SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 988H vs Kawasaki 115ZIV
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 988H and the Kawasaki 115ZIV. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 988H373.6 kW (501 hp)
Kawasaki 115ZIV305.7 kW (410 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 988H49554.9 kg (109250 lbs)
Kawasaki 115ZIV43499.5 kg (95900 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 988H49554.9 kg (109250 lbs)
Kawasaki 115ZIV43499.5 kg (95900 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 988H Wheel Loaders | Kawasaki 115ZIV Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 373.6 kW (501 hp) | 305.7 kW (410 hp) |
| Weight | 49554.9 kg (109250 lbs) | 43499.5 kg (95900 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 34826.8 kg (76780 lbs) | 28000.2 kg (61730 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 38.6 km/h (24 mph) | 31.1 km/h (19.3 mph) |
| Engine Model | Cat C18 ACERT | QSK19 |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 18099.6 cc (1104.5 cu in.) | 18845.2 cc (1150 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 100 amps | 75 amps |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | 24 V |
| Rated Speed | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Net Power | 373.6 kW (501 hp) | 305.7 kW (410 hp) |
| Gross Power | 413.9 kW (555 hp) | — |
| Stroke | 18.3 cm (7.2 in) | — |
| Bore | 14.5 cm (5.7 in) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 711.7 l (188 gal) | 620.1 l (163.8 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 60.2 l (15.9 gal) | 67.0 l (17.7 gal) |
| Crankcase | 60.2 l (15.9 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 103.0 l (27.2 gal) | 128.3 l (33.9 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 266.9 l (70.5 gal) | 470.1 l (124.2 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 70.0 l (18.5 gal) | 85.2 l (22.5 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 185.5 l (49 gal) | 180.2 l (47.6 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 185.5 l (49 gal) | 180.2 l (47.6 gal) |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 3 | 3 |
| Brakes | Meet SAE ISO 3450:1996 | — |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 26 ° | 26 ° |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 38.6 km/h (24 mph) | 31.1 km/h (19.3 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 25.1 km/h (15.6 mph) | 21.7 km/h (13.5 mph) |
| Pump Flow | 492.1 LPM (130 GPM) | 196.8 LPM (52 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | 349.9 bar (5075 psi) | 206.8 bar (3000 psi) |
| 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 | 49554.9 kg (109250 lbs) | 43499.5 kg (95900 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 34826.8 kg (76780 lbs) | 28000.2 kg (61730 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 6.3 m³ (8.3 cu yds) | 6.3 m³ (8.3 cu yds) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 5.3 m³ (6.9 cu yds) | 5.3 m³ (6.9 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Breakout Force | 38587.1 kg (85070 lbs) | 39417.1 kg (86900 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 213.4 cm (84 in) | 182.9 cm (72 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Turning Radius | 853.4 cm (336 in) | 823.0 cm (324 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 | 396.2 cm (156 in) | 396.2 cm (156 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) |
| Width Over Tires | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Tire Size | 35 /65 | L-4 (35/36-33-24PR) |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged |
| Torque Speed | — | 1300 RPM |
| Peak Torque | — | 1762.6 N-m (1300 lbs ft) |
| Transmission Type | — | Power shift |
| Pump type | — | Gear |
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