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988K Wheel Loader Millyard Arrangement

Introduced in 1963, the 988 has been the industry leader for 50 years. Focused on helping our customers succeed, we have continued to build upon each new series. The 988K continues our legacy of reliability, performance, safety, operator comfort, serviceability, and efficiency. The 988K Millyard Arrangement is designed to meet the demands of millyard applications. The features of the 988K Millyard work together to provide a durable and reliable machine to meet the needs of the modern millyard.
  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs

Standard Equipment

  • NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Alarm, back-up
    • Alternator, single 150 amp
    • Batteries, dry
    • Converter, 10/15 amp, 24V to 12V
    • Lighting system (halogen, work lights, access and service platform lighting)
    • Starting and charging system, 24V
    • Starter emergency start receptacle
    • Starter lockout in bumper
    • Transmission lockout in bumper
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Graphical Information Display, displays real time operating information, performs calibrations and customizes operator settings
    • Air conditioner
    • Cat Detect Vision, rear vision camera system
    • Cab, sound suppressed and pressurized, integrated rollover protective structure (ROPS/FOPS) radio ready for entertainment, includes antenna, speakers and converter (12-volt 5-amp) and power port
    • Controls, lift and tilt function
    • Heater, defroster
    • Horn, electric
    • Instrumentation, gauges: - Coolant temperature - Engine hour meter - Hydraulic oil temperature - Power train oil temperature
    • Light, cab, dome
    • Lunchbox, beverage holders
    • Mirrors, rearview (externally mounted)
    • Rimpull Control System
    • Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth), air suspension, six-way adjustable
    • Seat belt, retractable, 76 mm (3 in) wide
    • STIC Control System
    • UV glass
    • Transmission gear indicator
    • Vital Information Management System (VIMS) with Graphical Information Display: External Data Port, Customizable Operator Profiles, Cycle Timer, Integrated Payload Control System
    • Wet-Arm wipers/washers (front and rear): - Intermittent front and rear wipers
    • Lights, directional
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Swing out radiator system with 6 fpi radiator cores
    • Auto-reversing fan with adjustable controls and manual cycle
    • Hinged, perforated side doors
    • Brakes, oil-cooled, multi-disc, service/secondary
    • Case drain screens
    • Crankcase guard
    • Electro hydraulic parking brake
    • Engine, C18 MEUI diesel, turbocharged/aftercooled
    • Ground level engine shutoff
    • Turbine precleaner, engine air intake
    • Radiator, Next Generation Modular (NGMR)
    • Starting aid, ether, automatic
    • Throttle lock, electronic
    • Torque converter, Impeller Clutch (ICTC) with Lock up clutch (LUC), Rimpull Control System
    • Transmission, planetary powershift, 4F/3R electronic control
  • OTHER
    • Automatic bucket lift kickout/positioner
    • Base machine price includes a rim allowance
    • Hydraulically driven demand fan
    • Couplings, Cat O-ring face seals
    • Doors, service access (locking)
    • Ecology drains for engine, radiator, hydraulic tank
    • Fuel tank, 731 L (188 gal)
    • Hitch, drawbar with pin
    • Hoses, Cat XT™
    • Hydraulic, steering and brake filtration/screening system
    • Cat Clean Emission Module
    • Oil sampling valves
    • Premixed 50% concentration of extended life coolant with freeze protection to -34° C (-29° F)
    • Rear access to cab and service platform
    • Steering, load sensing
    • Toe kicks
    • Vandalism protection caplocks

Optional Equipment

  • NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • POWER TRAIN
    • -50° C (-58° F) antifreeze
    • Engine oil change system, high speed, Wiggins
    • Engine block heater 120V or 240V
    • High ambient cooling - software
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Cab precleaner
    • AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio
    • Satellite Sirius radio with bluetooth
    • LED warning strobe
    • CB radio ready
    • Window pull down visor
  • MISCELLANEOUS ATTACHMENTS
    • Front and rear roading fenders
    • Fast fill fuel system (Shaw-Aero)

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
988K Millyard Arrangement
Name:
988K Millyard Arrangement
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Engine

