SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 988K XE vs Caterpillar R1700G
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 988K XE and the Caterpillar R1700G. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 988K XE403.4 kW (541 hp)
Caterpillar R1700G240.9 kW (323 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 988K XE52780.0 kg (116360 lbs)
Caterpillar R1700G52503.3 kg (115750 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 988K XE52780.0 kg (116360 lbs)
Caterpillar R1700G52503.3 kg (115750 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 988K XE Wheel Loaders | Caterpillar R1700GWheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 403.4 kW (541 hp) | 240.9 kW (323 hp) |
| Weight | 52780.0 kg (116360 lbs) | 52503.3 kg (115750 lbs) |
| Engine Model | Cat C18 ACERT | C11 ACERT |
| Emissions | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV | — |
| Displacement | 18107.7 cc (1105 cu in.) | 11143.2 cc (680 cu in.) |
| Net Power | 403.4 kW (541 hp) | 240.9 kW (323 hp) |
| Torque Rise | 58 % | — |
| Stroke | 18.3 cm (7.2 in) | — |
| Bore | 14.5 cm (5.7 in) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 556.5 l (147 gal) | 5697.0 l (1505 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 60.6 l (16 gal) | 46.9 l (12.4 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 185.5 l (49 gal) | 90.1 l (23.8 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 185.5 l (49 gal) | 90.1 l (23.8 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Cat switched reluctance electric drive | — |
| Brakes | ISO 3450:2011 | — |
| Operating Weight | 52780.0 kg (116360 lbs) | 52503.3 kg (115750 lbs) |
| Wheelbase | 457.2 cm (180 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Tipping Capacity | — | 31783.2 kg (70070 lbs) |
| Max Speed | — | 24.1 km/h (15 mph) |
| Rated Speed | — | 1800 RPM |
| Gross Power | — | 263.2 kW (353 hp) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | — | 34.1 l (9 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | — | 62.8 l (16.6 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | — | 124.9 l (33 gal) |
| No of Forward Gears | — | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | — | 4 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | — | 16 ° |
| Max Speed (Forward) | — | 24.1 km/h (15 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | — | 25.3 km/h (15.7 mph) |
| Raise Lift Arms | — | 6.8 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | — | 2.4 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | — | 2.9 sec |
| Tipping Load | — | 31783.2 kg (70070 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | — | 5.7 m³ (7.5 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | — | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | — | 182.9 cm (72 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | — | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Turning Radius | — | 701.0 cm (276 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | — | 396.2 cm (156 in) |
| Cab Height | — | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Overall Length | — | 1066.8 cm (420 in) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Width Over Tires | — | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Tire Size | — | 26.5 x 25 36 PLY STMS L5S |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.