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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 990H

The Caterpillar 990H is a wheel loader of about 77.8 t, powered by a 627 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Wheel Loader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight171612.3 lb77842 kg
03Selected published values102
Published highlights
  • Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 12.97 ft / 3952 mm
  • Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 11.25 yd3 / 8.6 m3
  • Bucket Capacity - Struck: 9.55 yd3 / 7.3 m3
  • Bucket Width: 14.6 ft / 4450 mm
Typical use

Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 990H include published bucket capacity of 11.25 yd3 / 8.6 m3, published breakout force of 583.6 kN, published operating weight of 171612.3 lb / 77842 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 (12.97 ft / 3952 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (11.25 yd3 / 8.6 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Struck” field (9.55 yd3 / 7.3 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 Raise12.97 ft3952 mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped11.25 yd38.6 m3
Bucket Capacity - Struck9.55 yd37.3 m3
Bucket Width14.6 ft4450 mm
Breakout Force_ -583.6 kN
02

Dimensions

Ground Clearance1.57 ft478 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground42.13 ft12839 mm
Width Over Tires13.36 ft4071 mm
Height To Top Of Cab16.64 ft5070 mm
Wheelbase15.1 ft4600 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height19.25 ft5866 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump5.91 ft1799 mm
03

Engine

Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC27 MEUI ACERTC27 MEUI ACERT
Net Power627 hp467.6 kw
Gross Power687 hp512.3 kw
Power Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
Displacement1666 cu in27.4 L
Bore5.4 in137.2 mm
Stroke6 in152.4 mm
Net Power - Iso 9249627 hp467.6 kw
Net Power - Sae J1349621 hp463.1 kw
Net Power - Iso 14396669 hp498.9 kw
Net Power - Eec 80/1269627 hp467.6 kw
Net Power - Din 70020650 PS650 PS
04

Operational

Operating Weight171612.3 lb77842 kg
Fuel Capacity283.8 gal1074 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity115 gal435 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity25.1 gal95 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity50.2 gal190 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity29.1 gal110 L
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity71.6 gal271 L
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity69 gal261 L
Static Tipping Weight95663 lb43392 kg
Turning Radius34 ft10337 mm
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage100 amps100 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation22 degrees22 degrees
Tire Size41.25/70-3941.25/70-39
05

Transmission

Transmission TypePowershiftPowershift
Number Of Forward Gears33
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed - Forward14 mph22.4 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse15.5 mph24.8 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
06

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
07

Tires

TiresTires used for measurement - 41.25/70-39 42 plyTires used for measurement - 41.25/70-39 42 ply
08

Buckets

Bucket Capacities8.4 m3-9.2 m3 (11 yd3-12 yd3)8.4 m3-9.2 m3 (11 yd3-12 yd3)
09

Hydraulic System

Relief Valve Setting4496.2 psi31000 kPa
Pump Flow Capacity171.8 gal/min650 L/min
Raise Time9.2 sec9.2 sec
Dump Time2.9 sec2.9 sec
Lower Time3.8 sec3.8 sec
10

Axles

FrontFixedFixed
RearOscillatingOscillating
Oscillation Angle11 degrees11 degrees
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall22.5 in571.5 mm
11

Brakes

BrakesMeet SAE/ISO 3450 1996Meet SAE/ISO 3450 1996
12

Operating Specifications

Rated Payload33000 lb14968.6 kg
13

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System50.2 gal190.1 L
Fuel Tank284 gal1075.1 L
Crankcase25 gal94.7 L
Hydraulic System - Including Tank115 gal435 L
Transmission29 gal109.8 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front71.6 gal271.1 L
Differential - Final Drives - Rear68.9 gal260.9 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
14

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Raise9.2 s9.2 s
Dump2.9 s2.9 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time15.9 s15.9 s
Lower Float Down - Empty3.8 s3.8 s
15

Cab

Cab - Rops/FopsMeets SAE and ISO standardsMeets SAE and ISO standards
Sound PerformanceSound Performance Meets ANSI, SAE and ISO standardsSound Performance Meets ANSI, SAE and ISO standards
16

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 1270 mm (9.25 in 50 in)234 mm 1270 mm (9.25 in 50 in)
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore And Stroke292 mm 820 mm (11.5 in 32.3 in)292 mm 820 mm (11.5 in 32.3 in)
Relief Valve Setting - Low Idle350 psi350 psi
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