988 GC Wheel Loader

Bore 5.4in

Displacement 927in³

Engine Model Cat® C15

Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 456hp

Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 448hp

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.

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.

Note (3) Net power at the flywheel when the fan is at maximum speed is 304 kW / 408 hp per SAE reference conditions.

Peak Power Speed 1600 rpm

Peak Torque (1,200 rpm) - SAE J1995:2014 1778lbf·ft

Rated Speed 2000 rpm

Stroke 6.75in

Torque Rise 16%

Direct Drive - Forward 1 Lock-up disabled

Direct Drive - Forward 2 8mile/h

Direct Drive - Forward 3 14mile/h

Direct Drive - Forward 4 24mile/h

Direct Drive - Reverse 1 Lock-up disabled

Direct Drive - Reverse 2 9mile/h

Direct Drive - Reverse 3 16mile/h

Direct Drive - Reverse 4 25.4mile/h

Forward - 1 5mile/h

Forward - 2 8mile/h

Note Travel speeds based on 35/65-R33 tires.

Reverse - 1 5mile/h

Reverse - 2 8mile/h

Transmission Type Cat planetary power shift

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)

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit EH - Load Sense

Lift/Tilt System - Pump Variable displacement piston

Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm 159gal/min

Pilot System Variable displacement piston

Relief Valve Setting 500psi

Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt 4598psi

Dump 3s

Lower Float Down 4.6s

Rack Back 3.8s

Raise 7.5s

Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket 18.9s

Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm 52gal/min

Relief Valve Setting - Steering 4000psi

Steering Cycle Times - High Idle 3s

Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle 5.2s

Steering System - Circuit Pilot, load sensing

Steering System - Pump Piston, variable displacement

Total Steering Angle 70°

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

Front Fixed

Oscillation Angle +/-12.5°

Rear Trunnion

Brakes ISO 3450:2011

ROPS/FOPS Rollover Protective Structure/Falling Objects Protective Structure (ROPS/FOPS) meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 113dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 110dB(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.

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 73dB(A)

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 72dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 113dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** 110dB(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.

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 74dB(A)

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* 73dB(A)

Cooling System 27gal (US)

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank 5.5gal (US)

Differential - Final Drives - Front 49gal (US)

Differential - Final Drives - Rear 45gal (US)

Engine Crankcase 9gal (US)

Fuel Tank 141gal (US)

Hydraulic System Factory Fill 94gal (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

Transmission 20gal (US)

B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift 18.7ft

Clearance at Maximum Lift (45° Dump) 12ft

Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip 16.7ft

Ground to Center of Front Axle 3.2ft

Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance 2.2ft

Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance 1.5ft

Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks 13.3ft

Ground to Top of Hood 10.7ft

Ground to Top of ROPS 13.5ft

Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised 25ft

Maximum Overall Length 39.5ft

Note Specifications are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3 ) rock bucket equipped with Michelin XLDD1 35/65 R33 tires.

Reach at Maximum Lift (45° Dump) 7.7ft

Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper 10.3ft

Wheel Base 12.5ft