990
990 Wheel Loader
990
The Cat® 990 Wheel Loader helps you move more material in less time, at a low cost per ton, for a fast return on your investment. This machine offers significant fuel savings, low maintenance costs, and great productivity and durability to acheive multiple life cycles.
- Specifications
- Standard / Optional Features
- Long Name -990 Wheel Loader
- Name -990
- Brand -Caterpillar
- Status -Current
- Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 - 786 hp / 586 kW
- Engine Model - Cat® C27
- Emissions - Option 1 - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V
- Rated Speed - 1800 r/min / 1800 r/min
- Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 - 801 hp / 597 kW
- Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient - 732 hp / 546 kW
- Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient - 681 hp / 508 kW
- Emissions - Option 2 - Emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 2
- Rated Speed - 1800 r/min
- Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 - 752 hp / 561 kW
- Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 - 766 hp / 571 kW
- Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - Standard Ambient - 699 hp / 521 kW
- Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - High Ambient - 648 hp / 483 kW
- Bore - 5.4 in / 137.2 mm
- Stroke - 6 in / 152.4 mm
- Displacement - 1649.5 in³ / 27.03 l
- Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - 2624 lb/ft / 3557 N·m
- Torque Rise - 18 % / 18 %
- Note - Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan at minimum speed, air intake sytstem, exhaust system, and alternator.
- Transmission Type - Cat planetary power shift
- Forward - 1 - 4.6 mile/h / 7.4 km/h
- Forward - 2 - 8.2 mile/h / 13.2 km/h
- Forward - 3 - 14.5 mile/h / 23.3 km/h
- Reverse - 1 - 5.1 mile/h / 8.15 km/h
- Reverse - 2 - 9.1 mile/h / 14.6 km/h
- Reverse - 3 - 16 mile/h / 25.7 km/h
- Direct Drive - Forward 1 - Lock-up disabled
- Direct Drive - Forward 2 - 8.2 mile/h / 13.2 km/h
- Direct Drive - Forward 3 - 14.5 mile/h / 23.3 km/h
- Direct Drive - Reverse 1 - 5.1 mile/h / 8.15 km/h
- Direct Drive - Reverse 2 - 9.1 mile/h / 14.6 km/h
- Direct Drive - Reverse 3 - 16 mile/h / 25.7 km/h
- Note - Travel speeds based on Michelin 45/65R39 LD D2**L5 tires.
- Operating Weight - Standard - 178517 lb / 80974 kg
- Bucket Capacity Range - 8.6 m³ – 10.0 m³ (11.25 yd³ – 13.0 yd³)
- Rated Payload - Standard - 17.5 ton (US) / 15.9 t
- Rated Payload - High Lift - 17.5 ton (US) / 15.9 t
- Cat Truck Match - Standard - 773-775
- Cat Truck Match - High Lift - 775-777
- Lift/Tilt System - Circuit - Positive flow control
- Lift/Tilt System - Variable displacement piston
- Maximum Flow at 1,800 rpm - 240 gpm / 910 L/min
- Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt - 4786 psi / 33000 kPa
- Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke - 235 mm × 1287 mm (9.3 in × 50.7 in)
- Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke - 292.1 mm × 820 mm (11.5 in × 32.3 in)
- Pilot System - Open loop and pressure reducing
- Pilot Relief Setting - 507 psi / 3500 kPa
- Rack Back - 4.3 s / 4.3 s
- Raise - 8.6 s / 8.6 s
- Dump - 2.9 s / 2.9 s
- Lower - 3.7 s / 3.7 s
- Lower Float Down - 3.7 s / 3.7 s
- Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket - 13.8 s / 13.8 s
- Steering System - Circuit - Pilot, load sensing
- Steering System - Pump - Piston, variable displacement
- Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm - 96.2 gpm / 364 L/min
- Relief Valve Setting - Steering - 5004 psi / 34500 kPa
- Total Steering Angle - 70°
- Air Conditioning - • The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. • If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 2.7 kg (5.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.861 metric tonnes (4.256 tons).
