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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 988G

The Caterpillar 988G is a 50.2 t-class wheel loader with a 475 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Wheel Loader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight110634.6 lb50183 kg
03Selected published values69
Published highlights
  • Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 13.78 ft / 4198 mm
  • Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 8.25 yd3 / 6.3 m3
  • Bucket Capacity - Struck: 10.73 yd3 / 8.2 m3
  • Bucket Width: 12.47 ft / 3800 mm
Typical use

Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 988G include published bucket capacity of 8.25 yd3 / 6.3 m3, published breakout force of 115866.52 lb / 515.4 kN, published operating weight of 110634.6 lb / 50183 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 (13.78 ft / 4198 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (8.25 yd3 / 6.3 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Struck” field (10.73 yd3 / 8.2 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 Raise13.78 ft4198 mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped8.25 yd36.3 m3
Bucket Capacity - Struck10.73 yd38.2 m3
Bucket Width12.47 ft3800 mm
Digging Depth0.57 ft171 mm
Breakout Force115866.52 lb515.4 kN
02

Dimensions

Ground Clearance1.81 ft549 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground40.16 ft12240 mm
Height To Top Of Cab13.54 ft4125 mm
Wheelbase14.93 ft4550 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height19.21 ft5853 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump6.19 ft1886 mm
03

Dimensions*

Height - Top Of Rops/Fops13.54 ft4.13 m
Overall Length - Std41.52 ft12.66 m
Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump - Std7.03 ft2.15 m
Wheel Base Length14.93 ft4.56 m
Hinge Pin Height At Full Lift - Std19.2 ft5.86 m
04

Engine

Engine MakeCaterpillarCaterpillar
Engine Model3456 EUI3456 EUI
Net Power475 hp354.3 kw
Gross Power520 hp387.8 kw
Displacement964.2 cu in15.9 L
Bore5.6 in140 mm
Stroke6.8 in172 mm
05

Operational

Operating Weight110634.6 lb50183 kg
Fuel Capacity179.4 gal679 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity124.2 gal470 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity27.3 gal103 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity18.5 gal70 L
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity49.2 gal186 L
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity49.2 gal186 L
06

Transmission

Transmission TypePowershift - PlanetaryPowershift - Planetary
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed - Forward35.4 mph57 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse23.5 mph37.9 km/h
Forward - 14.3 mph6.9 km/h
Forward - 27.7 mph12.3 km/h
Forward - 313.7 mph22 km/h
Forward - 424 mph38.6 km/h
Reverse - 15 mph8 km/h
Reverse - 28.8 mph14.1 km/h
Reverse - 315.6 mph25.2 km/h
07

Steering

Minimum Turning Radius - Over Bucket341.3 in8668.1 mm
08

Buckets

Maximum Bucket Capacity9.2 yd37.1 m3
09

Hydraulic System

Raise Time9.4 sec9.4 sec
Dump Time2.4 sec2.4 sec
Lower Time3.8 sec3.8 sec
10

Axles

FrontFixedFixed
RearTrunnionTrunnion
Oscillation Angle13 degrees13 degrees
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall22.4 in568 mm
11

Operating Specifications

Static Tipping Load - Full Turn60386 lb27390.7 kg
Dump Clearance13.9 ft4.3 m
Breakout Force123300 lb55928 kg
Articulation Angle43 degrees43 degrees
Travel Speed24.8 mph40 km/h
12

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System27.3 gal103.1 L
Fuel Tank179.4 gal679.2 L
Crankcase15.9 gal60 L
Hydraulic System - Including Tank124.2 gal470 L
Transmission18.5 gal70 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front49.2 gal186.1 L
Differential - Final Drives - Rear49.2 gal186.1 L
Hydraulic System - Tank Only70.6 gal267 L
13

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Raise9.4 s9.4 s
Dump2.4 s2.4 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time15.6 s15.6 s
Lower Float Down - Empty3.8 s3.8 s
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