Skip to main content
loading site..
Conditional Content 1
Conditional Content 2

988 XE

988 XE

Cat® Large Wheel Loaders set the standard for optimized productivity, minimizing downtime, enhancing operator comfort, and protecting people on your jobsite through key safety features.

Book a Demo
Explore my deals
Specifications
Air Conditioning System
  • Air Conditioning
    The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes.
Axles
  • Front
    Fixed
  • Rear
    Trunnion
  • Oscillation Angle
    13°
Brakes
  • Brakes
    ISO 3450:2011
Buckets
  • Bucket Capacities
    4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
Dimensions - Millyard Linkage
  • Ground to Top of ROPS
    13.8 ft 4221 mm
  • Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
    13.8 ft 4214 mm
  • Ground to Top of Hood
    10.9 ft 3334 mm
  • Ground to Bumper Clearance
    3.1 ft 933 mm
  • Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
    10.5 ft 3187 mm
  • Front Axle Centerline to Fork Tip
    16.5 ft 5023 mm
  • Wheel Base
    14.9 ft 4550 mm
  • Maximum Overall Length
    41.9 ft 12761 mm
  • Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
    1.9 ft 568 mm
  • Ground to Center of Front Axle
    3.2 ft 978 mm
  • Fork Height with Level Arms
    8.1 ft 2474 mm
  • Fork Top Clamp Opening
    13.1 ft 4006 mm
  • Fork Height at Maximum Lift
    17.2 ft 5242 mm
  • Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
    16.1 ft 4918 mm
  • Dump Angle at Maximum Lift
    -39.4 ° -39.4 °
Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift
  • Ground to Top of ROPS
    13.8 ft 4202 mm
  • Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
    14.8 ft 4498 mm
  • Ground to Top of Hood
    10.9 ft 3334 mm
  • Ground to Bumper Clearance
    3.1 ft 933 mm
  • Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
    10.5 ft 3187 mm
  • Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
    15.3 ft 4661 mm
  • Wheel Base
    14.9 ft 4550 mm
  • Maximum Overall Length
    40.7 ft 12398 mm
  • Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
    1.9 ft 568 mm
  • Ground to Center of Axles
    3.2 ft 978 mm
  • Clearance at Maximum Lift
    13.3 ft 4043 mm
  • B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
    19.3 ft 5881 mm
  • Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
    25.8 ft 7849 mm
  • Reach - Maximum Lift
    6.8 ft 2062 mm
  • Note
    Specs are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3) rock bucket and Michelin XLDD2 with 978 mm (3.2 ft) centerline of rear axle height.
Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift
  • Ground to Top of ROPS
    13.8 ft 4202 mm
  • Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks
    14.8 ft 4498 mm
  • Ground to Top of Hood
    10.9 ft 3334 mm
  • Ground to Bumper Clearance
    3.1 ft 933 mm
  • Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper
    10.5 ft 3187 mm
  • Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip
    14 ft 14 mm
  • Wheel Base
    14.9 ft 4550 mm
  • Maximum Overall Length
    39.3 ft 11991 mm
  • Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance
    1.9 ft 568 mm
  • Ground to Center of Axles
    3.2 ft 978 mm
  • Clearance at Maximum Lift
    11.9 ft 3641 mm
  • B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift
    18 ft 5479 mm
  • Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised
    24.5 ft 7455 mm
  • Reach - Maximum Lift
    6.5 ft 1981 mm
  • Note
    Specs are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3) rock bucket and Michelin XLDD2 with 978 mm (3.2 ft) centerline of rear axle height.
Engine
  • Net Power - SAE J1349:2011
    538 hp 401 kW
  • Engine Model
    Cat® C18 ™
  • Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
    580 hp 432 kW
  • Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
    588 hp 436 kW
  • Rated Speed
    1,700 rpm
  • Peak Power Speed
    1,500 rpm
  • Emissions
    U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014
  • Bore
