988 XE

Durability

    
• Achieves longer engine life and improved fuel efficiency with reduced high idle speed.
    
• Automatic retarder controls maintain speed on grade.
    
• One-piece castings provide enhanced front linkage strength in key pin areas.
    
• Full box section rear frame resists torsional shock and twisting forces.
    
• Durable construction withstands the toughest loading conditions and multiple life cycles.
    
• Achieves longer brake life while operating in single pedal with dynamic braking mode.

Superior Fuel Efficiency

    
• Up to 25 percent better fuel efficiency overall.
    
• Up to 49 percent more fuel efficiency in truck loading applications.
    
• Greenhouse gas reductions up to the equivalent of 1 year of electricity use for nearly 10 homes.
    
• Continuously variable speed control up to maximum ground speed.
    
• Positive Flow Control (PFC) hydraulic system increases efficiency, bucket feel, and responsiveness with consistent performance.
    
• Economy mode provides 100% ECM managed engine speed to provide the most fuel efficient required RPM during machine operation.
    
• Fully integrated electronic engine controls make your fuel go farther.
    
• Engine idle shutdown for less fuel used while idling.
    
• Flow sharing hydraulics for full‑flow at reduced engine rpm.
    
• Increased hydraulic speed and faster cycle times for decreased idle, decreased fuel burn, and increased efficiency.

Safety Features

    
• Operator presence sensing automatically engages the parking brake if the machine detects movement without an operator on the seat.
    
• External operator seat belt beacon indicates when the seat belt is not being used by the operator.
    
• Standard LED lights provide a safer work environment while operating in dark conditions.
    
• Hazardous voltage lamp assures electric drive system is de-energized and machine is safe to work on.
    
• Achieve precise positioning for easy loading in tight areas with 43 degrees of steering articulation.
    
• Precise machine control by load-sensing hydraulic steering system.
    
• Reduced stairway angles and standard stairway lighting provide reduced risk of slips, trips, and falls due to better visibility of the steps and stairway.
    
• Left- and right-hand stairs with 45-degree angle.
    
• Computerized monitoring system with warning indicators.
    
• Standard Cat Vision enhances visibility behind the machine, helping you work safely and confidently.
    
• Pressurized cabin with filtered air and reduced sound levels.

Easy, Comfortable Operator Environment

    
• Best-in-class operator comfort and ergonomics.
    
• Cat Premium Plus seat with standard features including leather finish, forced air heating and cooling, two-way thigh adjustment, power lumbar and back bolster adjustment, and dynamic end dampening to provide total comfort throughout the workday.
    
• Easy-to-reach levers and seat-mounted implement pod to reduce fatigue.
    
• Ergonomic switch placement and displays with large, backlit switches and LED indicators.
    
• Two-position rocker switch activates the electro-hydraulic parking brake.
    
• Reduced vibrations from isolated cab mounts and seat air suspension.
    
• Automatic cab temperature controls.

Sustainability

    
• The Cat® C18 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
    
• The 988 XE emits up to 37% less CO2 than the previous 988K*.
    
• Cat 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) ** or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details.
    
• The Cat® clean emissions module includes Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technologies to reduce the engine’s emissions.
    
• Engine Idle Shutdown Timer reduces fuel burn, greenhouse gas emissions and unnecessary idle time by shutting down the machine after a pre-set idling period.
    
• Autodig helps you work more efficiently and productively and reduce fuel burn, greenhouse gas emissions, machine wear and operator fatigue.
    
• Auto Set Tires reduce tire wear and lowers fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions.
    
• Extended maintenance intervals not only reduce downtime but decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine.
    
• Rear Object Detection for the 988K XE helps enhance job site safety and blind spot awareness when operating in reverse.
    
• Cat® Payload technology maximizes loading efficiency, helping operators of every skill level work more accurately to reduce load time, fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Upgrade to Advanced Payload for expanded features and capabilities that can further increase operator efficiency and accuracy.

*All comparisons to 988K. Productivity, fuel and CO2 emissions vary by application. CO2 emissions calculations based on a reference work cycle using 2.2 U.S. gallons per hour of #2 U.S. diesel fuel based. Applies IPCC2006 methodology using U.S. EPA Emissions Hub emission factors. Includes DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) related CO2. Fuel measurements are at 15°C. Estimated average fuel consumption improvements are based on tests or Product Link® data where available. Productivity improvements are based on test data. When compared to the 988H (2010) and accounting for productivity improvements, the 988K XE emits up to 45% less CO2 per ton of material moved.
**Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel.