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990 Wheel Loader

990 Wheel Loader

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.

Engine

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002

786hp

Engine Model

Cat® C27

Emissions

Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V

Rated Speed

1800r/min

Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014

801hp

Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient

732hp

Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient

681hp

Emissions

Option 2 - Emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2

Rated Speed

1800 r/min

Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002

752hp

Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014

766hp

Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient

699hp

Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient

648hp

Bore

5.4in

Stroke

6in

Displacement

1649.5in³

Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm

2624lb/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.

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight - Standard

178517lb

Bucket Capacity Range

8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³)

Rated Payload - Standard

17.5ton (US)

Rated Payload - High Lift

17.5ton (US)

Cat Truck Match - Standard

773-775

Cat Truck Match - High Lift

775-777

Transmission

Transmission Type

Cat planetary power shift

Forward - 1

4.6mile/h

Forward - 2

8.2mile/h

Forward - 3

14.5mile/h

Reverse - 1

5.1mile/h

Reverse - 2

9.1mile/h

Reverse - 3

16mile/h

Direct Drive - Forward 1

Lock-up disabled

Direct Drive - Forward 2

8.2mile/h

Direct Drive - Forward 3

14.5mile/h

Direct Drive - Reverse 1

5.1mile/h

Direct Drive - Reverse 2

9.1mile/h

Direct Drive - Reverse 3

16mile/h

Note

Travel speeds based on Michelin 45/65R39 LD D2**L5 tires.

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit

Positive flow control

Lift/Tilt System

Variable displacement piston

Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm

240gal/min

Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt

4786psi

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

507psi

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back

4.3s

Raise

8.6s

Dump

2.9s

Lower

3.7s

Lower Float Down

3.7s

Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket

13.8s

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit

Pilot, load sensing

Steering System - Pump

Piston, variable displacement

Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm

96.2gal/min

Relief Valve Setting - Steering

5004psi

Total Steering Angle

70°

Air Conditioning System

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 c

Axles

Front

Fixed

Rear

Trunnion

Oscillation Angle

8.5°

Brakes

Brakes

ISO 3450: 2011

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank

281gal (US)

Cooling System

54.9gal (US)

Engine Crankcase

20gal (US)

Transmission

29.1gal (US)

Differential - Final Drives - Front

71.6gal (US)

Differential - Final Drives - Rear

68.9gal (US)

Hydraulic System Factory Fill

210gal (US)

Hydraulic Tank - Implement and Hydraulic Fan

68.9gal (US)

Hydraulic Tank - Steering and Braking

34.9gal (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 este

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)

72dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)

116dB(A)

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*

72dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*

114dB(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.

Sound Performance - Tier 2

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)

72dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)

116dB(A)

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*

72dB(A)

Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*

114dB(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.

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS

17.2ft

Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

16.6ft

Ground to Top of Hood

12.7ft

Ground to Bumper Clearance

3.5ft

Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper

12.5ft

Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

15.4ft

Wheel Base

15.1ft

Maximum Overall Length

42.9ft

Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

2ft

Ground to Center of Front Axle

4.2ft

Clearance at Maximum Lift

7.2ft

Rack Back Angle at Ground Level

40.4°

Rack Back Angle at Carry

48.8°

B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift

19.7ft

Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised

27.2ft

Rack Angle at Maximum Lift

63.7°

Dump Angle at Maximum Lift

45°

Reach - Maximum Lift

7.2ft

Note

Specifications are calculated with 9.0 m3 (11.8 yd3) rock bucket and Bridgestone 45/65R39 VSDL One Star tires.

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS

17.2ft

Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks

16.6ft

Ground to Top of Hood

12.7ft

Ground to Bumper Clearance

3.5ft

Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper

12.5ft

Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip

17.8ft

Wheel Base

15.1ft

Maximum Overall Length

45.3ft

Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance

2ft

Ground to Center of Front Axle

4.2ft

Clearance at Maximum Lift

14.8ft

Rack Back Angle at Ground Level

39.9°

Rack Back Angle at Carry

49.3°

B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift

21.2ft

Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised

28.7ft

Rack Angle at Maximum Lift

60.6°

Dump Angle at Maximum Lift

51°

Reach - Maximum Lift

8.5ft

Note

Specifications are calculated with 9.0 m3 (11.8 yd3) rock bucket and Bridgestone 45/65R39 VSDL One Star tires.

