988 XE Wheel Loader

MOVE MORE MATERIAL EFFICIENTLY AND AT A LOWER COST

Move more material in less time at a low cost per ton with the Cat® 988 XE wheel loader. The electric-drive 988 XE is faster and more efficient than the powershift 988 in applications that demand high performance and production. Get a fast return on your investment with great overall fuel efficiency and designed-in durability for multiple life cycles.

Cat® Large Wheel Loaders are designed with durability built in, ensuring maximum availability through multiple life cycles. With optimized performance and simplified serviceability, our machines allow you to move more material efficiently and safely at a lower cost per ton.
Introduced in 1963, the 988 has been the industry leader for over 60 years, built on a legacy of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and productivity. The 988 XE brings improved sustainability and maximum efficiency to this machine platform.

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  • Front: Fixed
  • Rear: Trunnion
  • Oscillation Angle: 13°
  • Brakes: ISO 3450:2011
  • Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002: 580 hp
  • Engine Model: Cat® C18
  • Rated Speed: 1,700 rpm
  • Peak Power Speed: 1,500 rpm
  • Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014: 588 hp
  • Net Power - SAE J1349:2011: 538 hp
  • Bore: 5.7 in
  • Stroke: 7.2 in
  • Displacement: 1105 in³
  • Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm: 2230 lbf·ft
  • Torque Rise: 58%
  • Note (1): Two engine emissions 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.
  • Transmission Type: Cat switched reluctance electric drive
  • Forward 1 (virtual): 4.3 mile/h
  • Forward 2 (virtual): 7 mile/h
  • Forward 3 (virtual): 13.8 mile/h
  • Forward 4 (virtual): 20 mile/h
  • Reverse 1 (virtual): 4.3 mile/h
  • Reverse 2 (virtual): 7 mile/h
  • Reverse 3 (virtual): 17.5 mile/h
  • ROPS/FOPS: ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards
  • Rack Back: 4.5 s
  • Raise: 8 s
  • Dump: 2.2 s
  • Lower Float Down: 3.5 s
  • Total Hydraulic Cycle Time: 18.2 s
  • 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 contains 1.8 kg (3.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes (2.837 tons).
  • Operating Weight: 116362 lb
  • Bucket Capacity Range: 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
  • Rated Payload - Quarry Face: 12.5 t
  • Rated Payload - Loose Material: 16 t
  • Fuel Tank: 147 gal (US)
  • Cooling System - Jacket Water: 30 gal (US)
  • Cooling Systems - Power Train: 8 gal (US)
  • Engine Crankcase: 16 gal (US)
  • Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank: 8.7 gal (US)
  • Transmission: 16 gal (US)
  • Differential - Final Drives - Front: 49 gal (US)
  • Differential - Final Drives - Rear: 49 gal (US)
  • Hydraulic System - Implement/Steering: 126 gal (US)
  • Note: Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 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)*** • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels • Cat engines meeting Brazil MAR-1 emissions standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA, are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: • 100% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*** • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated 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. * While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. *** Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).
  • Steering System - Circuit: Pilot, load sensing
  • Steering System - Pump: Piston, variable displacement
  • Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm: 71.3 gpm
  • Steering Cut Off Pressure: 4351 psi
  • Total Steering Angle: 86°
  • Steering Cycle Times - High Idle: 3.4 s
  • Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle: 5.6 s
  • Lift/Tilt System - Circuit: EH-Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing
  • Lift/Tilt System - Pump: Variable displacement piston
  • Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm: 153 gpm
  • Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt: 4757 psi
  • Lift Cylinder - Bore: 8.7 in
  • Lift Cylinder - Stroke: 41.3 in
  • Tilt Cylinder - Bore: 8.7 in
  • Tilt Cylinder - Stroke: 27 in
  • Ground to Top of ROPS: 13.8 ft
  • Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks: 13.8 ft
  • Ground to Top of Hood: 10.9 ft
  • Ground to Bumper Clearance: 3.1 ft
  • Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper: 10.5 ft
  • Front Axle Centerline to Fork Tip: 16.5 ft
  • Wheel Base: 14.9 ft
  • Maximum Overall Length: 41.9 ft
  • Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance: 1.9 ft
  • Ground to Center of Front Axle: 3.2 ft
  • Fork Height with Level Arms: 8.1 ft
  • Fork Top Clamp Opening: 13.1 ft
  • Fork Height at Maximum Lift: 17.2 ft
  • Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift: 16.1 ft
  • Dump Angle at Maximum Lift: -39.4 °
  • Ground to Top of ROPS: 13.8 ft
  • Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks: 14.8 ft
  • Ground to Top of Hood: 10.9 ft
  • Ground to Bumper Clearance: 3.1 ft
  • Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper: 10.5 ft
  • Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip: 15.3 ft
  • Wheel Base: 14.9 ft
  • Maximum Overall Length: 40.7 ft
  • Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance: 1.9 ft
  • Ground to Center of Axles: 3.2 ft
  • Clearance at Maximum Lift: 13.3 ft
  • B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift: 19.3 ft
  • Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised: 25.8 ft
  • Reach - Maximum Lift: 6.8 ft
  • Note: Specifications are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3) rock bucket and Michelin XLDD2 with 978 mm (3.2 ft) centerline of rear axle height.
  • Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008): 72 dB(A)
  • Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008): 110 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.
  • Ground to Top of ROPS: 13.8 ft
  • Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks: 14.8 ft
  • Ground to Top of Hood: 10.9 ft
  • Ground to Bumper Clearance: 3.1 ft
  • Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper: 10.5 ft
  • Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip: 14 ft
  • Wheel Base: 14.9 ft
  • Maximum Overall Length: 39.3 ft
  • Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance: 1.9 ft
  • Ground to Center of Axles: 3.2 ft
  • Clearance at Maximum Lift: 11.9 ft
  • B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift: 18 ft
  • Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised: 24.5 ft
  • Reach - Maximum Lift: 6.5 ft
  • Note: Specifications are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3) rock bucket and Michelin XLDD2 with 978 mm (3.2 ft) centerline of rear axle height.
  • Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008): 72 dB(A)
  • Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008): 109 dB(A)
  • Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*: 72 dB(A)
  • Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**: 109 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.
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