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Caterpillar 988H Specs

Caterpillar 988H wheel loader specifications: type Wheel Loader, horsepower 373.6 kW, weight 49554.9 kg, tipping capacity 34826.8 kg.

Manufacturer specifications

SpecificationMetricImperial
TypeWheel Loader
Horsepower373.6 kW501 hp
Weight49554.9 kg109250 lbs
Tipping Capacity34826.8 kg76780 lbs
Max Speed38.6 km/h24 mph
Engine ModelCat C18 ACERT
No Of Cylinders6
Displacement18099.6 cc1104.5 cu in.
Alternator Supplied Amperage100 amps
Operating Voltage24 V
Rated Speed1800 RPM
Net Power373.6 kW501 hp
Gross Power413.9 kW555 hp
Stroke18.3 cm7.2 in
Bore14.5 cm5.7 in
Fuel Capacity711.7 l188 gal
Engine Oil Capacity60.2 l15.9 gal
Crankcase60.2 l15.9 gal
Cooling Capacity103.0 l27.2 gal
Hydraulic System Capacity266.9 l70.5 gal
Transmission Oil Capacity70.0 l18.5 gal
Differential Front Capacity185.5 l49 gal
Differential Rear Capacity185.5 l49 gal
No of Forward Gears4
No of Reverse Gears3
BrakesMeet SAE ISO 3450:1996
Rear Axle Oscillation26 °
Max Speed (Forward)38.6 km/h24 mph
Max Speed (Reverse)25.1 km/h15.6 mph
Pump Flow492.1 LPM130 GPM
Relief Pressure349.9 bar5075 psi
Raise Lift Arms9.4 sec
Lower Lift Time3.8 sec
Bucket Dump Time2.4 sec
Operating Weight49554.9 kg109250 lbs
Tipping Load34826.8 kg76780 lbs
Bucket Capacity (Heaped)6.3 m³8.3 cu yds
Bucket Capacity (Struck)5.3 m³6.9 cu yds
Bucket Width365.8 cm144 in
Breakout Force38587.1 kg85070 lbs
Reach At Max Lift And Dump213.4 cm84 in
Dump Clearance At Max Raise335.3 cm132 in
Turning Radius853.4 cm336 in
Wheelbase457.2 cm180 in
Bucket Hinge Pin579.1 cm228 in
Cab Height396.2 cm156 in
Overall Length1219.2 cm480 in
Ground Clearance61.0 cm24 in
Width Over Tires365.8 cm144 in
Tire Size35 /65

Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.

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