    5.7 in 145 mm
  • Stroke
    7.2 in 183 mm
  • Displacement
    1105 in³ 18.1 l
  • Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995
    2230 ft·lbf 3023 N·m
  • Torque Rise
    58%
Hydraulic Cycle Times
  • Rack Back
    4.5 s 4.5 s
  • Raise
    8 s 8 s
  • Dump
    2.2 s 2.2 s
  • Lower Float Down
    3.5 s 3.5 s
  • Total Hydraulic Cycle Time
    18.2 s 18.2 s
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
  • Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
    EH-Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing
  • Lift/Tilt System - Pump
    Variable displacement piston
  • Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm
    153 gal/min 580 l/min
  • Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt
    4757 psi 32800 kPa
  • Lift Cylinder - Bore
    8.7 in 210 mm
  • Lift Cylinder - Stroke
    41.3 in 1050 mm
  • Tilt Cylinder - Bore
    8.7 in 269 mm
  • Tilt Cylinder - Stroke
    27 in 685 mm
Hydraulic System - Steering
  • Steering System - Circuit
    Pilot, load sensing
  • Steering System - Pump
    Piston, variable displacement
  • Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm
    71.3 gal/min 270 l/min
  • Steering Cut Off Pressure
    4351 psi 30000 kPa
  • Total Steering Angle
    86°
  • Steering Cycle Times - High Idle
    3.4 s 3.4 s
  • Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle
    5.6 s 5.6 s
Operating Specifications
  • Operating Weight
    116362 lb 52781 kg
  • Operating Weight - Standard
    116362 lb 52781 kg
  • Operating Weight - High Lift
    119618 lb 54258 kg
  • Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face)
    12.5 ton (US) 11.3 t
  • Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard)
    16 ton (US) 14.5 t
  • Bucket Capacity Range
    4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3)
Operator's Cab
  • ROPS/FOPS
    ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards
Service Refill Capacities
  • Fuel Tank
    147 gal (US) 555 l
  • Cooling System - Jacket Water
    30 gal (US) 112 l
  • Cooling Systems - Power Train
    8 gal (US) 30 l
  • Engine Crankcase
    16 gal (US) 60 l
  • Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
    8.7 gal (US) 33 l
  • Transmission
    16 gal (US) 60 l
  • Differential - Final Drives - Front
    49 gal (US) 186 l
  • Differential - Final Drives - Rear
    49 gal (US) 186 l
  • Hydraulic System - Implement/Steering
    126 gal (US) 475 l
  • Note
    All nonroad Tier 4 Final/Stage V diesel engines are required to use: – The machine has the flexibility to run on either ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD with 15 ppm of sulfur or less). – Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternative, and biodiesel* fuels that reduce greenhouse gases: Up to B20 biodiesel (FAME) ** Up to 100% HVO and GTL renewable fuels * Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. – Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specifications are required. – Only use DEF that meets ISO 22241-1 standards.
Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage III - Standard
  • Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
    72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
  • Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
    110 dB(A) 110 dB(A)
Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V - Standard
  • Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
    72 dB(A) 72 dB(A)
  • Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
    109 dB(A) 109 dB(A)
Sustainability
  • Recyclability
    96%
Transmission
  • Transmission Type
    Cat switched reluctance electric drive
  • Forward 1 (virtual)
    4.3 mile/h 7 km/h
  • Forward 2 (virtual)
    7 mile/h 11.3 km/h
  • Forward 3 (virtual)
    13.8 mile/h 22.2 km/h
  • Forward 4 (virtual)
    20 mile/h 32.1 km/h
  • Reverse 1 (virtual)
    4.3 mile/h 7 km/h
  • Reverse 2 (virtual)
    7 mile/h 11.3 km/h
  • Reverse 3 (virtual)
    17.5 mile/h 28.2 km/h
Benefits