- Front - Fixed
- Rear - Trunnion
- Oscillation Angle - 8.5°
- Brakes - ISO 3450: 2011
- Fuel Tank - 281 gal (US) / 1064 l
- Cooling System - 54.9 gal (US) / 208 l
- Engine Crankcase - 20 gal (US) / 75.7 l
- Transmission - 29.1 gal (US) / 110 l
- Differential - Final Drives - Front - 71.6 gal (US) / 271 l
- Differential - Final Drives - Rear - 68.9 gal (US) / 261 l
- Hydraulic System Factory Fill - 210 gal (US) / 795 l
- Hydraulic Tank - Implement and Hydraulic Fan - 68.9 gal (US) / 261 l
- Hydraulic Tank - Steering and Braking - 34.9 gal (US) / 132 l
- Note - Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, API CK-4, and/or ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) that meets all requirements defined in ISO 22241-1:2006.
- Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) - 72 dB(A) / 72 dB(A)
- Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) - 116 dB(A) / 116 dB(A)
- Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* - 72 dB(A) / 72 dB(A)
- Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)* - 114 dB(A) / 114 dB(A)
- Note (1) - *Sound suppression equipped
- Note (2) - The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
- Note (3) - The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
- Note (4) - Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
- Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) - 72 dB(A) / 72 dB(A)
- Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) - 116 dB(A) / 116 dB(A)
- Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)* - 72 dB(A) / 72 dB(A)
- Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)* - 114 dB(A) / 114 dB(A)
- Note (1) - *Sound suppression equipped
- Note (2) - The machine sound power level was measured according to ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
- Note (3) - The operator sound pressure level was measured according to ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
- Note (4) - Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
- Ground to Top of ROPS - 17.2 ft / 5240 mm
- Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - 16.6 ft / 5049 mm
- Ground to Top of Hood - 12.7 ft / 3862 mm
- Ground to Bumper Clearance - 3.5 ft / 1079 mm
- Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - 12.5 ft / 3795 mm
- Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 15.4 ft / 4689 mm
- Wheel Base - 15.1 ft / 4600 mm
- Maximum Overall Length - 42.9 ft / 13084 mm
- Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 2 ft / 596 mm
- Ground to Center of Front Axle - 4.2 ft / 1290 mm
- Clearance at Maximum Lift - 7.2 ft / 4044 mm
- Rack Back Angle at Ground Level - 40.4°
- Rack Back Angle at Carry - 48.8°
- B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - 19.7 ft / 6009 mm
- Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - 27.2 ft / 8281 mm
- Rack Angle at Maximum Lift - 63.7°
- Dump Angle at Maximum Lift - 45°
- Reach - Maximum Lift - 7.2 ft / 2194 mm
- Note - Specifications are calculated with 9.0 m3 (11.8 yd3) rock bucket and Bridgestone 45/65R39 VSDL One Star tires.
- Ground to Top of ROPS - 17.2 ft / 5240 mm
- Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - 16.6 ft / 5049 mm
- Ground to Top of Hood - 12.7 ft / 3862 mm
- Ground to Bumper Clearance - 3.5 ft / 1079 mm
- Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - 12.5 ft / 3795 mm
- Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 17.8 ft / 5425 mm
- Wheel Base - 15.1 ft / 4600 mm
- Maximum Overall Length - 45.3 ft / 13820 mm
- Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 2 ft / 596 mm
- Ground to Center of Front Axle - 4.2 ft / 1290 mm
- Clearance at Maximum Lift - 14.8 ft / 4521 mm
- Rack Back Angle at Ground Level - 39.9°
- Rack Back Angle at Carry - 49.3°
- B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - 21.2 ft / 6470 mm
- Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - 28.7 ft / 8742 mm
- Rack Angle at Maximum Lift - 60.6°
- Dump Angle at Maximum Lift - 51°
- Reach - Maximum Lift - 8.5 ft / 2583 mm
- Note - Specifications are calculated with 9.0 m3 (11.8 yd3) rock bucket and Bridgestone 45/65R39 VSDL One Star tires.
