- Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 13.28 ft / 4046 mm
- Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 10.99 yd3 / 8.4 m3
- Bucket Capacity - Struck: 9.03 yd3 / 6.9 m3
- Bucket Width: 14.6 ft / 4450 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 990 Series II
Weighing roughly 73.5 t and rated at 625 hp, the Caterpillar 990 Series II is a wheel loader in its size class.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight162017.8 lb73490 kg
03Selected published values116
Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 990 Series II include published bucket capacity of 10.99 yd3 / 8.4 m3, published breakout force of 63066 lb, published operating weight of 162017.8 lb / 73490 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Dump Clearance At Max Raise” field (13.28 ft / 4046 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (10.99 yd3 / 8.4 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Struck” field (9.03 yd3 / 6.9 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.
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise13.28 ft4046 mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped10.99 yd38.4 m3
Bucket Capacity - Struck9.03 yd36.9 m3
Bucket Width14.6 ft4450 mm
Breakout Force63066 lb63066 -
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.67 ft507 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground41.38 ft12610 mm
Width Over Tires13.46 ft4100 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump6.19 ft1886 mm
Dimensions*
Ground Clearance1.6 ft0.49 m
Height - Top Of Exhaust Stack15.51 ft4.73 m
Height - Top Of Rops/Fops16.63 ft5.07 m
Hinge Pin Height At Full Lift - Hl21.1 ft6.44 m
Hinge Pin Height At Full Lift - Std19.25 ft5.87 m
Clearance At Maximum Lift /Dump - Hl14.8 ft4.52 m
Overall Length - Hl44.6 ft13.6 m
Overall Length - Std42.12 ft12.84 m
Full Turn Static Tipping Load At 35 Degrees84311 lb38242.83 kg
Clearance At Maximum Lift/Dump - Std13.7 ft4.18 m
Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump - Std8.25 ft2.52 m
Straight Static Tipping Load - Hl97338 lb44151.78 kg
Straight Static Tipping Load - Std93457 lb42391.39 kg
Tread Width10 ft3.05 m
Turning Circle - Hl70.6 ft21.52 m
Turning Circle - Std68.1 ft20.76 m
Wheel Base Length15.09 ft4.6 m
Width - Over Tires13.3 ft4.06 m
Reach At Maximum Lift/Dump - Hl8.31 ft2.53 m
Engine
Engine Model3412E TA3412E TA
Net Power625 hp466.1 kw
Displacement1647.7 cu in27 L
Bore5.4 in137.2 mm
Stroke6 in152.4 mm
Net Power - Iso 9249625 hp466.1 kw
Net Power - Sae J1349618 hp460.9 kw
Net Power - Eec 80/1269625 hp466.1 kw
Net Power - Din 70020648 PS648 PS
Net Power - Caterpillar625 hp466.1 kw
Operational
Operating Weight162017.8 lb73490 kg
Fuel Capacity256.3 gal970 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity115 gal435 L
Static Tipping Weight90292.6 lb40956 kg
Transmission
Transmission TypePowershiftPowershift
Number Of Forward Gears33
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed - Forward14 mph22.5 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse15.6 mph25 km/h
Forward - 14.4 mph7.1 km/h
Forward - 28 mph12.8 km/h
Forward - 314 mph22.5 km/h
Reverse - 15 mph8 km/h
Reverse - 28.8 mph14.1 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 313.9 mph22.4 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 315.4 mph24.8 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 27.9 mph12.8 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 28.8 mph14.2 km/h
Converter Drive - Forward 312.9 mph20.8 km/h
Converter Drive - Reverse 314.2 mph22.9 km/h
Direct Drive - Forward 1Lock-up disabledLock-up disabled
Converter Drive - Forward 14.3 mph7 km/h
Converter Drive - Forward 27.5 mph12.1 km/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 14.9 mph7.9 km/h
Converter Drive - Reverse 14.8 mph7.8 km/h
Converter Drive - Reverse 28.3 mph13.4 km/h
Reverse - 315.5 mph24.8 km/h
Steering
Steering Angle - Each Direction35 degrees35 degrees
Relief Valve Setting4500 psi4500 psi
Minimum Turning Radius - Over Bucket407 in10337.8 mm
Hydraulic Output At 2,128 Rpm And 6900 Kpa (1,000 Psi)108 gal/min108 gal/min
Minimum Turning Radius - Over Bucket - Hl424 in10769.6 mm
Tires
Tires (1)Choice of six tires.Choice of six tires.
Tires (2)Tires used for measurement - 41.25/70-39 42 plyTires used for measurement - 41.25/70-39 42 ply
Buckets
Maximum Bucket Capacity12 yd39.2 m3
Bucket Capacities11 - 12 cyds11 - 12 cyds
Hydraulic System
Raise Time9.2 sec9.2 sec
Dump Time2.9 sec2.9 sec
Lower Time3.8 sec3.8 sec
Axles
FrontFixedFixed
RearTrunnionTrunnion
Oscillation Angle11 degrees11 degrees
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall22.6 in572.1 mm
Brakes
BrakesMeet SAE/ISO 3450 1996.Meet SAE/ISO 3450 1996.
Operating Specifications
Bucket Capacity Range8.4-9.2 m3 11-12 yd38.4-9.2 m3 11-12 yd3
Operating Weight - Hl183539 lb83251.9 kg
Breakout Force - Hl120498 lb54657 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn - Hl86085 lb39047.6 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn108892 lb49392.6 kg
Dump Clearance15.3 ft4.7 m
Breakout Force137841 lb62523.7 kg
Articulation Angle35 degrees35 degrees
Rated Payload33000 lb14968.6 kg
Travel Speed12.5 mph20.2 km/h
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System50.2 gal190 L
Fuel Tank413 gal1563.4 L
Crankcase25.1 gal95.1 L
Hydraulic System - Including Tank115 gal435 L
Transmission29.1 gal110.1 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front71.6 gal271 L
Differential - Final Drives - Rear69 gal261.1 L
Hydraulic System - Tank Only46 gal174.1 L
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt And Brakes113 gal427.8 L
Hydraulic System - Steering And Engine Cooling Fan50.5 gal191.2 L
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Raise9.2 s9.2 s
Dump2.9 s2.9 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time15.9 s15.9 s
Lower Float Down - Empty9.2 s9.2 s
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
Number Of Lift Cylinders22
Number Of Tilt Cylinders11
Cab
Cab - Rops/FopsMeets SAE and ISO standards.Meets SAE and ISO standards.
Sound PerformanceMeets ANSI, SAE and ISO standards.Meets ANSI, SAE and ISO standards.
Loader Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting4500 psi4500 psi
Pilot System, Gear-Type Pump Output At 2,000 Rpm And 6900 Kpa (1,000 Psi)12 gal/min12 gal/min
Main Hydraulic System Output At 2,128 Rpm And 6900 Kpa (1,000 Psi)172 gal/min172 gal/min
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore And Stroke234 mm x 1270 mm 9.25 in x 50 in234 mm x 1270 mm 9.25 in x 50 in
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore And Stroke292 mm x 820 mm 11.5 in x 32.3 in292 mm x 820 mm 11.5 in x 32.3 in
Relief Valve Setting - Low Idle350 psi350 psi
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