990 Wheel Loader

Raising the bar for productivity and power

The Cat® 990 Wheel Loader helps you move more material in less time, at a low cost per ton, for a fast return on your investment. This machine offers significant fuel savings, low maintenance costs, and great productivity and durability to acheive multiple life cycles.

The Cat® 990 Wheel Loader helps you move more material in less time, at a low cost per ton, for a fast return on your investment. This machine offers significant fuel savings, low maintenance costs, and great productivity and durability to acheive multiple life cycles.

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  • Front: Fixed
  • Rear: Trunnion
  • Oscillation Angle: 8.5°
  • Brakes: ISO 3450: 2011
  • Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002: 786 hp
  • Engine Model: Cat® C27
  • Emissions: Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
  • Rated Speed: 1800 r/min
  • Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014: 801 hp
  • Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient: 732 hp
  • Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient: 681 hp
  • Emissions: Option 2 - Emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2
  • Rated Speed: 1800 r/min
  • Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002: 752 hp
  • Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014: 766 hp
  • Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient: 699 hp
  • Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient: 648 hp
  • Bore: 5.4 in
  • Stroke: 6 in
  • Displacement: 1649.5 in³
  • Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm: 2624 lb/ft
  • Torque Rise: 18 %
  • Note: Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake sytstem, exhaust system, and alternator.
  • Transmission Type: Cat planetary power shift
  • Forward - 1: 4.6 mile/h
  • Forward - 2: 8.2 mile/h
  • Forward - 3: 14.5 mile/h
  • Reverse - 1: 5.1 mile/h
  • Reverse - 2: 9.1 mile/h
  • Reverse - 3: 16 mile/h
  • Direct Drive - Forward 1: Lock-up disabled
  • Direct Drive - Forward 2: 8.2 mile/h
  • Direct Drive - Forward 3: 14.5 mile/h
  • Direct Drive - Reverse 1: 5.1 mile/h
  • Direct Drive - Reverse 2: 9.1 mile/h
  • Direct Drive - Reverse 3: 16 mile/h
  • Note: Travel speeds based on Michelin 45/65R39 LD D2**L5 tires.
  • Rack Back: 4.3 s
  • Raise: 8.6 s
  • Dump: 2.9 s
  • Lower: 3.7 s
  • Lower Float Down: 3.7 s
  • Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket: 13.8 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 2.7 kg (5.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.861 metric tonnes (4.256 tons).
  • Operating Weight - Standard: 178517 lb
  • Bucket Capacity Range: 8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³)
  • Rated Payload - Standard: 17.5 ton (US)
  • Rated Payload - High Lift: 17.5 ton (US)
  • Cat Truck Match - Standard: 773-775
  • Cat Truck Match - High Lift: 775-777
  • Fuel Tank: 281 gal (US)
  • Cooling System: 54.9 gal (US)
  • Engine Crankcase: 20 gal (US)
  • Transmission: 29.1 gal (US)
  • Differential - Final Drives - Front: 71.6 gal (US)
  • Differential - Final Drives - Rear: 68.9 gal (US)
  • Hydraulic System Factory Fill: 210 gal (US)
  • Hydraulic Tank - Implement and Hydraulic Fan: 68.9 gal (US)
  • Hydraulic Tank - Steering and Braking: 34.9 gal (US)
  • Note: Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU 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)* • 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. * 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). ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, API CK-4, and/or ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1:2006.
  • Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008): 72 dB(A)
  • Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008): 116 dB(A)
  • Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*: 72 dB(A)
  • Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*: 114 dB(A)
  • Note (1): *Sound suppression equipped
  • Note (2): The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
  • Note (3): The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
  • Note (4): 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.
  • Steering System - Circuit: Pilot, load sensing
  • Steering System - Pump: Piston, variable displacement
  • Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm: 96.2 gpm
  • Relief Valve Setting - Steering: 5004 psi
  • Total Steering Angle: 70°
  • Lift/Tilt System - Circuit: Positive flow control
  • Lift/Tilt System: Variable displacement piston
  • Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm: 240 gpm
  • Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt: 4786 psi
  • Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke: 235 mm × 1287 mm (9.3 in × 50.7 in)
  • Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke: 292.1 mm × 820 mm (11.5 in × 32.3 in)
  • Pilot System: Open loop and pressure reducing
  • Pilot Relief Setting: 507 psi
  • Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008): 72 dB(A)
  • Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008): 116 dB(A)
  • Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*: 72 dB(A)
  • Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*: 114 dB(A)
  • Note (1): *Sound suppression equipped
  • Note (2): The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
  • Note (3): The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
  • Note (4): 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: 17.2 ft
  • Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks: 16.6 ft
  • Ground to Top of Hood: 12.7 ft
  • Ground to Bumper Clearance: 3.5 ft
  • Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper: 12.5 ft
  • Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip: 17.8 ft
  • Wheel Base: 15.1 ft
  • Maximum Overall Length: 45.3 ft
  • Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance: 2 ft
  • Ground to Center of Front Axle: 4.2 ft
  • Clearance at Maximum Lift: 14.8 ft
  • Rack Back Angle at Ground Level: 39.9°
  • Rack Back Angle at Carry: 49.3°
  • B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift: 21.2 ft
  • Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised: 28.7 ft
  • Rack Angle at Maximum Lift: 60.6°
  • Dump Angle at Maximum Lift: 51°
  • Reach - Maximum Lift: 8.5 ft
  • Note: Specifications are calculated with 9.0 m3 (11.8 yd3) rock bucket and Bridgestone 45/65R39 VSDL One Star tires.
  • Ground to Top of ROPS: 17.2 ft
  • Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks: 16.6 ft
  • Ground to Top of Hood: 12.7 ft
  • Ground to Bumper Clearance: 3.5 ft
  • Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper: 12.5 ft
  • Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip: 15.4 ft
  • Wheel Base: 15.1 ft
  • Maximum Overall Length: 42.9 ft
  • Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance: 2 ft
  • Ground to Center of Front Axle: 4.2 ft
  • Clearance at Maximum Lift: 7.2 ft
  • Rack Back Angle at Ground Level: 40.4°
  • Rack Back Angle at Carry: 48.8°
  • B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift: 19.7 ft
  • Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised: 27.2 ft
  • Rack Angle at Maximum Lift: 63.7°
  • Dump Angle at Maximum Lift: 45°
  • Reach - Maximum Lift: 7.2 ft
  • Note: Specifications are calculated with 9.0 m3 (11.8 yd3) rock bucket and Bridgestone 45/65R39 VSDL One Star tires.
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