp
Operating Specifications
Operating Weight	112574 lb	112426 lb	-
Bucket Capacity Range	4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)	6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3)	5.0-10.3 m³ (6.5-13.5 yd³)
Rated Payload - Quarry Face	12.5 t	12.5 ton (US)	-
Rated Payload - Loose Material	16 t	-	-
Cat Truck Match - Standard	770 - 772	-	770/735/740/745
Cat Truck Match - High Lift	773 - 775	772/773/775	772/773
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)
Transmission
Transmission Type	Cat planetary powershift	Cat planetary power shift	Cat planetary power shift
Forward - 1	4 mile/h	5 mile/h	5 mile/h
Forward - 2	7.2 mile/h	8 mile/h	8 mile/h
Forward - 3	12.7 mile/h	-	-
Forward - 4	21.6 mile/h	-	-
Reverse - 1	4.7 mile/h	5 mile/h	5 mile/h
Reverse - 2	8.3 mile/h	8 mile/h	8 mile/h
Reverse - 3	14.4 mile/h	-	-
Direct Drive - Forward 1	Lock-up disabled	Lock-up disabled	-
Direct Drive - Forward 2	7.8 mile/h	8 mile/h	8 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3	13.9 mile/h	14 mile/h	14 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4	24.4 mile/h	24 mile/h	24 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 1	5 mile/h	Lock-up disabled	-
Direct Drive - Reverse 2	8.9 mile/h	9 mile/h	9 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3	15.8 mile/h	16 mile/h	16 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 4	-	25.4 mile/h	25.4 mile/h
Note	-	Travel speeds based on 35/65-R33 tires.	-
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit	EH- Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing	EH - Load Sense	Load Sense
Lift/Tilt System - Pump	Variable displacement piston	Variable displacement piston	2 × 110 cc variable displacement
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,860 rpm	153 gpm	-	-
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt	4757 psi	4598 psi	4050 psi
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke	210 mm × 1050 mm (8.7 in × 41.3 in)	190 mm x 1216 mm (7.5 in x 48 in)	-
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke	266 mm × 685 mm (8.7 in × 27 in)	170 mm x 722 mm (6.7 in x 28.4 in)	-
Pilot System	Variable displacement piston	Variable displacement piston	-
Relief Valve Setting - Main	551 psi	-	-
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm	-	159 gal/min	123 gpm
Relief Valve Setting	-	500 psi	-
Lift Cylinder - Bore	-	-	7.5 in
Lift Cylinder - Stroke	-	-	45 in
Tilt Cylinder - Bore	-	-	6.7 in
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke	-	-	28.4 in
Hydraulic Cycle Time (1,400-1,860 rpm)
Rack Back	4.5 s	-	-
Raise	8 s	-	-
Dump	2.2 s	-	-
Lower Float Down	3.5 s	-	-
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket	18.2 s	-	-
Hydraulic System - Steering
Steering System - Circuit	Pilot, load sensing	Pilot, load sensing	Load Sense
Steering System - Pump	Piston, variable displacement	Piston, variable displacement	Piston, variable displacement
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm	71.3 gpm	-	-
Relief Valve Setting - Steering	4351 psi	4000 psi	-
Total Steering Angle	86 °	70°	70°
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle	3.4 s	3 s	-
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle	5.6 s	5.2 s	-
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm	-	52 gal/min	-
Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm	-	-	52 gpm
Steering Cut Off Pressure	-	-	4000 psi
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	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	13 °	+/-12.5°	±12.5°
Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement	-	-	±8.5°
Brakes
Brakes	ISO 3450:2011	ISO 3450:2011	ISO 3450:2011
Operator's Cab
ROPS/FOPS	ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards	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)	73 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)	111 dB(A)	113 dB(A)	113 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*	72 dB(A)	72 dB(A)	72 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**	109 dB(A)	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.”	* 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.	** 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.	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.	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.	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)	73 dB(A)	74 dB(A)	74 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)	112 dB(A)	113 dB(A)	113 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*	72 dB(A)	73 dB(A)	73 dB(A)
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**	110 dB(A)	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.”	* 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.	** 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.	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.	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.	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	188 gal (US)	141 gal (US)	141 gal (US)
Cooling System	31.7 gal (US)	27 gal (US)	-
Coolant (Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities)	33 gal (US)	-	-
Crankcase	15.9 gal (US)	-	9 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (For Tier 4 Final/Stage V Only)	8.7 gal (US)	-	-
Transmission	24.3 gal (US)	20 gal (US)	20 gal (US)
Transmission - Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities	29 gal (US)	-	-
Differential - Final Drives - Front	49.1 gal (US)	49 gal (US)	-
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	49.1 gal (US)	45 gal (US)	-
Hydraulic System Factory Fill	125.5 gal (US)	94 gal (US)	87 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Tank Only	63.4 gal (US)	-	34 gal (US)
Note	• All non-road Tier 4 Final/Stage V diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: – 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester	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	-
Engine Crankcase	-	9 gal (US)	-
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank	-	5.5 gal (US)	6 gal (US)
Fuel Tank - Short Lift	-	-	127 gal (US)
Cooling Systems	-	-	26 gal (US)
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Front	-	-	49 gal (US)
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Rear	-	-	45 gal (US)
Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage
Ground to Top of ROPS	13.8 ft	-	13.5 ft
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks	14.8 ft	-	13.3 ft
Ground to Top of Hood	10.9 ft	-	10.7 ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper	10.5 ft	-	10.3 ft
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip	14 ft	-	13.8 ft
Wheel Base	14.9 ft	-	12.5 ft
Maximum Overall Length	39.3 ft	-	36.6 ft
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance	1.9 ft	-	1.5 ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift	11.9 ft	-	10.1 ft
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift	18 ft	-	16.1 ft
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised	24.5 ft	-	22.4 ft
Reach - Maximum Lift	6.5 ft	-	7.1 ft
Ground to Center of Front Axle	-	-	3.2 ft
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance	-	-	2.3 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	13.8 ft	-	13.5 ft
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks	14.8 ft	-	13.3 ft
Ground to Top of Hood	10.9 ft	-	10.7 ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper	10.5 ft	-	10.3 ft
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip	15.3 ft	-	15.3 ft
Wheel Base	14.9 ft	-	12.5 ft
Maximum Overall Length	40.7 ft	-	38 ft
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance	1.9 ft	-	1.5 ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift	13.3 ft	-	11.6 ft
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift	19.3 ft	-	17.6 ft
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised	25.8 ft	-	23.9 ft
Reach - Maximum Lift	6.8 ft	-	7.4 ft
Ground to Center of Front Axle	-	-	3.2 ft
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance	-	-	2.3 ft
Note	-	-	All dimensions are approximate. Specifications are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Rack Back	-	3.8 s	4.5 s
Raise	-	7.5 s	9 s
Dump	-	3 s	3.5 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
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) - 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

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