Revolutionary design, Caterpillar quality. Electro-hydraulic controls, increased power and torque rise, front linkage and unmatched operator comfort work together for increased performance and added durability to make the 988H an innovative, 21st Century large wheel loader geared for maximum production in the toughest conditions.
Engine
Units: US
Net Power
501 hp
373 kW

Engine Model
Cat® C18 ACERT
Cat® C18 ACERT

Gross Power
555 hp
414 kW

Net Power – EEC 80/1269
501 hp
373 kW

Net Power – ISO 9249
501 hp
373 kW

Gross Power – ISO 3046-2
520 hp
388 kW

Bore
5.7 in
145 mm

Stroke
7.2 in
183 mm

Displacement
1104.5 in3
18.1 L

Rated Speed
1800rpm
1800rpm


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Operating Specifications

Operating Weight
109249 lb
49546 kg

Rated Payload
12.5 tons
11.4 tonnes

Rated Payload – Standard
12.5 tons
11.4 tonnes

Static Tipping Load, Full Turn
64745.28 lb
29368 kg

Static Tipping Load, Full Turn – HL
59945.82 lb
27191 kg

Dump Clearance
12.28 ft
3742 mm

Breakout Force
85067.69 lb
378.4 kN

Cat Truck Match – Standard
769D
769D

Operating Weight – HL
111176.78 lb
50429 kg

Bucket Capacity – HL
9.16 yd3
7 m3

Breakout Force – HL
105278.01 lb
468.3 kN

Articulation Angle
43 Degrees
43 Degrees


Buckets

Bucket Capacities
6.3 m3 – 7.0 m3 (8.2 yd3 – 9.2 yd3)
6.3 m3 – 7.0 m3 (8.2 yd3 – 9.2 yd3)

Max. Bucket Capacity
9.2 yd3
7 m3

Bucket Width
12.12 ft
3695 mm


Transmission

Converter Drive – Forward 1
4.2 mph
6.7 km/h

Converter Drive – Forward 2
7.3 mph
11.8 km/h

Converter Drive – Forward 3
12.9 mph
20.8 km/h

Converter Drive – Forward 4
22.3 mph
36 km/h

Converter Drive – Reverse 1
4.7 mph
7.6 km/h

Converter Drive – Reverse 2
8.4 mph
13.5 km/h

Converter Drive – Reverse 3
14.7 mph
23.7 km/h

Direct Drive – Forward 1
Lock-up disabled
Lock-up disabled

Direct Drive – Forward 2
7.7 mph
12.3 km/h

Direct Drive – Forward 3
13.6 mph
21.9 km/h

Direct Drive – Forward 4
24 mph
38.6 km/h

Direct Drive – Reverse 1
4.9 mph
7.9 km/h

Direct Drive – Reverse 2
8.8 mph
14.1 km/h

Direct Drive – Reverse 3
15.6 mph
25.1 km/h


Axles

Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall
22.4 in
568 mm

Front
Fixed
Fixed

Rear
Oscillating
Oscillating

Oscillation Angle
Degrees
Degrees


Hydraulic Cycle Time

Raise
9.4 Seconds
9.4 Seconds

Dump
2.4 Seconds
2.4 Seconds

Lower Float Down (Empty)
3.8 Seconds
3.8 Seconds

Total Hydraulic Cycle Time
15.6 Seconds
15.6 Seconds


Loader Hydraulic System

Main Hydraulic System Output at 2010 rpm and 6900 kPa (1000 psi)
130 gal/min
492 L/min

Relief Valve Setting
4500 psi
31000 kPa

Cylinders, Double Acting: Lift, Bore and Stroke
220 x 911 mm 8.7 x 35.9 in
220 x 911 mm 8.7 x 35.9 in

Cylinder, Double Acting: Tilt, Bore and Stroke
220 x 1770 mm 8.7 x 69.7 in
220 x 1770 mm 8.7 x 69.7 in

Pilot System, Gear-Type Pump Output at 2010 rpm and 2500 kPa (363 psi)
20.1 gal/min
76 L/min

Relief Valve Setting (low idle)
348.1 psi
2400 kPa


Steering

Steering
Meets SAE and ISO standards
Meets SAE and ISO standards

Total Steering Angle
86 Degrees
86 Degrees


Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
188 gal
712 L

Cooling System
27.2 gal
103 L

Crankcase
15.9 gal
60 L

Transmission
18.5 gal
70 L

Differentials and Final Drives – Front
49 gal
186 L

Differentials and Final Drives – rear
49 gal
186 L

Hydraulic System (factory fill)
124.2 gal
470 L

Hydraulic System (tank only)
70.5 gal
267 L


Cab

Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard

Cab – ROPS/FOPS
Meets SAE and ISO standards
Meets SAE and ISO standards

Sound Performance
Meets ANSI, SAE and ISO standards
Meets ANSI, SAE and ISO standards


Brakes

Brakes
Meet SAE ISO 3450:1996
Meet SAE ISO 3450:1996


Dimensions*

Height to Top of Exhaust Stacks
13.54 ft
4128 mm

Height to Top of ROPS/FOPS
13.54 ft
4128 mm

Height to Top of Hood
10.35 ft
3156 mm

Ground Clearance
1.8 ft
549 mm

Reach at Max. Lift/Dump – Std
5.64 ft
1720 mm

Reach at Max. Lift/Dump – HL
5.96 ft
1818 mm

Clearance at Max. Lift/Dump – Std
12.43 ft
3790 mm

Clearance at Max. Lift /Dump – HL
13.79 ft
4203 mm

Bucket Pivot at Max. Lift – Std
17.85 ft
5440 mm

Bucket Pivot at Max. Lift – HL
19.2 ft
5853 mm

Overall Height Bucket Raised – Std
25.26 ft
7699 mm

Overall Height Bucket Raised – HL
26.61 ft
8111 mm

Length – Rear Axle to Bumper
10.28 ft
3132 mm

Wheel Base Length
14.93 ft
4550 mm

Overall Length – Std
38.6 ft
11765 mm

Overall Length – HL
40.06 ft
12209 mm

Full Turn Static Tipping Load at 43°
65186.2 lb
29568 kg

Dump Clearance at Full Lift and 45° Dump – Std
12.43 ft
3790 mm

Reach at Full Lift and 45° Dump – Std
5.64 ft
1720 mm

Dump Clearance at Full Lift and 45° Dump – HL
13.79 ft
4203 mm

Reach at Full Lift and 45° Dump – HL
5.96 ft
1818 mm

Straight Static Tipping Load – Std
77219.02 lb
35026 kg

Straight Static Tipping Load – HL
71980.84 lb
32650 kg

Hinge Pin Height at Full Lift – Std
17.85 ft
5440 mm

Hinge Pin Height at Full Lift – HL
19.2 ft
5853 mm

Height to Top of Cab
13.54 ft
4128 mm

Height to Top of Air Cleaner
11.1 ft