Standard Equipment
- note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- operator environment
- Air conditioner and heater with automatic temperature control
- Cab, sound-suppressed and pressurized, rollover protective structure/falling objects protective structure (ROPS/FOPS)
- Cat Vision, rear vision camera system
- 12-volt power port
- Coat hook
- Cab precleaner, powered
- Electro-hydraulic tilt and lift controls (seat mounted)
- Flip-up armrest
- Heater and defroster
- CB radio ready
- Horn, electric
- Implement hydraulic lockout
- Instrumentation, gauges:
– Engine coolant temperature
– Fuel level
– Ground speed
– Gear
– Hydraulic oil temperature
– Speedometer/tachometer
– Torque converter temperature - Instrumentation, warning indicators:
– Action alert system, three category
– Automatic transmission model enable status
– Brake malfunction
– Bucket float status
– Delayed engine shutdown status
– Engine idle shutdown status
– Engine malfunction
– Fuel economy mode enable status
– Hydraulic lockout
– Lockup clutch enable status
– Low fuel level
– Parking brake status
– Rimpull control enable status
– Seatbelt warning
– Secondary steering (if equipped)
– Throttle lock status
– Transmission gear - Keypad, control with indicator lights:
– Auto trans mode speed range
– Auto/manual transmission mode
– Fuel economy mode
– Implement kickout
– Lockup clutch
– Reduced rimpull
– Throttle lock - Light, dome (cab)
- Lunchbox and beverage holders
- Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
- Premium seat with heated and actively cooled leather, adjustable lumbar support, air adjustable bolsters on the seat and backrest, seat cushion tilt adjustment, and adjustable-length seat cushion
- Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
- Steering and Transmission Integrated Control (STIC™) system with steering lock
- Tinted glass
- Trainer seat with lap belt
- Vital Information Management System (VIMS™) with graphical information display: external data port, customizable operator profiles, cycle timer, and integral Cat Production Measurement
– Wet-arm wipers/washers (front, rear and corner) intermittent front wiper
- powertrain
- Brakes, full hydraulic, enclosed, oil-disc
- Axle-shaft oil-disc service brake
- Electro hydraulic parking brake
- Case drain screens
- Cat clean emission module (CEM) - (Tier 4 only)
- Demand fan
- Engine Cat C27
- Fuel priming pump (electric)
- Ground level shutdown switch
- Mufflers (under hood) (Tier 2 equivalent only)
- Precleaner, engine air intake
- Radiator, Aluminum Modular (AMR)
- Separated cooling system
- Starting aid, (ether) manual override
- Throttle Lock
- Torque Converter, Impeller Clutch (ICTC) with lock-up clutch (LUC), and rimpull control system
- Transmission, 534 mm (21 in) planetary power shift (electronic) (3F/3R)
- electrical
- Alarm, back-up
- Alternator, 150 amp
- Batteries, maintenance free (2 – 1,400 CCA)
- Converter, 10/15 amp, 24V to 12V
- Deutsch component connectors
- Electrical system, 24V
- Electronic transmission control
- Lighting system, halogen (front and rear) lighting, access stairway, engine compartment
- Starter, electric
- Auxiliary start receptacle
- other
- Automatic bucket lift kickout/positioner
- Axle temperature sensor
- Battery disconnect and jump start receptacle, bumper
- Coupling, Caterpillar O-ring face seals
- Economy mode with on demand throttle
- Emergency platform exit
- Engine, crankcase, 500 hour interval with CH4
- Engine idle management features:
– Auto idle kickdown
– Delayed engine shutdown
– Engine idle shutdown - Fenders, steel (front)
- Guards, crankcase and powertrain
- Ground level lockable battery disconnect switch
- Grouped/labeled lube points
- Hitch, drawbar with pin
- Hoses, Cat XT™
- Oil sampling valves
- Positive flow control hydraulic system
- Product Link™
- Sight Gauges: hydraulic tanks, steering/fan and implement/brake, and transmission
- Stairway, left and right rear access
- Steering, load sensing
- Toe kicks
- Vandalism protection caplocks
- Venturi stack
- Premixed 50% concentration of extended life coolant with freeze protection to –34° C (–29° F)
Optional Equipment
- note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- powertrain
- –50° C (–58° F) antifreeze
- Engine oil change system, high speed, Wiggins
- Engine block heater 120V or 240V
- High ambient cooling – software
- operator environment
- Cat Detect, object detection system
- AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio
- Satellite Sirius radio with Bluetooth®
- LED warning strobe
- Mirrors heated
- Window pull-down visor
- other
- Front and rear roading fenders
- Fast fill fuel system (Shaw-Aero)
- other optional configurations
- Millyard
- Steel Mill