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988 GC Product Brochure (Global except China)

988 GC Key Features (Global except China)

988 GC Technical Specifications (Global except China)

PROVEN RELIABILITY

LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY

ACHIEVE GREATER PRODUCTIVITY

POWERFUL EFFICIENCY

PRODUCTIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY

SAFETY FIRST

SAVE ON SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

OPERATOR COMFORT AND CONTROL

SUSTAINABILITY

The Cat® 988 GC Wheel Loader helps you move more material at a lower cost per hour for a faster return on your investment. This machine offers significant fuel savings and up to 10% lower owning and operating cost than the 988K.

MOVE MORE MATERIAL EFFICIENTLY AND AT A LOWER COST

U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014

The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf.  See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.8 kg (3.9 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes (2.837 tons).

ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards

Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 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)* - 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated 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. *Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel. **For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer

The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.

Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.

The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.

Specifications are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3 ) rock bucket equipped with Michelin XLDD1 35/65 R33 tires.

Achieve even greater production with an optimized truck match to maximize the volume of material moved at the lowest operating cost per ton.<br />

OPTIMUM 50 TON TRUCK MATCH LOADER

Designed to reduce your service and maintenance costs with grouped service points and ground level access to the electrical service center.

LOWER OWNING & OPERATING COST

Enhanced operator controls deliver greater efficiency, productivity, and comfort.

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