SPECS / COMPARISON
Michigan L480 vs Caterpillar 988K XE
A detailed comparison of the Michigan L480 and the Caterpillar 988K XE. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Michigan L480462.3 kW (620 hp)
Caterpillar 988K XE403.4 kW (541 hp)
Weight
Michigan L48080412.8 kg (177280 lbs)
Caterpillar 988K XE52780.0 kg (116360 lbs)
Operating Weight
Michigan L48080412.8 kg (177280 lbs)
Caterpillar 988K XE52780.0 kg (116360 lbs)
| Specification | Michigan L480 Wheel Loaders | Caterpillar 988K XE Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 462.3 kW (620 hp) | 403.4 kW (541 hp) |
| Weight | 80412.8 kg (177280 lbs) | 52780.0 kg (116360 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 49695.5 kg (109560 lbs) | — |
| Max Speed | 32.0 km/h (19.9 mph) | — |
| Engine Model | VTA-28C | Cat C18 ACERT |
| No Of Cylinders | 12 | — |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Displacement | 28021.9 cc (1710 cu in.) | 18107.7 cc (1105 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 100 amps | — |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | — |
| Rated Speed | 2100 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 1300 RPM | — |
| Net Power | 462.3 kW (620 hp) | 403.4 kW (541 hp) |
| Gross Power | 540.6 kW (725 hp) | — |
| Peak Torque | 3203.8 N-m (2363 lbs ft) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 376.3 l (99.4 gal) | 556.5 l (147 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 27.3 l (7.2 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 61.3 l (16.2 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 248.3 l (65.6 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 33.3 l (8.8 gal) | 60.6 l (16 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 29.1 l (7.7 gal) | 185.5 l (49 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 29.1 l (7.7 gal) | 185.5 l (49 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | Cat switched reluctance electric drive |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | — |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | — |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 20 ° | — |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 32.0 km/h (19.9 mph) | — |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 32.0 km/h (19.9 mph) | — |
| Pump type | 3 x (Gear type) | — |
| Pump Flow | 912.3 LPM (241 GPM) | — |
| Relief Pressure | 194.8 bar (2825 psi) | — |
| Raise Lift Arms | 11.4 sec | — |
| Lower Lift Time | 5.8 sec | — |
| Bucket Dump Time | 4 sec | — |
| Operating Weight | 80412.8 kg (177280 lbs) | 52780.0 kg (116360 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 49695.5 kg (109560 lbs) | — |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 9.6 m³ (12.6 cu yds) | — |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 8.1 m³ (10.6 cu yds) | — |
| Bucket Width | 426.7 cm (168 in) | — |
| Breakout Force | 64410.1 kg (142000 lbs) | — |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 182.9 cm (72 in) | — |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 487.7 cm (192 in) | — |
| Turning Radius | 1036.3 cm (408 in) | — |
| Wheelbase | 457.2 cm (180 in) | 457.2 cm (180 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 640.1 cm (252 in) | — |
| Cab Height | 487.7 cm (192 in) | — |
| Overall Length | 1280.2 cm (504 in) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm (24 in) | — |
| Width Over Tires | 426.7 cm (168 in) | — |
| Tire Size | 41.25 /70-39 (34PR) L-5 | — |
| Emissions | — | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV |
| Torque Rise | — | 58 % |
| Stroke | — | 18.3 cm (7.2 in) |
| Bore | — | 14.5 cm (5.7 in) |
| Brakes | — | ISO 3450:2011 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.