Proven Reliability
        
  • With 15+ years of electric-drive experience, the 988 XE combines the simple and robust switched reluctance technology with existing 988 proven machine design.
  •     
  • More than 90 percent identical to the 988.
  •     
  • Fewer moving parts than traditional torque converter and mechanical transmission systems.
  •     
  • Solid-state, fully sealed, and liquid-cooled powered electronics maximize durability in extreme conditions.
  •     
  • Moves more material more efficiently with improved power and control.
  •     
  • Cat C18 engine is built and tested to meet your most demanding applications.
  •     
  • Advanced filtration system for extended performance and reliability of the hydraulic system.
Durability
        
  • Achieves long engine life and improved fuel efficiency with reduced high idle speed.
  •     
  • Automatic retarder controls help maintain optimal speed on grade.
  •     
  • One-piece castings help provide enhanced front linkage strength in key pin areas.
  •     
  • Full box section rear frame helps resist torsional shock and twisting forces.
  •     
  • Durable construction withstands the toughest loading conditions and multiple life cycles.
  •     
  • Dynamic braking helps achieve long brake life while operating in single pedal mode.
Achieve Greater Productivity
        
  • Electric-drive system eliminates shifting and simplifies operator control, helping to accelerate the learning curve of new operators.
  •     
  • Superior acceleration, smoother directional shifts, and reduced travel times.
  •     
  • Maximum responsiveness with Steering and Integrated Control (STIC™).
  •     
  • Convenient, responsive electro-hydraulic controls help increase operator productivity.
  •     
  • Superior digging, higher bucket fill factors, and reduced dig times.
  •     
  • Improved visibility over the top of the linkage.
Superior Fuel Efficiency
        
  • Up to 32 percent more fuel efficiency in truck loading applications.
  •     
  • Continuously variable speed control up to maximum ground speed.
  •     
  • Positive Flow Control (PFC) hydraulic system helps increase efficiency, bucket feel, and responsiveness with consistent performance.
  •     
  • Economy mode provides 100% ECM managed engine speed to help provide the most fuel efficient required RPM during machine operation.
  •     
  • Fully integrated electronic engine controls help make your fuel go farther.
  •     
  • Engine idle shutdown for less fuel used while idling.
  •     
  • Flow sharing hydraulics provide full-flow at reduced engine rpm.
  •     
  • Increased hydraulic speed and faster cycle times help decrease idle time and fuel burn, with optimal efficiency.
Increase Productivity and Efficiency with Integrated Technologies
        
  • Cat Technologies developed to monitor, manage, and enhance your jobsite operations.
  •     
  • Cat Payload provides accurate weighing* of the materials you are loading and hauling. Payload data is displayed in real-time to improve productivity and reduce overloading.
  •     
  • Cat Detect enhances awareness of the environment around working equipment and provides alerts to help keep people and assets safe on the jobsite.
  •     
  • Product Link™ wirelessly connects you to your equipment, giving you access to essential information you need to know to run your business.
  •     
  • Gain valuable insight into how your machine or fleet is performing.
  •     
  • Optional Advanced Productivity plan provides comprehensive actionable information to help you manage and improve the productivity and profitability of your operations.
  •     
  • Improved cycle times and better bucket fill factors with optional Operator Coaching.
  •     
  • Optimized dig segment cycle with optional Operator Assist – Tire Slip Prevention, Auto Set Tires, and Lift Stall Prevention.
  •     
  • Easy to operate in single pedal with dynamic braking and operator assist features that allow faster training of new operators.
  •     
  • Increase operator efficiency with Operator Coaching through onboard tips for truck loading operations.
*Not legal for trade.
Safety Features
        
  • Operator presence sensing automatically engages the parking brake if the machine detects movement without an operator on the seat.
  •     
  • External operator seat belt beacon indicates when the seat belt is not being used by the operator.
  •     
  • Standard LED lights provide a safer work environment while operating in dark conditions.
  •     
  • Hazardous voltage lamp assures electric drive system is de-energized and machine is safe to work on.
  •     
  • Achieve precise positioning for easy loading in tight areas with 43 degrees of steering articulation.
  •     
  • Precise machine control by load-sensing hydraulic steering system.
  •     
  • Reduced stairway angles and standard stairway lighting helps provide lower risk of slips, trips, and falls due to better visibility of the steps and stairway.
  •     
  • Computerized monitoring system with warning indicators.
  •     
  • Standard Cat Vision enhances visibility behind the machine, helping you work safely and confidently.
  •     
  • Pressurized cabin with filtered air and reduced sound levels.
Reduced Maintenance Time and Costs
        
