988 GC Wheel Loader
The Cat® 988 GC Wheel Loader helps you move more material at a lower cost per hour for a faster return on your investment. This machine offers significant fuel savings and up to 10% lower owning and operating cost than the 988K.
Engine
Engine Model
Rated Speed
Peak Power Speed
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
Emissions
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995
Torque Rise
Operating Specifications
Operating Weight
Rated Payload - Quarry Face
Bucket Capacity Range
Cat Truck Match - High Lift
Transmission
Transmission Type
Forward - 1
Forward - 2
Reverse - 1
Reverse - 2
Direct Drive - Forward 1
Direct Drive - Forward 2
Direct Drive - Forward 3
Direct Drive - Forward 4
Direct Drive - Reverse 1
Direct Drive - Reverse 2
Direct Drive - Reverse 3
Direct Drive - Reverse 4
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Lift/Tilt System
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke
Pilot System
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Rack Back
Raise
Dump
Lower Float Down
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket
Hydraulic System - Steering
Steering System - Circuit
Steering System - Pump
Maximum Flow
Relief Valve Setting - Steering
Total Steering Angle
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle
Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning
Axles
Front
Rear
Oscillation Angle
Brakes
Brakes
Operator's Cab
ROPS/FOPS
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank
Cooling System
Engine Crankcase
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
Transmission
Differential - Final Drives - Front
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
Note
Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V - Standard
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)
Note (1)
Note (2)
Note (3)
Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift
Ground to Top of ROPS
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
Ground to Top of Hood
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
Wheel Base
Maximum Overall Length
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
Clearance at Maximum Lift
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
Reach - Maximum Lift
Note
Buckets
Bucket Capacities
Sustainability
Recyclability
Standard Equipment:
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- Note
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- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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- Electrical
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- Alarm, back-up
- Alternator, single 145 amp
- Batteries, dry
- Converter, 10/15 amp, 24V to 12V
- Lighting system (LED, work lights, access and service platform lighting)
- Starting and charging system, 24V
- Starter emergency start receptacle
- Transmission lockout in bumper
- Hazardous voltage lamp
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- Operator Environment
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- Graphical Information Display, displays real time operating information, performs calibrations and customizes operator settings
- Air conditioner
- Cat Vision, rear vision camera system
- Cab, sound suppressed and pressurized, integrated rollover protective structure (ROPS/FOPS) radio ready for entertainment, includes antenna, speakers and converter (12‑volt 5-amp) and power port
- Controls, lift and tilt function
- Heater, defroster
- Horn, electric
- Instrumentation, gauges
– Coolant temperature
– Engine hour meter
– Hydraulic oil temperature
– Power train oil temperature - Light, cab, dome
- Lunchbox, beverage holders
- CB radio-ready
- Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
- Seat, Cat Comfort Cloth, air suspension, six-way adjustable
- Seat belt minder
- Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
- STIC Control System
- UV glass
- Virtual gear indicator
- Wet-Arm wipers/washers (front and rear)
– Intermittent front and rear wipers - Lights, directional
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- Power Train
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- Brakes, oil-cooled, multi-disc, service/secondary
- Case drain screens
- Electro hydraulic parking brake
- Engine, C15 MEUI diesel, turbocharged/aftercooled
- Ground level engine shutoff
- Turbine precleaner, engine air intake
- Starting aid, ether, automatic
- Throttle lock, electronic
- Manual switch and automatic fuel priming
- Cat Production Measurement ready
- Cat SR Generator/Pump Drive
- Cat SR Drive Motor
- Cat Integrated Powered Electronics
- Automatic retarding controls
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- Additional Equipment
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- Automatic bucket lift kickout/positioner
- Base machine price includes a rim allowance
- Hydraulically driven demand fan
- Couplings, Cat O-ring face seals
- Doors, service access (locking)
- Ecology drains for engine, radiator, hydraulic tank
- Fuel tank, 535 L (141 gal)
- Hoses, Cat XT™
- Hydraulic, steering and brake filtration/screening system
- Cat Clean Emission Module
- Oil sampling valves
- Premixed 50 percent concentration of extended life coolant with freeze protection to –34° C (–29° F)
- Rear access to cab and service platform
- Steering, load sensing
- Toe kicks
- Vandalism protection caplocks
Optional Equipment:
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- Note
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- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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- Power Train
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- High ambient cooling – software
- Optional Cat Production Measurement
- Optional Engine brake
- Crankcase guard
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- Operator Environment
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- Cab precleaner
- Cat Detect, object detection system
- AM/FM radio
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- Additional Equipment
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- Front and rear roading fenders
- Cold Weather Starting
- Autolube
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