SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 988G vs Kawasaki 115ZV2
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 988G and the Kawasaki 115ZV2. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 988G354.2 kW (475 hp)
Kawasaki 115ZV2345.3 kW (463 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 988G50180.9 kg (110630 lbs)
Kawasaki 115ZV246588.4 kg (102710 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 988G50180.9 kg (110630 lbs)
Kawasaki 115ZV246588.4 kg (102710 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 988G Wheel Loaders | Kawasaki 115ZV2 Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 354.2 kW (475 hp) | 345.3 kW (463 hp) |
| Weight | 50180.9 kg (110630 lbs) | 46588.4 kg (102710 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 57.0 km/h (35.4 mph) | 36.0 km/h (22.4 mph) |
| Engine Model | Cat 3456 EUI | QSK19 |
| Displacement | 15800.4 cc (964.2 cu in.) | 18992.6 cc (1159 cu in.) |
| Net Power | 354.2 kW (475 hp) | 345.3 kW (463 hp) |
| Gross Power | 387.8 kW (520 hp) | 377.3 kW (506 hp) |
| Stroke | 17.3 cm (6.8 in) | — |
| Bore | 14.2 cm (5.6 in) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 679.1 l (179.4 gal) | 660.2 l (174.4 gal) |
| Crankcase | 60.2 l (15.9 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 103.3 l (27.3 gal) | 145.4 l (38.4 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 470.1 l (124.2 gal) | 475.1 l (125.5 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 70.0 l (18.5 gal) | 90.1 l (23.8 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) | 36.0 km/h (22.4 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 37.8 km/h (23.5 mph) | 7.6 km/h (4.7 mph) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 9.4 sec | 8.4 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 3.8 sec | 5 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 2.4 sec | 1.7 sec |
| Operating Weight | 50180.9 kg (110630 lbs) | 46588.4 kg (102710 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 6.3 m³ (8.3 cu yds) | 6.5 m³ (8.5 cu yds) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 8.2 m³ (10.7 cu yds) | 5.7 m³ (7.5 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Breakout Force | 55927.9 kg (123300 lbs) | 39417.1 kg (86900 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) | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 579.1 cm (228 in) | 487.7 cm (192 in) |
| Cab Height | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Overall Length | 1219.2 cm (480 in) | 1097.3 cm (432 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm (24 in) | 61.0 cm (24 in) |
| Tipping Capacity | — | 32640.5 kg (71960 lbs) |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | — | 75 amps |
| Operating Voltage | — | 24 V |
| Rated Speed | — | 1800 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 1300 RPM |
| Peak Torque | — | 2586.9 N-m (1908 lbs ft) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | — | 61.3 l (16.2 gal) |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | — | 26 ° |
| Pump type | — | Gear |
| Pump Flow | — | 230.9 LPM (61 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | — | 206.8 bar (3000 psi) |
| Tipping Load | — | 32640.5 kg (71960 lbs) |
| Turning Radius | — | 853.4 cm (336 in) |
| Width Over Tires | — | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Tire Size | — | L-5 (35/65-33-VSDL) |
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