  • Electric-drive system helps maximize consumable life, reducing oil and filter waste. Enables two times the life for power train oil and four times the life for filters.
  •     
  • Three levels of dynamic braking when operating in single pedal mode helps reduce break wear.
  •     
  • Operator Assist features help reduce component and tire wear by automating critical dig segments while working in the material pile.
  •     
  • Reduce the potential for wheel slippage without reducing hydraulic efficiency with RCS (Rimpull Control System) and modulating the left pedal from 100 to 25 percent.
  •     
  • Long life, rebuildability, and high resale value with low maintenance costs.
  •     
  • Grouped service points and swing-out engine compartment service doors provide easy access to critical daily service checks.
  •     
  • Ecology drains to prevent spills.
  •     
  • Reduced waste with maintenance-free batteries.
  •     
  • Vehicle Information Management System (VIMS™) notifications to help resolve problems before failure.
  •     
  • Operators can now monitor tire pressure during operation. Any change sending a fault code to VisionLink®, helps prevent premature tire failure.
Easy, Comfortable Operator Environment
        
  • World-class operator comfort and ergonomics.
  •     
  • Cat Premium Plus seat with standard features including leather finish, forced air heating and cooling, two-way thigh adjustment, power lumbar and back bolster adjustment, and dynamic end dampening to provide total comfort throughout the workday.
  •     
  • Easy-to-reach levers and seat-mounted implement pod to help reduce fatigue.
  •     
  • Ergonomic switch placement and displays with LED indicators.
  •     
  • Two-position rocker switch activates the electro-hydraulic parking brake.
  •     
  • Reduced vibrations from isolated cab mounts and seat air suspension.
  •     
  • Automatic cab temperature controls.
Purpose-Built Specialty Arrangements
Millyard
        
  • Unload a typical full-length log truck in a single pass with the larger lift and tilt cylinders and a unique tilt lever to maximize linkage force. Designed with 20% more lift capacity and 26% more tilt capacity over the standard 988.
  •     
  • Swing out fan radiator design for easy service in high-debris millyard applications helping to reduce maintenance and service down time. Auto reversing fan system to help dislodge debris and keep air flowing across the radiator cores.
  •     
  • Additional counterweight to help increase stability for improved confidence while maneuvering with full loads.
  •     
  • Purpose-built lift arm with lowered cross member to help increase visibility to the tips of the forks helping to increase the speed when lining up the load and reduce operator movements to see the forks.


Sustainability

        
  • The Cat® C18 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
  •     
  • The 988 XE emits up to 37% less CO2 than the previous 988K*.
  •     
  • Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) ** or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details.
  •     
  • The Cat® clean emissions module includes Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technologies to reduce the engine’s emissions.
  •     
  • Engine Idle Shutdown Timer reduces fuel burn, greenhouse gas emissions and unnecessary idle time by shutting down the machine after a pre-set idling period.
  •     
  • Autodig helps you work more efficiently and productively and reduce fuel burn, greenhouse gas emissions, machine wear and operator fatigue.
  •     
  • Auto Set Tires reduce tire wear and lowers fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions.
  •     
  • Extended maintenance intervals not only reduce downtime but decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine.
  •     
  • Rear Object Detection for the 988K XE helps enhance job site safety and blind spot awareness when operating in reverse.
  •     
  • Cat® Payload technology maximizes loading efficiency, helping operators of every skill level work more accurately to reduce load time, fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Upgrade to Advanced Payload for expanded features and capabilities that can further increase operator efficiency and accuracy.
*All comparisons to 988K. Productivity, fuel and CO2 emissions vary by application. CO2 emissions calculations based on a reference work cycle using 2.2 U.S. gallons per hour of #2 U.S. diesel fuel based. Applies IPCC2006 methodology using U.S. EPA Emissions Hub emission factors. Includes DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) related CO2. Fuel measurements are at 15°C. Estimated average fuel consumption improvements are based on tests or Product Link® data where available. Productivity improvements are based on test data. When compared to the 988H (2010) and accounting for productivity improvements, the 988K XE emits up to 45% less CO2 per ton of material moved.**Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel.
Equipment Info

NOTE

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

ELECTRICAL

Alarm, back-up

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Graphical Information Display, displays real time operating information, performs calibrations and customizes operator settings

POWER TRAIN

Brakes, oil-cooled, multi-disc, service/secondary

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

Automatic bucket lift kickout/positioner