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Michigan L320 vs Caterpillar 988G

A detailed comparison of the Michigan L320 and the Caterpillar 988G. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Michigan L320311.0 kW (417 hp)
Caterpillar 988G354.2 kW (475 hp)
Weight
Michigan L32045005.4 kg (99220 lbs)
Caterpillar 988G50180.9 kg (110630 lbs)
Operating Weight
Michigan L32045005.4 kg (99220 lbs)
Caterpillar 988G50180.9 kg (110630 lbs)
SpecificationMichigan L320Michigan L320Wheel LoadersCaterpillar 988GCaterpillar 988GWheel Loaders
TypeWheel LoaderWheel Loader
Horsepower311.0 kW (417 hp)354.2 kW (475 hp)
Weight45005.4 kg (99220 lbs)50180.9 kg (110630 lbs)
Tipping Capacity30758.1 kg (67810 lbs)—
Max Speed35.6 km/h (22.1 mph)57.0 km/h (35.4 mph)
Engine ModelKTA 19CCat 3456 EUI
No Of Cylinders6—
AspirationTurbocharged—
Displacement18845.2 cc (1150 cu in.)15800.4 cc (964.2 cu in.)
Alternator Supplied Amperage100 amps—
Operating Voltage24 V—
Rated Speed2100 RPM—
Torque Speed1500 RPM—
Net Power311.0 kW (417 hp)354.2 kW (475 hp)
Gross Power337.1 kW (452 hp)387.8 kW (520 hp)
Peak Torque2165.2 N-m (1597 lbs ft)—
Fuel Capacity803.3 l (212.2 gal)679.1 l (179.4 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity51.1 l (13.5 gal)—
Cooling Capacity132.9 l (35.1 gal)103.3 l (27.3 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity606.0 l (160.1 gal)470.1 l (124.2 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity68.1 l (18 gal)70.0 l (18.5 gal)
Differential Front Capacity68.1 l (18 gal)186.2 l (49.2 gal)
Differential Rear Capacity68.1 l (18 gal)186.2 l (49.2 gal)
Transmission TypePower shiftPower shift
No of Forward Gears44
No of Reverse Gears33
Rear Axle Oscillation24 °—
Max Speed (Forward)35.6 km/h (22.1 mph)57.0 km/h (35.4 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)20.9 km/h (13 mph)37.8 km/h (23.5 mph)
Pump type3 x (Gear type)—
Pump Flow734.4 LPM (194 GPM)—
Relief Pressure199.9 bar (2900 psi)—
Raise Lift Arms9 sec9.4 sec
Lower Lift Time5.4 sec3.8 sec
Bucket Dump Time2.1 sec2.4 sec
Operating Weight45005.4 kg (99220 lbs)50180.9 kg (110630 lbs)
Tipping Load30758.1 kg (67810 lbs)—
Bucket Capacity (Heaped)6.1 m³ (8 cu yds)6.3 m³ (8.3 cu yds)
Bucket Capacity (Struck)5.0 m³ (6.6 cu yds)8.2 m³ (10.7 cu yds)
Bucket Width396.2 cm (156 in)365.8 cm (144 in)
Breakout Force46084.9 kg (101600 lbs)55927.9 kg (123300 lbs)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump182.9 cm (72 in)182.9 cm (72 in)
Dump Clearance At Max Raise365.8 cm (144 in)426.7 cm (168 in)
Turning Radius914.4 cm (360 in)—
Wheelbase396.2 cm (156 in)457.2 cm (180 in)
Bucket Hinge Pin518.2 cm (204 in)579.1 cm (228 in)
Cab Height426.7 cm (168 in)426.7 cm (168 in)
Overall Length1036.3 cm (408 in)1219.2 cm (480 in)
Ground Clearance61.0 cm (24 in)61.0 cm (24 in)
Width Over Tires365.8 cm (144 in)—
Tire Size35 /65-33 (30PR) L-4—
Stroke—17.3 cm (6.8 in)
Bore—14.2 cm (5.6 in)
Crankcase—60.2 l (15.9 gal)
Articulation Angle—43 °

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