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Caterpillar 988B Specs
Caterpillar 988B wheel loader specifications: type Wheel Loader, horsepower 269.2 kW, weight 43363.4 kg, tipping capacity 22448.3 kg.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | |
| Horsepower | 269.2 kW | 361 hp |
| Weight | 43363.4 kg | 95600 lbs |
| Tipping Capacity | 22448.3 kg | 49490 lbs |
| Max Speed | 36.2 km/h | 22.5 mph |
| Engine Model | 3408 | |
| Displacement | 18001.2 cc | 1098.5 cu in. |
| Net Power | 269.2 kW | 361 hp |
| Gross Power | 279.6 kW | 375 hp |
| Fuel Capacity | 625.3 l | 165.2 gal |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 246.1 l | 65 gal |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 36.2 km/h | 22.5 mph |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 41.5 km/h | 25.8 mph |
| Raise Lift Arms | 9.4 sec | |
| Lower Lift Time | 4.5 sec | |
| Bucket Dump Time | 3 sec | |
| Operating Weight | 43363.4 kg | 95600 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 22448.3 kg | 49490 lbs |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 5.4 m³ | 7.1 cu yds |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 4.5 m³ | 5.9 cu yds |
| Breakout Force | 36332.7 kg | 80100 lbs |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 213.4 cm | 84 in |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 335.3 cm | 132 in |
| Cab Height | 426.7 cm | 168 in |
| Overall Length | 1036.3 cm | 408 in |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm | 24 in |
| Width Over Tires | 365.8 cm | 144 in |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
