SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 988G vs Kawasaki 115ZIII
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 988G and the Kawasaki 115ZIII. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 988G354.2 kW (475 hp)
Kawasaki 115ZIII305.7 kW (410 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 988G50180.9 kg (110630 lbs)
Kawasaki 115ZIII41821.2 kg (92200 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 988G50180.9 kg (110630 lbs)
Kawasaki 115ZIII41821.2 kg (92200 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 988G Wheel Loaders | Kawasaki 115ZIII Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 354.2 kW (475 hp) | 305.7 kW (410 hp) |
| Weight | 50180.9 kg (110630 lbs) | 41821.2 kg (92200 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 57.0 km/h (35.4 mph) | 31.1 km/h (19.3 mph) |
| Engine Model | Cat 3456 EUI | KT19-C |
| Displacement | 15800.4 cc (964.2 cu in.) | 18845.2 cc (1150 cu in.) |
| Net Power | 354.2 kW (475 hp) | 305.7 kW (410 hp) |
| Gross Power | 387.8 kW (520 hp) | — |
| Stroke | 17.3 cm (6.8 in) | — |
| Bore | 14.2 cm (5.6 in) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 679.1 l (179.4 gal) | 620.1 l (163.8 gal) |
| Crankcase | 60.2 l (15.9 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 103.3 l (27.3 gal) | 90.1 l (23.8 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 470.1 l (124.2 gal) | 450.1 l (118.9 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 70.0 l (18.5 gal) | 80.3 l (21.2 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 186.2 l (49.2 gal) | 180.2 l (47.6 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 186.2 l (49.2 gal) | 180.2 l (47.6 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | Power shift |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 3 | 3 |
| Articulation Angle | 43 ° | — |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 57.0 km/h (35.4 mph) | 31.1 km/h (19.3 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 37.8 km/h (23.5 mph) | 21.7 km/h (13.5 mph) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 9.4 sec | 8.7 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 3.8 sec | 4.4 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 2.4 sec | 2.1 sec |
| Operating Weight | 50180.9 kg (110630 lbs) | 41821.2 kg (92200 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 6.3 m³ (8.3 cu yds) | 6.3 m³ (8.3 cu yds) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 8.2 m³ (10.7 cu yds) | 5.3 m³ (6.9 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Breakout Force | 55927.9 kg (123300 lbs) | 34400.4 kg (75840 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 182.9 cm (72 in) | 182.9 cm (72 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Wheelbase | 457.2 cm (180 in) | 396.2 cm (156 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 579.1 cm (228 in) | 518.2 cm (204 in) |
| Cab Height | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 396.2 cm (156 in) |
| Overall Length | 1219.2 cm (480 in) | 1066.8 cm (420 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm (24 in) | 61.0 cm (24 in) |
| Tipping Capacity | — | 62060.5 kg (136820 lbs) |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | — | 75 amps |
| Operating Voltage | — | 24 V |
| Rated Speed | — | 2000 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 1300 RPM |
| Peak Torque | — | 1762.6 N-m (1300 lbs ft) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | — | 59.1 l (15.6 gal) |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | — | 26 ° |
| Pump type | — | Gear |
| Pump Flow | — | 205.2 LPM (54.2 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | — | 206.8 bar (3000 psi) |
| Tipping Load | — | 62060.5 kg (136820 lbs) |
| Turning Radius | — | 823.0 cm (324 in) |
| Width Over Tires | — | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Tire Size | — | L-4 (35/65-33-24PR) |
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