Net Power:
541 HP / 403 kW
Engine Model:
Cat® C18 ™
Net Power - SAE J1349:
541 HP / 403 kW
Bore:
5.7 in / 145 mm
Stroke:
7.2 in / 183 mm
Displacement:
1105 in³ / 18.1 l
Torque Rise:
58 % / 58 %
Rated Speed:
1700/min
Peak Power Speed - 1,500 rpm - Gross - ISO 14396:
580 HP / 432 kW
Peak Power Speed - 1,500 rpm - Net Power - SAE J1349:
541 HP / 403 kW
Emissions:
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV Technology or Tier 2 Equivalent
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm:
2104 lb/ft / 2852 N·m
Gross - ISO 14396:
580 HP / 432 kW
Peak Power Speed:
1500/min
Peak Power Speed - 1,500 rpm - Gross - SAE J1995:
588 HP / 439 kW

Forks

Fork End Area:
69 ft² / 6.4 m²

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight:
139920 lb / 63600 kg
Tipping Load - Straight:
78115 lb / 35500 kg
Tipping Load - Articulated 37°:
68005 lb / 30910 kg

Transmission

Transmission Type:
Cat-Planetenlastschaltgetriebe
Forward - 1:
4 mile/h / 6.5 km/h
Forward - 2:
7.2 mile/h / 11.6 km/h
Forward - 3:
12.7 mile/h / 20.4 km/h
Forward - 4:
21.6 mile/h / 34.7 km/h
Reverse - 1:
4.7 mile/h / 7.5 km/h
Reverse - 2:
8.3 mile/h / 13.3 km/h
Reverse - 3:
14.4 mile/h / 23.2 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 1:
Lock-up disabled
Direct Drive - Forward 2:
7.8 mile/h / 12.5 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3:
13.9 mile/h / 22.3 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4:
24.4 mile/h / 39.3 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 1:
5 mile/h / 8 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2:
8.9 mile/h / 14.3 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3:
15.8 mile/h / 25.5 km/h

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Maximum Flow:
13.7 gal/min / 52 l/min
Pilot System:
Variable displacement piston
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,860 rpm:
153 gal/min / 580 l/min
Relief Valve Setting - Main:
580 psi / 4000 kPa
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke:
292 mm × 671 mm (11.5 in × 26.4 in)
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke:
235 mm × 976 mm (9.25 in × 38.4 in)
Lift/Tilt System:
Variable displacement piston
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit:
EH- Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt:
4641 psi / 32000 kPa

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank:
188 gal (US) / 712 l
Cooling System:
31.7 gal (US) / 120 l
Crankcase:
15.9 gal (US) / 60 l
Transmission:
31.7 gal (US) / 120 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front:
49.1 gal (US) / 186 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear:
49.1 gal (US) / 186 l
Hydraulic System - Tank Only:
63.4 gal (US) / 240 l
Hydraulic System Factory Fill:
125.5 gal (US) / 475 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank:
8.7 gal (US) / 33 l

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage

Fork Top Clamp Opening:
12.3 ft / 3741 mm
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift:
39.4 ° / 39.4 °
Ground to Top of Hood:
10.9 ft / 3334 mm
Front Axle Centerline to Fork Tip:
15.6 ft / 4765 mm
Fork Height at Maximum Lift:
15.3 ft / 4660 mm
Wheel Base:
14.9 ft / 4550 mm
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance:
1.9 ft / 568 mm
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper:
10.5 ft / 3187 mm
Ground to Center of Front Axle:
3.2 ft / 978 mm
Maximum Overall Length:
41 ft / 12502 mm
Ground to Top of ROPS:
13.8 ft / 4221 mm
Fork Height with Level Arms:
8.1 ft / 2468 mm
Ground to Bumper Clearance:
3.1 ft / 933 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift:
16.1 ft / 4918 mm
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks:
13.8 ft / 4214 mm

Axles

Front:
Fixed
Rear:
Trunnion
Oscillation Angle:
13°

Brakes

Brakes:
SAE J1473 OKT90, ISO 3450:1992

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit:
Pilot, load sensing
Steering System - Pump:
Piston, variable displacement
Relief Valve Setting - Steering:
4351 psi / 30000 kPa
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle:
3.4 s / 3.4 s
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle:
5.6 s / 5.6 s
Maximum Flow:
71.3 gal/min / 270 l/min
Total Steering Angle:
74 ° / 74 °

Sound Performance - Standard

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396):
71 dB(A) / 71 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395):
111 dB(A) / 111 dB(A)

Sound Performance - Suppression

Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395):
109 dB(A) / 109 dB(A)
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396):
70 dB(A) / 70 dB(A)