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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
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | |
| Horsepower | 373.6 kW | 501 hp |
| Weight | 49554.9 kg | 109250 lbs |
| Tipping Capacity | 34826.8 kg | 76780 lbs |
| Max Speed | 38.6 km/h | 24 mph |
| Engine Model | Cat C18 ACERT | |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | |
| Displacement | 18099.6 cc | 1104.5 cu in. |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 100 amps | |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | |
| Rated Speed | 1800 RPM | |
| Net Power | 373.6 kW | 501 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 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 60.2 l | 15.9 gal |
| Crankcase | 60.2 l | 15.9 gal |
| Cooling Capacity | 103.0 l | 27.2 gal |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 266.9 l | 70.5 gal |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 70.0 l | 18.5 gal |
| Differential Front Capacity | 185.5 l | 49 gal |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 185.5 l | 49 gal |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | |
| No of Reverse Gears | 3 | |
| Brakes | Meet SAE ISO 3450:1996 | |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 26 ° | |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 38.6 km/h | 24 mph |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 25.1 km/h | 15.6 mph |
| Pump Flow | 492.1 LPM | 130 GPM |
| Relief Pressure | 349.9 bar | 5075 psi |
| Raise Lift Arms | 9.4 sec | |
| Lower Lift Time | 3.8 sec | |
| Bucket Dump Time | 2.4 sec | |
| Operating Weight | 49554.9 kg | 109250 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 34826.8 kg | 76780 lbs |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 6.3 m³ | 8.3 cu yds |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 5.3 m³ | 6.9 cu yds |
| Bucket Width | 365.8 cm | 144 in |
| Breakout Force | 38587.1 kg | 85070 lbs |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 213.4 cm | 84 in |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 335.3 cm | 132 in |
| Turning Radius | 853.4 cm | 336 in |
| Wheelbase | 457.2 cm | 180 in |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 579.1 cm | 228 in |
| Cab Height | 396.2 cm | 156 in |
| Overall Length | 1219.2 cm | 480 in |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm | 24 in |
| Width Over Tires | 365.8 cm | 144 in |
| Tire Size | 35 /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.
