SPECS / COMPARISON
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)
| Specification | Michigan L320 Wheel Loaders | Caterpillar 988G Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 311.0 kW (417 hp) | 354.2 kW (475 hp) |
| Weight | 45005.4 kg (99220 lbs) | 50180.9 kg (110630 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 30758.1 kg (67810 lbs) | — |
| Max Speed | 35.6 km/h (22.1 mph) | 57.0 km/h (35.4 mph) |
| Engine Model | KTA 19C | Cat 3456 EUI |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | — |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Displacement | 18845.2 cc (1150 cu in.) | 15800.4 cc (964.2 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 100 amps | — |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | — |
| Rated Speed | 2100 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 1500 RPM | — |
| Net Power | 311.0 kW (417 hp) | 354.2 kW (475 hp) |
| Gross Power | 337.1 kW (452 hp) | 387.8 kW (520 hp) |
| Peak Torque | 2165.2 N-m (1597 lbs ft) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 803.3 l (212.2 gal) | 679.1 l (179.4 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 51.1 l (13.5 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 132.9 l (35.1 gal) | 103.3 l (27.3 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 606.0 l (160.1 gal) | 470.1 l (124.2 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 68.1 l (18 gal) | 70.0 l (18.5 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 68.1 l (18 gal) | 186.2 l (49.2 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 68.1 l (18 gal) | 186.2 l (49.2 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | Power shift |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 24 ° | — |
| 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 type | 3 x (Gear type) | — |
| Pump Flow | 734.4 LPM (194 GPM) | — |
| Relief Pressure | 199.9 bar (2900 psi) | — |
| Raise Lift Arms | 9 sec | 9.4 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 5.4 sec | 3.8 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 2.1 sec | 2.4 sec |
| Operating Weight | 45005.4 kg (99220 lbs) | 50180.9 kg (110630 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 30758.1 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 Width | 396.2 cm (156 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Breakout Force | 46084.9 kg (101600 lbs) | 55927.9 kg (123300 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 182.9 cm (72 in) | 182.9 cm (72 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Turning Radius | 914.4 cm (360 in) | — |
| Wheelbase | 396.2 cm (156 in) | 457.2 cm (180 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 518.2 cm (204 in) | 579.1 cm (228 in) |
| Cab Height | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Overall Length | 1036.3 cm (408 in) | 1219.2 cm (480 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm (24 in) | 61.0 cm (24 in) |
| Width Over Tires | 365.8 cm (144 in) | — |
| Tire Size | 35 /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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