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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 988B

The Caterpillar 988B is a wheel loader of about 43.4 t, powered by a 375 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Wheel Loader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight95603.5 lb43365 kg
03Selected published values24
Published highlights
  • Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 11.32 ft / 3450 mm
  • Breakout Force: 80100 lb / 356.31 kN
  • Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 7.07 yd3 / 5.4 m3
  • Bucket Capacity - Struck: 5.89 yd3 / 4.5 m3
Typical use

Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 988B include published bucket capacity of 7.07 yd3 / 5.4 m3, published breakout force of 80100 lb / 356.31 kN, published operating weight of 95603.5 lb / 43365 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Dump Clearance At Max Raise” field (11.32 ft / 3450 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Breakout Force” field (80100 lb / 356.31 kN) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (7.07 yd3 / 5.4 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications

Published values, clearly grouped.

Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.

01

Bucket

Dump Clearance At Max Raise11.32 ft3450 mm
Breakout Force80100 lb356.31 kN
Bucket Capacity - Heaped7.07 yd35.4 m3
Bucket Capacity - Struck5.89 yd34.5 m3
02

Dimensions

Ground Clearance1.56 ft474 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground34.09 ft10390 mm
Width Over Tires11.55 ft3520 mm
Height To Top Of Cab13.51 ft4115 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump7.06 ft2150 mm
03

Engine

Engine Make22362236
Engine Model34083408
Gross Power375 hp279.7 kw
Displacement1098.5 cu in18 L
04

Operational

Operating Weight95603.5 lb43365 kg
Fuel Capacity165.2 gal625 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity65 gal246 L
Static Tipping Weight49493.8 lb22450 kg
05

Transmission

Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward22.5 mph36.2 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse25.8 mph41.4 km/h
06

Hydraulic System

Raise Time9.4 sec9.4 sec
Dump Time3 sec3 sec
Lower Time4.5 sec4.5 sec
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