Standard Equipment:

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Operator Environment
    • Air conditioner and heater with automatic temperature control
    • Cab, sound-suppressed and pressurized, rollover protective structure/falling objects protective structure (ROPS/FOPS)
    • Cat Vision, rear vision camera system
    • 12-volt power port
    • Coat hook
    • Cab precleaner, powered
    • Electro-hydraulic tilt and lift controls (seat mounted)
    • Flip-up armrest
    • Heater and defroster
    • CB radio ready
    • Horn, electric
    • Implement hydraulic lockout
    • Instrumentation, gauges:
      – Engine coolant temperature
      – Fuel level
      – Ground speed
      – Gear
      – Hydraulic oil temperature
      – Speedometer/tachometer
      – Torque converter temperature
    • Instrumentation, warning indicators:
      – Action alert system, three category
      – Automatic transmission model enable status
      – Brake malfunction
      – Bucket float status
      – Delayed engine shutdown status
      – Engine idle shutdown status
      – Engine malfunction
      – Fuel economy mode enable status
      – Hydraulic lockout
      – Lockup clutch enable status
      – Low fuel level
      – Parking brake status
      – Rimpull control enable status
      – Seatbelt warning
      – Secondary steering (if equipped)
      – Throttle lock status
      – Transmission gear
    • Keypad, control with indicator lights:
      – Auto trans mode speed range
      – Auto/manual transmission mode
      – Fuel economy mode
      – Implement kickout
      – Lockup clutch
      – Reduced rimpull
      – Throttle lock
    • Light, dome (cab)
    • Lunchbox and beverage holders
    • Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
    • Premium seat with heated and actively cooled leather, adjustable lumbar support, air adjustable bolsters on the seat and backrest, seat cushion tilt adjustment, and adjustable-length seat cushion
    • Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
    • Steering and Transmission Integrated Control (STIC) system with steering lock
    • Tinted glass
    • Trainer seat with lap belt
    • Vital Information Management System (VIMS) with graphical information display: external data port, customizable operator profiles, cycle timer, and integral Cat Production Measurement
      – Wet-arm wipers/washers (front, rear and corner) intermittent front wiper
  • Powertrain
    • Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, oil-disc
    • Axle-shaft oil-disc service brake
    • Electro hydraulic parking brake
    • Case drain screens
    • Cat clean emission module (CEM) - (Tier 4 only)
    • Demand fan
    • Engine Cat C27
    • Fuel priming pump (electric)
    • Ground level shutdown switch
    • Mufflers (under hood) (Tier 2 equivalent only)
    • Precleaner, engine air intake
    • Radiator, Aluminum Modular (AMR)
    • Separated cooling system
    • Starting aid, (ether) manual override
    • Throttle Lock
    • Torque Converter, Impeller Clutch (ICTC) with lock-up clutch (LUC), and rimpull control system
    • Transmission, 534 mm (21 in) planetary power shift (electronic) (3F/3R)
  • Electrical
    • Alarm, back-up
    • Alternator, 150 amp
    • Batteries, maintenance free (2 – 1,400 CCA)
    • Converter, 10/15 amp, 24V to 12V
    • Deutsch component connectors
    • Electrical system, 24V
    • Electronic transmission control
    • Lighting system, halogen (front and rear) lighting, access stairway, engine compartment
    • Starter, electric
    • Auxiliary start receptacle
  • Other
    • Automatic bucket lift kickout/positioner
    • Axle temperature sensor
    • Battery disconnect and jump start receptacle, bumper
    • Coupling, Caterpillar O-ring face seals
    • Economy mode with on demand throttle
    • Emergency platform exit
    • Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CH4
    • Engine idle management features:
      – Auto idle kickdown
      – Delayed engine shutdown
      – Engine idle shutdown
    • Fenders, steel (front)
    • Guards, crankcase and powertrain
    • Ground level lockable battery disconnect switch
    • Grouped/labeled lube points
    • Hitch, drawbar with pin
    • Hoses, Cat XT
    • Oil sampling valves
    • Positive flow control hydraulic system
    • Product Link
    • Sight Gauges: hydraulic tanks, steering/fan and implement/brake, and transmission
    • Stairway, left and right rear access
    • Steering, load sensing
    • Toe kicks
    • Vandalism protection caplocks
    • Venturi stack
    • Premixed 50% concentration of extended life coolant with freeze protection to –34° C (–29° F)

Optional Equipment:

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Powertrain
    • –50° C (–58° F) antifreeze
    • Engine oil change system, high speed, Wiggins
    • Engine block heater 120V or 240V
    • High ambient cooling – software
  • Operator Environment
    • Cat Detect, object detection system
    • AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio
    • Satellite Sirius radio with Bluetooth®
    • LED warning strobe
    • Mirrors heated
    • Window pull-down visor
  • Other
    • Front and rear roading fenders
    • Fast fill fuel system (Shaw-Aero)
  • Other Optional Configurations
    • Millyard
    • Steel Mill

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